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Ivy leaves, Rouken Glen Park
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East Renfrewshire
The climbing evergreen Ivy (Hedera helix) flowers in September to November and its fruits will ripen between November to January. A common misconception is that Ivy will 'strangle' trees, which is untrue. Ivy berries, nectar and pollen will support wildlife during the autumn and winter when there is less food around. This picture was taken at Rouken Glen Park, East Renfrewshire.
Loch Coulin, Glen Torridon, with the hills of the Coulin Forest in the background.
26 June 2019
Bell heather, Glen Torridon
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Glen Torridon
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) with its mass of purple flowers in June, Glen Torridon. Most often found on heathlands, Bell Heather is a good source of nectar for a range of invertebrates. Man-made heather moorlands in Scotland are however the source of much controversy. Some conservation groups would like to see them 'rewilded' meaning they could return to a more natural state, which could support a wider range of species.
