Your recent sightings at Mersehead
Your recent sightings
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Artistic License
RSPB Mersehead Blog 4th - 10th September 2021 September feels very much like a transitional month here at Mersehead, both in terms of the focus of the habitat work, and the wildlife on the reserve. If I had to come up with an analogy, I would say...
Posted 10 Sep 2021 by Mersehead -
Second Streak of the Year
RSPB Mersehead blog 28 th August – 3 rd September 2021 September has arrived and signs of autumn are appearing. The nights are noticeably drawing in, the evenings are cooler, leaves are turning golden and birds are flocking together. Warm and sunn...
Posted 02 Sep 2021 by Mersehead -
Diversifying the Menu for Pollinators
RSPB Mersehead Blog 21st - 27th August 2021 Nutrient stripping has been carried out in the species rich grassland , to the right of the path to the Bruaich Hide, with the intention to greatly reduce the abundance of Fat hen giving more scope for...
Posted 27 Aug 2021 by Mersehead -
Poplar Moths and Popular Perches
RSPB Mersehead Blog 14 th - 20 th August, 2021 Having spent over a month as a residential volunteer at Mersehead, it is now my turn to share the highlights of the week on the reserve. I hope you enjoy! This week, the Tuesday Work Party spent the...
Posted 20 Aug 2021 by Mersehead -
Sedges Have Edges (most of the time)
RSPB Mersehead Blog 7th - 13th August 2021 Three of the team spent a fascinating and very enjoyable day last Saturday with the Kirkcudbrightshire Botany Group , led by David Hawker. This local group aims to: Encourage more people to enjoy and...
Posted 13 Aug 2021 by Mersehead -
On the Move
RSPB Mersehead Blog 31 st July – 6 th August 2021 This week we have started our summer habitat work in the wetland compartments, preparing these areas for the autumn and the arrival of the wintering wildfowl and waders . The Belted Galloway herd w...
Posted 06 Aug 2021 by Mersehead
