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Greenland to Galloway
Loch Ken is home to one of the few colonies of Greenland White Fronted Geese in the UK. Come hear a talk from the RSPB about the amazing journey of […]
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Geese of the Past, Geese of the Present, Geese of the Future.
WWT Caerlaverock (with Dave Borthwick of the University of Glasgow) This creative writing session will encourage writers to reflect on how migratory geese might have been perceived in the past […]
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Caerlaverock Cycle Ride
WWT Caerlaverock, Cycling Dumfries, Nith Life and NatureScot jointly host this fun cycling event. Cycling Dumfries are delighted to join WWT, Nith Life and NatureScot, to host this guided wildlife […]
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High Tide Birding
Watch a spectacle of hundreds of ducks, waders and geese flocking on the merse, brought in by the high tide. Join a warden who will be on hand to identify […]
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Watch wildlife at the Robert Burns Centre
(Closed Sunday’s & Monday’s) Have a go at wildlife watching in Dumfries. One of the best places to watch wildlife in Dumfries is the Robert Burns Centre, situated on the […]
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Dr Werner Kissling: Photographer Ethnographer & Migrant
Learn about the life and works of pioneering German Filmmaker photographer (and Dumfries resident) Dr Werner Kissling in this fully illustrated talk. Dr Werner Kissling was born into great luxury […]
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History of The River Nith
Explore the history of the River Nith through objects in the museum collection. The oldest logboat in Scotland, a Roman anchor and more will feature in this wide ranging talk […]
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Goose Roost on Sandflats Walk at Mersehead
RSPB Scotland Some of the greatest spectacles of nature take place at dusk. Join our guide to enjoy Svalbard barnacle geese descending on the sandflat and reserve to roost. ¾mile/1.3km […]
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Autumn Discovery Walk at Mersehead
RSPB Scotland Discover some of the amazing wildlife looked after on this farm. As the season changes, so too do the habitats and special creatures found here – with lush […]
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Green Tease: Land Use
Join this interactive Green Tease to explore how we use and manage urban and rural land in Scotland to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. The event is a collaboration […]