Blogs and Podcasts

Two of Scotland’s most influential ornithologists were lifelong friends Evelyn Vida Baxter (1879-1959) and Leonora Jeffrey Rintoul (1878-1953). First making their mark over a century ago, their work remains important today. True pioneers in their field, they were first to theorise that the wind could affect bird migration routes and were instrumental in the establishment of the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC). Our Project Manager, Dora Roden, reflects on their incredible achievements in this blog.

Human disturbance is a growing threat to seals, with various forms and consequences. In this blog, Conservation Assistant Emma Marriott explores what these are and how we can watch seals responsibly.

In this second blog about Scotland's seals by Conservation Assistant Emma Marriott, we uncover the threats that seals are facing and learn what we can all do to help protect them.

Conservation Assistant Emma Marriott explores the differences between our two native seal species - Grey seals and Harbour seals - and dives into their behaviour and identification.