“On the first of January 2021, Mike and I started a series for The Orkney News called ’One Day At A Time’. “
That Was The Year That Was – 2021
How Many Tree Species Are There?
“these findings highlight the vulnerability of global forest biodiversity to anthropogenic changes in land use and climate, which disproportionately threaten rare species and global tree richness.” Roberto Cazzolla Gatti
The Signal Crayfish: The Cost of Invasion
Invasive crustaceans –those introduced beyond their natural range– have been recognised as a severe threat with proven impacts on ecosystems, such as species extinction.
The Laki Eruption of 1783 by Geoff Hellman: Part 3
“The aristae of the barley, which was coming into ear, became brown and withered at their extremities, as did the leaves of the oats”
The Big Winter Wander
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is encouraging people to go walking for its benefits to wellbeing and also as a great way to view the flora and fauna in our environment.
Week Fifty-one – One Day At A Time
“Will we ever get used to seeing a sunrise like this”
Week Fifty – One Day At A Time
“The heron turned up at the pond today – back for the season”
Improving Picture of Scotland’s Beaches
“Improving Scotland’s water environment is a key priority for SEPA, and that includes the bathing waters so many of us enjoy”
Vision of Climate Heritage Shortlist
Orcadian images are amongst those shortlisted for Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) Visions of Climate Heritage competition.
” The finder found”
“Yourself, the gatherer gathered, the finder found,” Edwin Muir
