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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.

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Three of us went for quite a long walk this afternoon, well into the heart of Pollok Park before returning along the river. Few birds were showing, as is typical of the time of year. However Chiffchaffs were heard at two places and Swallow, Sand Martin, House Martin and Swift were all active overhead. An Ichnemid wasp with a long ovipositor sent me scurrying for my insect books. Found a good key at x. This evening, three Lesser Black-backed Gull fledglings from the roof of the building opposite crash-landed on the bowling green. They caused quite a stir among the local Magpies. I think they headed for cover when it began to get dark. We shall see what the morning brings.

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