Ants

I have a small slab type stone in my garden under which lies an ant colony. When I lift the slab I see these eggs . It's interesting to note the variation in size of the eggs. Anyway, the ants mobilize to protect the eggs as soon as the stone is lifted. Within about 30 seconds they have moved all the eggs down the holes. It is fascinating to watch, as the smallest eggs are the same size as the ants, and the larger eggs are double the ants' size. But they work together and get those precious eggs out of harm's way at great speed. I'm not generally fond of ants, but I leave this colony alone as I've developed a soft spot for them over the years.

Aquilegias

at Cramond Kirk.

Dawyck

Another thistle at dawyck.

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at Dawyck

Thistle

I went to Dawyck Botanical Garden today-
and took some photos of thistles!

Rusty Door

at Port Edgar.

Port Edgar

This is a Marina at Queensferry. It is very much a working port with industrial units along the shore.
This is a view through an old fence to the Forth Rail Bridge in the distance and the road bridge in front.