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New wildlife laws could see Scotland lead the way, says top conservation charity
New legislation going through the Scottish Parliament could put Scotland in the first division for nature conservation, Scotland’s leading wildlife charity said today (1 September 2010).
Wed 1 Sep 10
Ferry captain carries unusual adventurer to the winter seas
A life-size bronze puffin, measuring 30 cm high, is now set to spend the next eight months mirroring the natural habits of its real-life counterparts by wintering at sea aboard a ferry which travels between Aberdeen and the Northern Isles. Tod
Tue 31 Aug 10
Scope out local wildlife at Montrose Basin
An optical fair providing a chance to test out a wide range of binoculars and telescopes is set to be held this weekend (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September) at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s wildlife reserve and visitor centre.
Mon 30 Aug 10
Call for squirrel spotters near Tayside
The Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels project is working with Forestry Commission Scotland to carry out some red squirrel conservation work on the west bank of the Tay near Stanley.
Fri 27 Aug 10
Cinderella Habitat Will Go to the Ball
Dirty, smelly and a useless waste of space. That’s the public image that peat bogs have acquired over the years. But top UK scientists have gathered forces to rid the so-called ‘Cinderella Habitats’ of this reputation, and help the
Tue 24 Aug 10
Peregrine chicks re-fostered after smuggled attempt thwarted
A collaborative effort between the Scottish Wildlife Trust, RSPB and the National Wildlife Crime Unit has led to a happy ending for the chicks which hatched from eggs stolen from nests in Wales as part of an attempt to smuggle them out of the UK.&nb
Thu 19 Aug 10
Falls rated top spot for peregrines
Our Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre in New Lanark has been rated as one of the top five spots to watch breeding peregrine falcons, according to a newly published guide called ‘Scotland’s Birds of Prey.’
Wed 18 Aug 10
Tree-mendous family fun day at Montrose Basin
A tree-mendous day out promising fun for all the family is on offer locally this weekend, as staff at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre prepare to host ‘Tree-mendous trees.’
Mon 16 Aug 10
Spotted: newborn beavers for the Scottish Beaver Trial
Fri 13 Aug 10
Global goodbyes for ‘Lady’ – the UK’s most famed osprey
The departure of the UK’s oldest breeding osprey, known as ‘Lady’, from its annual breeding ground at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre has sparked a flood of goodbyes and wel
Fri 6 Aug 10
