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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 12, 2018

An afternoon spent in the Trossachs produced some really excellent sightings. The uplands held nine singing Whinchats, three Stonechat territories, six singing Cuckoos (and a bubbling female), two Hooded Crows and 26 singing Willow Warblers. On or near the water were 12 Common Sandpipers and a pair of Red-breasted Mergansers. The oak and birch woods held Pied Flycatcher (1), Wood Warbler (2), Blackcap (6) and Tree Pipit (6), and a conifer belt held at least 30 Common Crossbills. House Martins were breeding at three sites. Two Schedule 1 species were possibly breeding and can't be mentioned here for that reason. The drive home produced Jay and three Black Grouse. The day total was 48 species. Some photos added below:







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