Stuart Milligan
@stuartmilligan.bsky.social
Making natural connections in west central Scotland - and sometimes elsewhere
More local colour in south Glasgow this week...
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
More local colour in south Glasgow this week...
... and a few distant mammals - apologies for the very poor photos (2/2).
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
... and a few distant mammals - apologies for the very poor photos (2/2).
A midweek trip up to Aviemore produced some colourful botanical finds... (1/2)
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A midweek trip up to Aviemore produced some colourful botanical finds... (1/2)
Sunset on the first day of Samhain, the Gaelic winter, Irvine, Ayrshire.
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Sunset on the first day of Samhain, the Gaelic winter, Irvine, Ayrshire.
... and with Samhain nearly upon us, some appropriately spooky Earthtongues (2/2) #FungiFriends.
October 31, 2025 at 12:32 AM
... and with Samhain nearly upon us, some appropriately spooky Earthtongues (2/2) #FungiFriends.
Some grassland fungi from Haggs Castle, Glasgow today... (1/2).
October 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Some grassland fungi from Haggs Castle, Glasgow today... (1/2).
Some autumn colour in and around Shawlands, south Glasgow...
October 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Some autumn colour in and around Shawlands, south Glasgow...
Some scenery from today's walk in Devilla Forest, West Fife.
October 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Some scenery from today's walk in Devilla Forest, West Fife.
More fungi, the Palmate Newt and ??? (3/3).
October 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
More fungi, the Palmate Newt and ??? (3/3).
More fungi (2/3)
October 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
More fungi (2/3)
I found plenty of fungi and lichens in Devilla Forest today, as well as a Palmate Newt and a possible Pine Marten scat. Plenty of birds but none were close enough for phone photos (1/3).
October 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I found plenty of fungi and lichens in Devilla Forest today, as well as a Palmate Newt and a possible Pine Marten scat. Plenty of birds but none were close enough for phone photos (1/3).
Some interesting fungi in Pollok Park today...
October 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Some interesting fungi in Pollok Park today...
I was delighted to re-find a troop of Ballerina Waxcaps growing on a front lawn in Woodfarm, East Renfrewshire today.
October 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I was delighted to re-find a troop of Ballerina Waxcaps growing on a front lawn in Woodfarm, East Renfrewshire today.
Some finds from a wander around Battlefield and Newlands today (1/3).
October 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Some finds from a wander around Battlefield and Newlands today (1/3).
... and the rest (2/2).
October 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
... and the rest (2/2).
A few of the smaller things found along the way... (1/2).
October 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
A few of the smaller things found along the way... (1/2).
A view of the cosy interior - and a futile attempt to capture the glory of the milky way arching overhead...
October 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A view of the cosy interior - and a futile attempt to capture the glory of the milky way arching overhead...
A few more photos from that particular stretch...
October 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A few more photos from that particular stretch...
The two ducklings were found on the large pond again on 29th July and then on 7th and 11th August. By the latter date (today) they were approaching adult size and had assumed what I take to be first winter plumage (5/5)
August 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The two ducklings were found on the large pond again on 29th July and then on 7th and 11th August. By the latter date (today) they were approaching adult size and had assumed what I take to be first winter plumage (5/5)
On 21st July, the female (and the 6 drakes) could not be located. The assumption is that she left with the other adults, leaving the ducklings behind. The ducklings were asleep on the main pond on 21st (1st phoo) but two (possibly from another brood) were on the small pond on 22nd (2nd photo) (4/5).
August 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
On 21st July, the female (and the 6 drakes) could not be located. The assumption is that she left with the other adults, leaving the ducklings behind. The ducklings were asleep on the main pond on 21st (1st phoo) but two (possibly from another brood) were on the small pond on 22nd (2nd photo) (4/5).
Only three ducklings were left on 29th June and only two on 8th July (when the first photo was taken, showing the female and one of the young). Two days later, the trio had moved back to the large pond (second photo) where six drakes were also present (3/5).
August 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Only three ducklings were left on 29th June and only two on 8th July (when the first photo was taken, showing the female and one of the young). Two days later, the trio had moved back to the large pond (second photo) where six drakes were also present (3/5).
By 27th June, the female had moved her brood (now down to four) to the adjacent small pond (presumably to escape the attentions of large gulls).
August 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
By 27th June, the female had moved her brood (now down to four) to the adjacent small pond (presumably to escape the attentions of large gulls).
I have been keeping an eye on the Tufted Duck family in Queen's Park, Glasgow. This is their story...
The brood of eight newly-hatched ducklings first appeared (on the main pond) on 23rd June (1/5).
The brood of eight newly-hatched ducklings first appeared (on the main pond) on 23rd June (1/5).
August 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I have been keeping an eye on the Tufted Duck family in Queen's Park, Glasgow. This is their story...
The brood of eight newly-hatched ducklings first appeared (on the main pond) on 23rd June (1/5).
The brood of eight newly-hatched ducklings first appeared (on the main pond) on 23rd June (1/5).