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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, March 19, 2005

Had a really good walk along the Cart today. First sighting was of two male Greenfinches and a stunning male Bullfinch flying up from the damp ground beneath the Alders. Lots of birdsong too - I managed to recognise Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Chaffinch and Dunnock. No sign, yet, of Chiffchaff.
Down by the river, two Mistle Thrushes were inspecting the disturbed turf in the Pig field. A pair of Mallard flew over (another pair were further up river), and on the way back, we disturbed the usual Cormorant which flew off, dodging the power lines.
Came across evidence of an owl roost site along the path (see bottom two photos below). Also found two dead Toads, possibly hit by a passing cyclist.
Each time I visit the woods down there, there are more signs of the burgeoning plant population. Today, the flat ground was covered with emerging Wild Garlic and Bluebells (see picture below - none in flower as yet). Some larger-leaved plants may be Lilly of the Valley. The first Lesser Celandine are in flower, and near the rocky river bend I noticed a patch of Dog's Mercury. Its amazing - I must have passed that spot a hundred times before. Its a good find though as the plant is an indicator of ancient woodland.

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