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Capercaillie conservation: what does the evidence tell us?
In recent months there has been more in the news about capercaillie conservation, and particularly the impact of predation on the vulnerable population in Scotland. In today’s blog, we look beyond the headlines at what the science and evidence tells … Continue reading
What goes clatter, clatter, click, click, pop, pop in the woods?
The capercaillie lekking season is upon us. Capercaillie Project Officer, Gareth Marshall gives us an insight into these extraordinary birds. Deep in the pre-dawn darkness of a spring-time pine forest, something is stirring. It’s still too dark to make out … Continue reading
Capercaillie counting
Our guest blogger today is Sarah West. Sarah is the Capercaillie Project Assistant, joint-funded by RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage and Forestry Commission Scotland. Here she gives us a brief insight to the fifth national survey of this elusive bird; an … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, Birds
Tagged caper, capercaillie, counting capercaillie, national survey
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The changing nature of our climate
Imagine if you could no longer find your favourite bird on the wetland in winter, or if trees were dying in your local wood for lack of water in summer. What if the fish in our rivers changed, and salmon … Continue reading
The capercaillie
The capercaillie is the world’s largest grouse which, in Scotland, lives in open mature pinewoods. One of our most elusive birds it probably became extinct in Britain in the mid-18th century, largely due to the destruction of native woodland habitat. … Continue reading
Cairngorms Nature
Cairngorms Nature is now a well-established partnership delivering an ambitious agenda for nature conservation in the Cairngorms. It brings together several organisations and engages a wide range of people with nature. Charlotte Milburn, of the Cairngorms National Park, outlines what … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity
Tagged Cairngorm National Park, Cairngorms Nature, capercaillie, Mar Lodge, twinflower, water vole
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Natural bookshelf
Tweet of the Day was a hugely popular BBC Radio 4 production that went out just before 6am each morning. In a brief 90-second programme the essence of a different bird was captured in song and narration. Listeners would hear … Continue reading
Posted in Natural history books
Tagged BBC, Can't Dance Cameron., capercaillie, Goshawk, Laurie Campbell, otter, Tweet of the Day
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Youth hostels and nature
You can enjoy some of Scotland’s favourite species and habitats from the network of Scottish youth hostels dotted around the country. With accommodation to suit all tastes, there is something for everyone. The editor of SYHA’s Hosteller magazine, Jane Mackie, … Continue reading
Posted in Birds
Tagged capercaillie, CNPA, dolphins, gannets, LLTNP, Loch Ossian, Oban Youth Hostel, red squirrel, sea eagles, SYHA, Torridon, Trossachs, youth hostels
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