An unwelcome visitor
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Earlier this week a family of mink were spotted on the river. Although very cute these animals cause a major problem to native wildlife. Originally brought to Britain for fur …
Marvellous mowers
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A walk through the meadow at the moment will give you the opportunity to meet two of our seasonal volunteers. Dan and April are dedicated to mowing the grass in …
Likin’ the lichen
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Lichen can be found in a huge variety of places, from rocks and tree trunks, to volcanoes and arctic tundra. But what is it? Is it a plant, fungus or …
Woodland dining
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A common theme with spotting wildlife is looking for signs of their activity, from eggshells to badger poo. Whilst out on the reserve I came across the dining table of …
Warning – dragons!
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On warm, sunny days (if anyone can remember what those are), there is a good chance of spotting fearsome pond dragons around the reserve. Pond dragons, or dragonflies, are truly …
An armoured bug
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Shieldbugs can often be found around the reserve. There are several species, with some very colourful and beautifully patterned examples. The tell tale sign that a bug is a shieldbug …
A short back and sides
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One of the most important jobs on the reserve is keeping the paths clear of vegetation. A few times each summer the rangers head out strimming along the sides of …
At a snail’s pace
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It’s one of the mini beasts that people find easiest to identify but did you know there are tens of different species of snail in Britain? The wet weather has …
A different perspective
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Whilst the peregrines have been breeding, two of the paths on the reserve have been shut to minimise the disturbance to them. Now the peregrines have left the nest both …
Look out, chickens about
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Did you know we have chickens in the woods here at the Falls of Clyde? They are completely wild and free to roam. Well not that they can because these …