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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.

Wednesday, January 05, 2005

Spent yesterday at friends just north of Oban. Journey up was uneventful, but with little to see due to poor weather. Brighter once we got there. Enjoyed watching out of the window which overlooks rough pasture to the wooded cliffs and mountains beyond. Noticed a Buzzard, a couple of Hooded Crows and a distant small raptor (possibly a Sparrowhawk). One of our friends reported seeing a bird from time to time that she kept mistaking for a small plane. I guess White tailed Sea Eagle would be a strong possibility. Went out for a short, damp walk. The vegetation is still in the grip of winter although some welcome greenery was contributed by good sized patches of Polypody. The drive home was enlivened by drifting snow over the passes and flooding at lower levels. Very grateful when we reached Tarbert and some decent (if noisy) roads.

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