How We Protect Native Woodlands
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This week on the reserve our team of volunteers have been helping to remove some non-native vegetation. Much of conservation today is focused on invasive plants and trees that out-compete …
A new adventure awaits in the Scottish Borders – Farewell from the Falls of Clyde Ranger
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After almost 8 years of working at the Falls of Clyde, I am now moving on to pastures new. Jenny who has been writing these articles for the past couple …
Halloween Creatures
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All Hallows’Eve is fast approaching and to get in the spirit this weekend we are transforming our visitor centre into the Magical School of Curious Creatures! Halloween nowadays is synonymous …
Where is the Wildlife?
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It might sometimes feel like the wildlife around you doesn’t want to be seen… and to an extent this is true! However with a little patience it’s easy to start …
The Problem with Beech Trees
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A few weeks ago we saw just how much damage strong winds can cause in a few hours. Many trees came down across the whole country and here at Falls …
Learning about ladybirds
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Ladybirds are the focus of this week’s article, mainly because this year I have seen more ladybirds this year than ever before! In the UK we have 46 species but …
Welcoming the Autumn Colours
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September 23rd officially marked the start of Autumn and the Falls of Clyde are definitely starting to look the part! Unfortunately our once beautifully leaf-blown paths are again covered in …
Why do we Monitor Moths?
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“Moth Trapping” is one of our favourite types of wildlife monitoring at Falls of Clyde and despite the 6am alarm clock and rainy mornings, we carry out this survey every …
One last blog
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I think I have one of the best-positioned desks ever. If I am inside working on something I can watch what’s going on outside whether that be the daily occurrence …
How can you help a Hedgehog?
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In the past ten years the UK’s hedgehog population has declined by around one third, but it’s not too difficult for us humans to help boost the health, and hopefully …