Talla fledges too
Tuesday, 27 July 2021
This week, many ospreys across the region will have taken their first flights and have started their final journeys towards reaching full adulthood. Here in Tweed Valley, it was young Megget that wa…
The first fledglings
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
On 19 July, in the main nest, osprey chicks Megget and Talla were 54 days old and one of them fledged. The other osprey youngster was sat low down in the nest and we could not see the ring number, so …
More ringing news
Thursday, 15 July 2021
On 13 July, Megget (670) and Talla (671), the two young ospreys in the main Tweed Valley nest were 48 days old. Since ringing day, they have settled back to their normal routine with mum and dad at …
What are we doing to protect and conserve nature?
Thursday, 15 July 2021
We don’t just grow and fell trees. We also lead in conserving landscapes. For World Nature Conservation Day, we’re highlighting several projects that protect and enhance nature in Scotland. Designa…
Ringing day
Monday, 05 July 2021
The ospreys in the main Tweed Valley nest were 40 days old on Monday 5 July and this was now time for them to be fitted with their darvic rings and their unique BTO rings (British Trust for Ornithol…
Dad looks after the chicks
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
On 27 June, the osprey chicks in the main Tweed Valley nest were 32 days old and we can see just how dramatically they have changed since they first hatched, when they were no bigger than a hen chic…
Food and feathers
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
On 20 June, the osprey chicks in the main nest in Tweed Valley were 25 days old and while checking over the recorded footage it was great to see just how well they are growing and developing. Their fe…
Blue twine and red kites
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
At the main Tweed Valley osprey nest, changes are occurring rapidly, as the two young ospreys develop. The chicks at two weeks old were very reptilian looking with extended bodies and not much in th…
Sibling rivalry
Monday, 07 June 2021
The young osprey family continue to thrive on the main Tweed Valley osprey nest and they have been fortunate with the sudden change in the weather allowing favourable conditions for PW3 to hunt for …
Travelling Scotland in a Motorhome
Tuesday, 01 June 2021
So, you’re planning a trip in a motorhome. What should you bring? Which campsite or caravan park should you book? This is where we can help you answer those questions. Travelling around Scotland in a …
Two chicks hatch!
Sunday, 30 May 2021
PW3 didn’t stop long, Mrs O took the fish from him and moved around the nest to position herself to feed the young ospreys and PW3 flew off. He was most likely watching his family from a distance, p…
There's More To Conifers...
Thursday, 27 May 2021
Harvesting trees has always been of high value to society. Whether clearing land for agriculture, as a source of fuel, or material for construction, there is much to be gained from a felled tree. …
Settling into a routine
Sunday, 23 May 2021
Life at the main nest has settled into a routine with the long process of incubation in progress. The majority of the duty is carried out by Mrs O, with regular swap overs when PW3 returns to the nest…
Conservation management helps rare lichen in Culbin
Monday, 17 May 2021
Lichen are important organisms for tackling climate change and increasing biodiversity. However, recent monitoring work had shown some older coastal woodlands have taken over lichen habitat. We can he…