North East Scotland Mammal Network
Celebrating North East Scotland's wild mammals
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Bat Walk at Haddo House
by Jack Hudson The bat walk at Haddo House was incredibly interesting, educational and entertaining. We met at 8pm, and with sundown expected at 8.50 we had time to explore before it got dark and bats started leaving their roosts. Aileen started off the walk by equipping us all with and explaining the use of…
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2024 North East Scotland Mammal Top Ten
by Nick Littlewood Everyone likes a league table – but here’s one you won’t see anywhere else; the top ten of North East Scotland’s mammals, ranked by number of records in 2024. 1 Red Squirrel 2788 2 Roe Deer 819 3 Pine Marten 420 4 Rabbit 367 5 Mole 225 6 Wood Mouse 222 7 …
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Polecats in North-East Scotland
In late April, driving through Whiterashes towards Aberdeen, I noticed a roadkill animal on the other side of the road. At a quick glance, it resembled a Polecat. What does one do in such a situation? Throw it in the car, of course! So, following a bit of rush-hour traffic dodging, the animal was secured…
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Searching for the Cairngorms Beavers
The Beavers are back. Around 400 years after the last Beavers were lost from the Cairngorms, Beavers are once again building lodges in the wetlands, rivers and lochs within the Spey catchment. On 20 September 2024, North East Scotland Mammal Network was lucky enough to be hosted by Beaver Project Manager, Jonathan Willet, for an…
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Securing your camera trap (on a tight budget!)
By Kenneth Hillock, 23 October 2024 Securing your wildlife camera needn’t be costly. Here we show you everything you need for a low cost alternative. (Just remember that these are a deterrent, and no lock is fool proof, your camera is your responsibility). Materials: (Approx cost £17 for 6 securing straps) 5mm Steel wire (20m)…
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