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Observation Carriage, Strathspey Railway
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Speyside near Aviemore and Newtonmore
This streamlined carriage is often referred to as the Beavertail on the railway because of its distinctive 'beaver tail' shape. Steam engine BR Ivatt Mogul Class 2MT number 46512, was built in Swindon in 1952. She is named ‘E V Cooper, Engineer’ after the founding director of the Strathspey Railway, Mr Eric Cooper, who was responsible for her restoration and return to service. In 1982 she was moved to Strathspey railway which runs between Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Broomhill. Photo taken by David Palmar
23 July 2023
Peat bund blocks the drainage from Flanders Moss raised bog
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Stirlingshire - Flanders Moss
A peat bund blocks the drainage from the raised bog, helping to raise the water table and re-wet the bog following previous drainage when ditches were dug and peat removed to create agricultural land, Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve, Stirlingshire. A wet bog is a carbon sink - it sequesters carbon, whereas a dry bog becomes a carbon source. In the background is an observation tower which gives good views over the bog.
20 October 2021
Pools due to high water table, Flanders Moss
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Stirlingshire - Flanders Moss
Pools dot the raised bog where the water table comes to the surface due to bog rewetting following the blocking of drainage ditches, Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve, Stirlingshire. A wet bog is a carbon sink - it sequesters carbon, whereas a dry bog becomes a carbon source. In the background is an observation tower which gives good views over the bog.
20 October 2021
observing beavers on Loch Linne
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North Knapdale
Observing beavers from an electric powered boat on Loch Linne
