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The Arran Bird Report 2015
With a stunning photograph of a Stonechat on the front cover the Arran Bird Report 2015 is yet another eye-catching annual report. It is a “must” for anyone interested in the birds…
The Arran Natural History Society Photographic Competition 2016
Calling all young photographers … In memory of Audrey Walters who was passionate about Arran's natural history, the competition's aim is to promote the interest young people have in their local environment…
Endangered Bats
Colonies of bats, already endangered globally by a widespread fungal disease, are also at risk from changes in temperature and climate. By Charlie Hearst, Climate News Network Across the world, bats are…
Book reviews
Inglorious: Conflict in the Uplands. Mark Avery, Bloomsbury £16.99 Mark Avery was Conservation Director of the RSPB for thirteen years, and now writes, blogs and speaks on conservation matters. One of his…
Last chance for Scotland to Grow Wild
Registration for seed kits closes on 14 February Scotland’s biggest-ever seed sowing campaign, Grow Wild, has thousands of free seed kits to give away to help people transform local spaces into beautiful,…
Scottish Woods
The Woodland Trust has commented on the results of a recent survey of native Scottish woodlands by the Forestry Commission Scotland. The survey found that of 14,000 sq. km. of woods in…
Red Squirrel road kill
The UK’s native red squirrels are increasingly under threat from disease and the spread of grey squirrels introduced from North America in the 19th century, but Arran is one of 19 strongholds…
Kidnapped baby elephant reunited with mother after years apart
Alicia Graef at Care2 reports that after being torn from her mother’s side for a life of slavery in Thailand, a young elephant named MeBai has finally been freed and reunited with…
What has happened to Arran’s hedgehogs?
There was a time when most gardens were conveniently de-slugged by these useful and intriguing little animals, but for a long time now, they seem to have vanished from the island. Their…
… and finally
Susie Thompson sends these astonishing photos of clouds. What do they remind you of?
… and finally
We received a press release from the National Trust for Scotland early last month, which we reproduce here verbatim. Whilst it is sad to lose a favourite animal, it does seem strange…
Photos from Mo Khan
Duelling Blackbirds This time of year is when wildlife activity starts to increase as animals and birds start to vie for territory. Species such as Blackbirds, Wrens, Robins, and Finches that more…