Websites
Blogs
Tag Archives: Biodiversity
Fantastic Fungi – Muir of Dinnet NNR
There’s a hidden world beneath our feet. In the darkness, away from the light, down in among the tree roots, lies an invisible network that is vital to the health of our woodlands and even our planet. Yes, folks, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Biodiversity, Bracken, butterfly, Connecting people with nature, conservation, fungi, Muir of Dinnet NNR, National Nature Reserve, nature, NatureScot
Comments Off on Fantastic Fungi – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Fire Pits and Fantastic Beasts – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Phew. It’s been yet another incredibly busy week on the reserve. People are still flocking to us in droves, post-lockdown, and that’s great to see in some respects ….it will help the local economy and shows that many people value … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #scotnature, Biodiversity, birds, Connecting people with nature, conservation, flowers, Muir of Dinnet NNR, National Nature Reserve, nature, NatureScot
Comments Off on Fire Pits and Fantastic Beasts – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Lifting Lockdown – Muir of Dinnet NNR
So, that’s the first full week back at work post-lockdown done, and it’s been a busy one. With having an outdoor site with, oooh, lots of miles of paths that haven’t been maintained since March, we have one helluva lot … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Biodiversity, birds, Connecting people with nature, conservation, flowers, summer, trees
Comments Off on Lifting Lockdown – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Blooming Summer – Muir of Dinnet NNR
It’s the height of blooming summer. And no, we’re not just saying that for the hay fever sufferers, who will be struggling with the grass right now. This cock’s foot grass was visibly shedding pollen as you brushed past it. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #scotnature, Biodiversity, birds, flowers, Muir of Dinnet NNR, National Nature Reserve, nature
Comments Off on Blooming Summer – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Summer? What Summer? – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Summer? What summer? No, that’s not a reflection on the weather, even though it’s blowing a northerly gale as I write this. It’s just that, for a great many creatures, there’s no such thing as ‘summer’ ….the year segues seamlessly … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #bringingnaturetoyou, autumn, Biodiversity, birds, butterfly, chicks, conservation, flowers, migrant birds, National Nature Reserve, trees
Comments Off on Summer? What Summer? – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Migration Magic – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Hello folks, how are you getting on under lockdown? While there are some aspects of it I enjoy (having time to have hobbies, unlike normal), it has brought home to me that I am not cut out for a desk … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #bringingnaturetoyou, Biodiversity, birds, migrant birds, spring, summer
Comments Off on Migration Magic – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Scale-Winged Wonders – Muir of Dinnet NNR
This week’s guest blog comes from Helen Rowe and explores the winged wonders that are our native butterflies and moths. As well as being Aberdeenshire Council Countryside Ranger for the Marr area, Helen is a keen Lepidopterist (studies butterflies and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #bringingnaturetoyou, #stayhome, Biodiversity, butterfly, conservation, flowers, moth, Scottish Natural Heritage, spring
Comments Off on Scale-Winged Wonders – Muir of Dinnet NNR
It’s All Relative – Muir of Dinnet NNR
This week’s guest blog has been written by Ewen Cameron, Chair of the Habitats and Species Group, NE Scotland Biodiversity Partnership. Ewen has been involved in nature conservation for around 40 years and shows us what you can achieve with … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #bringingnaturetoyou, #makespacefornature, #scotnature, #stayhome, Biodiversity, butterfly
Comments Off on It’s All Relative – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Royalty Amongst Birds – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Gulls are royalty amongst birds. Discuss. Well, I suspect most folk would disagree – aren’t gulls just the things that crap on your car, nick your chips, dive bomb you in the town and terrify the kids into dropping their … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #scotnature, Biodiversity, birds, Connecting people with nature, conservation, Gull, National Nature Reserve, nature, NatureScot
Comments Off on Royalty Amongst Birds – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Going Viral – Muir of Dinnet NNR
No, not the staff, but the blog (I wish!). However, following government advice, I’m afraid our office, visitor centre and public toilets are closed until further notice. While most of us should be ok, unless we all starve to death … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged adder, Biodiversity, birds, Connecting people with nature, conservation, flowers, nature, NatureScot, spring, trees
Comments Off on Going Viral – Muir of Dinnet NNR