Rod Thorne has written up some of his recent Ranger Events:
- June 2nd: Start Point - Oysterplant; Grottie-buckies;Tysties; Dunters, and much, much more
- June 4th: West Side - Enhancing International relationships at a beach picnic among the seabirds
- June 8th: Papay Excursion - Historic buildings; birds; and a glimpse of the rare Primula scotica
All with the usual excellent photographic illustration, of course. Here’s a wee taster:
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