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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.

Sunday, April 19, 2009


Saturday, April 18, 2009

An early rise allowed a dawn visit to RSPB Loch Garten. As the sun came up, the male Osprey was being harrassed by some Carrion Crows, a Great spotted Woodpecker and some Siskins visited the bird feeders and a single male Capercaillie gave brief views in the distance.

The rest of the day was spent walking the northern corries from Cairngorm to Lurcher's Crag (see photos). Birding highlights were few but spectacular with 3 Ptarmigan squabbling on the near-sheer walls of one of the corries.


The full bird list for the day was Greylag Goose, Mallard, Goldeneye, Buzzard, Osprey, Kestrel, Capercaillie, Ptarmigan, Lapwing, Feral Pigeon, Woodpigeon, Great spotted Woodpecker, Meadow Pipit, Wheatear, Mistle Thrush, Blackbird, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff , Goldcrest, Coal Tit, Carrion Crow, Starling, Greenfinch , Siskin and Yellowhammer. Eight species were new for the trip (Kestrel, Capercaillie, Ptarmigan, Feral Pigeon, Great spotted Woodpecker, Meadow Pipit, Wheatear and Mistle Thrush), taking the weekend total to 47.

posted by wellchoughed @ 11:00 pm

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