Birds

Corncrakes are one of 26 priority species listed by the National Trust for Scotland

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One of Scotland’s rarest birds sees ‘promising’ population increase on island

The steppe grey shrike was pictured 6000km away from its home in East Lothian

The steppe grey shrike was pictured 6000km away from its home in East Lothian

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'World's smallest bird of prey' seen killing 'giant rodent' on Scottish golf course

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

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'How cool is that?': Rare bird that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in Scottish town

Studies show that capercaillie birds may miss out on 40 per cent of suitable habitats due to human disturbance

Studies show that capercaillie birds may miss out on 40 per cent of suitable habitats due to human disturbance

Emergency plan launched to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

Ospreys are a protected species in Scotland and it is illegal to kill one

Ospreys are a protected species in Scotland and it is illegal to kill one

Police Scotland

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Police probe after osprey illegally shot in Scottish glen

The university announced the names of the falcons in an unusual way

The university announced the names of the falcons in an unusual way

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Scottish university's resident peregrine falcons given staff passes 'after 20 years'

Three chicks have hatched in the Aberdeenshire nature reserve

Three chicks have hatched in the Aberdeenshire nature reserve

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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'Fantastic news': Bird species hatches in Scotland for first time

Two red kites have been found either poisoned or shot on the estate in the past five years

Two red kites have been found either poisoned or shot on the estate in the past five years

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Scottish estate's licences suspended after police find evidence of bird poisoning

Grouse shooting businesses are seeking clarity on when the licencing scheme will come into force

Grouse shooting businesses are seeking clarity on when the licencing scheme will come into force

Call for clarity on when grouse moor licencing scheme will come into force

Marit Schoepel and Gracie Davie

Marit Schoepel and Gracie Davie

Scottish island landscapes inspires climate play told from 'lens of seabirds'

Peregrine falcon

Peregrine falcon

Seabird deaths spark alarm call for birds of prey in Scotland

Two pairs of Mediterranean gulls bred in Scotland this year

Two pairs of Mediterranean gulls bred in Scotland this year

Tragedy for chicks of rare bird breeding in Scotland for first time

The Scottish Government hopes licencing will put an end to the illegal killing of birds of prey on upland estates

The Scottish Government hopes licencing will put an end to the illegal killing of birds of prey on upland estates

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Grouse moor licencing would be 'disastrous' for rural communities, say businesses

Ground-nesting birds such as the skylark have gone from many farms

Ground-nesting birds such as the skylark have gone from many farms

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Rapid decline of the world’s insect population is cause for alarm

Two ospreys have returned to their nest in Scotland for the summer

Two ospreys have returned to their nest in Scotland for the summer

Ospreys return to Scotland from Africa for summer

In Europe, ospreys are threatened in most of their former range and are only now recovering.

In Europe, ospreys are threatened in most of their former range and are only now recovering.

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Famous osprey lays first egg in Perthshire

The birds were discovered in Hogganfield Park

The birds were discovered in Hogganfield Park

Twelve swans found dead at Glasgow park as council issues warning

The reserve will be the home of a haven for wildlife, including hen harriers, the UK’s most persecuted bird of prey

The reserve will be the home of a haven for wildlife, including hen harriers, the UK’s most persecuted bird of prey

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Nature reserve to double after biggest community buyout in south Scotland sealed

It is estimated that only 542 capercaillies are left in Scotland

It is estimated that only 542 capercaillies are left in Scotland

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Gamekeepers blame conservationists for capercaillie decline and call for lethal control of foxes

Charlie was fitted with a satellite sat earlier this year - Image Credit: RSPB

Charlie was fitted with a satellite sat earlier this year - Image Credit: RSPB

Rare bird of prey chicks thriving at nature reserve following community buyout in south Scotland

Seabird colonies on 23 other islands around Scotland remain closed to public landings

Seabird colonies on 23 other islands around Scotland remain closed to public landings

Scottish island to be reopened to public as risk of avian flu lessens

Louis the osprey returned to Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in Lochaber on Monday morning

Louis the osprey returned to Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in Lochaber on Monday morning

Lockdown star Louis back on screen after camera installed at new osprey nest

RSPB welcomes new Orkney protection sites for vulnerable seabirds

RSPB welcomes new Orkney protection sites for vulnerable seabirds

Vulnerable seabirds gain 'urgently needed' new protection sites

There is a seasonal risk of avian influenza every year associated with migratory wild birds

There is a seasonal risk of avian influenza every year associated with migratory wild birds

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