What is a nature-based solution?
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The Scottish National Party made a pledge to support and fund nature-based solutions as a means to tackle the biodiversity crisis. And as focus grows on the environment ahead of …
How to spot a beaver in Knapdale Forest
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In the Heart of Argyll a rare sight can be seen: wild beavers living in Scotland. Use these top tips from the Argyll Beaver Centre to help you spot a …
An Eggstraordinary Journey
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It’s been over 3 weeks now since NC0 laid her 3rd egg, and with the first chick due to hatch in just over a week, we thought we’d look a little closer …
Five wildflowers to spot at Falls of Clyde this week (that aren’t daffodils)
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Do you know your woodland wildflowers? Now is a great time to brush up on your species ID and track the changing season as nature bursts back into life.
Intruding ospreys (part two)
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It has been such a busy time for intruding ospreys here at Loch of the Lowes that we need to do a follow up from last week’s blog to keep …
Update from Handa Island – April 2021
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We are now 10 days into our season on Handa Island. Our arrival was delayed due to bad weather, and so we had to wait until 1 April to travel …
Looking back on my internship with the Scottish Wildlife Trust in Ayrshire
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It really seems like so much time has passed since my internship with the Scottish Wildlife Trust. Unfortunately, my time with the Trust was cut short due to the pandemic …
NC0 lays her third egg!
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At 7:41 am this morning we were ecstatic to see NC0 lay her third egg. While the usual number of eggs for an established breeding pair is two to three, …
Five things to know when visiting the Falls of Clyde
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As spring arrives, many of us will be getting out into the countryside. Keep in mind a few things to make sure you enjoy the Falls of Clyde safely.
Help garden birds through the hungry gap
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Spring can be a tough time for birds. Our friends at Vine House Farm explain how you can help while food is still thin on the ground. For the birds …