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03/11/2026

Our Winter Watch volunteers are out around the reserve today, ready to help visitors spot and identify birds and other wildlife 😃🦆🦦

In the last couple of days fieldfare, water rail, whooper swans, ravens, teal, pintail, little grebe and snipe have been among the sightings..

Pictures thanks to volunteer Paul from his shift yesterday 😊

02/11/2026

What a gorgeous few days it's been! 🌞 With all paths now open and the water levels back down at Threave Nature Reserve, we've met some very happy visitors enjoying the peace and sunshine today 😊

Here are some photos sent in by our early morning regulars Jim and Margaret Grieve - thanks both!

27/10/2026

Meikle Woods remains closed today and the long boardwalk continues to be under high water at Threave Nature Reserve. Please remember there may be hidden hazards even if the path appears passable to you.

Winds and river water are both still high so take extra care if visiting.

Thank you!

26/10/2026

Threave Nature Reserve update - Meikle Woods path is closed due to fallen trees and high winds.

The long boardwalk is currently closed due to high water.

High winds continue today with a yellow weather warning back in place from 18.00 this evening.

❗Please take extra care and do not attempt to access closed or flooded areas even if they appear passable, as there may be hidden hazards.

23/10/2026

Weather Warning – Visitor Safety

With weather warnings in place, we would like to remind visitors to take extra care when enjoying our countryside properties.

Please check the latest weather forecast before setting out, consider the conditions and make sensible decisions about your own safety.

Thank you

23/10/2026

Good morning,
We are happy to share some photos taken by Margaret Grieve 👍
Thanks Margaret 😊

22/10/2026

The Discovering Fungi event at Rockcliffe, this Saturday has been cancelled, due to the yellow weather warning!

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19/10/2026

The Loose Goose is here! We have the Wild Goose Festival team from the Stove here with us this afternoon with artwork and activities 😀

Perfect timing as hundreds of pink-footed geese fly overhead 😍 We also have a Winter Watch volunteer on site around the Reserve to help you spot geese and other wildlife - so far, Marsh harrier, willow tit and great white egret have all been seen today!

14/10/2026

🐦*No Birding Club on Thursday*🦆 - due to the heavy rain forecast, we're cancelling Birding Club tomorrow (Thurs 15th).

On the plus side, our Winter Watch volunteers start on Monday 19th - you'll find them around Threave Nature Reserve Monday - Friday with scope and binoculars, a warm welcome and bird spotting advice!

Thanks to the Grieves for spotting this lovely wee stonechat -
enjoy the rest of the week 😊

09/10/2026

🌳 The Value of Decaying Wood Habitat

Standing silent in the landscape, its branches bare and weathered, yet far from lifeless.

This wonderful old Ash tree provides valuable decaying wood habitat for a whole host of wildlife. Fungi, insects, birds and bats can all benefit from its cracks, crevices and ageing timber.

Decaying wood habitat is an important part of a healthy woodland ecosystem, supporting biodiversity and providing shelter, food and nesting opportunities.

A wonderful old feature of the Threave landscape, reminding us that even as timber slowly decays, it continues to support new life.

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