News

Scottish farmers are helping red-listed birds bounce back, as thousands are recorded in a new farmland conservation survey.
A LARGE bird that was hunted into extinction is making a return to Scotland after 500 years. Cranes were once very common across the country, but disappeared in the Elizabethan era. But ...
However, Forestry and Land Scotland notes that the main reason why this species is considered unique compared to other crossbills is its apparent "Scottish accent". While their "clear metallic jip jip ...
Climate change affecting Scotland’s bird population, report finds NatureScot said some species populations have increased while others have declined over the past 30 years.
A collection of more than 700 bird fossils dating back from 54 to 56 million years ago has been donated to National Museum Scotland. It is believed the items include many species new to science ...
A bird sanctuary has overcome the challenge of the Scottish weather to breed what are believed to be the country's only baby emus. Staff at Bird Gardens Scotland, a conservation charity in the ...
How to see the UK and Scotland's only endemic bird species that scientists say 'may have a Scottish accent' ...
Scottish upland birds are faring the worst, with 12 species in the category having decreased in population since 1994. Read More King to speak at Scottish Parliament 25th anniversary celebration ...
The fascinating animal, which is known as the Scottish crossbill, was confirmed as a unique species back in 2006 because of what some scientists have dubbed its "Scottish accent".
However, there is a fascinating bird which can only be found in the Highlands, making it the UK and Scotland's only endemic avian creature. The fascinating animal, which is known as the Scottish ...