The Wildlife of Eigg – A closer look
Blogs
We recently featured a blog from Eleanor, one of our volunteers on the Isle of Eigg. The blog included some wonderful photos so we’ve created this gallery so you can …
The Wildlife of Eigg
Blogs
In this blog, we hear from Eleanor Rose Daniel-McKeigue, one of our volunteers on the Isle of Eigg, about some of the wildlife on the island and the work that …
A snapshot of biodiversity at Dumbarnie Links
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On 21 June, volunteers and visitors gathered at Dumbarnie Links – a coastal grassland reserve in the East Neuk of Fife – for a BioBlitz-style day of wildlife spotting and …
New species records for Milkhall Pond
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Max Loraine, aged 14, who lives by Milkhall Pond Wildlife Reserve approached the reserve convenor, Pete Sykes, to undertake work on the reserve for the volunteer module of his Bronze …
Mothing at Bankhead Moss and Fleecefaulds Meadow
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Volunteer Stephen Buckland has been identifying different species of moths at our Bankhead Moss and Fleecefaulds Meadow wildlife reserves in Fife, with 158 different species recorded on the meadow alone. …
Journeys on Eigg
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Marco Dobson is a 19-year-old ecology student from North-West England who was one of our volunteer rangers on the Isle of Eigg during May to June 2023. He shares the …
Transparent burnets on Isle of Eigg
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Maya Saunders, a volunteer on the Isle of Eigg shares her butterfly and moth survey work to save some of our species who live on our western coasts. The transparent …
Ranger Round Up: Moths, Flowers, Beavers and More!
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It’s been another busy but exciting few weeks as we continue our work with the Scottish Wildlife Trust. We have been preparing for the upcoming moth night in August and …
Nightlife at Loch of the Lowes
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At Loch of the Lowes the breeding osprey pair have been the centre of attention since their arrival in mid-March. However, Loch of the Lowes is a haven for a …
A Morning Of Moths
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One of the perks of my seasonal role here at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre is the people I meet and the wealth of knowledge they have regarding various topics and …