Sunny butterfly ID training in South Ayrshire
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Finally the sun made an appearance for the last of the three butterfly ID training workshops at Auchalton Meadow. This flower rich meadow certainly did not disappoint, giving us a range of butterfly species, as well as bumblebees, hoverflies and …
SW Scotland webcams
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Given the current lockdown on movements during the Covid-19 outbreak, it seemed like a good idea to seek out what aspects of the region’s wildlife was on show via the internet. In particular I was looking for live webcam feeds …
SWSEIC – coronavirus update 25 March 2020
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This update is to inform everyone on how SWSEIC activities are affected during the current coronavirus outbreak. In line with government recommendations, SWSEIC staff are currently working from home but are still contactable by email and telephone. The general email …
SWSEIC Recorders’ Gathering 2020
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SWSEIC is pleased to welcome everyone with an interest in wildlife and wildlife recording in SW Scotland to a spring gathering in Maybole on March 7th, 2020. The event will be an informal day of talks, presentations, networking and displays …
SWSEIC Recorders’ Gathering at Walker Hall, Troon, 5th April 2025
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South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre (SWSEIC) is pleased to invite local wildlife recorders and wildlife enthusiasts to our Ayrshire Wildlife Recorders’ Gathering in Troon on Saturday 5th April 2025. The event will be an informal morning of talks and …
SWSEIC Recording Group at Ayr Gorge, 24th April 2024
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The SWSEIC recording group’s first survey day of the year was held at SWT Ayr Gorge Woodland on 24 April 2024. We were blessed with glorious weather and we welcomed by five experienced attendees bringing their own expertise and knowledge …
SWSEIC Recording Group at Craigengillan, 22 May 2024
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A small group of recorders braved the unpromising weather forecast to visit the wonderful habitats of the Craigengillan Estate in East Ayrshire. The overnight moth traps yielded a small catch (20 species recorded overall) but included some interesting species, in …
SWSEIC Recording Group at Dunure, 12 June 2024
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The SWSEIC recording group visited Dunure for our next visit. Six of our local recorders came on the day and the SWT’s local volunteer group also came to lend a hand. All together we recorded 349 species, although SWSEIC has …
SWSEIC Recording Group at Hannahston Wood, 12th September 2024
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Our final SWSEIC recording group day of the year was held at Hannahston Woodland, Drongan. Five of use turned up on the day and whilst the day was quite cool, we were most relieved to stay dry! All together we …
SWSEIC Wildlife Recorders’ Gathering 2019
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SWSEIC is pleased to welcome everyone with an interest in wildlife and wildlife recording in SW Scotland to our spring gathering on March 30th, 2019. The event will be an informal day of talks, presentations, networking and displays covering the …
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