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Species of the month – the oak marble gall wasp
You would never imagine that tiny, obscure wasps like this could have a place in British history, or indeed have contributed to the culture and literacy of the Western world. But follow Athayde Tonhasca’s thread. Let there be gall enough … Continue reading
Posted in Insects
Tagged Andricus kollari, biodiversity, gall, insects, oak, oak marble gall wasp, Scottish Natural Heritage
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Exploring woodlands
At this time of year many of us will enjoy a stroll in one of Scotland’s woodlands. To help you get the most out of your visit, our blog today suggests a few special sites to explore and what you … Continue reading
Posted in National Nature Reserves
Tagged alder, birch, caledonian pine, oak, woodlands
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Glasdrum’s ancient woodland
Continuing our series on Argyll’s National Nature Reserves, we focus on an ancient wood near Oban. Overlooking a sea loch, ash and oak trees dominate the wood, with trunks softened by a thick coat of mosses and lichens which drip … Continue reading
Posted in Access, biodiversity, Flowers, Insects, Lichens, National Nature Reserves, Protected Areas
Tagged Argyll, ash, biodiversity, butterflies, chequered skipper, ferns, Glasdrum, Glasdrum Wood NNR, lichens, liverworts, management, marsh fritillary, mosses, nature, NNR, oak, otter, Wildlife, woods
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