Tag: Nature News Scotland

Amateur photographer snaps “dream” shot of Kingfisher diving into water

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Bethan Sexton - January 20, 2021

AN AMATEUR photographer has captured a stunning photograph of a kingfisher about to plunge into he water “for his lunch”. The incredible snap was taken...

“Walkers’ paradise” gets a facelift thanks to path repairs

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Bethan Sexton - January 18, 2021

A popular route up an iconic hill has been given carefully repaired to make it easier for walkers and less damaging to the mountain. Quinag,...

2021 ‘A big year for nature’ according to NatureScot

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Bethan Sexton - December 31, 2020

A NEW report reveals progress made to tackle biodiversity loss in Scotland and the challenges ahead. NatureScot has published its Biodiversity Duty Report 2018-2020, detailing...

Wintering waterbirds on the increase

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Joe Hutchison - December 14, 2020

Numbers of wintering waterbirds in Scotland have increased overall but some species, particularly waders, are being affected by our changing climate. NatureScot’s latest Biodiversity Indicator...

Joiner snaps comical photos of squirrel “doing the tango” with curvaceous twig shaped like “green lady”

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Lewis Robertson - December 11, 2020

HILARIOUS photos show a red squirrel about to "do the tango" with a moss covered stick "shaped like a woman." The comical snaps were taken...

Over 37 per cent of Scotland’s sea is now under protection after recent Scottish Government announcement

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John Glover - December 3, 2020

A RECENT Scottish Government announcement has protected over 37 per cent of Scotland's seas including rare marine species such as the Arctic tern and...

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