Sand martin house extension
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We have extended our existing sand martin nesting house at Gailes Marsh reserve in Irvine from 48 to 100 nesting holes. Access is available to monitor all the nest boxes …
Rare water beetle continues to survive
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Fonah Bog, which forms part of our Balgavies Loch Wildlife Reserve, remains the only site in Scotland where a tiny 2 mm in size water beetle Hydroporus scalesianus has been …
Helping Handa- a collective journal
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At the beginning of April, a fantastic volunteering opportunity arose for our members of staff to visit and volunteer at Handa Island. Three members of staff joined Rab Potter (Reserves …
Wild Isles: Freshwater
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We go an underwater journey in the Wild Isles: Freshwater episode where Atlantic salmon have been filmed with aquatic drones to follow their fascinating migration. Featuring the lifecycle of Atlantic …
Wild Isles: Grasslands
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The BBC Wild Isles series is certainly shining a spotlight on the amazing wildlife we have in the British Isles. Catch up on the series here if you have missed …
Wild Isles: Woodlands
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We hope you will have been inspired by the first episode of Sir David Attenborough’s new BBC series, Wild Isles, showcasing some of the magnificent wildlife that lives on our …
Wild Isles: Our precious isles
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Get inspired in 2023 to discover more of Scotland’s amazing wildlife with David Attenborough’s new six-part BBC series Wild Isles. Showcasing some of the magnificent wildlife that live or visit …
Installing new steps at Heathery Haven on Longhaven Cliffs Wildlife Reserve
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Rab Potter, Reserves Manager shares the technical details of installing a new flight of steps on our Longhaven Cliffs Wildlife Reserve in Aberdeenshire which had a steep gradient. These access …
Raising the water table at Bankhead Moss
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We have completed peatland restoration work on a 7.5ha area of raised bog at Bankhead Moss Wildlife Reserve in Fife, with the aim of reinstating a high water table that …
Protecting wildlife at Spey Bay
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Spey Bay is a coastal wildlife reserve located along the mouth of the river Spey in the north east of Scotland. It has long been recognised as an area of …