Eco & ethical living
These photos were taken at Chanonry Point, between Fortrose and Rosemarkie, on the Black Isle in Scotland. Chanonry Point in the Moray Firth is one of the best land-based watching points in the world as the largest resident population in Scotland is found in this area and from June to August the dolphins fish […]
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The kestrel © Martin Gillingham Scientific name: Falco tinnunculus Length: 31-37 cm Breeding habitat: Open country, motorways, arable fields, heaths and marshes Food: Small mammals, such as voles, and insects Nest: In trees or holes in buildings Identification: Medium-sized falcon with long wings and tail often seen hovering with hanging tail opened up like a
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The little owl Click on photos to enlarge © Martin Gillingham Scientific name: Athene noctua Length: 23 – 27.5cm Breeding habitat: open country with mixture of fields, copses, cliffs, gardens, parks, hedgerows and trees Food: insects, birds, small amphibians and snakes Nest: pairs build nests in holes in trees or buildings and lay a
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Petition Fish is The Wildlife Trusts’ new campaign to put pressure on the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments to create Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) – sanctuaries for our sea life. Please support Bernard the Gurnard’s campaign to protect our amazing marine wildlife including whales and dolphins. Put the kettle on for a nice cuppa and
The Otter Click on photos to enlarge © Martin Gillingham Scientific name: Lutra lutra Common names: Common otter Eurasian otter Eurasian river otter European otter Old world otter Although otters are usually nocturnal, we were lucky to see these young siblings on the stunning Isle of Mull. Whilst driving alongside a loch I saw
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