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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, August 14, 2010

The first natural connection of the day was a Tawny Owl [156] calling very briefly outside the house at 1 am. The species is very rare (or rarely detected by me) hereabouts, with only two other records in the past five years.
Spent the morning trying to tame the back garden, with a calling Willow Warbler for company.

An afternoon walk around Mugdock Park was unremarkable, although six Tufted Ducks on a flat calm Mugdock Loch made a lovely picture. The castle tower was open, and gave fantastic views as far as Tinto Hill.
This evening, a Common Sandpiper was giving its alarm call on the Cart at Moulin. Later, the high pressure around all day produced a lovely sunset.
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