Sublime lime
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June and July are the months where lime trees (Tilia species), (no relation to the tangy green citrus fruit), bloom, showering us with the sweet smell of their honey like …
Flyday, Saturday
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I renamed last Saturday, Flyday. Shame that what I observed didn’t happen the day before. Whilst outside enjoying the stunning weather, I realised there were a plethora of winged beasts …
Goodbye from the Falls of Clyde
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Today is my last day as the Falls of Clyde assistant ranger and it’s been a really enjoyable time here. This week we went on a reserve trip to some …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
An eye opening experience
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Since the beginning of May my eyes have been opened to a whole variety of new wildlife I never even knew existed. Different species of bumblebee have different coloured tails, …