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.
A Swift screaming far above the town centre and a Raven calling as it flew over the university campus were the main highlights of a changeable day spent in Paisley. This evening, two Willow Warblers were calling, separately, around the estate.
posted by wellchoughed @ 12:16 am
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I saw what I think (from checking my bird book) were Black Guillemots on the wall of Greenock Esplanade this morning. I am not very good at identifying birds so I wondered if you could tell me if that is likely to be right. There were two together and a third on its own further along. I don't remember ever seeing them before.
Yeah. I'm sure you are right. Greenock is great for them. Also easy to see in Stranraer, Troon, Irvine and Girvan harbours that I know about. I always think it is funny that people go to remote sites to see them when they could watch them from their car in these places.
Thank you! They were very distinctive with the white wing on otherwise black birds, but I don't remember ever seeing them before although I walk along the Esplanade a lot. I will look out for them again. Thanks.
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