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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, July 16, 2016

Birds in the Paisley suburb of Oldhall first thing consisted of Goldfinch, House Martin, Wren, House Sparrow and a Song Thrush carrying food. 
This afternoon, it was apparent that aerial feeders had again moved into the South Cardonald / Crookston area, presumably to find insect food in short supply due to the cool weather. At least 28 Swifts were between home and Bull Wood. A Swallow was a very unusual sight near the Cardonald Place footbridge and 17 more were over fields (or on fence wires) in Hawkhead Farm. House Martins were few and far between and no Sand Martins were seen.
The other notable record was of a Reeling Grasshopper Warbler in the field north of Leverndale Hospital (my first record for the whole tetrad). Other singing Warblers consisted of three Blackcaps and a single Chiffchaff. Two singing Song Thrushes and numerous singing Blackbirds (it has been a great year for the latter) were also notable.
On Rosshall playing fields,  the small group sof Black-headed Gulls which has been building up all summer again included two immature birds, one of which was begging loudly. Finally, two Bullfinches were a nice sighting in Rosshall Park. 
In other news, the local Guelder Rose bushes/trees are covered in blooms.

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