Blogs and Podcasts

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

Sea Kayak Conservation

24 May 2021

The Lamb is a small island which sits just off the East Lothian coastline, between the islands of Fidra and Craigleith. Despite its tiny size (around 100 metres long by 50 metres wide), the Lamb is home to a whole host of amazing seabirds during the summer breeding season, including cormorants, shags, kittiwakes, razorbills, guillemots, and puffins...

Becoming a cetacean citizen scientist with the Sea Watch Foundation

9 April 2021

Our latest blog is by Chiara Giulia Bertulli, Sightings Officer from the Sea Watch Foundation. Collecting data about our cetaceans has never been more important. Rising sea surface temperatures and human activities, such as fishing and drilling for oil, have been impacting marine species in the British waters for many years now. Read on to find out more.

A bird for all seasons

24 March 2021

The beautiful and distinctive eider duck is a bird you can spot along the coast throughout the year. Read on to find out more about these delightful sea ducks in our latest blog by John Hunt.

Celebrating Wetlands

4 February 2021

In recognition of world wetlands day our CEO Susan Davies, reflects on the importance of protecting and restoring coastal wetlands in Scotland.