First 2 days

Set off pretty prompt Sunday morning and made great time-arrived first bird reserve after Gretna in time for a brilliant guided walk. They only do 3 a year across areas of the reserve usually out of bounds and it was magic. Disturbed 2 baby roe deer in the grass and spotted a peregrine rsting next to a cow- I spotted the white blob first! Highlight was a small pool with a new species of bugs- tadpole shrimps, from prehistoric times-look a bit like horseshoe crabs with tails. They were re-discovered in 2004. Apparently the eggs lie dormant in mud for decades until right amount of water and warmth and then hatch. Wandered around the coast until found camp site overlooking the bay-Sandybanks. Decided to stay two nights as was dry and warm. Following day up early, went to Loch Ken and Ken Dee reserve on bikes, Saw red squirells and red kites before rain came. Headed back to warm, dry coast and walked a local RSPB reseve. Moved on today towards the Mull of Galloway, warm, bit wet, but very pleasant.