Sundew, or 15 minutes of fame
After Loch Ness I was going to take you by easy stages to the Isle of Skye. But I've skipped straight there tonight with this shot of a sundew plant, because it's also featured this week on the BBC's Your Pictures of Scotland page. It's always worth looking at this page each week for glimpses of what's going on in Scotland, and I'm chuffed to have a photo shown on it.
My little sundew was nestling among stones by the shores of Loch Coruisk, on the west coast of Skye. I very nearly trod on it, so I figured the least I could do was take its photo. It looked incredibly exotic in that rocky landscape.
Next up - over the sea to Skye.
What an interesting plant. I have never seen anything like it. I'll be interested too in seeing more of the Isle of Skye. I'm going to have to get me a bigger map of Scotland so I can more understand where all of these places are.
ReplyDeleteYes, the west coast of Skye does appear to have a rockly landscape. I must say, you do visit interesting places. You must be young enough to be a vigorous person to get around like you do!
Well, I'm quite chuffed on your behalf (even though I had to look up the meaning of the word)! I'm looking forward to the next photos.
ReplyDeleteWell done Linda! It does look exotic - like something from the tropical seas>
ReplyDeleteHow neat, that you have a famous photo. Is it a rare plant?
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet pic! Can't wait for the Island of Skye! Amber did a post after visiting there last year! Love seeing your photos!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful plant and not something I have here on my farm.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I look at those reader photos every week, and I'd seen it there, but I hadn't realized it was yours. Congratulations on being featured on the BBC, that's quite something in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Spectacular photo. I'm glad you didn't step on it.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting looking plant.
ReplyDeleteOh congratulations! I check the BBC Scotland pictures every Friday! My husband had one featured the last time we were on Skye. Well actually, I took it... of him. Standing in the Quirang with a smile on his face.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you photos of Skye!! Such a magical place.
Darlene, it was the first time I'd seen a sundew - I had no idea they grew on Skye. As for age, well, I feel about 17 inside, tho I've passed the big 50.
ReplyDeleteClairz - I forgot 'chuffed' was British. I suppose I could have said I was 'stoked'.
Breezy Point Mom, it's not particularly rare in the UK, but I think I read that it's a protected species in the US.
Linda, I must look for Amber's post. I love her photos of Scotland!
Farmchick, sundew likes rocky, peaty, boggy ground. Hopefully your farm's not like that!
Al, I didn't realise the BBC's Scotland photo page had quite such a long reach. Is there anything similar for your part of the US?
Vicky, I would have been gutted if I'd stepped on it. Is that another British expression - do you say 'gutted' in the US?
Pamela, another BBC Scotland checker! Congratulations to you too - you'll know what I feel like. I'd love to see your Skye photo - any chance of posting it on your blog?
Well that is the prettiest Sundew I have ever seen, I wouldn't normally think of them as 'pretty' - but that one does look exotic. Was the location anywhere near Loch Brittle? I camped there years ago.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating plant, it looks like an anemone! Congrats on getting your picture on the BBC website!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Can't wait for Skye! (Was there too...)
ReplyDeletea beauty :)
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations! I'm so pleased for you. I've read about sundews, but never actually seen one so now I know what to watch out for. I'm looking forward to your trip to Skye!
ReplyDeleteSpeed bonnie boat! Will there be a Talisker?
ReplyDeleteJackie, it was at Loch Coruisk. The one that you can only get to by boat or by a serious 'walk in'.
ReplyDeleteKarine, thank you! I was very ignorant about this plant before I took a photo. Now I've been reading up about it. Just shows you what knock-on effects photo blogging can have.
Marcheline, you seem to have done a good tour of Scotland. Hope you had good weather for your time on Skye. It can be a real lottery.
Babzy, it is beautiful in its own weird way, isn't it?
Christine, thank you. I didn't notice it at the time, but in the photo I see that the sundew has a 'meal'. Eeew - but then again we eat and digest, so why not a plant.
Floyd, there will be a Talisker, but perhaps not what you're expecting.
Linda - We do use gutted here, but I think it has a different connotation. If the slang dictionaries are correct than you mean to say you'd be upset. For us here in the U.S., that slang would imply people would want our heads if that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteIt is a new thing for me to see. I like the colors and assume it is a plant and not an animal.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture of your sundew. Sometimes we are lucky enough to find them in the New Forest down here, but otherwise they are quite a rarity. Take care.
I really thought this was an under water photograph. It certainly deserves to be shown to the world. How amazing !
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