Nature

When dogs disturb a beehive or a wasps' nest, the results can be serious.

Beware of the risks bees and wasps pose to your pets this summer, says Tele Vet

Beginners are welcomed to learn new skills

Beginners are welcomed to learn new skills

Greenock adventure centre reveals details of exciting 'bushcraft skills' day

Keeping buzzy: Take a look inside the Port Glasgow apiary home to half a million bees

Keeping buzzy: Take a look inside the Port Glasgow apiary home to half a million bees

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Take a look inside the Port Glasgow apiary home to half a million bees

Wildflowers are putting on a summer show across Inverclyde - though their abundance is in stark contrast to a sharp decline in the number of many butterflies.

Wildflowers are putting on a summer show across Inverclyde - though their abundance is in stark contrast to a sharp decline in the number of many butterflies.

OUTDOORS COLUMN

OUTDOORS WITH DAVID CARNDUFF

Inverclyde's wildflowers are blooming - but butterflies are in decline

The bees will be provided by the Inverclyde Shed

The bees will be provided by the Inverclyde Shed

Bee-themed event to be held at Kilmacolm Library this weekend

A leatherback turtle sighting was reported in the Clyde recently.

A leatherback turtle sighting was reported in the Clyde recently.

OUTDOORS WITH DAVID CARNDUFF

Outdoors: Turtle sighting adds new level of intrigue to Clyde wildlife scene

Wee drying Green Festival

Wee drying Green Festival

It's green for go as fabulous Drying Green festival proves a big hit in Greenock

138 people participated in the most recent parkrun

138 people participated in the most recent parkrun

Greenock Parkrun

Greenock parkrun welcomes family of swans at the Esplanade

An elephant hawk-moth (left), an adder and a giant woodwasp - just three of the creatures readers used to bring to the Tele office for David Carnduff to inspect.

An elephant hawk-moth (left), an adder and a giant woodwasp - just three of the creatures readers used to bring to the Tele office for David Carnduff to inspect.

OUTDOORS WITH DAVID CARNDUFF

Spotlight on the wildlife wonders readers used to bring to the Tele office

Elderflower cordial is the taste of summer for many lucky enough to be able to make their own - and rhubarb and ginger jam isn't bad either!

Elderflower cordial is the taste of summer for many lucky enough to be able to make their own - and rhubarb and ginger jam isn't bad either!

OUTDOORS WITH DAVID CARNDUFF

Enjoy a taste of summer - but be careful what you eat from out in the wild!

The decks of a Clyde ferry are a great place to look out for some of the bird life that feeds in the Firth.

The decks of a Clyde ferry are a great place to look out for some of the bird life that feeds in the Firth.

OUTDOORS WITH DAVID CARNDUFF

We shine a light on the auks that are an important part of Scotland's avian heritage

The Caddlehill allotments' plant sale helped the group's members get back on their feet after Storm Eowyn in January caused damage worth an estimated £10,000.

The Caddlehill allotments' plant sale helped the group's members get back on their feet after Storm Eowyn in January caused damage worth an estimated £10,000.

PICTURES: Greenock gardeners growing places as plant sale boosts storm recovery

Hundreds of jellyfish spotted on Lunderston Bay on Friday

Hundreds of jellyfish spotted on Lunderston Bay on Friday

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Hundreds of jellyfish wash up on beaches in Inverclyde over the weekend

There is an open day for the public to visit the new cabin at Caddlehill

There is an open day for the public to visit the new cabin at Caddlehill

Caddlehill Community Green Space holding open day next weekend to showcase new cabin

A juvenile starling (right) lacks the glossy, flecked plumage of the parents.

A juvenile starling (right) lacks the glossy, flecked plumage of the parents.

OUTDOORS WITH DAVID CARNDUFF

We shine a light on the starling family dramas playing out across Inverclyde

Survey results show that chiffchaff numbers have increased.

Survey results show that chiffchaff numbers have increased.

How some of Inverclyde's visiting birds are thriving as temperatures rise

Repairs to countryside trail among £221k of nature projects proposed by council

Repairs to countryside trail among £221k of nature projects proposed by council

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Countryside trail repairs among £221k of nature repairs planned by council bosses

Cuckoos are summer visitors to Inverclyde's uplands.

Cuckoos are summer visitors to Inverclyde's uplands.

OUTDOORS WITH DAVID CARNDUFF

What drives a bird to migrate from tropical Africa to the Inverclyde moors?

RSP Off-Grid Adventure Centre is recruiting volunteers

RSP Off-Grid Adventure Centre is recruiting volunteers

Passionate volunteers needed for Greenock adventure centre

Bluebells add a carpet of colour to many woodlands every May.

Bluebells add a carpet of colour to many woodlands every May.

