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How do adders hibernate?
Our blog today is written by Bethia, one of this year’s NatureScot student placements who will be spending a year based across the Stirling NNRs: Flanders Moss, Blawhorn Moss and Loch Lomond. Growing up on the doorstep of the Abernethy … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, Flanders Moss NNR, Reptiles, Uncategorized
Tagged adders, Flanders Moss, Flanders Moss NNR, hibernation, snakes
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Shooting frogs in the dead of night
Underwater photographer Mark Kirkland aims to bring the weird and wonderful of Scotland’s sea and freshwater life to the wider public. Recalling a mission shortly before lockdown restrictions, Mark gives us an insight into the techniques, patience and determination required … Continue reading
Posted in amphibians, art, Nature in art, photography, Reptiles, Sustainable Drainage Systems, Uncategorized, urban nature, Year of Coasts and Waters 2020
Tagged #YCW2020, amphibians, common frogs, frogs, Mark Kirkland, Mark Kirkland Photography, Markunderwater, NatureScot, photography, pondlife, ponds, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, underwater photography, urban nature, wildlife photography, Year of Coasts and Waters 2020
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Toads versus frogs at St Cyrus NNR
Frogs and toads clearly have a lot in common. For many, if not most of us, trying to tell the difference between the two is as confusing as being introduced to identical twins, called Anna and Hanna. But not for … Continue reading
Posted in amphibians, biodiversity, photography, Reptiles, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, Uncategorized
Tagged amphibians, bringingnaturetoyou, frogs, nature, NatureScot, Pauline Smith photographer, photography, pond life, ponds, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, St Cyrus, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, St Cyrus NNR, staysafe, toads
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Scottish frogs under threat…enter the dragon finders
Dragon Finder is an initiative aimed at spreading the word about amphibian and reptile conservation. It brings together practical conservation, surveying, data collection and interactive educational activities and now everyone can be involved by downloading a free app to help … Continue reading
Naturally Scottish
Did you know that we have a series of booklets – free to download on our website – covering some of the most interesting species in Scotland ? Our Naturally Scottish publications offer an insight into the lives of what … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Flowers, Fungi, Insects, photography, Reptiles
Tagged amphibians, badgers, bumblebees, dolphins, lichens, liverworts, mosses, moths, porpoises, red kites, sea eagles, seals, whales
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The adder man: Norman Morrison
Ask any Scottish police officer about Norman Morrison and they’ll tell you he was the co-founder of the Scottish Police Federation but it’s unlikely they’ll know he was also a pioneer in the study of Scotland’s reptiles. Along the way, … Continue reading
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Fascinating adders
The adder is the only species of venomous snake found in Scotland. Easily identified by its dark zigzag markings it is widespread, although they are generally timid creatures and not frequently seen. Like other reptiles, they grow until they become … Continue reading
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