G78

The nature and wildlife of UK postcode area G78

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Calling all nature lovers in Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor.

You will no doubt notice that posts have become a little less frequent on this blog. That’s due to a lack of time and too many other commitments on my … Continue reading

August 17, 2013 · Leave a comment

Foxes v Magpies

One of the things I like about observing nature is it encourages you to learn more than you would from reading a book. Dull facts can come to life and … Continue reading

July 4, 2013 · 1 Comment

If you can’t go to the wildlife, let the wildlife come to you

It’s funny how things turn out. I started this blog to help me discover my local wildlife but as often happens life gets in the way. I do some voluntary … Continue reading

July 4, 2013 · 1 Comment

Roe Deer in Barnes Street, Barrhead

There was a roe buck in Barnes Street at 5am this morning. He was in his summer pelage – an amazing, bright rust red and he was coming into antler. … Continue reading

June 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)

This one threw me a bit when I first photographed it on 24th May. I had an idea what it was but I’m more used to the dark flower head … Continue reading

May 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Water Avens (Geum rivale)

If you haven’t already met, say hello to Water Avens (Geum rivale). This is a member of the Rosaceae family which grows in stream sides, pond edges, damp deciduous woodland … Continue reading

May 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

How to not look like a weirdo

Way back in my younger days when I was more carefree I used to wander around aimlessly with a bag full of field guides. Walking down the Mill Brae (which … Continue reading

May 24, 2013 · 1 Comment

Pink Purslane (Claytonia sibirica)

I found these little pink chappies on woodland near to a disused industrial site across the Levern Burn from the bottom of Cogan Street in Barrhead. I’m thinking perhaps Pink … Continue reading

May 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

Introducing Wild G78

I’ve now got a list of 44 plant species that should be in flower around Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor. All I have to do is go out and find them … Continue reading

May 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

8 down, 36 to go.

April is now past and life has thrown up a few unavoidable distractions to the challenge I’ve set myself. I’ve been too busy to stop and look around the past … Continue reading

May 2, 2013 · Leave a comment