Philpickin
EMT, taker of pictures and writer of blogs. Ranter on many subjects but can do bugger all about most of them.
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LATEST ARTICLES ( 219 )
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“Supercats” Can Save the Day for Scottish Wildcats
Cat owners across Scotland are being asked to help protect a highly endangered native species, the Scottish wildcat. Experts estimate there are fewer than 300... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
I.D. Guides Issued as Swans Migrate Across Europe
© Dominic HeardSimple guides to help people identify different swans are being issued across northern Europe ahead of the migration of the rare Bewick’s swan. Read more
Posted on 28 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
New Housing Will Impact Bat Populations
Noctule bat © Jan SvetlikI'm not a huge fan of bats but they need homes just like the rest of us as new research led by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Nothing Say’s ‘spring’ Quite Like Spring Flowers.
© Phil PickinWith the hours of daylight lengthening and the weather turning just that little bit warmer it can only mean one thing, spring is on it’s way, and... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Mavic Pro
A few months ago I bought a Mavic Pro and although I'm no expert on flying and shooting using one I have to say I'm very impressed with the results. Read more
Posted on 25 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
SNH Report on Game Bird Hunting Published Today
© Alastair RaeScottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has published a report comparing the game bird hunting regulations in 14 European countries.This report reviews... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Rare Species Discovered at ‘lost World’ Estate Near Loch Ness
Peter Chandler sweep-netting for fungus gnats by lone pineSurveys at Trees for Life’s Dundreggan Conservation Estate near Loch Ness have revealed a range of rar... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Invisible Plastic Particles from Textiles and Tyres a Major Source of Ocean...
© Christophe LaunayThe following was issued by the IUCN, Gland, Switzerland, 22 February, 2017. Tiny plastic particles washed off products such as synthetic... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
New Hide
The Simon King Ultimate Hide © Phil PickinIn the latter part of 2016 we moved to a cottage that not only has a large garden on the edge of open countryside,... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
A Missing Predator: Sparrowhawks Absent from Gardens This Winter
© Richard WinstonIt’s been a year of mixed fortunes for Sparrowhawk, with the highest recorded average counts in gardens last January, followed by the... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Bluebells May Fail to Flourish as Climates Warm
© MichaelMaggsBluebells and some other spring flowers appear to be slipping out of sync with spring, as changes in seasonal temperatures alter the optimum time... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Surveys Record Highest Numbers of Three Dolphin Species in Hebrides
© HWDTRecord numbers of three dolphin species off Scotland’s west coast were recorded by conservation charity Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust in its marine... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Bats and Churches to Benefit Thanks to National Lottery
© Phil PickinThe future of bats and the historic churches they can inhabit is looking brighter thanks to National Lottery support of £3.8m. Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
National Roll out of New Approach to Great Crested Newt Licensing
Natural England is to implement an innovative new approach to the conservation of great crested newts across the country, following support from government. Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Twenty Years of National Nest Box Week
Blue tit © Liz Cutting/BTOFebruary 14 marks the start of the 20th annual National Nestbox Week, organised by British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Rare Habitats Being Damaged by Off-road Vehicles
Loch Fleet SSSI - Vehicle damage to sand duneSome of Scotland’s rarest habitats are being damaged as a result of illegal access by off road vehicles, warn... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
National Trust Launches £250k Fundraising Campaign to Fix ‘broken’ Paths in...
A quarter of a million pounds is urgently needed to repair ‘broken’ paths and restore wildlife habitats in Snowdonia, the National Trust has said. Read more
Posted on 06 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Birdwatchers Flock to See Short-eared Owls at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire
© Prashant MeswaniBirdwatchers from across the East of England have spent the winter entranced by one of Britain’s most impressive birds. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
Marine Protected Areas Helping to Limit Climate Change
Peacock worms on a flame shell bed - © Ben James/SNHScotland’s Marine Protected Areas (MPA) network is helping our efforts to combat climate change, according t... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
I Recently Became Aware of the Great Work and Clothing Ra...
I recently became aware of the great work and clothing range supplied by Country Innovation who, if you don't know already, supply specialist clothing for... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT