Putting Moths in the Spotlight
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With the mass emergence of butterflies taking the limelight in recent wildlife-related news, I thought I’d take a moment to talk about their much less popular cousins, the moths. Perhaps …
Basking on the west coast
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The west coast of Scotland is a magnificent and visually spectacular region. Marine vistas, rugged cliffs and coastal landscapes give a sense of awe, inspiration and excitement to those fortunate …
A Painted Lady Summer
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At the weekend I experienced something I’ve never experienced before: I walked through a cloud of butterflies. I watched as they flew around my head in all directions, dividing their …
From today, we’re living on ecological debt. Again.
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The world is living as if we have 1.75 Earths, while only a small minority are responsible for most of this overshoot. Earth Overshoot Day is the point in the …
Sublime lime
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June and July are the months where lime trees (Tilia species), (no relation to the tangy green citrus fruit), bloom, showering us with the sweet smell of their honey like …
Volunteering for the Scottish Wildlife Trust
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My name is Julie and I would like to share my story of volunteering with the Trust. After a fixed-term contract in an engineering office, I had eight months ahead …
The “Big Climate Conversation”: Why we need the Scottish Government to listen
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Sorting climate impacts in groups. © Elaine Docherty The Scottish Government’s inaugural “Big Climate Conversation” on combating the climate emergency took place in Glasgow on the 16 June. I …
It’s All or Nothing: Reviewing the Sustainable Development Goals in Scotland
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An independent review of the Sustainable Development Goals in Scotland finds that progress has been slow, while some Goals are in a worse state that when Scotland enthusiastically adopted …
Could we reintroduce lynx to Scotland?
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The Trust believes that there is a case to be developed that would support the reintroduction of lynx. In this article, Tom Ovenden, who previously worked for the Trust as …
Chick season on Handa Island
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June has been a busy month for us all on the island, heading out to the cliffs to check on the many eggs of the guillemots and kittiwakes, or venturing …