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 he stood out!”
The photo was post on the Shetland Birds and Wildelife Facebook page and local wildlife expert Hugh Harrop confirmed it was a European bee-eater, commenting: “Brilliant.”
An emotionally powerful film showcasing the relationship between a man and an otter is getting its UK premiere this month. Billy and Molly: an otter…
READ FULL STORYA pod of dolphins has been spotted off the coast of Unst.
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…
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Alistair Munro
