Falls of Clyde recent sightings 7th- 13th August 2017
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This week has been an amazing week for sightings on the reserve. This week I managed to see a pair of spotted flycatcher feeding their young while on one of …
Reflecting on moorland management
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The ‘Glorious Twelfth’ is here – which gives us a chance to reflect on the impacts of two management activities that accompany the driven grouse business in Scotland, burning heather …
Eight facts about kingfishers
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This time last year we were treated to regular sightings of the kingfisher here at the Falls of Clyde and this year is proving no different. So I thought you …
Bon Voyage LF15
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We believe LF15 has now left on her migration. The last confirmed sighting was on Saturday the 5th at roughly 7 o’clock in the morning, on the nest. She was …
Understanding osprey migration
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Tracking satellite tagged osprey chicks has helped to reveal more about their lives after they leave Scotland. This guest blog by Ruth Crawford and Jed Long explains how data collected by …
Falls of Clyde recent sightings 31st July- 6th August 2017
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Well it has been another amazing week for sightings this week on the reserve. I think the main highlight for me this week is seeing a fox on the reserve, …
Final Beaver Watches of the Summer!
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Our People’s Postcode Lottery beaver watches have proved so popular that we have decided to run three more events in August. These are likely to be the final beaver watches …
Jam-packed July on Eigg!
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Now August is here I thought I’d update on our busy July here on Eigg. Our Summer events programme is now in full swing and we welcomed two new volunteers …
Identifying worn and faded bumblebees is never easy
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Back from my holidays I was not surprised to hear that there had been a nuthatch spotted on the reserve! It seems, they come out when I am not around. …
Ranger team capture a pine marten!
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After waiting with baited breath (no pun intended) over the last few days for a pine marten to be lured to our pheasant, we finally got lucky! Reviewing the camera …