Tag Archives: St Cyrus

The wasp and the ladybird

Posted on July 15, 2020 by NatureScot

Photographer in residence at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, Pauline Smith, not only takes awesome wildlife photos, she writes fascinating blog posts too! Today she looks at the intricate adaptations and evolution of mind and body-controlling parasites, through the very … Continue reading →

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Toads versus frogs at St Cyrus NNR

Posted on April 6, 2020 by NatureScot

Frogs and toads clearly have a lot in common. For many, if not most of us, trying to tell the difference between the two is as confusing as being introduced to identical twins, called Anna and Hanna. But not for … Continue reading →

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Turning the tide on marine plastic at NNRs

Posted on September 17, 2018 by NatureScot

This weekend was the Great British Beach Clean, an initiative of the Marine Conservation Society. We held clean-up events at Forvie and St Cyrus National Nature Reserves (NNRs) and encouraged members of the community to join us. Our NNR Reserve … Continue reading →

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St Cyrus reflections on 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by NatureScot

Therese Alampo provides our guest blog today, reflecting on the sights and sounds around St Cyrus as autumn rolls into winter. What a year we have had, a huge thanks to Kim Ross our seasonal reserve assistant for all her … Continue reading →

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News from St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

Posted on April 6, 2015 by NatureScot

Therese Alampo is the Reserve Manager at St. Cyrus National Nature Reserve. A coastal reserve near to Montrose and fairly handy for both Aberdeen and Dundee it is one of our most popular sites and there is plenty to keep … Continue reading →

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News from St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

Posted on December 19, 2014 by NatureScot

St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is dynamic and changeable at this time of year. With high seas and the North Esk in spate things can feel and look very dramatic. Reserve Manager Therese Alampo gives an update on what’s been … Continue reading →

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News from St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

Posted on August 4, 2014 by NatureScot

Therese Alampo is Reserve Manager at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve. Here she provides an update on what has been happening on this popular reserve which lies four miles north of Montrose off the A92. I actually don’t know where … Continue reading →

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Atomic Doric

Posted on October 30, 2013 by NatureScot

From 29 November to 1 December 2013 an exciting festival of new art and music will celebrate the glorious landscape of Aberdeenshire and the people it has inspired. The Atomic Doric project, run by Woodend Barn in Banchory and supported … Continue reading →

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