Migratory Bird Day Autumn is well and truly here. The leaves are changing colour, days are getting shorter and you may have noticed moving V shaped flocks or skeins of geese heading south for the winter. Having bred and raised chicks in Iceland and Canada and with food running out they will have started their […]
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National Badger Day Badgers are one of a kind, they deserve some special attention, this is why today is National Badger Day. National Badger Day highlights the importance of wildlife conservation efforts in protecting an animal that is key in our ecosystem. Badgers Some of you may be wondering what is a badger. They […]
National Tree Week National Tree Week begins on November 25 and continues until December 3. It marks the start of the tree-planting season, providing a wonderful opportunity to celebrate trees. If possible, volunteers can join tree-planting activities organized by local groups and conservation organizations. If planting isn’t an option, consider finding some “Tree Time” to […]
Out and About in Scotland update If you enjoyed our Out and About in Scotland post last summer, you might be interested to know that Anna Wells has just become the first woman to complete a round of Munros (a mountain in Scotland with a height of over 3,000 feet (914.4 m) in one winter. […]
Australia Day Australia Day takes place on 26th January and is the country’s national day which celebrates national unity and acknowledges its citizens and their contribution to the country. It marks the date in 1788 of the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove. Around 750 mostly petty criminals were transported from the UK […]
Saving the Red Squirrel Across the planet conservationists battle to save species from extinction due to habitat loss and invasive species. It’s no different here in Scotland with a successful breeding programme for our Scottish wildcats. And the successful re-introduction of the white-tailed sea eagle. The red squirrel is a native species which is under […]
Love Parks Week In Edinburgh our urban parks offer green space to residents who don’t have access to a garden. They offer opportunities to get out and about in the fresh air, take some exercise, walk your dog, take part in sports and let the children run about and let off steam! What is Love […]
July is Plastic Free Month Plastics what’s the big deal? 50% of plastics in the world are made up of lightweight single-use products and packaging materials. The disposal process of these synthetic non-biodegradable plastics has become a problem for the environment, animals, and people. In 2018 it was estimated between 4.8 million and 12.7 million […]
Out and about in Scotland Are you staying in Scotland for the summer? Are you thinking about getting out and about in the spectacular countryside? You can have a great time and make some fantastic memories walking, camping, doing water sports, mountain biking or just touring around, and so it’s worthwhile being well prepared for […]
Wild Animals of Scotland Update Ospreys in 2023 Here is a wee wild animals of Scotland update. For those of you who have followed Scotland’s osprey visitors in previous years, we have some great news! NC0 and her mate LM12 have returned to Loch of the Lowes and have been getting the nest ready and […]
