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Month of the stags
The roar of rutting red deer across a Highland glen or hillside is one of the most evocative sounds of autumn as stags battle for dominance of territory and hinds. For many people it represents the quintessential Scottish wildlife experience. … Continue reading
Posted in wildlife management
Tagged deer, deer management, deer rut, NatureScot, October, Red deer, stags, wildlife management
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Deer count from the air
Jamie Hammond is a Deer Management Officer for Scottish Natural Heritage. One of the more dramatic tasks he works on is helicopter-based census work. It’s a tried and trusted way to accurately count deer, and here he reveals a little … Continue reading
Posted in photography, Projects
Tagged BBC Scotland Landward, Deer Management Group, Landward, photography from the air, Red deer
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Magical Creag Meagaidh
A National Nature Reserve since 1986 Creag Meagaidh straddles the west and east Highlands and is a popular summer visitor destination. With well-marked paths, picnic areas and a lively information shelter it has a lot to offer. A range of … Continue reading
Species of the month – red deer
The roar of red deer stags across a Highland glen is one of the most evocative sounds of a Scottish autumn. For many of us who take to the hills at this time of year, hearing that wild sound and … Continue reading
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Tagged Arran, Jura, over-grazing, Red deer, road traffic, Rum, sika deer, woodland damage
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