Osprey tracking update – 8th October
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FR3 has made considerable progress over the past week, travelling around 1300km (800 miles) and as of 4pm on 6th October was in the central eastern part of Western Sahara. …
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 …
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. …
Osprey tracking update – 2nd October
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After last week’s exertions travelling from France to Morocco last week, FR3 has slowed the migration pace again this week. Over the last seven days our young osprey has travelled approximately 120km (70 …
50 for the Future – Save the Scottish wildcat
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The first in a blog series that will delve deeper into our new publication: 50 for the Future. This article focuses on the threats to our critically endangered Scottish wildcat and what must happen if we are to save it.
Help us protect Perthshire’s Wildlife!
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With your support our ranger can work all year round to protect even more of Perthshire’s incredible wildlife. The Perthshire Ranger is a key member of our team and plays …
Calling all budding photographers!
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Having been off with a virus last week it is lovely to be back at work and see all the changes in the autumn leaves. It is beginning to look …
Celebrate 100 Years of Orchard History in a Bottle at Fruit Day
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Celebrate the Clyde Valley orchards and local produce for free at the 6th annual Fruit Day on Saturday 3 October at Overton Farm, Crossford between 9am and 1.30pm. Enjoy fresh …
What flies in large V shapes to Montrose in September? Here’s a clue: Pink feet!
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You guessed it! Pink-footed geese! With our upcoming People’s Postcode Lottery Goose Breakfast just around the corner, it would only be right to share some facts about these glorious birds. With …
You, me and peat: a day volunteering with the Trust
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On a wet, misty day, during a classic Scottish summer, ProjectScotland visited the Trust at one of our nature reserves, Red Moss of Netherley. Just outside Aberdeen, this landscape is a thriving habitat.