When is a Pink-footed goose not a Pink-footed goose?
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Answer: When it is a Snow Goose… An elegant Snow Goose was spotted on the 12th October 2-3 km east of the visitor centre in amongst a group of Pink-footed …
Build your own bottle bird feeder
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Why not help our garden birds this winter by building your very own bird feeder! Follow this step-by-step guide to construct your bottle bird feeder.
Osprey tracking update – 16th October
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Having arrived in Gambia, FR3 has spent the last few days travelling west, exploring both the main Gambia river and its lower tributary. Roosting close to the north bank of …
50 for the Future – Natural spaces for outdoor learning
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In this week's 50 for the Future article, Rosie Black explains how natural spaces can positively influence the health and education of school pupils.
Recent wildlife sightings – birds, mammals and fungi!
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We’ve had a few different wildlife sightings reported from members of the public this week. One of which was from a gentleman who lives near Happendon Services on the M74. …
Misty mornings
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The mornings at Lowes are becoming more mystical and atmospheric every day, as Autumn progresses. The mist trapped by the hills, sweeping over the golf course and hovering over the …
Osprey tracking update – FR3 joins sibling in the Gambia!
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FR3 has wasted no time since last week and I’m delighted to report has arrived safely in the Gambia. In the space of five days our young osprey has crossed …
50 for the Future – Marine & Coastal Development
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In the second of our 50 for the Future blog series, Dr Sam Collin explores the wide range of benefits offered by Scotland's seas and why the health of our marine environment is so critical.
Golden Plover
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The Montrose Basin is home to many migrating birds (not just the Pink-footed Geese!). Another species of interest is the Golden Plover, which we’ve been lucky enough to see recently. …
The pink-foots are coming!
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Autumn is well and truly upon us and it is the time of year when I begin to see flocks of pink-footed geese decorating the skies in their characteristic V-shaped …