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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, October 18, 2025

A Nuthatch and a Redwing were the highlights of a walk through Pollok Park this afternoon. Maxwell Park Pond held two Mute Swans and five Tufted Duck. 

Thursday, October 16, 2025

A Grey Heron was at the waterfall next to Shaw Bridge again this lunchtime. I wonder if it will stay there for the winter. Also, a Kingfisher zoomed by.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

There were lots of good birds in the Pentland Hills today including Jay, Raven, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Buzzard, Redpoll and Skylark.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Plenty of waxcaps and other fungi were popping up on the mown lawns around south Woodfarm and Eastwood Park today. Four Redwings at the latter site were my first of the "winter". 

Monday, October 13, 2025

Robins continue to dominate the soundscape in Shawlands.  

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Birds at Lunderston Bay today included Raven (a configing bird on the beach), Stonechat (at two sites) and Eider (an unusually large flock near the marina). 

Saturday, October 11, 2025

I found Dipper at two sites and Kingfisher at one during today's walk around Livingston. Also notable were a couple of Red Admiral butterflies and a Crab Apple tree.