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 …
The Waders Are Returning!
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It’s mid-July, Summer is in full-flow, and birdwatchers are already thinking “Wow, I can’t wait for Autumn to arrive.” What you’ll see at Montrose Basin very much depends on the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Where is the Wildlife?
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It might sometimes feel like the wildlife around you doesn’t want to be seen… and to an extent this is true! However with a little patience it’s easy to start …
Where Do Our Winter Waders Go? – Part 2
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This week, we are still exploring where our waders go when they leave the Basin at the end of winter. The focus this time will be on the smaller waders, …
Where Do Our Winter Waders Go? – Part 1
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Montrose Basin is one of the most important sites for migratory waders on the Scottish east coast. Every autumn, thousands upon thousands of birds either pass through or stop to …
Come and see the Dippers at the Falls of Clyde!
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The Falls of Clyde are a really good place to see dippers. These small birds are rather dumpy looking with a dark brown body and a characteristic white chest. They …
Fledglings are appearing at Montrose Basin
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The weather has been glorious in Montrose recently – visitors have been enjoying stunning views across the basin, spotting ospreys fishing and perching on fence posts by our visitor centre …