An update on our peregrines and the peregrine watch
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We have been keeping our eyes peeled for the last few weeks but unfortunately we now believe our peregrines have not survived the winter season due to their age. This …
Another introduction
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Hi, I’m Melissa, I’m 22 and I graduated from the University of Stirling last summer with a BSc Hons in Conservation Biology. During my time at university I volunteered extensively …
Duke of Edinburgh Awards
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We currently have one student working with us to fulfil the Volunteering part of his Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. However, we have space for one more. If you (or …
Exciting excitements!
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Hi everyone! These two weeks were very exciting, I have a lot to tell you! Well, we have finished checking all the nest boxes. All together there are probably more …
50 for the Future – Protect ancient woodlands and ravines
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In this week's 50 for the Future article, Dr David Genney discusses the important balance between generating renewable energy via hydro-electric developments and protecting nationally important plants.
Did you know that foxes in the Scottish uplands tend to be larger than the rest of the UK?
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Did you know that foxes in the Scottish uplands tend to be larger than the rest of the UK? Most foxes weigh between 12-15lbs and the largest fox ever recorded …
New arrivals from Europe
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No, I’m not talking about ospreys… this last week we have welcomed Chris Cachia-Zammit and Chloe Fourneret to Loch of the Lowes through the European Voluntary Service – a scheme which allows …
50 for the Future – a Scottish environmental court
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In this week's 50 for the Future article, Prof. Colin Reid discusses the complexities of establishing an environmental court or tribunal in Scotland.
It’s all about me.
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This is an honest blog and it’s all about me. You would assume that an employee at a wildlife reserve would care about his job, I did not. I needed …