Reserve Sightings
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Here’s a quick update on what’s been seen around the reserve so far in July; Regular Osprey sightings have continued into July, with a maximum count of 4 on the …
Hunting Osprey.
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About this time every year the number of Ospreys that visit the Basin increases as adults and juveniles alike feed up for the long flight back to Sub-Saharan Africa. For …
Basin Notes – 22nd June
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It is Mother Nature’s time of plenty when the plant and insect life are at their peak. However, a few weeks ago you would not have thought this with the …
Reserve Sightings Update
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Ringed Plover and Dunlins were spotted together at Rossie Spit on the 22nd June. Goldeneye numbers have increased, with 45 spotted at the centre of the Basin on the 23rd. The …
Behaviour 101: Common Terns
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With the tern raft camera permanently streaming online, minus a few hitches, there’s been the perfect opportunity to watch the Common Terns and all the behaviours connected to this time …
Basin Notes – 10th June
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Invasive Aliens take over Montrose Basin It may sound a little dramatic, but invasive aliens have been taking hold at the Montrose Basin LNR for some years now. Though extraterrestrial life …
Marsh Harriers
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Marsh Harriers are more abundant and their status more secure than at any other time in the last century, with increased sightings occurring across Scotland and the rest of the …
Tern Raft Update
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With the first egg seen on the tern raft on Saturday 15th June hopes are high for a successful breeding performance. However, with only one pair on the raft at …
Mallard ducklings
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While designed mainly for woodland birds, we regularly get a number of other species visiting our bird feeders. We have a female mallard who visits on a regular basis, but …
Tern Raft Camera
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There is some good news here on the reserve; after years of persistence from our dedicated rangers and volunteers our tern raft camera is finally up and running! The camera …