Posts Tagged ‘Mammals’
Spot the smaller things in nature this summer
Travel writer Phoebe Smith and binocular maker Swarovski offer tips to help countryside explorers slow down this summer and notice the little things in nature. 1. Look for nature’s clues Sometimes, when we take a walk, we can get so fixated on where we are headed to that we forget to take the time to…
Read MoreRelocating red squirrels is saving the species
Relocating endangered squirrels offers a road to recovery. Safeguarding red squirrels in Scotland may be an ongoing concern, but the pioneering work of one man is offering hope for the future of this threatened species. Ornithologist and wildlife consultant Roy Dennis MBE has an impressive track record. His name is frequently linked with ospreys, a…
Read MoreAnimal magic that’s rescuing thousands of creatures
Thousands of maltreated and injured creatures, great and small, are restored to health each year at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fife. It’s usually the plight of red squirrels and wildcats that makes the headlines, but the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the Scottish SPCA), makes it its business to…
Read MoreThe perfect device to help you go nature spotting
Swarovski Optik has announced the launch of their exciting new product, the dG (digital guide). This is the first long-range optical device that allows nature enthusiasts to easily observe, identify and share sightings of birds and other animals. Available to purchase from April, the Swarovski Optik dG promises to make the challenge of identifying and…
Read MoreScotland’s bottlenose dolphins – the party animals
Nature photographer Charlie Phillips’ book captures Scotland’s bottlenose dolphins at work, rest and play. Charlie is making a big splash with On a Rising Tide, a striking photographic record of Scotland’s most northerly bottlenose dolphins. It’s nothing less than you’d expect from a man who has dedicated much of his life to studying the creatures.…
Read MoreWhy the mink must be exterminated
Mink are not cute and they’re not cuddly – this is one alien invader our indigenous wildlife could happily live without. At the time of Neanderthal man, animal skins were worn as a necessity against the elements. Indeed, without them life would have been well nigh impossible. These days, attitudes towards wearing fur clothing change…
Read MorePupils were picture perfect in art competition
Pupils from across Perth and Kinross have been working on their creations for the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust schools’ art competition over the autumn term. For thew competition, they were invited to submit a piece of art work depicting a species of British game or wildlife in its natural habitat. The judging panel consisted…
Read MoreGetting hooked – line and sinker – for a new angler
When I went fishing, to learn about the sport and to understand more about salmon, the one thing I did not expect was a fish for my supper. But then that’s the lure of fishing – you never catch what you expect. I was lucky enough to spend a day on the Spey, a river…
Read MoreJohn Hunter left a body of work behind him
Self-taught John Hunter was the most famous surgeon of his age – but the man who was the inspiration for Jekyll and Hyde had no qualms about acquiring stolen corpses on which to perfect his skills. Everyone knows the story of Jekyll and Hyde. But few realise that the setting for the gothic tale of…
Read MoreAnother 10 great places to spot Scottish wildlife
Scotland’s wildlife is incredible diverse, with birds, mammals and lizards to be found all over. We’re presenting the third part of our handy guide, to help you know where to go, to see the wildlife you want to see. HERE is the first part and the second can be found HERE. Happy spotting! 21. River…
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