Donald Anderson
@da-anderson.bsky.social
The Walking Dad. Husband, father and dog owner. Heaven is other people, wildlife and fishing. In communication and used to run the best city in the world. Every dog walk is a litter pick. Supports #pawsonplastic.
Theme for the day in #birdoftheday is #reflections. Loved meeting this heron in Blackford Glen in #Edinburgh. #bird #birds.
December 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Theme for the day in #birdoftheday is #reflections. Loved meeting this heron in Blackford Glen in #Edinburgh. #bird #birds.
#birdoftheday theme is #hanging around apparently. This was a lovely encounter in the Borders. #bird #birds
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 AM
#birdoftheday theme is #hanging around apparently. This was a lovely encounter in the Borders. #bird #birds
Still one of my all time favourite pictures. The magnificent Inch House in the equally magnificent #InchPark. The drainage issues that created the ponding were fixed, so not a view we’re likely to see again. #Inch #Liberton #Edinburgh.
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Still one of my all time favourite pictures. The magnificent Inch House in the equally magnificent #InchPark. The drainage issues that created the ponding were fixed, so not a view we’re likely to see again. #Inch #Liberton #Edinburgh.
It’s the small victories sometimes. Two new bins at South Gilmerton arrived yesterday thanks to the cleansing staff at @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social and the Local Coop store is doing a daily clean up outside its shop. The park is cleaner and is kept clean by @pawsonplastic.bsky.social.
October 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It’s the small victories sometimes. Two new bins at South Gilmerton arrived yesterday thanks to the cleansing staff at @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social and the Local Coop store is doing a daily clean up outside its shop. The park is cleaner and is kept clean by @pawsonplastic.bsky.social.
Apparently a ‘daily puffin’ is a thing. Not to be outdone here are two (and a bit). Such lovely things. #farneislands #bird #birds
October 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Apparently a ‘daily puffin’ is a thing. Not to be outdone here are two (and a bit). Such lovely things. #farneislands #bird #birds
The boys on their evening walk at South Gilmerton after having a haircut. A lovely walk and as always, litter (not pictured) collected at the park. Every dog walk is a litter pick. @pawsonplastic.
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The boys on their evening walk at South Gilmerton after having a haircut. A lovely walk and as always, litter (not pictured) collected at the park. Every dog walk is a litter pick. @pawsonplastic.
Sometimes even a familiar view can surprise you with its beauty. We are lucky. #edinburgh.
October 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Sometimes even a familiar view can surprise you with its beauty. We are lucky. #edinburgh.
That’s a lot of cloud! Craigmillar Castle is lovely and amazingly visible from so many places. The trees never seem to grow enough to hide it. Took this one over the summer from Stanedykehead.
October 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
That’s a lot of cloud! Craigmillar Castle is lovely and amazingly visible from so many places. The trees never seem to grow enough to hide it. Took this one over the summer from Stanedykehead.
An autumn morning on The Tweed. #walkerburn.
October 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
An autumn morning on The Tweed. #walkerburn.
A year ago in the fabulous Little France Park. #edinburgh #craigmillar
October 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A year ago in the fabulous Little France Park. #edinburgh #craigmillar
The Asters are thriving in the garden this year.
October 17, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The Asters are thriving in the garden this year.
We’ve always had lots of visitors to that feeder. Sunflower hearts work well too.
October 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We’ve always had lots of visitors to that feeder. Sunflower hearts work well too.
First Black Darter spotted at the ponds at the top of the Bold Burn near Glenbenna. Other dragonflies weren’t as cooperative. They boys enjoyed their time there too.
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 AM
First Black Darter spotted at the ponds at the top of the Bold Burn near Glenbenna. Other dragonflies weren’t as cooperative. They boys enjoyed their time there too.
Great fun when it happens. They evolved alongside boar. We’re basically substitute pigs. 😂
October 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Great fun when it happens. They evolved alongside boar. We’re basically substitute pigs. 😂
Lovely weekend walk with the boys near Glenbenna. Amazing colours and Brodie enjoyed his dip in the pond at the top of the track.
October 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Lovely weekend walk with the boys near Glenbenna. Amazing colours and Brodie enjoyed his dip in the pond at the top of the track.
Perhaps my favourite butterfly encounter of the year. A Dark Green Fritillary at Damhead near Traquair. Stunning to see and this one I got framed!
October 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Perhaps my favourite butterfly encounter of the year. A Dark Green Fritillary at Damhead near Traquair. Stunning to see and this one I got framed!
Brodie didn’t come back in after being let out into the garden last thing at the weekend. Searched high and low in the dark and no response when I called him. Eventually found him under the acer transfixed with a new friend. Retrieved to leave the hedgehog in peace.
September 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Brodie didn’t come back in after being let out into the garden last thing at the weekend. Searched high and low in the dark and no response when I called him. Eventually found him under the acer transfixed with a new friend. Retrieved to leave the hedgehog in peace.
Roe deer in bad light in the beautiful Blackford Glen. Most of the photos just didn’t come out. #wildlife #edinburgh
September 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Roe deer in bad light in the beautiful Blackford Glen. Most of the photos just didn’t come out. #wildlife #edinburgh
Gilmerton Road has changed a bit, but still recognisable going past on the bus this morning. #Edinburgh
September 17, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Gilmerton Road has changed a bit, but still recognisable going past on the bus this morning. #Edinburgh
Always lovely to see Fleshmarket Close, though not necessarily nice to inhale there. Haven’t been in Jingling’s or the Halfway House for more years than I care to remember - and I wasn’t in today, but it’s somehow reassuring they’re still there. #edinburgh
September 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Always lovely to see Fleshmarket Close, though not necessarily nice to inhale there. Haven’t been in Jingling’s or the Halfway House for more years than I care to remember - and I wasn’t in today, but it’s somehow reassuring they’re still there. #edinburgh
Best kept secret in #Edinburgh. Lunch with an amazing view at Twenty in Princes Street. Fabulous food too!
September 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Best kept secret in #Edinburgh. Lunch with an amazing view at Twenty in Princes Street. Fabulous food too!