2019: Summer of the Shieldbug
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Guest blog by Alison Robertson As someone interested in moths, particularly micro-moths, I spend a lot of time staring at trees. Sometimes a slight movement or a flash of colour will draw my eye to a creature very much larger …
A million records and counting…
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Earlier this week SWSEIC reached a major milestone by adding our one millionth record to our database. The record of a Redshank on Loch Ryan was part of the county bird records for 2017. When the Centre was established in …
An introduction to the National Plant Monitoring Scheme
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Spend a day at Drumlanrig exploring the methodology of the National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) and meeting like-minded volunteers. The course will take you through what is required as an NPMS volunteer and then head outside to practise setting up …
Ayrshire Nature Connections Project – 2025
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In 2025 SWSEIC received funding from Carrick Futures to deliver 10 wildlife events in the Carrick area in South Ayrshire. Over the year we have run events in Pinwherry, Colmonell, Girvan, Barr, Barrhill & Ballantrae. The purpose of the project …
Bat Walk, Talk and Crafts – Eaglesfield
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A talk on all thing bats followed by a walk and supported by arts and crafts activities for the family. The bat walk will start when dusk sets in and last around 1 hour. Booking essential: https://fienta.com/eaglesfield-bat-walk For further details …
Bat Walk, Talk and Crafts, Boreland
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A talk on all things bats, followed by a guided walk to look for them. Artist Jess Raine will be leading bat-puppet making and crafts in the hall for families before the walk. The bat walk will start when dusk …
Bioblitz – Langholm
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A collaborative event for all ages in Langholm, where all hands will be on deck to find and record as many species as possible. Starting from Langholm Initiative Kiosk, Kiln Green Car Park at 10am, drop in any time between …
Botany Group field meeting (Dumfriesshire)
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Dumfriesshire Botany Group field meeting. Location: To be confirmed Leader: Chris Miles (chris.miles01@btinternet.com), Tel: 01576 610303 Meeting-place: To be confirmed Bring a packed lunch if staying for the afternoon and suitable clothing for being outdoors in the cold and wet …
Botany Group field meeting (Dumfriesshire)
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Dumfriesshire Botany Group field meeting. Location: To be confirmed Leader: Chris Miles (chris.miles01@btinternet.com), Tel: 01576 610303 Meeting-place: To be confirmed Bring a packed lunch if staying for the afternoon and suitable clothing for being outdoors in the cold and wet …
Botany Group field meeting (Dumfriesshire)
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Dumfriesshire Botany Group field meeting, location to be arranged. Meeting place: To be confirmed Leader: Chris Miles (chris.miles01@btinternet.com), Tel: 01576 610303 Mobile (on the day): 0788 796 4721 Bring a packed lunch if staying for the afternoon and suitable clothing …
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