By Rose Harvie Nearing the end of the gardening and growing season, it is time to plan for next year, and also to enjoy some of this year’s crops. Hopefully, your spuds are carefully tucked up in a frost-free shed or outhouse. You may also have had a good crop of onions … [Read more...] about Let’s Grow West Dunbartonshire
Nature
Reds Return
Words and Photos by James C Duncan In Scotland, one of our most iconic mammals has returned to its former site in Balloch Castle Country Park after an absence of more than 50 years! Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) were once a common sight in the park. After the great … [Read more...] about Reds Return
WALK THIS WAY – Butterflies & Moths Need Your Help
Words & Photos by James Duncan Butterflies and moths are far less common than they were 40 years ago and you don’t need to look hard to find out why. Many species are in serious decline, as their countryside habitat has been lost to industrial and housing … [Read more...] about WALK THIS WAY – Butterflies & Moths Need Your Help
Fun With Fungi
Words & Photos by Harvey Smart When you go for a walk in the woods, what do you see? If you are anything like I was, you will notice trees, leaves, dead wood, the occasional flower, birds and insects. But few people notice the incredible world of fungi that thrives … [Read more...] about Fun With Fungi
Walk This Way: The Nuthatch – A Sight to Behold
Words & Photo by James C. Duncan With its unique call, dashing black eyestripe and unusual agility, the little nuthatch is a sight to behold! February is a good month to find a nuthatch, as they are noisy at this time of year and the trees are bare. The south avenue, … [Read more...] about Walk This Way: The Nuthatch – A Sight to Behold