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Glencaple/Caerlaverock Walk and Talk
Join Solway Coast and Marine Project for a coastal walk and workshop this December. Join our expert, Dr Larry Griffin, goose and swan ecologist specialising in tracking their migratory cycles and life histories, for a walk at the Caerlaverock Estate. Learn about the habitats the Estate has created to increase Climate Resilience for species on…
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Wild Goose Festival Returns with Soaring Success
The Wild Goose Festival returned for another year of inspiring and educational family-friendly activities and events. Read about our 2023 Festival below. The Wild Goose Festival returned to Dumfries and Galloway this autumn, bringing with it a flock of exciting events and activities for all ages. The festival, which ran from October 19th – 29th,…
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Creative Spaces – Laurieknowe Workshops
In the run up to Wild Goose Festival 2023, the Creative Spaces team worked with pupils from Laurieknowe Primary School to deliver a series of creative workshops on the migration of Geese and their relevance to the region. We would first like to say a huge thank you to Laurieknowe’s P4 class and both teachers…
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How Many Geese?
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The Geese of the Solway are here!
Dr Larry Griffin of ECO-LG Ltd, tells us about local geese that are currently visiting Dumfries & Galloway. By Dr Larry Griffin With so many geese flying over Dumfries morning and night it is tempting to think that they have all now arrived and have settled into their winter schedules of roosting on the Solway mudflats…
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Wild Geese – A Poem by Simon Jones
Today we are celebrating #NationalPoetryDay, by sharing a poem by Simon Jones. In the run up to this year’s Wild Goose Festival, the Stove Network hosted a special Wild Goose edition of their bi-monthly open-mic night; Brave New Words. Brave New Words is a platform for writers, artists, musicians and songwriters to share their words…
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Wild Goose Festival Volunteer Opportunities
During the eleven-day Wild Goose Festival, our town centre nature hub found in the Loreburne Centre, Dumfries, will be open daily from 10:00am – 4:00pm, offering a range of family-friendly activities to enjoy. This year, we have various volunteer opportunities available. Find out more about each opportunity below. Pre-Festival Volunteers Role Description: In collaboration with…
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The Beginnings of Migration…
Photo by Duncan Ireland Dr Larry Griffin of ECO-LG Ltd, tells us about local goose movements and the migration of Geese in and around Dumfries and Galloway. Learn more about the changing climate and how this affects migration, as well as different goose populations and the development of young geese. By Dr Larry Griffin September is…
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Aloft – A Poem by Luke Winter
As part of the Wild Goose Festival 2021, poet Luke Winter was commissioned to write a piece inspired by the migration of geese to our region. Luke created a special piece entitled, ‘Aloft’. The theme of the 2021 festival was around the concept of naturalism, and our association with the natural world, be it physical…
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The Challenges of Moult
Dr Larry Griffin of ECO-LG Ltd, shares his experience of tagging Greylag Geese on Loch Ken earlier this summer. This took place at a crucial time when the birds are coming out of the major energy/nutrient pinch point of moult while trying to cater for their growing young. By Dr Larry Griffin Since GPS collar-tagging…