A Few bits on Scottish Environmental Conservation

[Jock Scot]

Wildcats are about and when I used to wander the hills, up to a year ago, I might see one every five years or so. I used to have a wild cat sporran, but I gave it to one of my sons as somehow I am not keen on fur sporrans these days. OK, we see eagles as a matter of course and you would not expect to see one near London, but yes what I saw today would not be unusual PROVIDED you know what you are looking for. On the other hand we would not ever hear the nightingale sing this far north.

We had a pine martin on the bird table outside the dining room window tonight whilst we were eating supper.Only the thickness of glass between us, not unusual, but not common to see one that close, either.

Oh yes, wild boar! A picture of two youngsters we trapped(and released) to prove a point. It was a very worthwhile exercise as there was a serious bet to win!