Waas man “delighted” after documentary wins national award
A documentary which showcases a heartwarming relationship between an otter and West Side man has won a prestigious national award. Billy & Molly: An Otter…
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Wildlife enthusiasts asked to watch out for linties
Sharp-eyed birdwatchers, farmers and crofters are being urged to look out for twites – known locally as linties.
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POLL: Should domestic cats be restricted from going outdoors?
The SNP was this week forced to deny it had any plan to ban or restrict domestic cats – after the suggestion was made in
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WATCH: Documentary to honour ‘incredible legacy’ of Jan and Pete Bevington
A short film is being made to honour the “incredible legacy” of Jan and Pete Bevington and their devotion to wildlife conservation.
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Photographer captures ‘amazing wildlife spectacle’ as pod of orcas hunts otter in Lerwick harbour
An award-winning photographer has captured a stunning image of an orca closing in on an otter in Lerwick harbour.
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WATCH: Otter film to air on National Geographic
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…
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WATCH: Pod of dolphins in Uyeasound
A pod of dolphins has been spotted off the coast of Unst.
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European bee-eater on Papa Stour
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…
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WATCH: Kate Humble promotes Shetland in new film
Nature 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…
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Wishart praises work of citizen scientists sharing killer whale sightings
Orca spotters who share their sightings on social media have been praised for helping to further research and conservation.
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WATCH: Wildlife haven leaps into life
Spring 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…
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‘All options are being considered’ to encourage sperm whale out to sea
All 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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Police urge people not to disturb sperm whale
Police are urging people not to get too close to a sperm whale which has been in Whiteness Voe since Monday. It follows reports of…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Fears grow for sperm whale
Fears are growing for the wellbeing of a giant whale spotted off the West Side. The 45ft-plus sperm whale was first seen in Whiteness Voe…
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