Common darter
Species

…As their name suggests, common darters dart forward suddenly from a hovering position to catch their insect prey. They then take their catch to a favoured perch to eat it….

Common hawthorn
Species

the autumn and winter, red fruits known as ‘haws’ appear. Common Hawthorn is a rich habitat for all kinds of wildlife from Hawthorn Shield Bugs and Yellowhammers that feed on…

Narrow headed ant
Species

The Narrow Headed Ant is a wood ant, which are the largest type of ant in Britain. The species is aggressive, sometimes attacking larger wood ants. Winged ants fly in…

Common tern
Species

The common tern is a medium-sized tern and the one you are most likely to see away from known breeding colonies. Common terns are noisy in their colonies and, like…

Montrose Basin Fledglings
Blogs

the reserve, we are privileged to be able to witness the fledging of our own feathered friends right here at Montrose Basin. Here are a few species you can expect…

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