Looking for eagles at Ben Mor Coigach in January
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January is a challenging time for many of Scotland’s wild inhabitants. In the northwest, the short days are only just beginning to lengthen. Weather conditions often dip below zero, freezing …
The Journey of a Tree Seed- Wintering
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For the next blog in this series Tree Nursery Assistant, Josie Gibberd gives us a glimpse into the the journey of a tree seed through the season of winter. Most …
Start of a new decade
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Temperatures at Loch of the Lowes are fluctuating daily. From a frosty -3 degrees to a balmy + 12 degrees: a massive range of 15 degrees within days of one …
Volunteering in the North East of Scotland
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My name is Nereida and I am a European Voluntary Service volunteer from Spain. I have been working with the Scottish Wildlife Trust for two months and alongside the other …
Why do we associate robins with Christmas?
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When you think of winter wildlife, one of the first things that usually comes to mind is the robin, but why do robins have such a strong association with winter? …
Is winter the best time to visit Montrose Basin?
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From the 1st of November, the Montrose Basin Visitor Centre will be moving onto its ‘winter hours’, which ends on the 10th of February 2020. This means that instead of …
Winter Solstice: A time of darkness and light
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Today marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and one of our most ancient traditions dating back over 10,000 years. The name solstice comes from the Latin …
The Nature Elves have Arrived
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Last weekend we kicked off the festive season with our elf training workshops – a Christmas event with a twist! First things first, the children learned all about animal footprints …
Changing Seasons
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There’s been quite a bit of change at Falls of Clyde these past few months. With our long-term Reserves Manager, Steve, and Ranger, Laura, moving on from their posts here, …