The Great Wind Debate
In Scotland over the last few weeks there has been a fair amount of controversy over four wind farms due to be constructed on the East coast of Scotland. These wind farms were...
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Angling To Damage
Before we get down to the nitty gritty of this article, the first point I should make is that in no way am I accusing any individual or group of causing intentional damage....
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Something To Mink About
It’s early morning. The river is flowing silent and flat. A heron stands patiently by the waterside as a kingfisher flits by, calling out across the water. The cormorants are collecting in their...
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The Curlew Crisis
The Curlew. Latin name Numenius arquata. The largest wading bird in Europe, the Curlew can be seen all year round in the UK, on the moorlands and uplands in the breeding season and on the estuaries...
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Respect Not Persecution
When we talk of villains and evil characters there is undoubtably a plethora of individuals and personalities who spring to mind for different people. Personally, I might think of The Joker, Maleficent, Dracula, Hannibal...
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Wanted Alive Not Dead: Red Kites Worth Millions
Too often we see too many articles, new stories and social media postings that are targeted at generating negative press towards some of our most magnificent species. What are these species? You’ve guess...
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Hunting A Hen Harrier
Before we get started, I really should point out that my use of the word hunting is not meant in the traditional sense. By that I of course mean that I did not...
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Scotland’s Cliffs Falling Silent
Throughout history, humans have managed to spread across the globe, inhabiting some of the most inhospitable environments. We have come and we have gone from areas for a number of reasons, but we...
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Golden Eagles Soar In Scotland
Birds of prey and the UK. It has been a somewhat turbulent relationship at best, with constant news of the titanic clashes between raptors and their arch nemesis; the human. As most of us...
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Red Kites: Ignore, Avoid and Overlook
If there are two words in the world of conservation that I find some of the most abhorrent, it would have to be raptor persecution. In 2016, in a world of heightened awareness...
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