Sand Martins
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It’s been a long time waiting, but the first sand martin has been sighted today, flying around the pond infront of the sand martin wall. Three weeks later than last …
Migration Update
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Unfortunately and somewhat unusually for this time of year, there are not any migration updates on the reserve to post about…..but things may soon change! Due to the harsh wintery …
Easter Fun Day
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Last weekend we had our Easter themed Family Fun Day. Accompanied by some much welcomed sun, we had a great day of biscuit decorating, bunny ears making, and insect painting, …
Migration – The Basics
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April is the prime month for seeing the return of many of our summer migrant species, weather depending, but what is migration and why does it occur!? Fear not as …
Osprey at the Montrose Basin
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Here at the Basin we’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of our summer visitors and I am happy to announce that our local osprey has been spotted today on its …
Easter Eggs
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It might not feel it but Easter is on its way, and we’re not the only species thinking about eggs. Amazingly, some of our smallest bird species begin to lay …
Springing Into Action
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Spring will soon be here, well maybe once the snow has disappeared! And what better way to mark the start of the season by coming down and spotting the firs …
White-Tailed Eagle Update
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Updating the information from the previous blog, the White-Tailed Eagle seen last week has been identified as the 2011 indivudual Red ”E”. This male was one of 16 released in …
This Weeks Sightings
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The good start to the year on the reserve has continued in the past week, with a host of good sightings being recorded. On Sunday 17th of February a juvenile …
Volunteer Rangers Update
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All has not been as quiet as you think at the Basin over the winter. Whilst the centre has been closed and the car park empty there has been a …