The raucous rooks
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I am lucky enough to have a back garden where I have found myself spending A LOT more time in because of our current lock-down. I am using this space …
How does a kingfisher build its nest?
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In this time of drastic change, there’s some comfort to be found in the constant of nature. The worldwide event we’re currently all experiencing has affected every facet of life, …
The secret life of mallard ducks
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Mallard ducks Anas platyrhynchos are the most commonly sighted duck in the UK. They are as happy to take up residence in urban areas as they are in remote and …
LM12 has been busy!
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I hope that many of you are enjoying our new HD webcam! Our new webcam and streaming equipment have been supported by a kind donation in memory of one of …
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!
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The first day of spring, this year, will fall on 20th March, yet all over Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve there are tantalising signs that a new season has already started …
Herons and Egrets
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It’s likely that most people reading this blog have seen plenty of grey herons in their lifetime. These are large, impressive, and somewhat prehistoric-looking birds that are usually seen by …
Why do we associate robins with Christmas?
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When you think of winter wildlife, one of the first things that usually comes to mind is the robin, but why do robins have such a strong association with winter? …
My Year of Birdlife at Montrose Basin
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Twelve months ago, I became a volunteer for the Scottish Wildlife Trust here at Montrose Basin. In this post I would like to share my experiences of the more unusual …
Let’s Walk! A Guide to the Montrose Basin Reserve Walks
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Are you longing to see a kingfisher? Would you like to see basking seals? Or, do you like to challenge yourself to identify wading birds? Well, at Montrose Basin there …
A New Resident Kingfisher
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As you may already know, kingfisher sightings at Montrose Basin are more common outside of their breeding season. We can see them daily from the visitor centre from around August …