Autumn leaves
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As autumn approaches I am sure you are all dying to know the science behind why leaves change colour. You have to imagine leaves as mighty food factories providing sustenance …
Tremendous trees family fun days this weekend
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We have been enjoying the beautiful afternoon sunshine across the Loch from our hide and making the most of the remaining light, along the short woodland walk from the car …
Catkins not caterpillars!
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This April has proved to be as predictable as ever. We’ve had ‘April showers’ on and off over the past couple of days which will do wonders for all the …
Clever little treecreepers
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Today I have the nice job of manning the peregrine watch site. Hopefully by the time you read this our peregrines will have laid multiple eggs, as I type this …
The body language of trees
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After last week, I will never look at a tree the same way again! I went on a training course all about looking at the body language of trees which …
Birthday present number 4
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Join us in celebrating the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve’s 5th Birthday! The fourth free event of five, to commemorate the five years of being a National Nature Reserve, …
Birthday present number 1
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Join us in celebrating the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve’s 5th Birthday! The first free event of five, to commemorate the five years of being a National Nature Reserve, …
The heart of a tree
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Did you know that a tree has a heart? Not a beating heart that we have but a heart of dead wood that runs through the centre of the tree. …
Likin’ the lichen
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Lichen can be found in a huge variety of places, from rocks and tree trunks, to volcanoes and arctic tundra. But what is it? Is it a plant, fungus or …
Skeletons in the woods
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With spring leaping in to action the leaves are starting to come out on the trees. The remains of last years leaves are still around though, with drifts of dry …