Our first chick has hatched
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Our osprey pair have been signalling for several days that the eggs were going to hatch soon and so we were delighted when we caught a glimpse of the first …
Contribute to bumblebee conservation through citizen science
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This week our new intern Vicki and I spent a day in Edinburgh at the Sustrans office learning all about Bumblebees with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. This was a really …
All about hatching
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As the time of the predicted hatching is swiftly approaching, following our previous blog about incubation, we decided to shed some light on the laborious process of hatching our chicks …
Fledglings are appearing at Montrose Basin
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The weather has been glorious in Montrose recently – visitors have been enjoying stunning views across the basin, spotting ospreys fishing and perching on fence posts by our visitor centre …
Understanding Incubation
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The time for egg hatching is fast approaching, and our Osprey pair have been patiently attending to their three eggs in their own remarkable way. However, incubation must be complete …
A brief introduction to learning bird song
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Learning bird song at this time of year can be incredibly daunting. Birds don’t just have a song, they also have alarm calls and contact calls. The males (and some …
5 Reasons to Become a Member
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It’s the best time of year to become a member of the Scottish Wildlife Trust. Eggs have been laid and are starting to hatch, the sun’s coming out, and everything …
The Case of the Disappearing Ospreys
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Our osprey pair are becoming so in sync they have perfected a blink-and-you-miss-it changeover on the nest. Not content with handing over responsibility for the eggs while both on the nest, …
Seeing Badgers for the first time
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Due to their rather nocturnal nature and the fact they can be quite secretive and prone to disturbance it’s no surprise that a lot of people have never seen badgers …
How to encourage bumblebees to nest in your garden
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It’s that time of year when we see lots of queen bumblebees zigzagging around the place looking for a home to build a nest. Nest sites can be roughly broken …