Lucy spent a solstice night at Millstone Point. Read her reflections on the proposed Salmon Farm in this wild place, home to otters, seals and protected seabirds…and a note of cautious optimism for the future.
Read MoreToday’s obsession… Black Guillemots. These little charmers in their smart uniforms have all the moves.
Read MoreThe mountains are locked down. It hurts, but for now I’m concentrating on nature closer to home and finding wonders on my walks around Lamlash.
Read MoreOur horizons are shrinking. The Arran Coastal Way boardwalk at Cordon, and the spring woodland flowers gave me the sustenance I needed today.
Read MoreDay Five in the big brother house and the housemates are feeling restless… Getting outside is important for our wellbeing, but with so much at stake, following government advice is vital to save lives. This post also includes my rubbish attempt at hill reps (two)!
Read MoreKeeping it local, in line with government guidance, Wally and I took a spin on the bikes, and picked up some very special local produce.
Read MoreLockdown Day One: Wally and I are not “stay at home” people. Our work takes us far and wide. Consequently, the garden is in a terrible state! Time to take control over the things we can influence, and to make nettle soup.
Read MoreSitting with my camera amongst the seaweed watching the chirps and squabbles of feeding rock pipits is as close to meditation as I get. These little brown birds feast all year round on the invertebrates that live along the strandline. Always busy, always striving, I’m hypnotised by their constant activity.
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