European bee-eater on Papa Stour
This picture of a European bee-eater was captured today (Saturday) by Magnie Scott on Papa Stour. He told The Shetland Times: “He was so colourful…
READ FULL STORYThis picture of a European bee-eater was captured today (Saturday) by Magnie Scott on Papa Stour. He told The Shetland Times: “He was so colourful…
READ FULL STORYNature and wildlife presenter Kate Humble starred in a Promote Shetland feature film aimed at showing off the best of the isles. The 30-minute film…
READ FULL STORYOrca spotters who share their sightings on social media have been praised for helping to further research and conservation.
READ FULL STORYSpring has brought Da Gairdins at Sand leaping into life. The three ponds are bubbling with thousands of tiny tadpoles. It looks like it won’t…
READ FULL STORYAll options are being considered to encourage the sperm whale that’s been in Whiteness Voe for more than a week back to deeper water. The…
READ FULL STORYPolice are urging people not to get too close to a sperm whale which has been in Whiteness Voe since Monday. It follows reports of…
READ FULL STORYFears are growing for the wellbeing of a giant whale spotted off the West Side. The 45ft-plus sperm whale was first seen in Whiteness Voe…
READ FULL STORYThe rescue of a young seal from netting washed ashore has again highlighted the dangers of marine litter to wildlife.
READ FULL STORYThis wandering walrus has been creating quite a spectacle after rocking up in West Mainland. The magnificent creature, thought to weigh three quarters of a…
READ FULL STORYA wildlife charity is seeking volunteers to spot whales and dolphins around the Shetland coast as part of efforts to protect the creatures and their…
READ FULL STORYShetland Islands Council has released a leaflet which answers some common questions around the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. The leaflet has links to useful websites and…
READ FULL STORYThe otters of Henry’s Loch, near Quarff, are to be unsuspecting guinea pigs in an innovative scheme to reduce the number of the animals killed on
READ FULL STORYPeople are being encouraged to get outside and find a “sit spot” to enjoy the wildlife that frequents their gardens. The Shetland Times is joining…
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