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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, April 06, 2013

Scone Palace grounds were full of birds today with Jays and Great-spotted Woodpeckers particularly noticeable. After much searching, a single Hawfinch was located near the cottages behind Moot Hill. Two Treecreepers were near Queen's Bridge, two pairs of Oystercatchers were feeding on the lawns and a Goosander flew over in the direction of the river. Also notable were a Grey Squirrel at one end of the main avenue and a Red Squirrel at the other.
A walk down to the river and back via the Racecourse produced more Mallards and Oystercatchers, a single Buzzard plus at least seven Pied Wagtails in mature trees around the perimeter of the race track. 
Other mammals today included Brown Hares at Stirling and Scone, and four Roe Deer at Dalreoch.


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