Tuesday 29 November 2011

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Last chance to see the Flock in Ullapool! 

If you look at the birds closely you'll see that some of them have maps scrawled on their wings: these are to help them navigate southwards.  Some will be apparently guided by roundabouts and traffic lights; others are on the lookout for camels and palm trees to show they're heading in the right direction.  It seems a few are even planning to take in Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower on their trip south, carrying messages in English and Gaelic with them.  Well done to the primary school children of Lewis for doing such thoughtful planning. 

These birds will leave Ullapool in the next few days.  They have every chance of a successful migration!

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