Montrose Basin’s Pink-footed Geese of 2023
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Now that we’re trying our best to keep warm in the winter months, we thought this would be the perfect time to reflect on this year’s pink-footed goose season. Montrose …
Gift shopping ideas for every wildlife enthusiast
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This winter, embark on a journey of thoughtful gift-giving with our curated selection that celebrates the wonders of wildlife here in Scotland. From the exquisite Connell’s Wild Scotland Gin to …
Birdsong And Connecting With The Seasons
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The Montrose Basin Visitor Centre is now open daily again, 10:30am-5pm, just in time for spotting lots of early signs of Spring! It’s only since properly tuning my ear into …
Pink-footed Goose FAQ
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We’re right in the midst of pink-footed goose season at Montrose Basin now, and we’ve been so busy (with geese and visitors) that we haven’t had a chance to keep our …
A Morning Of Moths
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One of the perks of my seasonal role here at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre is the people I meet and the wealth of knowledge they have regarding various topics and …
Montrose Basin Fledglings
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At 5:46pm on 23 May, Loch of the Lowes welcomed their third and final osprey hatchling of the season. Whilst we may not have these spectacular pescatarian raptors nesting on …
Why have we not seen as many kingfishers this winter?
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Regular visitors to Montrose basin and its visitor centre will be aware that winter is usually an incredible time for spotting kingfishers on the reserve. The famous ‘kingfisher perch’ in …
This Year’s Pink-Footed Geese In Review
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Autumn at Montrose Basin is always an exciting thing to experience. Wading birds return to the reserve after breeding season, kingfisher sightings increase, and by the end of September, the …
Working At Montrose Basin
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Only a few months ago, I became an employee for the Scottish Wildlife Trust here at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. I am on a six-month placement Kickstart scheme until December. …
Awaiting The Geese
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Montrose Basin has now entered that unclear divide between seasons: the swifts have already departed for Africa, and our common terns are definitely gathering together in preparation for their journey …