“Here’s the tale…..”
A Bit Of A Mystery…
“Regenerative farming is the way to go.”
Two speakers – Dr Sarah Crowe an ecologist and Erlend Spence an Orcadian farmer both spoke about the actions they have taken and how we can move forward in Orkney to improve our natural environment.
Inner Forth in Flux : Beautiful Film From RSPB Scotland
RSPB Scotland’s David Hunt shares his experience of the magic of the Inner Forth and how its changing tides draw him in.
The Recovery of the Pine Marten
“The recovery of the pine marten should be welcomed as it can help restore ecosystem function and conserve one of our favorite native animals. “
Another Interesting Moth…………….
” Mike went for his after-work walk down to the Bay of Hinderayre, where he found what he thinks is a Convolvulus Hawk Moth on the pebbles by the base of the sea-wall. “
On Being Aware – When By The Loch Of Ayre
“There has been some controversy about whether this walk should have been established at all”
SSPCA Continuing Its Valuable Work During #Covid19
In the first half of 2020 the SSPCA (Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) attended 121 reported incidents in Orkney. Across Scotland there were 119,564 calls about animals in need.
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“Many species of bird make themselves easy to observe, some can make observation rather difficult whilst others can make even a reasonable view of itself virtually impossible!”
Orkney Wildlife Rescue
Two of Orkney’s best known local wildlife rescuers Mark Herridge and Ross Flett have set up a new Facebook group dedicated to rescue.
“The earth laughs in flowers.” e. e. cummings
Image by Rosie Hopkins
