Mains of Dun
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Take a wander down to the Mains of Dun and see if you can spot any of our resident Reed Buntings. You could be excused for thinking they are …
This Week’s Sightings
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The past week has seen a host of first sightings on the reserve for 2013. On Sunday the 27th of January a Jack Snipe, Water Rail and Bullfinch were all seen from the …
Job Opportunity
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Do you live in Angus? Are you between the ages of 16-19? Are you looking to pursue a career in conservation or in a visitor focused environment? Are you registered …
Twite Club
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Twite are often seen as boring or dull birds to non-birders, or those that just haven’t given them the time of day, and along with other species are often called …
New Year, New Sightings
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The new year at Montrose Basin has brought with it a host of good sightings, giving many birders a great start to their yearly list. On January the 3rd a White-Tailed …
Swanning About
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Montrose Basin Nature Reserve is a great place to see large numbers of Mute Swans throughout the year. But this hasn’t always been the case, so why do they gather …
Sa’ty Dyke
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Visitors to the Montrose Basin are often astounded by the sheer number and variety of birds at this coastal reserve, particularly at this time of year. There are many factors …
Return of the Robin?
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When do Robins return to the UK and when do they acquire their red breast? These are questions that a lot of people ask, and which have answers than …
Wandering Wildfowl
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Non-native wildfowl can be found all across the UK, and this week has seen the return of the Basin’s most famous wandering wildfowl, the Black Swan. Our regular visitor returned …
Wonderful Waxwings
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Waxwings have made a welcome return to Montrose and the rest of the UK this month. There has been various sightings in gardens throughout the town and in St.Cyrus (see …