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 storm Clydesider • Environment
Peacock butterfly 1 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 developments, intensive Clydesider Editor • Environment
WASTE OPPORTUNITIES Waste Opportunities By Angela Clark Recycling has become a big part of everyday life. We are more aware of the harm discarded rubbish causes to the environment, our well-being and wildlife. People are always looking for ways to help the battle against pollution. Sometimes it takes just one idea to set the Clydesider Editor • Community
Cula and the gang Cula and the Gang by Andy Devine The hard work of litter pickers Cula Murphy and members of the Friends of Leven River Valley has been recognised by SUSTRANS Scotland with a national award. Inspired by an ‘Adopt a Road’ scheme in Ireland, Cula contacted West Dunbartonshire Council’s Greenspace team to suggest setting Clydesider Editor • Environment
Nuthatch BP 4 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 Clydesider Editor • Environment
Value in Volunteering - Dominique Di Santo Dominique Di Santo, 30, is a swimming teacher from Dumbarton. He started volunteering with Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore during lockdown and is a regular on their local litter picks. “I was doing litter picks by myself and putting photos up on Facebook to show how much I was collecting. " Clydesider Editor • Environment
