• Airds Moss- a hidden industrial gem
    Jill Harden, Project Archaeologist at RSPB Scotland, uncovers an industrial gem at our Airds Moss nature reserve. Airds Moss – a hidden industrial gem Archaeological sites are extremely varied in...
  • Springtime at Airds Moss Nature Reserve
    Springtime at Airds Moss Nature Reserve All this week we are celebrating our most special places for nature by bringing you a series of exciting blogs about Scotland’s amazing protected areas. Today...
  • Getting wetlands just right for waders – it takes effort!
    I’ve always thought of nature as a pretty robust beast. It usually wins in the end. But if you want to give particular species or communities a hand, then I’m not above taking the occasional short-cuts...
  • Wetlands on Orkney – a vital habitat for farmland breeding waders?
    Wetlands on Orkney – a vital habitat for farmland breeding waders? The publication of an RSPB-led study describes the importance of wetlands for breeding waders within Orkney’s farmed landscape. In...
  • Waders
    After a lengthy meeting to discuss the fine details of tomorrow’s workshop, I had some free time to go to the mudflats in search of some feathered delights. There will be a field visit during the workshops...