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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 08, 2007

An early morning walk over the river and up to Crookston felt like a second spring with many birds (including Song Thrush, Robin, Starling, Great Tit, House Sparrow and Chaffinch) calling or singing (I have also noticed groups of Starlings singing from high buildings and electricity pylons over the past few days). According to BBC Wildlife, this is normal for September as this year's juveniles vie with the previous generation for territories.
An evening trip to Largs produced some interesting sightings including a single Swallow over the road at Mid Gavin Farm (near Lochwinnoch) and, in Largs itself, 50+ House Martins swirling around (and alighting on) the spire of Clark Memorial Church (and visiting nests in the Moorings) and various fly-over alba Wagtails including one flock of 20+.

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