Websites
Blogs
Tag Archives: spring
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
LBJs- Muir of Dinnet NNR
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #scotnature, birds, Connecting people with nature, conservation, flowers, spring
Comments Off on LBJs- 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
Snakes and Sea Eagles – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Hello out there. Hope you are all well, being able to find stuff in the supermarket (it was really bare this morning) and enjoying the oncoming spring. To be honest, I wouldn’t mind having to self-isolate for a week too … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #scotnature, adder, Biodiversity, birds, Connecting people with nature, conservation, Loch Kinord, Muir of Dinnet NNR, National Nature Reserve, NatureScot, spring
Comments Off on Snakes and Sea Eagles – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Adding up to Spring – Muir of Dinnet NNR
It’s spring! We’ve finally had the first adders of the year on Monday this week. Thanks to the heavy snow last week and the stormy conditions this year, the adders have been late in waking up. I can’t remember the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged adder, Biodiversity, birds, Connecting people with nature, conservation, National Nature Reserve, nature, NatureScot, spring, whooper swan
Comments Off on Adding up to Spring – Muir of Dinnet NNR
The Year That Was – Muir of Dinnet NNR
So, that’s 2019 pretty much done with. How was it for you? I’m really lucky in that I do a job that involves getting to see stuff that I’m interested in – I, like most other folk in this line … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged adder, Biodiversity, birds, Connecting people with nature, flowers, fungi, National Nature Reserve, nature, NatureScot, spring, summer, winter
Comments Off on The Year That Was – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Trees, Bees and Little Cuties – Muir of Dinnet NNR
We’re finally getting some rain. And, my, hasn’t it just made things grow? The grass, sulking quietly in the drought, has suddenly shot up and all the trees are grateful for a drink. But, underneath it all, the ground is … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #scotnature, adder, Aspen, Biodiversity, birds, chicks, Connecting people with nature, flowers, Muir of Dinnet NNR, National Nature Reserve, Scottish Natural Heritage, spring, trees
Comments Off on Trees, Bees and Little Cuties – Muir of Dinnet NNR
May Madness – Muir of Dinnet NNR
What a week! We’ve gone from what felt like a tropical start to the week to snow on Friday. yes, snow. But that’s Scotland in springtime for you, can’t make up its mind about anything. I always feel a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #scotnature, adder, Biodiversity, birds, Connecting people with nature, flowers, Muir of Dinnet NNR, National Nature Reserve, Scottish Natural Heritage, spring
Comments Off on May Madness – Muir of Dinnet NNR
April Mists – Muir of Dinnet NNR
What a glorious Easter! Best I can remember and fortunately no-one set fire to the reserve- always a worry on a fine weekend when there’s a high fire risk. I wasn’t surprised when we had 53 children for our Easter … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #scotnature, adder, Aspen, Biodiversity, birds, Connecting people with nature, flowers, Forvie NNR, National Nature Reserve, nature, spring, trees
Comments Off on April Mists – Muir of Dinnet NNR
Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve 