Update from Handa Island – April 2021
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We are now 10 days into our season on Handa Island. Our arrival was delayed due to bad weather, and so we had to wait until 1 April to travel …
Looking back on my internship with the Scottish Wildlife Trust in Ayrshire
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It really seems like so much time has passed since my internship with the Scottish Wildlife Trust. Unfortunately, my time with the Trust was cut short due to the pandemic …
NC0 lays her third egg!
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At 7:41 am this morning we were ecstatic to see NC0 lay her third egg. While the usual number of eggs for an established breeding pair is two to three, …
Five things to know when visiting the Falls of Clyde
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As spring arrives, many of us will be getting out into the countryside. Keep in mind a few things to make sure you enjoy the Falls of Clyde safely.
Help garden birds through the hungry gap
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Spring can be a tough time for birds. Our friends at Vine House Farm explain how you can help while food is still thin on the ground. For the birds …
Wildlife and access in the Covid era – and beyond
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Booming numbers of people are enjoying Scotland’s outdoors. In this guest blog Ramblers Scotland’s Helen Todd discusses our rights of access to land and water – and how greater investment …
Our osprey season is close to lift off
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As the days lengthen and signs of spring emerge, our team at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve is eagerly preparing for the return of ospreys. The Trust’s Perthshire Ranger Sara Rasmussen shares a recap of 2020’s challenging season, and looks …
Safeguarding Scotland’s critically endangered flapper skate
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The Trust has welcomed the announcement of a new Marine Protected Area for flapper skate within the Inner Sound of Skye. Our Marine Policy Officer Bernadette Butfield explains why this …
Meet our new Young Leaders
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The start of 2021 saw us welcome four wonderful new members to our team of Young Leaders. Read on to find out a bit more about them, and discover what …
Fisheries in Scotland: Brexit and opportunities for the marine environment
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Leaving the European Union has created significant changes to UK fisheries management and presents an opportunity to develop a world-leading and sustainable fishing industry in Scotland. The Trust’s Marine Policy …