2017 Highlights at Montrose Basin
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It’s that time again – people are coming up with resolutions, looking back on the good (and bad!) parts of the last year, and turning over new leaves. We could …
Say no to wasteful plastic drinking straws
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It is hard to believe Christmas is over and a New Year is about to begin. The Winter Solstice also passed on the 21st of December and with the shortest …
Quite ‘fawned’ of Deer?
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Wandering around the reserve at this time of year you will have likely spotted some deer grazing in the woodland. This guide should help you identify which species you are …
Otter watching at Falls of Clyde
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The return of the otter to waterways across the country is one of the UK’s modern conservation success stories. They were driven to near extinction in some areas between the …
Falls of Clyde Highlight of the Week: My Internship
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Today is my last day as an intern. It is with a mix of joy and sadness that I go home tomorrow. I have got some great knowledge and cool …
Swanning Around
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We have recently noticed a group of mute swans hanging around just off the point at Lowes. These flocks are formed by non-territorial, non-breeding or failed breeding birds and this …
Little Egrets at Montrose Basin
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If you’ve been following us on our Facebook and Twitter, you’ll be aware that we’ve been having regular sightings of three Little Egrets in the salt pans for the past …
Falls of Clyde Highlight of the week: Annual Bird Box Checks
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Every year we need to clean out the bird boxes around the park. The reason is that the nest will be a great home for fleas and parasites. They will …
What are King Alfred’s Cakes?
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On Sunday evening I managed to catch the end of Countryfile and they had a gentleman on the show talking about King Alfred’s Cakes. The name King Alfred’s Cakes is …
Falls of Clyde Highlight of the Week: New Pond
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This week has for me been all about wildlife gardening. I’m working on some information panels that will be put up in the tree nursery as soon as I finish, …