Local Landscape Heroes sought in the Clyde and Avon Valley
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From farmers to millers and poets to painters, a new volunteering project, Local Landscape Heroes, will celebrate the people that have shaped the Clyde and Avon Valley. Volunteers are being …
How to tell the difference between cormorant and shag
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Cormorant and shag are two similar looking closely related and frequently confused bird species. They are both black, reptilian-like, fish eating water birds that swim low on the water with …
Do you feed bread to the birds?
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Do you feed bread to the birds? Did you know that this is bad for them and if you are throwing bread into water, very bad for rivers and ponds …
Awesome Autumn Photography: Part 3
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We are continuing with our Autumn photography series with four images showing different views of Corra Linn, the largest of the three waterfalls on the reserve.
Can you remember what the weather was like three years ago?
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Snow can be very contentious, everyone likes a bit of sunshine but poor old snow can divide families across the nation. Personally, I love snow, even if it does cause …
Awesome Autumn Photography: Part 2
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We have some more beautiful photos of the reserve to share with you showcasing the reserve in Autumn! They were taken by Tom McIntosh on a recent trip to the reserve.
What’s in a name? A quick look at Latin names
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It’s amazing how quickly the seasons change, especially when you’ve been immobilised for most of October. I apologise for my absence but I fell off my mountain bike on the …
Awesome Autumn Photography: Part 1
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A couple of weeks ago I had a friend come to visit and on our walks around the reserve she took some beautiful photographs that I wanted to share with you all. They …