Pine martens have a reputation for being an out and out predator of the treetops. Whilst they are undoubtedly expert climbers, they do not prey exclusively on squirrels and birds. Like another mustelid, the  badger. they are quite omnivorous, taking a wide range of fruits, berries, invertebrates and small mammals. Many now visit rural gardens in the highlands at night to raid bird tables or to feed on tit bits placed out especially for them. A great opportunity to get pictures of an otherwise elusive subject. I must admit that a bit of ‘Photoshoping’ goes on to remove crumbs and peanut butter from whiskers.