Tag: Scottish Natural Heritage

Pearl mussel habitat set to be restored

A £3.5 million project to improve habitats for freshwater pearl mussels and salmon is set to go ahead next week. 24 large fishing platforms will...

New insect species found in Scotland

AN insect species has been found for the first time in the British Isles. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) staff discovered the fly, Okeniella caudata, in the...

Pelicans, sturgeon and bison on Scottish reintroduction list

SCOTLAND should have an entire wildlife park of animals reintroduced - including pelicans, sturgeon, moose and bison - according to a charity. Rewilding Britain, a...

Plea for public to report rare fish eggs

WALKERS, divers and fishermen are being asked to keep an eye out for skate egg cases - to help learn more about the breeding...

SNH spends £210K to save lambs from sea eagles

A QUANGO is trying to stop sea eagles eating lambs by spending a small fortune on “scary men”, “flashing hawkeyes” and “diversionary fish ponds”. Sea...

Fury as batty council spends £16K on luxury home for pipistrelles

A CASH-strapped council has been condemned for lavishing £16,000 on a luxury home for bats in an area with a chronic housing shortage. Highland Council...

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