Flora & Fauna Archives - Page 2 of 3

June 13, 2015June 13, 2015

Osprey spotted over Loch Long

Bowlers at Ardentinny Bowling Club were entertained earlier this week with the sight of a diving Osprey over Loch Long. Fortunately Cowal visitor Cliff Carson (who was on the look-out for otters in the area) had his camera on hand and captured these excellent images of the osprey swoop. However, the dive was unsuccessful with …

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January 28, 2015March 20, 2023

Warning to dog owners of poisonous plant on Ardentinny beach (updated)

We've received a report of a very poisonous plant which has appeared along the high tide mark on Ardentinny Beach (between Coronation Wood and River Finart estuary). The plant is starting to root in the vegetation. A labrador was reportedly sick from eating the plant last Sunday. We understand that the plant is poisonous to dogs …

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February 11, 2014February 11, 2014

Japanese Knotweed to be nipped in the bud?

Over the past months there has been much discussion regarding the eradication of Japanese Knotweed in the village. At a cost of £522, Ardentinny Community Council has now financed the training of local resident Geoff Carr to undertake spraying of the public areas in the village. Spraying equipment will be provided by Blairmore Community Council. …

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August 16, 2013August 27, 2013

Frenzied Flora

Photographed over a period of a week, from initial ground preparation to the final Beechgrove Garden filming, this timelapse sequence documents the creation of the Sensory Garden at Glenfinart Walled Garden, Ardentinny. Frenzied Flora from ardentinny on Vimeo.

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December 28, 2012January 5, 2024

Road Kill Ardentinny – Is it Necessary?

Sadly, wildlife fatalities around Ardentinny continue. Earlier today a pheasant was mown down near Angle Cottage on the road along the Glen. One has to wonder how these incidents occur. Pheasants in the area are particularly tame. They can frequently be seen wandering by the side of the road and, at times, on the road. …

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