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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WATCH: Find a ‘Shetland Sit Spot’ to enjoy birdlife
People are being encouraged to get outside and find a “sit spot” to enjoy the wildlife that frequents their gardens. The Shetland Times is joining…
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WATCH: Mousa storm-petrels travel hundreds of miles to find food
Mousa’s colony of storm-petrels regularly travel over 180 miles in search of food, according to new research. Storm-petrels are the UK’s smallest seabird – but…
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Rare moths enjoy Whalsay campions
Wildlife watchers in Whalsay have been enjoying spotting rare hummingbird hawk moths feeding in the isle. This photograph was taken at Skaw on Friday 26th…
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WATCH: ‘Exhausted’ owl nursed back to health
A short-eared owl found in a poorly condition on Sunday has been released back into the wild after being nursed back to health. The “exhausted”…
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Trust branches out to clone ancient native hazel trees
A cloned native hazel tree has produced its first nut under the tender care of horticulturalists at Shetland Amenity Trust.
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Fair Isle ‘Life and Death’ photo wins national award
It’s an image that demonstrates the brutal reality of nature in Fair Isle.
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Orcas put on show as one man bags memorable selfie
Wildlife lovers have been out in force this weekend with numerous orca sightings reported. And one lucky person got closer than expected, managing to snap…
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More seabirds entangled but fishing industry not always to blame, says tour guide
The fishing industry should not be blamed for seabirds becoming entangled in old nets, a former fisherman has insisted.
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