Tag Archives: South Uist

The Schools Hebridean Society – the Hebrides through young eyes

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

Our Principal Adviser on Biodiversity, Des Thompson, recalls the outstanding work of a small organisation operating in the Hebrides, and the influences of one of its Honorary Advisers, the Dean of Windsor. A Christmas round-robin from a former colleague, Jo … Continue reading →

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Species of the Month – corncrake

Posted on May 29, 2015 by

The sound of corncrakes calling on summer nights was once a feature of meadows across Scotland. But both flower-rich grasslands and corncrakes have become scarce. For more than 40 years, Scotland has been home to almost all the corncrakes that … Continue reading →

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