Viola Stirling’s Nature Diary: November 13th 1919
In this short diary entry, Viola describes seeing a large flock of pigeons “800 or 900 birds”. These are most likely to be Wood Pigeons, commonly found in Scotland. But […]
In this short diary entry, Viola describes seeing a large flock of pigeons “800 or 900 birds”. These are most likely to be Wood Pigeons, commonly found in Scotland. But […]
As we continue with Viola’s diary, you may have noticed that one of her traits is to name landmarks based on the animals she encounters there. In the previous entry […]
Viola starts her entry with another sighting of a white pheasant, although this time with some brown feathers breaking up the white. Viola is in Wasp Nest Field and this […]
Viola is visiting her neighbours at Touch House in the morning and sees a white pheasant. This is likely to be a Leucistic bird rather than a case of albinism, […]
How often have you seen a mole? Have you ever seen a mole? Moles are one of nature’s most elusive mammals. In Viola’s next diary entry, however, she almost catches […]
Viola’s next entry was written on a Thursday lunchtime, presumably during school holidays. She is leaning over the bank of ‘Kingfisher Pool’ watching the fish when a kingfisher pays a […]
This entry for 21st September finds Viola at North Third Reservoir. She sees a grey heron. Then hares that are changing colour for the winter season. Mountain hares gradually turn […]
A very short entry in Viola’s journal sees her observe a Kestrel at Sauchie Reservoir. There isn’t an official ‘Sauchie Reservoir’ so it is hard to pinpoint exactly where she […]
It’s a Sunday afternoon and Viola is back visiting Touch House, where she describes in detail a bright yellow moth. We suspect this could be a Brimstone Moth. Her entry […]