The return of the forest bug
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I previously blogged about shield bugs and specifically a forest bug (Pentatoma rufipes) found on the reserve. The one I found wasn’t quite in its adult form, but recently I …
Flower power
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The lily pad that featured in a previous blog is now bearing beautiful bright white flowers with strong yellow centres. The water-lily (Nymphaea alba) or white lotus is a popular …
Buzzing about
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Probably the least favourite of our buzzing insects is the wasp. Their distinctive yellow and black banded body and the buzz that accompanies them provoke fear in most people. An …
Flashy falls
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The waterfalls are looking tremendous at the moment. This is due to work being done on Scottish Power’s Hydroelectric power station, which means no water is being extracted to power …
Otter or other?
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One way of detecting hard to spot wildlife, is by setting camera traps which are activated by movement. This is a tactic we often use at the Falls of Clyde …
A transformation
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In July I blogged about the moth eggs and caterpillars that were decorating the trees with cobweb like creches. Well now the caterpillars have pupated and all over the reserve …
A feathery find
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Most feathers are difficult to I.D. because they all look very similar and there are detailed books to help you tell the difference. So I was delighted when I found …
Fairy flower
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Campanula rotundifolia is most commonly referred to as the Scottish bluebell or harebell. These flowers are a favourite with many people and deservedly so. Their delicate papery flowers nod happily …
It’s not a spider!
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I’ll be the first to admit that I am a bit squeamish when it comes to spiders. The fact that harvestmen aren’t spiders, but closely related to them makes me …
Lounging on the lily pad
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Whilst on the reserve last week we spotted a common frog in the pond in the tree nursery. It was in a classic frog pose, just hanging out on the …