Tag Archives: amphibians

Tadpole Tails and Water Dragons

Posted on June 8, 2020 by NatureScot

An overheard conversation between mother and child during a local stroll made Biodiversity Opportunities Adviser, Zeshan Akhter, wonder if lockdown is providing many people the time to look deeper into the nature that surrounds them… To convince myself the wider … Continue reading →

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Shooting frogs in the dead of night

Posted on May 21, 2020 by NatureScot

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 →

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Toads versus frogs at St Cyrus NNR

Posted on April 6, 2020 by NatureScot

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 →

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In search of the Pyrenean newt

Posted on October 26, 2016 by NatureScot

Why am I at the top of a mountain in a thunder storm holding a 2 metre-long piece of metal? Well, what else would you do on holiday? SNH’s David O’Brien reveals more. I’ve been working with Dr Àlex Miró … Continue reading →

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Scottish frogs under threat…enter the dragon finders

Posted on May 19, 2016 by NatureScot

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 →

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An urban life aquatic

Posted on November 27, 2015 by NatureScot

Newts, diving beetles, shrimp – a project in Inverness has found that the city’s drainage systems are home to a surprising array of aquatic wildlife. The year-long study, funded by SNH and the Highland Council, builds on previous work which … Continue reading →

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Newt homes for great crested Highlanders

Posted on May 4, 2015 by NatureScot

In 2007 a Black Isle dog walker noticed a strange looking newt. A few months later, also on the Black Isle in the Highlands, a schoolboy discovered a great crested newt breeding site. Before this, there were only a dozen … Continue reading →

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Naturally Scottish

Posted on November 13, 2013 by NatureScot

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 →

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