Lochwinnoch Rocks

AnElephantCant always be poetic

He has not had much time to prepare this

But he feels it’s his duty

To display Scotland’s beauty

So sit back and relax while he shares this

The chairman* suggested a trip to Lochwinnoch

On a train from Glasgow Central Station

We may be prosaic

But we like this mosaic

A remarkably colourful tessellation

Lochwinnoch is a small country village

Twenty miles or so south-west of Glasgow

It sits on a loch

Which is not named Winnoch

The reason can be found in the past though

Castle Semple Loch is a Bird Sanctuary

Where the chairman is a Wildlife Explorer

An RSPB site

It inspires delight

And a great source of natural lore there

There are hides where you watch the birds feeding

If you’re not quick you click the perch they were on

Finch robin and tit

But just walk on a bit

And see a tall elegant patient Grey Heron

The types of birds there might number a million

Varied shapes different sizes and hues

When it all gets too much

Spotting mallards and such

AnElephant chills out and enjoys the great views

There are dipping ponds with nets provided

An illustrated chart to match what you catch

Water boatmen pond skaters

But no alligators

So AnElephant’s leg stays quite safely attached

There are fun things for elephants and their calves here

Play areas and cool woodland walks

Wildlife photographing

Treasure hunts lots of laughing

This Elephant Can tell you that Lochwinnoch rocks!

*The Elephant’s grandson, and the inspiration behind the books and so much more