It’s ‘kingfisher season’ at the visitor centre!
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It’s come a little earlier than we expected this year, but it’s ‘kingfisher season’ at the Montrose Basin Visitor Centre again! We’re so lucky to be able to get amazing …
A whistle stop tour of our tern raft!
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Imagine – it’s 8.30am and you’re walking from your car to your office, bleary eyed and coffee in hand. From nowhere comes a screeching tern from above with a sharp …
Why getting crafty is more than just great fun!
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Believe it or not, many historically renowned scientists were also passionate creatives. Galileo for example, the Italian physicist and astronomer, was an accomplished art critic. This may appear surprising but …
More than just ‘seagulls’!
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Living in coastal Scotland means that gulls are a regular sighting, whether you’re at Montrose Basin or in a city. It’s easy to fall into the trap of labeling all …
My Montrose Basin highlights
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Today marks the last day of my internship here, so I thought I’d dedicate this blog to my favourite moments of my three months spent in this lovely and unique …
‘Common’ Garden Birds
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The Montrose Basin attracts all sorts of bird visitors, and it’s always a thrill to see the somewhat rarer sights such as an osprey flying through or a great spotted …
Nice weather for ducks!
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After such another lovely week of weather, today has been a bit of a damp squib! Perfect weather for ducks you could say, so we thought we’d take this chance …
The first chicks are here!
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Here at Montrose Basin visitor centre we’ve been eagerly awaiting the appearance of new-borns, and yesterday our wait ended with the arrival of three moorhen chicks!! These three very …
Nests and chicks and eiderdown
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Spring time is a busy time of year for birds, whether they’re migrating, attracting mates, making nests, or raising chicks. It’s been exciting to see this new flurry of activity …
The ever-changing Montrose Basin
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Volunteering at the Montrose Basin 3 full days a week has really given me an appreciation for how variable it is. In the past, I’ve only visited for maybe an …