Glasgow Water Vole Project

27/08/2026

Great footage, from the University of Glasgow, of a water vole at Early Braes Local Nature Reserve!

Most water vole surveys only include recording field signs - so it is relatively rare/fleeting view of an animal usually.

The University of Glasgow is currently carrying out research including re-surveying sites (field signs and camera footage) and collecting hair samples for genetic analysis.

06/08/2026

Sharing good news about a water vole project in southern England. Water voles need our help across the country.

27/07/2026

More great work by TCV and the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Thanks to all involved.

16/07/2026

Long grass and meadows provide a home for a range of wildlife.

Today's highlight is the wildflower bird's-foot-trefoil. Bird's-foot-trefoil gets it's name from the seed pods that radiate out like a bird's claw.

There are two species of this wildflower in Glasgow growing in grassland. One is slightly larger and prefers damper ground, while the other is found in dry grassland and heath.

They both share the same sunny yellow colour and are great nectar sources for pollinating insects and these plants are also the food for the caterpillars of the Common Blue butterfly.

30/06/2026

A hungry water vole!!

22/06/2026

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20/06/2026

Long grass provides a home for water voles and a home for wildflowers. Meadow Crane's-bill in bloom is a great food source for bumblebees and looks great too.

16/06/2026

More great work by TCV. Join in, feel good.

05/06/2026

Free Conference tomorrow!
However need to book and the details are below.
A few tickets remaining. Grab yours now.

It's not long until our conference, Rediscovering natural history: from observation to citizen science’ on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Hosted as part of Glasgow Science Festival and in celebration of the Glasgow Natural History Society's 175th anniversary, it will be a great day full of interesting talks.

Date/ time: Saturday the 6th of June, 9am- 5pm
Location: Graham Kerr building, University of Glasgow

Help us celebrate our birthday, sign up for a FREE ticket here : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgow-science-festival-rediscovering-natural-history-tickets-1986434043698?aff=oddtdtcreator

A day-long programme of talks looks at how education, the media, citizen science and community science activities can help us to protect local and global biodiversity. With topics including ‘Botany in the Making: The First Glasgow Botanic Gardens’, ‘Pollinator Research Through Collaboration with Urban Gardeners’ and ‘How Forest School Nurtures Natural Wonder’. Attend the full day or attend a session.

04/06/2026

Tonight's the night!

Join us for our first of two events celebrating 175th of the society and as part of the Glasgow Science Festival, with a talk from Jane Smith at 7pm in the Graham Kerr Building.

This talk is free, with no booking required!