There are now more deer in the UK than there have been for 1,000 years. Probably between 650,000 and 2,000,000, of which about half live in Scotland. Dormice like sleeping and can sleep for up to 7 months a year. UK woodlands are home to half the world’s flowering bluebells. There are 15,000 species […]
NaturScot is Scotland’s nature agency. It monitors and reports on all aspects of the natural environment. It has published a report on its terrestrial bird breeding species and it is a somewhat mixed report. Some of the most ‘famous’ species associated with Scotland, such as the black grouse have declined significantly during the period of […]
Out for a walk after the various festivities? Perhaps you might be able to help the People’s Trust for Endangered Species by undertaking a hedgerow survey. Across the UK there are many, many hedgerows. Hedgerows can Provide shelter, homes, perches for a variety of animals, Food for mammals, birds and invertebrates in the form […]