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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.

Monday, April 27, 2009

A damp drive to Inveraray produced next to nothing on the way. However the town centre was alive with small birds (Siskin, Geenfinch, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, House Sparrow and at least three pairs of Collared Doves).
Driving back via Glen Fruin turned up Wheatear and Grey Wagtail plus a distant Cuckoo (my first of the year).

posted by wellchoughed @ 11:41 pm

3 Comments:

At 9:21 pm, Blogger liz crumlish said...

Stewart, this morning, walking along the River Ayr I saw a pair of birds - very similar to blue tits only smaller with a bright yellow stripe on their wings and, I think a flash of red on their cheeks. Any ideas what these might be?

 
At 10:46 pm, Blogger wellchoughed said...

Hi Liz,
they would have been Goldfinches. Nice wee birds with a tinkling call like a Budgie's bell. Have a look here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2008/jan/25/wildlife.conservation?picture=332215741
Stuart

 
At 11:07 pm, Blogger liz crumlish said...

Stuart,
thanks - that's it. I'll be looking out for them now. Loving ayrshire! cheers.

 

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