Pondamonium!
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Here at Montrose Basin we’re all about the mud, and rightly so – in which case why on earth am I about to sing the praises of our dipping pond? …
Fledging videos
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In case you missed either of them, videos of KP0 and KP1’s fledgings are now available on the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Youtube channel.
A second fledging!
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I’m delighted to be able to report that a short time ago at 11.31 we had our second fledging in as many days, with KP1 taking her first flight. Will …
Beautiful butterflies in magnificent meadows
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I recently got the chance to visit Upper Nethan Gorge (a Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve) with Laura, the Ranger at Falls of Clyde. As we walked through a meadow, dozens …
KP0 Fledged!
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At 11.32am this morning, 11th July, our osprey chick KP0 flew off the nest for the first time! After several circuits of powerful flight over the loch, directly infront of …
It’s time to make elderflower cordial!
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There is little I love more in this world than a dash of homemade elderflower cordial mixed with some ice cold water and sitting outside on a hot summer’s day. …
Who will fledge first?
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Over the last few days our three osprey chicks have been practising their wing flapping, stretching, hopping and helicoptering. Yesterday’s blustery winds and sudden gusts caused great hilarity and gasps …
Dive in to Scotland’s Living Seas
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Our Living Seas Communities Officer, Noel Hawkins, writes about Scotland's first snorkel trail which the Trust is launching in the north west Highlands.
50 for the Future – Create a National Ecological Network
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In this week's 50 for the Future article, Susan Davies describes what is meant by a National Ecological Network and why it is so important for Scotland's environment.