A review of what the Rangers have been busy with at Falls of Clyde
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We’ve had a busy time of if recently at the Falls of Clyde so I thought I would just give you guys a round up of what’s been happening. At …
The end of an incredible experience
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As July begins my summer internship at Falls of Clyde is coming to an end and it’s been the perfect way to start my summer after leaving university. It has …
Scotland’s very own Venus fly trap
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This week I was lucky enough to attend an evening botany walk with SNH on one of their National Nature Reserves in Fife. It was really informative and will enable …
Volunteer with the Falls of Clyde Rangers at our People’s Postcode Lottery Dipper Watch!
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You might have noticed that my Assistant Ranger has already written about dipper this week. To give you a little behind the scenes information – I write and schedule blog …
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 …
What is nectar robbing and why do only some bumblebees do it?
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I was out admiring my garden early one morning last week and as I watched the bumblebees on my aquilegia, I noticed some rather odd behaviour. The bumblebee was visiting …
Recent highlights from the Falls of Clyde
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In the last few weeks it feels like the reserve has really come to life and every day that I am out on the reserve I am always finding something …
What to do if you find a baby bird
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It can be quite common in spring and summer to find young chicks on the ground or hopping about near their nest. Often you won’t see their parents but they …
Exciting times ahead for our young birds
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When we think about birds one of the things we usually associate them with are their nests. Almost all birds build nests as a safe place to incubate their eggs …
Do you know which bird holds the world record for sustained flight in nature?
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If you read my article last week you may have already guessed that I am quite passionate in encouraging people to spend more time outside. The Wildlife Trust’s national campaign …