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The Ranger Diaries blog has now shifted in a slightly different direction to previous years in the form of a shorter, more habitual and traditional diary entry. This format gives me the platform to share more nature stories in real time. Visit my diary - become inspired by nature and join me on a journey through the seasons.

Of course, you can still peruse all of my former, more extensive writings below by exploring the blog archive or simply by searching for the subject matter of your choice.

 

Star of the Hebrides

Nick Wilson-Smith July 23, 2022

“Swathes of Spring Squill were blooming across the low lying grassy plains, along with tufts of Sea Thrift decorating the rocks or “Seapink” as it is known locally. Wading Oystercatchers were out in full force, noisily deterring any passers-by and on more than once occasion we found some seemingly dubious choices in location for their shallow scrape-like nests.”

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Tags colonsay, scotland, hebrides, coastland, whitetailedeagle, lichen, seabirds, whale, wildgoats, naturediary, blog
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Spring Revival

Nick Wilson-Smith May 12, 2021

“The woodland rides were swarming with Red Campion, Greater Stitchwort, Forget-Me-Nots, Violets and White Dead-Nettle. Blankets of viridescent Dog’s Mercury as far as the eye can see and the smell of Ramsons and Hedge Mustard in the air was unmistakeable.”

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Tags coastland, flora, bluebells, roedeer, newt, hare, dipper, naturediary, blog
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Winter Wanderings

Nick Wilson-Smith December 12, 2020

“After a short while, it slid clumsily down the rock face. Wondering if this would be the moment, we watched in anticipation. The pup quickly provided us with an answer by bounding straight over to the next rock pool, which was subsequently followed by more flapping and clapping. Clearly not quite ready to take the plunge just yet, but at least it was enjoying itself.”

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Tags nature, greyseals, coastland, waxcaps, snails, birch, rivers, buzzard, sealpup, naturediary, blog
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