Thanks @fitinfun! I'm glad you enjoyed my post. Hillwalking is so addictive. I started just doing long walks, because I had an underactive thyroid and could no longer run. Then I started huffing and puffing my way up small hills, then I graduated to slightly bigger hills, and at some point it just became addictive!
Ptarmigan are so clever. They change colour throughout the year, and somehow manage to blend in with their surroundings. I think you see more wildlife when you walk on your own.