Our ospreys have fledged the nest
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Both LN1 and PT0 have fledged, which is a huge milestone for the birds and a moment we have been looking forward to all year! Now they have taken their …
Learning about Tree bumblebees and Cuckoo bees
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There has been a huge recorded decline in bumblebee populations across the UK. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust was set up to help educate people about bumblebees and their plight. I …
Where Do Our Winter Waders Go? – Part 1
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Montrose Basin is one of the most important sites for migratory waders on the Scottish east coast. Every autumn, thousands upon thousands of birds either pass through or stop to …
Osprey Update: When will the Chicks Fledge?
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It’s hard to look away from the osprey webcam at the moment as the chicks are providing heart-stopping entertainment as they flap, jump, and hover over the nest. Osprey chicks …
Fire at Falls of Clyde
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It has been a rather interesting week for us here at the Falls of Clyde. On Sunday afternoon Darran, our Assistant Ranger, heard fireworks on the reserve. That would be …
The Bee Spoon is coming to Lowes!
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This month it is Pollinator Month at Loch of the Lowes. On Sunday 15th July, we are absolutely delighted (and very excited) to not only have professional Storyteller Lindsey …
Duke of Edinburgh Award places available
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For the last few months we have had the pleasure of working with two young students doing their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Awards. Both Ben and Elise have now successfully …
Goodbye from the Falls of Clyde
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Today is my last day as the Falls of Clyde assistant ranger and it’s been a really enjoyable time here. This week we went on a reserve trip to some …
Dragonflies and Damselflies: How to Tell the Difference
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The fantastic weather is bringing out all kinds of wildlife, and this past week we have been inundated with damselflies and dragonflies around the loch. But how can you tell …
A review of what the Rangers have been busy with at Falls of Clyde
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We’ve had a busy time of if recently at the Falls of Clyde so I thought I would just give you guys a round up of what’s been happening. At …