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I’ve been fascinated by nature since I was little, which developed into a more academic interest in species diversity...
For many birders, myself included, a good working knowledge of songs and calls is a...
With much of the past year spent in lockdown, confined to our gardens and local green spaces, birding opportunities...
South of Scotland Golden Eagle journeys to the Pennine Hills for the first time during...
Welcome to spring! The sound of geese (Pink-footed) in the air fades as the birds head north to their breeding...
For some 27 years I was an upland birder, with my home being within walking distance of the Lammermuirs. A 15-minute...
Towards the end of autumn, I always anticipate whether we will see an irruption of (Bohemian) Waxwing (Bombycilla...
My first day of becoming a serious birdwatcher was 15th July 1977 – when we had a family trip to Tilgate Park near...
Every reader of Scottish Birds will of course be familiar with the name...
The gardens surrounding Waterston House were laid out in 2005. The aim was to create an attractive setting for the...
For me, the sound of Pink-footed Goose calls epitomises the changing of seasons. Thousands of geese return to our...
It would not have happened without the Covid-19 pandemic. We would have been travelling further afield, having...
