Living among the beasts of the basin
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In an attempt to get closer to wildlife, volunteers at the Montrose Basin Visitor Reserve have set a series of camera traps. A camera trap captures motion up to a …
Well that was a little Auk-ward.
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What to do when you find wildlife in unusual places. If you asked a member of the public what they think working for the Scottish Wildlife Trust means. I reckon …
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, …
The King of the Basin
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As I prepare to write this blog, the star and inspiration of it has just so happened to appear in front of me sitting on it’s usual perch. Yes, that’s …
What about Wigeon?
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Eurasian Wigeon are a beautiful species of duck, distributed throughout Europe. Though the male and female Wigeon are very different in appearance during the breeding season, both can be identified …
When is a Pink-footed goose not a Pink-footed goose?
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Answer: When it is a Snow Goose… An elegant Snow Goose was spotted on the 12th October 2-3 km east of the visitor centre in amongst a group of Pink-footed …
Golden Plover
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The Montrose Basin is home to many migrating birds (not just the Pink-footed Geese!). Another species of interest is the Golden Plover, which we’ve been lucky enough to see recently. …
September can be an exciting time to be a birder
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This month heralds the return of the Pink-footed Geese back to Montrose Basin after a long summer in Iceland and Greenland. We were fortunate to have a large influx of …
Falls of Clyde Recent Sightings 1st-7th September
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Hello, Well it certainly started to feel a tad autumnal on the reserve this week with a few chilly mornings and a number of trees beginning to turn gold. Highlight …
National Moth Night
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This week includes National Moth Night, an annual event encouraging public interest in moths. While you may be more familiar with species of butterfly, moths actually make up the majority of …