Blogs and Podcasts

Dive in and explore our latest wildlife and conservation blogs and podcasts.

A Bird’s-Eye View: What 2024’s Drone Survey Tells Us About Bass Rock’s Gannets

22 May 2025

A high-resolution drone survey, carried out in July 2024, provided a detailed new look at the Bass Rock gannet colony. The results give us a clearer understanding of how the birds are faring in the wake of recent challenges—especially the devastating outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (avian flu) during 2022.

Introducing our new CEO

31 January 2025

In his first blog, Harry Huyton, shares his love of the Bass Rock and ambitions for the future of the Charity.

Conservation Highlights of 2024

6 January 2025

The conservation team reflect on some of the highlights of their year at the Scottish Seabird Centre.