Lifting the lid on the secrets of bluebells with the Tele's outdoors expert

The little egret (left), great white egret (top right) and greenshank are among the many beautiful wading birds to be seen along the Port Glasgow shore, says David Carnduff

The little egret (left), great white egret (top right) and greenshank are among the many beautiful wading birds to be seen along the Port Glasgow shore, says David Carnduff

Why Inverclyde's bird life can boost anyone's mood on even the dreichest of days

Former depute councillor at Coronation Park

Former depute councillor at Coronation Park

Ex parks boss who planted Port Glasgow trees says pruning amounts to 'vandalism'

Councillor John Crowther

Councillor John Crowther

Growing season brings an increase in neighbour disputes over trees and hedges

100 life-sized animal puppets will be displayed in Greenock

100 life-sized animal puppets will be displayed in Greenock

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Greenock museum to create giant puppets from local waste to highlight pollution

With clear skies and rising temperatures, now is the time to start looking out for swallows in Inverclyde, says David Carnduff

With clear skies and rising temperatures, now is the time to start looking out for swallows in Inverclyde, says David Carnduff

Now is the best time to look out for swallows in Inverclyde, says our outdoor expert

Inverclyde Council issue Coves Reservoir warning to members of the public

Inverclyde Council issue Coves Reservoir warning to members of the public

Inverclyde Council

Council issue Coves Reservoir warning to members of the public

The stretch of coast off Ashton is a good place for spotting gannets hunting for food in the spring, says David Carnduff.

The stretch of coast off Ashton is a good place for spotting gannets hunting for food in the spring, says David Carnduff.

Now is the perfect time to look for gannets on the Clyde, says our wildlife expert

Pacman nebula NGC 281

Pacman nebula NGC 281

A recognisable constellation: The story of vain Queen Cassiopeia and Pacman Nebula

Gordon McLean and John Gibson reported their panther sighting in the Tele on this day in 2007.

Gordon McLean and John Gibson reported their panther sighting in the Tele on this day in 2007.

Archives: Panther terror for Port Glasgow window cleaners near Kilmacolm

The chiffchaff is a summer visitor to Inverclyde.

The chiffchaff is a summer visitor to Inverclyde.

OUTDOORS WITH DAVID CARNDUFF

Revealed: the amazing journeys birds take every year to reach Inverclyde

David Carnduff's latest column looks at some of the umbellifers that grow in the wild in Inverclyde - including these wild garlic flowers in Kelly Glen.

David Carnduff's latest column looks at some of the umbellifers that grow in the wild in Inverclyde - including these wild garlic flowers in Kelly Glen.

OUTDOORS COLUMN

As spring nears, what are the umbellifers springing up in the wild across Inverclyde?

A look at the night sky with Stephen McAllister

A look at the night sky with Stephen McAllister

A look at the horsehead and flame nebula hidden in Orion

A look at the night sky with Stephen McAllister

A look at the night sky with Stephen McAllister

A look at the horsehead and flame nebula hidden in Orion

11 trees are to be removed from Knockbuckle Lane in Kilmacolm

11 trees are to be removed from Knockbuckle Lane in Kilmacolm

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Planning application lodged for removal of storm-damaged Kilmacolm trees

The blackcap is accused of ruffling feathers at bird tables.

The blackcap is accused of ruffling feathers at bird tables.

Outdoors with David Carnduff: Who are the real 'angry birds' in our gardens?

The upgraded path at Lunderston Bay

The upgraded path at Lunderston Bay

Lunderston Bay is one of the best places in Inverclyde to take a walk

Stephen McAllister takes us on a tour of part of the Orion nebula

Stephen McAllister takes us on a tour of part of the Orion nebula

The night sky with Stephen McAllister: A closer look at the Orion nebula

Starlings are skilled mimics and will even copy mechanical sounds.

Starlings are skilled mimics and will even copy mechanical sounds.

Outdoors with David Carnduff: Why there's more to starlings than meets the eye

St Margaret's Court's new sensory garden with George Glenny, resident, Aiden Murray and John Mclennan, from Belville Community Garden.

St Margaret's Court's new sensory garden with George Glenny, resident, Aiden Murray and John Mclennan, from Belville Community Garden.

Clubs and societies

Friends step up to create sensory garden for Greenock sheltered housing residents

Sparrows are number one in the birdwatch league table

Sparrows are number one in the birdwatch league table

Sparrows are often 'most spotted' in January's annual Big Garden Birdwatch

Winter is Orion's time to shine

Winter is Orion's time to shine

Big hunter in the form of winter constellation Orion returns like an old friend

Putting out food can help robins survive winter

Putting out food can help robins survive winter

Feisty robins establish winter territories in gardens, parks and woodlands

Cardwell Bay attracts good numbers of wading birds throughout the year

Cardwell Bay attracts good numbers of wading birds throughout the year

Elegant bird found in Cardwell Bay is worryingly in decline across the UK

The view from Dunrod Hill looking south west

The view from Dunrod Hill looking south west

Some of the best walking weather occurs in Winter with heightened colours

Stephen McAllister's photo of the Northern Lights

Stephen McAllister's photo of the Northern Lights

2024 remembered as the year of the aurora - and there's more to come in 2025

Inverclyde Shed orchard project

Inverclyde Shed orchard project

Inverclyde Shed

Inverclyde Shed is planting new heritage orchards and hedgerows this winter

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Snap-happy brothers claim they captured 'crocodile' on camera in Greenock

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Met Office reveals when and where Northern Lights 'may be visible' this weekend

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

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'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' is spotted in Scotland

Make sure to take care of secateurs

Make sure to take care of secateurs

Gardening: Can you tell the difference between a climbing rose and a rambling rose?

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

RSPB confirms huge spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback in the UK

It's pumpkin season

It's pumpkin season

Gardening: 'October brings memories of the tantalising aroma of hot turnip'

Gardening: Dahlias are a popular choice for late-summer colour