Training by Example!

When new members of staff come to Eriska to join the team much of the training is carried out back of house with books and manuals however the majority is on the job learning by following others and watching and experiencing. Hopefully not making mistakes but learning form others and then emulating them.  This is nothing new and recently we have been able to see nature in action. At home I have a family of swallows living in my garage and yesterday watched the first flights, Four out of six chicks made it out of the nest and off flying on the first attempt but two failed to take the right leap and dropped to the floor but after a few more demonstrations they all managed to get in the air and by tis morning all have left the garage and are swooping in on the bird table and enjoying my special takeaway!! A tru example of if at first you don't suceed try and try and try again!

The same was happening at my mothers who shot the picture of the geese out for their morning swimming lesson. Clearly this is two families sharing their knowledge and learning. Having said that - given the sunshine and still conditiions it must be a perfect venue for your first dip!