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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, October 12, 2010

Another mild, perfectly windless day in WCS. However in contrast to yesterday's 0% cloud cover, there was 100% cloud all day, with the first sunlight only peeping through about 5:30pm.
Set off mid-morning for the Largs-Cumbrae ferry. The five minute crossing was on a flat-calm sea.
Heading round to the west side of the island, Red throated Divers started to appear among the Eiders close inshore with 6 or more within the first mile. Scattered among them were some Black Guillemots, Shags and a Razorbill. Also, a Grey Seal and two Porpoises briefly broke the surface. Land birds of note included regular Stonechats (three in the first mile), occasional Rock Pipits and a pair of Ravens. One that got away was a probable Grey Partridge calling from rank vegetation.
Back on the mainland, four Red breasted Mergansers were at St Fillan's Bridge.

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