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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.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The Mute Swan family which used to be on the main dam at Murdieston Park has now relocated to the smaller dam (and displaced the failed pair there). Coots seem to have done particularly well this year with one brood (of two) on the small dam and three broods (of 2, 5 and 6) on the large one, as well as one sitting bird on each. The male Tufted Ducks have gathered out on the open water, suggesting the females may still be on eggs. Meanwhile, the only Mallard brood to date is now full grown (and still together in a group of 10),
On the way home, two fishermen up to their waists in the sea off Langbank were an incongruous sight.
This evening, a walk along the river produced a Grey Heron overhead and two singing Chiffchaffs.

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