Falls of Clyde Recent Sightings- 1-7 May 2017
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Hey everyone, Well it has been quite a week for sightings. We will start it off with some great news and that is that I have seen three badger cubs. …
Osprey updates and other sightings!
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We are now just over a month into the Osprey Watch season and are hopeful that the diligent efforts of our breeding pair of ospreys will pay off, with …
A sad announcement.
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It is with deep sadness, we pass on the news of the death of our much loved and respected friend and long time volunteer, Dennis Buchan. All who knew Dennis, …
Ospreys, Grebes and Blue Tits!
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Our osprey eggs are getting closer and closer to hatching and the osprey pair have been busy this week protecting their nest from intruders and marauding crows. The male is …
How to make Sweet woodruff cordial
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It’s been a while since I’ve written about foraging. At this time of year we have quite a few options including collecting pignuts which can be eaten raw, wild garlic …
Surprises of the breeding season!
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This last week has been a cold one for the ospreys and they have been very careful to keep their eggs warm. Fortunately the snow did not cover the nest …
Falls of Clyde Recent Sightings – 24-30 April 2017
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It’s been a busy week on the reserve for sightings. We’ve had Meadow pipits in the (you guessed it!) meadow and although relatively common, I’ve never seen them here before. …
The ever-changing Montrose Basin
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Volunteering at the Montrose Basin 3 full days a week has really given me an appreciation for how variable it is. In the past, I’ve only visited for maybe an …
April showers!
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We have had some lovely bright sunny days here at Lowes, and despite strong winds and the occasional snow shower our feeders have been a hive of activity with more …
How to identify white butterflies
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In between all the hail showers this week, Mike and I managed to spot three butterfly species including peacock, small white and green-veined white. The whites can be hard to …