Mixed weather here in West Central Scotland, but nevertheless, natural connections have continued to present themselves. The Water Lilly on the Silver Glade pond has become quite a talking point (see photo below), with more blooms starting to poke through to join the first. On 20th, a Yellowhammer was still singing from the usual wire at Arkleston Farm. On 21st, a Wren crept along the back fence and a Woodpigeon grazed the clover on the back lawn (photo). Checked the farmland at the end of Scott's Road, Paisley on 22nd, but no sight or sound of Yellowhammer. However one species clearly doing a bit better is Dunnock, with a male singing over the traffic noise from the railings of Morrison's on Paisley Road West.

Today started with around 10 House Martins swooping over houses in Oldhall and a Song Thrush singing from nearby Barshaw Park. This afternoon, a damselfly was emerging from the pond (see photo) and a pair of Great Tits brought at least 2 well grown young to the peanut feeders.