A Water Vole Study

We are fortunate to have Jade, who is at university studying Conservation Management, with us for the next few weeks doing….

Monday, July 31st 2017

Out, About and Around

There was an initial debate as to whether Saturday or Sunday would be best for CES.  We definitely chose the right day….

Sunday, July 30th 2017

No Thunder, Hail or Snow!

Red sky at night, shepherd's delight. Red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning.  We should have taken notice….

Saturday, July 29th 2017

A Trio of Kingfishers

A Friend of Foxglove Covert took some fantastic photos of three Kingfishers on the Lake this afternoon. Kingfishers tend….

Friday, July 28th 2017

Logs

Today the Thursday volunteers were busy moving logs, tidying up an area that was used for tree climbing demonstrations during….

Thursday, July 27th 2017

All Shapes and Sizes

With the heavy rain this morning we were pleased to have the Mini Beast Marvel event in the afternoon. This event linked….

Wednesday, July 26th 2017

Meadow Maintenance

Much of today was spent on the Wildflower meadow and in the neighbouring Plover’s Pool field. The task was meadow maintenance.….

Tuesday, July 25th 2017

Ideal for Slugs!

The rather damp recent weather had encouraged the slugs to cross the paths and be ever present on the path sides. We have….

Monday, July 24th 2017

Insects Again

Yesterday it rained and it did not take long for the becks to fill.  Out on the moor the tiny streams were rushing across….

Sunday, July 23rd 2017

More Images from Foxglove 25

It was damp last Saturday but we were very lucky that it did not do this! The puddles soon appeared and the rain drops kept….

Saturday, July 22nd 2017

Not the Usual Thursday

This was not the usual Thursday. Yes, the volunteers came in, yes loads of work was done, but we, the Reserve Managers, were….

Thursday, July 20th 2017

Moths and Other Critters

With this warm weather the moth trap gave a bumper haul of over 40 species with a fair few requiring more detailed examination.….

Wednesday, July 19th 2017

Blue Skies and Cake

Today was another glorious summer day here at Foxglove. Many of our volunteers came prepared with sun cream, sun hats and….

Tuesday, July 18th 2017

Foxglove 25 Celebrations

The sun shone at Foxglove Covert this weekend, bringing out families in large numbers to visit the reserve….

Monday, July 17th 2017

Foxglove 25

Hello Everyone! We are home finally, and Foxglove 25 is over! It seems like we have been planning it and preparing forever.….

Monday, July 17th 2017

Come One, Come All

We spent today getting lots of final touches together for the celebrations this weekend. We were helped by many, including….

Friday, July 14th 2017

Cows and Worms

Preparations are in full swing for our celebration weekend. Highlights include the arrival of the Dexter cows from Big Sheep….

Thursday, July 13th 2017

A Lucky Find!

With all the preparations for Foxglove 25, it was nice to do the routine weekly jobs such as putting out the moth trap, and….

Wednesday, July 12th 2017

Apple for All

Water voles enjoy the apples on our feeding platforms: Our experience agrees with the text books – that despite having….

Monday, July 10th 2017

What Next?

There was a full moon as the bird ringers drove into Foxglove.  As the nets were raised I went for my early morning….

Sunday, July 9th 2017

Interesting and Wow!

There are many Ringlet butterflies flying around.  This one caught my eye as it landed in the middle of the pond. ….

Saturday, July 8th 2017

A Finishing-off Friday

Today was Friday, the last day of the working week and the last day before the team from Cape Wrath return to Foxglove. This….

Friday, July 7th 2017

Insects Galore

The Foxglove BBQ is the afternoon of Sunday 16th July. All welcome, Free for any Foxglove Volunteers! After waking….

Thursday, July 6th 2017

North and a Little Way South

The ringing team were on the island in Loch Borralie on Monday.  They had to row across. Landing and ensuring the boats….

Wednesday, July 5th 2017

Finishing Jobs and Quiz Answers

I had hoped that the Tuesday volunteers might be able to do some painting today. They put in so many hours of hard physical….

Tuesday, July 4th 2017

An Outdoors Day

After what feels like weeks of heavy rain, today was a sunny day at work. It was too good a day to spend indoors. After….

Monday, July 3rd 2017

A Flower Walk and ...

Sometimes it is difficult to find suitable photographs and notes to go on the blog.  Not so today.  Are you sitting….

Sunday, July 2nd 2017

Technology - From the North!

Before I start the blog, on behalf of the Management Group, I would like to say a huge, sincere thank you to all the volunteers….

Saturday, July 1st 2017