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Natural Connections

Modern life in Scotland is increasingly busy. The connections our ancestors had with nature and the land are being lost. As leisure time shrinks, or is filled with hi-tech experiences, opportunities to experience nature become fewer. And yet it is possible to connect with nature on a day to day basis. All around us, the great web of life continues to hold its shape, and nature continues its eternal cycles. Keep looking, listening, smelling, touching - and keep experiencing natural connections.

Saturday, September 18, 2004

Managed a couple of hours fresh air this morning before the rain came on again. Visited RSPB Lochwinnoch, then walked along by Castle Semple Loch. Lots of birds at the feeders at Lochwinnoch including Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch and Collared Dove. Also a Moorhen with a downy chick (quite late?) on one of the small ponds. Lots of Mute Swans at Castle Semple, including a pair with seven grey young. Also lots of winter-plumaged Black headed Gulls there. Walked along the path for about a mile. Surprised by the number of plants still in flower. Yarrow and Tansy a little past their best, but lots of fresh Indian Balsam, Comfry, Michelmas Daisy (below), Forget-Me-Not (below) and a pink-flowered Labiate (either a Hemp-Nettle or a Dead-Nettle, below). Brambles still heavy with berries.

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