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Remembering Derek Ratcliffe
The recent publication of Nature’s Conscience: The Life and Legacy of Derek Ratcliffe is a timely reminder of one of our foremost environmentalists. Derek immersed himself in nature, and when he highlighted the disastrous effects of pesticides on peregrines he … Continue reading
Posted in Natural history books, Projects, Research
Tagged DDT, Derek Ratcliffe, nature conservation, peregrine
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In the south of Scotland – where eagles dare
John Mathew Thompson was brought up in Penicuik, south of Edinburgh. As a youngster, he spent several days raptor watching with the great expert Derek Ratcliffe. The news of improving prospects for golden eagles in the south of Scotland … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, Birds
Tagged biodiversity, Bird, birds, Derek Ratcliffe, golden eagle, images, Laurie Campbell, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH
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