An unkindness of ravens: collective nouns
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We were talking to a visitor to the reserve about a large group of ravens he had seen and were trying to find out what the name for such a …
How to make sloe gin
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Last year I collected sloes from blackthorn bushes across the reserve. I did however make sure to leave enough for our winter birds to feast upon. Sloe gin is a …
Peregrines spotted near Elsrickle
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One of my regular volunteers to the reserve informed me last week that she had spotted our two female juvenile peregrine falcons that fledged earlier on in the year. They …
The Cormorant Returns!
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The cormorant which has been seen on the reserve in previous years has made a return. These seabirds may be more commonly associated with the rocky coastal areas, but it …
Tree planting event on Saturday 3rd November
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Last year the Scottish Wildlife Trust sent out a fundraising appeal to all its members to help raise money to buy an area of woodland and meadow that adjoins Upper …
Why don’t ducks get cold standing on ice?
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If you have ever wondered how the mallards on Lanark Loch manage to stand on the frozen water over winter for hours on end without the hint of discomfort then …
Dipper Display
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Among the many bird species seen along this stretch of the Clyde one of the most regularly seen is the Dippers (Cinclus cinclus). These portly little birds are often seen …
Autumn Antlers
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Autumn is a great time to see fungi on the reserve like this Yellow Stagshorn (Calocera viscosa) which loves the soil of conifer woodland especially around tree stumps or fallen …
Birds of a feather…
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Follow on from the previous post, other birds that flock together include long tailed tits that will huddle together on a branch overnight for communal warmth. Some birds will even …
Storytelling at the Falls of Clyde
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On the 14th October a local storyteller, Allison Galbraith will be entertaining us in the visitor centre. Using songs, rhymes and games she will be telling stories all about the …