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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →