Tag Archives: birds of prey

Iasgair nan Loch / The Fisher of the Lochs

Posted on January 16, 2020 by NatureScot

Tha iasgair iteach air a chuimhneachadh ann an Loch an Iasgair / Loch an Iasgair means ‘loch of the fisher’ but it’s not the human variety. ‘Iasgair’ nan Loch Anns an dùthaich mhonadail, gharbh air cùl Pholl Iù, tha loch … Continue reading →

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Urban nature: raptors in the city

Posted on June 20, 2018 by NatureScot

Mike Thornton, SNH Operations Officer in the Forth Area and active member of the Lothian and Borders Raptor Study Group, talks about the colonisation of birds of prey into our towns and cities – and why we should celebrate these charismatic urban … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Great Trails – The Ayrshire Coastal Path

Posted on December 30, 2015 by NatureScot

It is on the doorstep for a large chunk of Scotland’s population yet arguably one of our least known Great Trails. Step forward Jimmy Begg who introduces you to The Ayrshire Coastal Path, a route that takes in 161 km … Continue reading →

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