An armoured bug
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Shieldbugs can often be found around the reserve. There are several species, with some very colourful and beautifully patterned examples. The tell tale sign that a bug is a shieldbug …
The ‘flying pig’…
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The Basin has seen a recent increase in sightings of the so called ‘flying pig’. On the 11th of July an adult water rail was seen with 3 chicks and …
Osprey Update: Missing Chick
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We know everyone is worried that Blue 44 hasn’t returned to the nest since fledging on Monday, and you can imagine how worried we are as well. Emma and I …
Update on Our Osprey Eggs
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I have had a report back from Bob McGowan , Senior Curator, Birds National Museums Scotland about our two unhatched Osprey eggs which were removed from the nest under license …
Wildlife Diary Monday 16th July
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Our Osprey chick Blue44 is 8 weeks old today and right on cue, he has fledged-we have lift off! As I was in the office writing the previous Blog post …
A short back and sides
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One of the most important jobs on the reserve is keeping the paths clear of vegetation. A few times each summer the rangers head out strimming along the sides of …
Wildlife Diary Sunday 15th July
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Good grief it’s been all go on the Osprey nest today with Blue 44 displaying more and more adult behaviour. This morning he fed himself from a fish that …
Wildlife Diary Saturday 14th July
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A lovely sunny day here at long last and Blue 44 has been taking advantage to test his wings. This morning he did an enormous vertical lift off and has …
At a snail’s pace
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It’s one of the mini beasts that people find easiest to identify but did you know there are tens of different species of snail in Britain? The wet weather has …