They are some of the most elusive birds to nest in the UK. Indeed, they hide so well in their reedbed homes that ornithologists can only estimate bittern numbers by counting the sources of the booming sounds made by males in summer. It is a census that has produced alarming results. Only 11 booming bitterns […]
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Bringing bears to Scotland to be debated at Lochinver
Wildlife experts are to discuss whether large animals that were native to Scotland in the distant past could one day be reintroduced. Monday’s debate on the pros and cons of bringing back bears, wolves and lynxes will be held in Lochinver in Sutherland to mark Earth Day. The event will include a visit to Inchnadamph […]