Its not even July, and yet the signs of autumn are starting to appear. For instance, there were around 30 Lapwings in a flock over the sea level fields between Erskine and Langbank. Still, the summer flowers continue to put on a fantastic show for anyone who cares to notice. There are two patches of white flowers (possibly White Campion) beside Arkleston Farm Road - must go back and check them out when the traffic isn't so heavy. Also a small patch of Poppies among the grasses on the bank between the east-bound M8 and the on-ramp from the St James interchange.