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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WATCH: ‘A very lucky selkie indeed’ – Rescuers free seal from netting
The rescue of a young seal from netting washed ashore has again highlighted the dangers of marine litter to wildlife.
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WATCH: Freya the walrus is spotted in West Mainland
This wandering walrus has been creating quite a spectacle after rocking up in West Mainland. The magnificent creature, thought to weigh three quarters of a…
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WATCH: Shorewatch seeks volunteers to spot whales and dolphins and help protect the creatures
A wildlife charity is seeking volunteers to spot whales and dolphins around the Shetland coast as part of efforts to protect the creatures and their…
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Leaflet to guide folk through Shetland’s wildlife
Shetland Islands Council has released a leaflet which answers some common questions around the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. The leaflet has links to useful websites and…
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Quarff otters to be guided by the light
The otters of Henry’s Loch, near Quarff, are to be unsuspecting guinea pigs in an innovative scheme to reduce the number of the animals killed on
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