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The Leaping Dolphins
A number of species of leumadairean – dolphins – can be seen in Scottish waters. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig There is a rocky point of land to the south of the village of Clachtoll in Assynt (North West Sutherland) which … Continue reading
Posted in Gaelic, Marine, Uncategorized
Tagged cetaceans, dolphins, entymology, Gaelic, nature, NatureScot, place names, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, whales, YCW2021
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Leumadairean na h-Alba
Tha grunn ghnèithean de leumadairean rim faicinn timcheall chostaichean na h-Alba. Read in English Tha rubha creagach deas air a’ Chlach Tholl ann an Asainte air a bheil ainm gu math iomchaidh. À Rubha Leumair (no Rubha an Leumaire mar … Continue reading
Posted in Gaelic, Marine, Uncategorized
Tagged cetaceans, Chanonry Point, dolphins, Gaelic, killer whale, nature, NatureScot, Orca, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, YCW2021
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Urban wildlife surprises
The Aberdeen Green Times recently published an interesting item drawing attention to urban species that turn up unexpectedly and create a bit of a surprise. The focus of their article was the water rail, but it could just as easily … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity
Tagged dipper, dolphins, kingfisher, urban, Water of Leith, water rail
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Scotland’s Priority Marine Features – bottlenose dolphins
Priority Marine Features (PMFs) are species and habitats that we consider to be conservation priorities in Scottish waters. Our coasts and seas are home to around 8,000 animal and plant species. The PMF list is used to help target future … Continue reading
Youth hostels and nature
You can enjoy some of Scotland’s favourite species and habitats from the network of Scottish youth hostels dotted around the country. With accommodation to suit all tastes, there is something for everyone. The editor of SYHA’s Hosteller magazine, Jane Mackie, … Continue reading
Posted in Birds
Tagged capercaillie, CNPA, dolphins, gannets, LLTNP, Loch Ossian, Oban Youth Hostel, red squirrel, sea eagles, SYHA, Torridon, Trossachs, youth hostels
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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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