Be Nice to Nettles
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So, they may not be your favourite plant and they’ve certainly earned themselves a bad reputation. But we’re here to change your mind about nettles, as we think they’re definitely …
The Ospreys of Montrose Basin
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Visitors to the Montrose Basin are often surprised to hear that an osprey has been sighted that day, but the reserve has actually become a very popular fishing spot for …
Identifying Birds’ Eggs
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Have you encountered fragments of bird egg shells in your garden, in the woods or when you’re out and about? They can be interesting finds, but which birds do they …
These are a few of my favourite things… Part 2
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This final part of my blog covers another couple of birds that I have enjoyed seeing at the Basin, and a couple of things I would eventually like to see …
These are a few of my favourite things…so far
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I started my new role as Visitor Centre Assistant on Monday 4/3/19. When I started I honestly knew next to nothing about birds and other wildlife around Montrose, but over …
Farewell for now
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Sadly, this is my last day as Visitor Centre Assistant at Montrose Basin, the year I’ve been here has absolutely flown by. I’m ashamed to admit that I had only …
Snipe Spotting
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Snipe are medium-sized wading birds that are part of the family Scolopacidae. They inhabit wet grassland areas, preferring boggy or muddy ground. You’ll often find them in small groups. They …
New Year’s Resolutions for Wildlife
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It’s the last day of 2018 and we’re aiming to do all we can next year to make the world a better place for wildlife. People’s New Year’s resolutions tend …
Winter visitors – redwings, waxwings and fieldfares
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We’ve been seeing a lot of winter visitors lately in Montrose, especially while the rowan trees were full of berries! Here’s a look at a few bird species that you …
A Hoopoe at Montrose Basin?!
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It’s always exciting when a rare bird is reported on the Montrose Basin reserve – it gives the visitor centre this special ‘buzz’ when birdwatchers come filing in asking about …