We’re all told that Scotland is different but it appears that its politicians aren’t that different really. The Environment, Rural Scotland, Energy and Resources chapter of Scotland’s Future forgets to leave a place for nature. It’s all about energy, energy prices, Scottish fishermen and Scottish farmers but very little about the Scottish landscape or wildlife…
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Golden Eagle – Scotland’s favourite animal (but not on grouse moors)
The Golden Eagle is Scotland’s favourite wild animal – by quite a long way according to the voting. It claimed the top spot ahead of four lovely mammals; Red Squirrel, Red Deer, Otter and Harbour Seal. What a shame then that so many places ideally suited to Golden Eagles lack their presence. Only three of…
Marsh Award for Ornithology 2012 – Professor Jeremy Wilson
Yesterday evening, at the Mall Galleries, surrounded by beautiful artwork, Professor Jeremy Wilson of the RSPB Conservation Science team received the Marsh Award for Ornithology. I’ve known Jeremy for many years and he is both a very nice and a very bright bloke. Here’s what he said to me: MIA: How do you feel…