Tag Archives: birds

Autumny August – Muir of Dinnet NNR

Posted on August 21, 2020 by cattie42

Well, that’s the schools back, it must be autumn now. Though this year, we’re not heaving such a big sigh of relief as we normally do as there are still lots of people going around and, sadly, still quite a … Continue reading →

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Fire Pits and Fantastic Beasts – Muir of Dinnet NNR

Posted on July 24, 2020 by cattie42

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 →

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Lifting Lockdown – Muir of Dinnet NNR

Posted on July 10, 2020 by cattie42

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 →

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Blooming Summer – Muir of Dinnet NNR

Posted on June 26, 2020 by cattie42

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 →

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Summer? What Summer? – Muir of Dinnet NNR

Posted on June 12, 2020 by cattie42

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 →

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Migration Magic – Muir of Dinnet NNR

Posted on May 29, 2020 by cattie42

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 →

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Bird Listening – Muir of Dinnet NNR

Posted on May 1, 2020 by cattie42

What, we’re often asked, are those chirpy things that go ‘tweet’ in the bushes? Well, even venerable and world-weary naturalists like ourselves need a wee bit more of a description than that…but, with modern technology, we often get handed a … Continue reading →

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LBJs- Muir of Dinnet NNR

Posted on April 10, 2020 by cattie42

LBJs. Or ‘little brown jobs’ to birders. And it’s easy to think half our avifauna is comprised of these – brown things that go tweet in the bushes and all look the same. (Actually that’s warblers….more of them later in … Continue reading →

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Royalty Amongst Birds – Muir of Dinnet NNR

Posted on April 3, 2020 by cattie42

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 →

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Going Viral – Muir of Dinnet NNR

Posted on March 26, 2020 by cattie42

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 →

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