How to become an otter spotting expert
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I hope everyone has been enjoying the fair weather we have been having; it has been so wonderful to feel the warm sun on my face after so many grey …
Nature is my medicine.
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From ancient Greece, Rome and China to the present, the belief in natures ability to restore and cure has been persistent. Borne from this belief are the foundations behind passions …
Do you know what to do if you find a bat in winter?
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In winter time bats have an ingenious survival technique that I am sure you are all aware of – hibernation. It is the perfect way for these small flying mammals …
Fantastic Mr Fox and the Salt Pandemonium
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The estuary here at Montrose Basin is ever changing. Since beginning my time volunteering here I have watched with intrigue as the Basin transforms over the course of the day, …
Wild About Gardens Week
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This week I wanted to talk about hedgehogs, especially as Bonfire Night is only just around the corner. This year the annual celebration of garden wildlife hosted by the Royal …
Recent wildlife sightings – birds, mammals and fungi!
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We’ve had a few different wildlife sightings reported from members of the public this week. One of which was from a gentleman who lives near Happendon Services on the M74. …
Brilliant Bats
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Not only has it been a great time for views of the Kingfisher, with visitors getting sightings of it throughout the week, but we’ve also had a few more unusual sightings on …
Falls of Clyde Recent Sightings 21st-27th July
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Hi, We have reached a time of year when many bird species are foraging in family groups for example the common whitethroats and goosanders I spotted at Bonnington Weir. However …
A eventful week on the Basin
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Well it has been another very eventful week on the Montrose Basin reserve. From the visitor centre we have been delighted to see the Kingfisher hanging out at his regular …
Falls of Clyde Recent Sightings 7th-13th July
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Hi, The stretch of the Clyde which runs from the boardwalk to the Visitor Centre provided some great wildlife watching with, 2 grey heron, mallard (2-3 broods), 4 goosander (1 …