A man has become the first person in Scotland to be convicted under new hunting laws after he slaughtered a deer that had been attacked by his dog. Nickolas Chenier admitted using his golden lurcher for hare coursing near a cemetery in Wick, Caithness. The dog chased and savaged the deer before horrified witnesses intervened […]
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High fertiliser use halves numbers of pollinators, world’s longest study finds
Using high levels of common fertilisers on grassland halves pollinator numbers and drastically reduces the number of flowers, research from the world’s longest-running ecological experiment has found. Increasing the amount of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus doused on agricultural grassland reduced flower numbers fivefold and halved the number of pollinating insects, according to the paper by […]
Crows Are Smart Enough to Count Out Loud Like Humans
Math is not just a human trait. Various animals show signs of mathematical abilities. A recent study reveals that crows have a unique way with numbers, similar to human toddlers. Children develop counting skills in stages. For example, when presented with three blocks, a young toddler might say “one, one, one” for each block. This […]
How to Make Your Travel Blog Interesting
Making your mark in the vast and rapidly expanding field of travel blogging may prove challenging, with millions of travelers sharing their experiences online and so many blogs competing to grab reader interest and keep them coming back. Here are some helpful pointers for creating an eye-catching travel blog, no matter your experience level. 1. […]
4 Ways Crows Have Displayed Their Intelligence: From Solving Puzzles to Using Tools
You might have heard the term “bird brain”, but this slight doesn’t apply to crows (or any birds for that matter). Crows stand out as remarkable problem solvers and tool users. These feathered geniuses have captivated researchers and bird enthusiasts with their astonishing cognitive abilities – so we are sharing some of our favorites with […]
Thousands of wild animals ‘slaughtered’ every year to protect shooting for sport on grouse moors
An Oxford-led academic study has claimed a staggering 260,000 animals are killed in Scotland every year to protect the grouse population for shooting on country estates. They said the practice of using traps to cull predators on Scottish moors causes “tremendous, unjustifiable suffering” to creatures and must be fully banned. Animals targeted include foxes, weasels, […]
Wendy’s Crows
Today I stood outside in the cold for a while watching this crow forage in the trash behind a Wendy’s fast food restaurant. I like the way it is puffing up its feathers. Another one flew over and then both left when I got too close, making dramatic silhouettes as they went. They are so […]
Small guests at the Giant’s Castle table
The vulture’s hide at Giant’s Castle is a raptor hide first and foremost. The setting on the edge of a middleberg ridge is spectacular. Placing the bones for the raptors, mainly for the Bearded Vultures, supplements their natural food sources which is diminishing due to loss of habitat and is the main purpose of the […]