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Rare fin whale found stranded on Noss
• A rare fin whale which became stranded on the island of Noss has died. • Scottish Natural Heritage were alerted to the situation on
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Guess what’s in Adenia’s crow’s nest … a crow’s nest
A nesting crow has taken up residence on board a Shetland pelagic boat – in the crow’s nest.
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Unique approach to proposed marine protection area
Moves are afoot to give Fair Isle’s precious marine environment special recognition in a move never taken before in other areas.
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Brutal display from killer whales
Killer whales gave crew and passengers on the Whalsay ferry a hunting display on Monday afternoon in Dury Voe, Laxo.
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Unexpected visitor at guest house
A tourist caught sight of an unexpected visitor making its way across the garden of the guest house he was staying in.
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Exhibition goes ‘Oot and Aboot’
The new exhibition opening in Da Gadderie this weekend showcases the photography talents of the Islesburgh Photographic Club.
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Wildlife centre offered to SOTEAG
The Scottish SPCA has given the Shetland Oil Terminal Environmental Advisory Group the option of buying or leasing the building which until recently housed the…
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New partners for wildlife festival
There will be something different on offer at this year’s Shetland Nature Festival.
READ FULL STORYCharming waxwing story wins prize for Fair Isle filmmaker
A filmmaker from Fair Isle has won a prize in this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards.
READ FULL STORYOtter ‘addict’ Brydon highly commended for wildlife photography
An image of a Shetland otter by Brydon Thomason has been “highly commended” in this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA).
READ FULL STORYViews sought on reserves
Shetland folk and visitors have until September give their views on the Keen of Hamar and Hermaness national nature reserves in Unst and have a
READ FULL STORYGlobetrotters will be this summer’s Noss wardens
Two young global adventurers are looking forward to welcoming local and holidaying visitors to Noss for the annual open day next Saturday.
READ FULL STORYBBC wildlife man King to open second wildlife festival
The line up for the Shetland Nature Festival 2009 has been announced.
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