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Help keep our seal pups safe
Part of the Ythan Estuary has been proposed for designation by Marine Scotland as an official seal haul out site. This designation gives protection to the seals by providing safe areas for them when hauled out on land. So what … Continue reading
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Tagged Forvie NNR, grey seal, Scottish Natural Heritage, Ythan Estuary
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Are we seeing a return of the humpback whale to Scottish waters?
Over the summer and autumn I’ve enjoyed the thrill of watching two humpback whales feeding and breaching off the Sands of Forvie National Nature Reserve in Aberdeenshire. Is this a one-off or are we seeing a wider population recovery in … Continue reading
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Tagged Forvie NNR, humpback whale, marine life, Scottish Natural Heritage, Ythan Estuary
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