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Bird photography – do I need a licence?
In our latest blog, we take a look at bird photography and the issues that people need to consider to ensure they stay within the law and don’t disturb wildlife. The explosion in digital photography and associated technology in the … Continue reading
Posted in Birds
Tagged best practice, bird photography, birds, disturbance, nature, NatureScot, photography
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Career through a lens: my favourite photographic memories
Working with us for over forty-five years now, our celebrated NatureScot photographer, Lorne Gill, has seen many changes to Scotland’s countryside. The creation of the West Highland Way and several other long-distance routes, two National Parks and the reintroduction of … Continue reading
Lockdown Nostalgia
Nature has helped many of us through the various challenges of the past few months. We’ve watched nature thrive through our screens and spent time observing life with fresh eyes and ears in our gardens and from windows. We’ve really … Continue reading
Posted in green health, Natural Health Service, Nature in art, paths, photography, plants, Uncategorized, urban nature, wild flowers, woodlands
Tagged Alan Cameron, biodiversity, Covid-19, daily walks, health, lockdown, Nairn, Natural Health Service, nature, NatureScot, photography, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, staylocal, walking
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Shooting frogs in the dead of night
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
Posted in amphibians, art, Nature in art, photography, Reptiles, Sustainable Drainage Systems, Uncategorized, urban nature, Year of Coasts and Waters 2020
Tagged #YCW2020, amphibians, common frogs, frogs, Mark Kirkland, Mark Kirkland Photography, Markunderwater, NatureScot, photography, pondlife, ponds, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, underwater photography, urban nature, wildlife photography, Year of Coasts and Waters 2020
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Toads versus frogs at St Cyrus NNR
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
Posted in amphibians, biodiversity, photography, Reptiles, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, Uncategorized
Tagged amphibians, bringingnaturetoyou, frogs, nature, NatureScot, Pauline Smith photographer, photography, pond life, ponds, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, St Cyrus, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, St Cyrus NNR, staysafe, toads
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Celebrating National Nature Reserves at the Scottish Parliament
Late last month, our National Nature Reserve (NNR) staff gathered for an evening reception in Scottish Parliament’s Garden Lobby to celebrate Scotland’s amazing array of nature reserves and the many benefits they provide to us all. We were joined by … Continue reading
The fruits of Snapberry
Caroline Anderson has been coordinating the Snapberry project since 2009. Snapberry uses photography to connect school pupils with the natural landscape of Argyll. It is a collaboration between local Scottish Natural Heritage staff and Lochgilphead High School. Under the expert guidance … Continue reading
Monitoring the condition of our Marine Protected Areas
Almost 90 years after St Kilda’s last 36 residents were evacuated to the mainland, the islands remain hugely important for the wildlife they support. The World Heritage Site hosts huge seabird populations, including the world’s second largest colony of North … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, Birds, conservation, cowries, Marine, Marine Protected Areas, MPA, MPAs, photography, Priority Marine Features, Protected Areas, Scottish Natural Heritage, sea life, SNH, survey, Uncategorized
Tagged marine survey, MPAs, MPAs Marine Protected Areas, photography, PMF, Priority Marine Features, SAC, Scottish Natural Heritage, sea caves, SNH, St Kilda
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Butterflies of the night, beautifully captured.
Having a keen personal interest in macro photography, Caroline Anderson jumped at the chance to use her Volunteering Day to help reserve staff with a moth trap at Taynish National Nature Reserve. Caroline, a Unit Administrator based in our Lochgilphead … Continue reading
SNH divers assess Loch Carron flame shell bed damage
Images of bright orange, dead flame shells strewn across the seabed in Loch Carron received widespread social and mainstream media coverage recently. Recreational divers had reported that the flame shell bed – a rare and ecologically important habitat – had … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, conservation, Marine, Marine Protected Areas, MPA, MPAs, Priority Marine Features, Protected Areas, Research, sea life, Uncategorized
Tagged biodiversity, Coast, conservation, flame shells, Limaria hians, marine, Marine Protected Area, Marine Scotland, marine survey, MPA, nature, photography, PMF, Priority Marine Features, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, Wildlife
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