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Hello all from Emily Apologies that this latest installment is a couple of weeks overdue. Toby and I have been at RSPB headquarters for training days that all new members of staff attend. It was fantastic to learn more about the charity and in particular...
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It’s a boy! For those of you anxious to hear my news, Thomas was born on Halloween. Mother and baby are doing well. I’m doing pretty well too, despite the expected lack of sleep. I’m sure if won’t be long before I introduce Thomas...
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I didn't just retrace my steps in the mud. I pretty much jogged as fast as my exhausted legs and aching body could manage. Admittedly that probably wasn't very fast but it felt like a Herculean effort to me at nearly 6 o'clock in the evening....
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There are some days which put you on top of the world and for me, one day earlier this year was one of them. There is a pair of sea eagles on the Scottish mainland which is just so elusive you wouldn't think they had eight or nine foot wingspans!...
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Hello everyone! This morning was the best morning for birds I have had this month! And it was all because I decided to walk a different route to work - had it not been for this change in my routine, they day might have been quite different. When I woke...
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Well the data has come through for this week (at least up until 9am this morning) and I'm pleased to report that all's well with Nethy, still at Lac de Guiers. So it's so far so good. We can only assume that she has now fully replenished her...
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This week, you've got to keep your eyes and ears open. Be alert at all times, wherever you are - especially if you're out shopping. Waxwings are here! Whatwings? Waxwings . They breed in Scandinavia, snapping up mosquitos in the northern forests,...
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Our latest venture is all about demonstrating that the act of gardening can be inclusive, can improve quality of life, and increase UK biodiversity.All of these influence the way our garden will be interpreted - remember that it is a visitor attraction...
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But we certainly are not getting fat. In fact we are busier than ever with two exciting events to prepare for. This Sunday sees the start of our red kite roost walk season. We are running walks to see the entirely natural spectacle of red kites coming...
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There's been a real buzz among bird lovers in London this week thanks to a woodcock . These bulky waders are mostly nocturnal, favour woodlands and are incredibly shy, so to see one during the day in London, Lambeth no less, is a bit of a surprise....
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For a brief update on recent developments please see the Comments under this blog. For now, for various reasons it's important that this story stays here as the main posting. A new blog will be coming in the next few days but meanwhile any news will...
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I just checked the satellite data on the off chance a few more points had come through since on Friday, when I checked, the data had some gaps (in that the 1st - 3rd of November were missing) and I'm pleased to report that those points have come through,...
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NEWS ALERT In The Guardian newspaper today, Monday 10 November, there is an article relating to an ongoing police enquiry after a young sea eagle hatched on Mull in 2007 was found dead on an estate in Angus. The eagle (a male, wing tagged 'White G'...
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This week has been one of interesting sightings. All around the local area, there have been lots of reports of unusual ducks, waxwing invasions and huge counts of swans (163 whooper swans near Inchinnan!) The reserve has been subject to several 'unconfirmed'...
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A warm welcome to any new visitors to this Blog who have just dipped their toe in after watching 'Autumnwatch' this week. Tonight's your first night without Bill, Kate, Simon and Gordon! How will you cope? Well hopefully you'll enjoy catching...
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Unfortunately, the Scottish Government announced on Monday 3 November that it is prepared to give the go ahead for the Trump development at Menie. First things first – we’re not anti-development, we’re not anti-golf, and we’re...
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I've just uploaded the first lot of weekly data onto the map. The readings are taken at 9am and 5pm, and it looks like this data might become available for uploading on a Friday - though I will be checking the data sooner than next Friday until I'm...
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I got the call from Strathclyde Police this morning at 1100. A local lady driving near Tobermory was sure she had just seen a sea eagle by the side of the road - the main road into the town. She thought it was struggling to take off. I wasn't too...
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Earlier on 'Autumnwatch', we saw Mara make his maiden flight and Breagha wasn't too far behind, both unaffected by their satellite tags. Both are now doing well as you can see from the current map. But that time of joy at seeing the two chicks...
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For tonight's Blog, please visit: http://blogs.rspb.org.uk/mulleagles/archive/2008/08/28/Highs-and-lows.aspx...
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When the dawns are as bright and autumnal as we've been having this week, there's really no argument about the plan for the day. A quick breakfast, make a packed lunch, a flask of coffee, into the landrover and away into the glens. At this time...
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I need a hug. Damp, grey and cold is how I feel, so how apt that the weather has obligingly changed to fit my mood. What I need is a swirling cloud of starlings , a murmuration, to lift my spirits. There are a few small clusters of starlings that perform...
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As we'll see tonight on 'Autumnwatch', the process of fitting the satellite tags can be a stressful one for all concerned. We were very fortunate this year to have Justin Grant, who is very experienced and careful with handling young sea eagles...
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Visitors to Severn Trent Water's Carsington Water already knew the volunteers there were brilliant. This has now been officially recognised, as our team of volunteers were awarded this year's Derbyshire Excellence in the Community Award. Since...
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Whilst I haven't much new to tell you about garden progress (other than digging, followed by more digging) the group and I are really enjoying the company of a plethora of wildlife. Last week whilst digging the last lengths of the lavender border,...
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