Maxton Scotland
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Maxton Nature Watch

See also: Nature Calendar

Borders Backyard Diversity Survey by Scottish Borders Biological Records Centre

Borders Backyard Biodiversity Our homes and gardens are places where we feel safe and welcome, but did you know that they are also home to a huge variety of other creatures? As areas of our country ... [more]

20/04/2004

Birds of Maxton Parish

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01/06/2008

Birds on the River Tweed

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17/02/2008

December Frost 2007

The temperature on 21st December was -9 degrees centigrade at 8am and the attached pictures were all taken about 1pm. The Rutherford pictures by Geoff Parkhouse were taken at dawn. ... [more]

21/12/2007

Butterflies in Maxton Parish

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14/08/2006

Maxton Woods Fungi in September

All of the fungi pictured were photographed during one afternoon 12th September 2004. Only species can be given in most cases as identification of the individual fungus is not possible from a photo ... [more]

12/09/2004

January/February Scenes and Plants

Photographs of this time of year are mostly scenic, but frost can be interesting too, as can the first signs of Spring. ... [more]

04/01/2006

April in Maxton Parish

1st April - saw first Small Tortoiseshell in garden. 3rd April - Spotted Woodpeckers hammering away in the Woods. 10th April- Woods full of the scent of Wild Garlic. 11th April- First swallows of t ... [more]

17/04/2004

May in Maxton Parish

12th May Orange Tip in Garden ... [more]

12/05/2004

Maxton Flowers - August

All of the flowers to be seen below are presently flowering within Maxton Parish. ... [more]

13/08/2002

Autumn Colours in Maxton Parish, Scottish Borders

As Autumn starts, the colours begin to change. With the dry Summer, the colours may well be brilliant this year. The first signs of Autumn are below: ... [more]

11/10/2003

September Flowers and Fruits

The flowers and fruits shown below can be seen in Maxton Parish at present. ... [more]

12/09/2002

Bat-Watch

A Bat-Watch led by a bat expert from Scottish Natural Heritage provided an interesting insight into the life of these remarkable animals. With the help of electronic bat-detectors, the group were abl ... [more]

14/07/2001

Bats In the Belfry

Earlier this year Scottish Natural Heritage checked the roof space in Maxton Kirk for evidence of bats. It was discovered that there might be two different species of bat using the roof for summer bre ... [more]

28/04/2001

Bio-Recording

A small group of people have started recording the wildlife of Maxton Parish. Five initial recording areas have been chosen covering a wide range of habitats. Individuals are also recording the wild ... [more]

14/07/2001

Bird Boxes

The ten bird boxes purchased by Maxton 21 have now been put up. We will keep an eye on what, if anything, moves in, and report the outcome. ... [more]

08/03/2002

01/01/2001

Last update: 01/06/2008
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Maxton Nature Watch
See also: Nature Calendar