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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, May 05, 2012

The first task of the day was clearing frozen snow from the car. The dawn trip to Loch Garten followed the same pattern as previous years - lots of people, no chance to see anything. A changeover at the Osprey nest was some compensation. Goldeneye, Wigeon and Common Sandpiper were on the loch itself.
Loch Vaa was idyllic in the morning light with Common Sandpiper, Greylag Goose and Goldeneye present.
Back at Alvie, highlights were two Soaring Buzzards, a Sparrowhawk being mobbed by 20 small birds, Pied Wagtails everywhere (including a single White), Blackcap, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff all in song, nd two Goldeneye ducklings trying to dodge the attentions of a Grey Heron.
Newtonmore had all the common Highland village birds (plus lots of colourful cats). Mammals seen today were Red Deer, Roe Deer, Rabbit and Red Squirrel.

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posted by wellchoughed @ 11:53 pm

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