The Pinkies are back!!!
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We caught our first glimpse of the Pink-footed Geese on the 31st of August, and then again just recently on the 11th of September, 65 were seen roosting on the …
Voting is now open!!!!!!
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Thanks to Jonathan Pinnick (Visitor Centre Assistant Manager) at the Loch of the Lowes, our world famous Osprey tree has been entered into this years Woodland Trust ‘Scotland’s Tree of …
Reserve Sightings
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At this time of year the Pink-footed Geese aren’t the only birds that we keep our eyes (and ears) peeled for. We also regularly watch a perch located in the …
Angus Doors Open Day and Bioblitz Extravaganza!!
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Whether you are spending time in Angus or travelling down to Fife, there are plenty of things to see and do this weekend. Saturday 6th September – Montrose Basin Visitor …
Reserve Sightings
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This week has definitely been a week of Canada Geese, with numbers remaining high at 380 throughout the week. Their very distinctive V-flight formation can be seen across the sky, …
Are birds dinosaurs?
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Birds are one of the most successful animals on the planet and, when it comes to wildlife watching, one of the easiest to see. Thanks to modern technology and some …
Reserve Sightings
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This week’s reserve sightings couldn’t be written without mentioning the low rainbow seen over Montrose on Thursday. Caused by the reflection and refraction of light in water droplets, they allow …
Reserve Sightings
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Closer inspection of the tern raft this week has revealed that the tern’s breeding success has been better than previously thought. 12 Common Tern chicks have been counted this week, …
Weekend Events
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It’s that time of the year again, when the long summer comes to an end and the children have to go back to school. So why not make this tough …
Reserve Sightings
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This week has continued to be a great week for wader watching and gull gawking. On almost a daily basis hundreds of Black-headed, Herring, and Common Gulls can be seen …