Wildlife & Nature Heath milkwort August 12, 2012 Widespread throughout Britain, Heath milkwort (Polygala serpyllifolia) is a low-growing perennial which is usually found on grasslands and heath, but …
Wildlife & Nature Common butterwort July 09, 2012 A dainty plant with a ferocious habit (well, if you're an insect, that is!)
Wildlife & Nature The whirlpool of Corryvreckan July 07, 2012 Between the islands of Jura and Scarba, a natural phenomenon of the most dangerous kind lies in wait for mariners …
Wildlife & Nature Heath spotted-orchid June 14, 2012 Look out for these lovely pink flowers which appear in damp, undisturbed grasslands from mid-June onwards.
Wildlife & Nature Wild flowers of Knoydart May 06, 2012 A close look at some of the beautiful wild flowers that we found blooming on Knoydart in late April.
Wildlife & Nature The Anemone of Passiontide April 06, 2012 A scarce and beautiful flower that blooms in April on the chalky grasslands of eastern and southern England.
Wildlife & Nature The harebell March 02, 2012 Known as 'the bluebell of Scotland', this beautiful wild flower is just as happy growing on a mountain slope as …
Wildlife & Nature The memory of trees December 04, 2011 These majestic old Scots Pines stand above Loch Tay, with magnificent views of mountains and heather moor in all directions.
Wildlife & Nature Snow Bunting December 02, 2011 In winter, flocks of these elusive little birds come down to Scotland from the Arctic.
Wildlife & Nature Field Gentian December 02, 2011 A scarce flower found at higher altitudes throughout Europe - these were photographed in the Grampians
Wildlife & Nature The Scotch Argus butterfly November 09, 2011 The Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) is resident and widespread throughout most of Scotland, where it prefers damp grassland. It’s found in …
Wildlife & Nature Loch Leven – wildfowl spectacular October 14, 2011 Loch Leven is Scotland's biggest lowland loch, and every autumn it's the setting for one of nature's most wonderful sights …
Wildlife & Nature The Bee Orchid September 16, 2011 Looking like an exotic bloom from a fairytale, the Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) does a brilliant job of mimicking a bumble bee. …
Wildlife & Nature Grass of Parnassus August 12, 2011 Also known as the ‘bog star’, the Grass of Parnassus (Parnassia palustris) is the county flower of Cumbria and Sutherland. …
Wildlife & Nature 10 facts about… eiders August 10, 2011 With their superb plumage and distinctive, endearing calls, eiders are a much-loved sight around the coast of northern Britain. …
