New Discoveries at Faldonside: Species Return and Habitats Thrive
Every Habitat Restored is a Door Reopened for Wildlife
At Faldonside Eco, we’re beginning to witness the powerful results of rewilding and gentle land restoration — and nature is responding.
Over the past few months, our team and visiting ecologists have recorded a range of returning and newly spotted species on the estate. From glimpses of pine martens in our restored woodland to the growing chorus of songbirds across the hedgerows and meadows, the biodiversity is blossoming.
Most recently, we observed:
- The first confirmed sighting of a spotted flycatcher, a red-listed bird species, nesting in the walled garden margin.
- New colonies of frogs and toads establishing in our newly-dug ponds — vital indicators of a healthy ecosystem.
- An increasing number of pollinators, thanks to wildflower meadow restoration and pesticide-free practices.
These signs of life aren’t accidental. They’re the direct result of decisions made early in our project — from planting over 1,000 metres of native hedging, to reducing chemical input in soil, and managing riverside woodland with wildlife corridors in mind.
We’ve also been working on riparian woodland restoration along the River Tweed, stabilising banks while encouraging native flora and fauna to reestablish. These efforts support everything from kingfishers and otters to rare wildflowers.
“You can feel it in the air — the land is recovering, and with it, the wildlife is returning.”
We’re continuing to monitor our progress with support from local ecologists and volunteers. And this is just the beginning.
If you’d like to experience this for yourself, visit our Wildlife Watching experience — or consider joining one of our hands-on ecology workshops in the near future.
