Well that was a little Auk-ward.
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What to do when you find wildlife in unusual places. If you asked a member of the public what they think working for the Scottish Wildlife Trust means. I reckon …
Cheerio but be back soon!
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As I sadly come to the end of my 3 month internship here at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, I have had the chance to reflect on my time here. It …
Nature is my medicine.
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From ancient Greece, Rome and China to the present, the belief in natures ability to restore and cure has been persistent. Borne from this belief are the foundations behind passions …
Not Another Bird Blog?!
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Haha jokes! We love our birds here at Montrose Basin, but this isn’t another blog about birds… Not really anyway! Sadly, this will be my last blog as an intern here …
What’s that big black bird?
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A question asked by 8 year old John. That, young John, is Phalacrocorax Carbo. Or more commonly known as – a Cormorant. John’s beautifully simple description aside, how else would one recognise …
Fantastic Mr Fox and the Salt Pandemonium
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The estuary here at Montrose Basin is ever changing. Since beginning my time volunteering here I have watched with intrigue as the Basin transforms over the course of the day, …
The King of the Basin
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As I prepare to write this blog, the star and inspiration of it has just so happened to appear in front of me sitting on it’s usual perch. Yes, that’s …
What about Wigeon?
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Eurasian Wigeon are a beautiful species of duck, distributed throughout Europe. Though the male and female Wigeon are very different in appearance during the breeding season, both can be identified …
When is a Pink-footed goose not a Pink-footed goose?
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Answer: When it is a Snow Goose… An elegant Snow Goose was spotted on the 12th October 2-3 km east of the visitor centre in amongst a group of Pink-footed …
Golden Plover
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The Montrose Basin is home to many migrating birds (not just the Pink-footed Geese!). Another species of interest is the Golden Plover, which we’ve been lucky enough to see recently. …