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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, December 13, 2025

Friday, December11, 2025

Dippers in Hamilton

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Some good birds were encountered during a walk from Gilmour Street to Greenock Road in Paisley today: a pair of Teal and a Kingfisher on the White Cart and a confiding Treecreeper in Fountain Gardens. Later, five Pied Wagtails were feeding together in a corner of the new retail park in Barrhead. 

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Two Mute Swans were on the boating pond in Elder Park, Govan this morning. 

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Tuesday, December 09, 2025

A quick walk around Queen's Park revealed a lovely, drake Ring-necked Duck on the boating pond. It is presumably the same individual reported from Victoria Park and Maxwell Park recently.

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Monday, December 08, 2025

A Dipper, plunge-feeding in the river at Carmichael Place was the highlight of a damp walk around Langside. Five Goosanders, the males in breeding plumage, were nearer Cathcart.

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Sunday, December 07, 2025

Plenty of birds were active in a rainy Cowdenknowes Park this morning. Two Goosanders on Town Dam were the most notable.  

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Saturday, December 06, 2025

Birds noted singing during a walk around Langside and Mount Florida today consisted of Blue Tit, Wren, Starling, Song Thrush and Robin. Jelly Ear and Red Fox were the non-bird highlights. 

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Friday, December 05, 2025

Coal Tit and Bullfinch were among the birds calling in Langside today.

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