Bugs, Beasties and Bad Behaviour - Drip Feed

Reservoir Rangers: Responsible Access, Wildlife, and Looking After Scotland’s Water   Mariella hosts Drip Feed with reservoir rangers Josh and Helen to discuss Scottish Water’s role in caring for 300 reservoirs around Scotland. They discuss what reservoirs are and why they matter for drinking water. While also explaining what a reservoir ranger is, and their role in protecting the landscape that surrounds reservoirs. Josh and Helen explain the importance of fire safety at reservoirs, as well as the dangers of swimming in the open water. They highlight wildlife and protected species, including Swallows, House martins, nationally scarce beetles, and internationally significant Pink-Footed geese at Gladhouse. Reservoir rangers also host public and school events like seasonal walks, bird ID outings, and a moth morning.    Remember to leave no trace, and if able, leave a positive trace. What you’re taking out into nature, take back with you.   What Three Words: www.whatthreewords.com   To keep up to date with events happening at reservoirs near you: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/   00:00 Meet the Rangers 00:56 Partnership Ranger Role 01:54 What Reservoirs Do 03:07 Ranger Life and Growth 04:28 Best Bits of the Job 05:43 Ranger Kit Essentials 06:26 Sunny Day Problems 08:29 Wildlife Highlights 09:37 Events and Walks 11:03 Wild Swimming Risks 12:08 Fire Safety Reality 14:03 Chainsaw and Deadwood 17:04 Weird Finds and Litter 19:55 Dogs and Control 21:25 Emergencies and What3Words 22:57 Rapid Fire Takeaways 24:35 Right to Roam Duties 25:02 Final Thanks and Outro