RED SQUIRREL DAY

Red Squirrel Fun Day in Glen Tanar

On Sunday 19th December, 10-3, children's games and activities. Also making bird feeders and nest boxes.
You can drop in anytime, no booking needed.
There is no charge: donations to the Trust welcome.

SKI-ING IN GLEN TANAR

Winter welcomes you to Glen Tanar.







Walking or ski-ing, the place is perfect.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

As elsewhere, v. cold with considerable snow cover.
Road is passable: but narrow, and slippy.
Vis Centre is accessible, and we are working.
X-country ski-ing possible throughout. A track has been ploughed from the Visitor Centre, down South Drive, and up to old forest. Elsewhere, may be a bit of a plod.
If you are visiting, take care driving- snow tyres may help- an dpark off road so we can keep the road clear/cattle fed/etc.
If you are going for a walk, you can get a route card from the Centre, fill it in and leave it in the postbox on Braeloine Bridge. Then, if we find your car at night, we will have a clue.
Otherwise, wrap up well, spare clothing/food/torch/whistle.
And check the forecast http://www.mwis.org.uk/
Stay safe, have fun.

HEN HARRIER IN GLEN TANAR

This year, we tagged a bird to monitor progress.
Diversionary feeding also applied.
Red grouse and hen harrier thriving.
Wildlife management in practice.
Pix above show bird movement: click on to enlarge.
You can now log on to the raptor watch site at http://www.raptortrack.org/

TREE FELLING

Mountain Bikers and Walkers look out!
We are harvesting timber on Craigendinnie throughout September and October 2010.
Map shows area: however vehicles will be moving on and off the site.
You may wish to modify your route.
In any case look out for signs at the site.
Thank you.

NIGHT SKIES EVENT GLEN TANAR

a cloud of moths

Helen checking the light trap

Saturday evening, 24th July.
Bats and moths.
Sound recorders, light traps.
Mike Martin, Glen Tanar Ranger Service, and
Helen Rowe, Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service.
at Breloine Centre, Glen Tanar.

FUNGLE FALLS

This is our first post embedding video. Hope it gets more interesting......

TEACHERS IN TRAINING

We recently hosted a visit by Aberdeen University Education students. The Ranger Service introduced the students to some aspects of working with pupils outdoors: the benefits, and some of the practicalities. Click on pix to enlarge.
This is now becoming more relevant because of the forthcoming 'curriculum for excellence' in Scottish schools, which will promote the outdoor environment as a great place to learn.
We were lucky to have input from Alison Hammerton, from Learning Teaching Scotland. Alison is working in the Cairngorms National Park, helping teachers and site providers to link up.

Glen Tanar in the snow

Winter scenes along the River Tanar Feb 20th 2010

A stunningly beautiful day

Winter 2010

..making the best of the snow

An alluring start to the marked trails in Glen Tanar.....

WINTER SCENES

I guess this could be any part of the country at the moment....