We have a pair of lesser blacked back gulls nesting by the chimney pots opposite. They weren't successful last season but the three chicks this year seem to be doing ok #SuperSeabirdSunday
Lovely morning for a weeding session at Drakkars Drift garden in Victoria Park today.
Cracking trip to Dundee using the Ember bus service to catch up with my only cousin in Alba. Loved the yarn bombing at one of the stops. #NoScotlandNoParty
The weather this morning was much better than I expected as I helped with a Stick Catchfly survey in Holyrood Park. Such beautiful little plants.
Wading on the Waulkmill section of the Water of Leith today litter picking and pulling Himalayan Balsam with @wolct.bsky.social Just a small bag of rubbish collected by yours truly.
Fascinating lecture last night from Professor Colin Barr about Cardinal Paul Cullen. I've missed going to Irish History seminars this year. @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social #IrishHistory
Spent the morning with @wolct.bsky.social litter picking wooded areas beside the Murrayburn, city bypass and the Union Canal. My contribution to a huge pile of rubbish collected was a scaffolding pole, tyre, traffic barrier and 3 bags.
A fun session with @wolct.bsky.social today at Balgreen/Murrayfield. I was wading to pull up Himalayan Balsam and dig up any Giant Hogweed plants. Finished the session by pulling this mattress out of the water.
Went along to the Stand Up for Nature demo organised by @scotlink.bsky.social yesterday outside the Scottish Parliament. Good turnout despite the mixed weather and great to bump into some friends.
A wet morning in Holyrood Park examining 50 one metre square quadrats to count Adder's Tongue fern plants. Also had to note any common spotted orchids. Enjoyed my morning despite the rain.
