North East Scotland Mammal Network
Celebrating North East Scotland's wild mammals
Tag: wildlife
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What to do when encountering injured or abandoned wildlife
If you find an injured or apparently orphaned wild animal, your first instinct may be to intervene immediately. While this response is entirely understandable, acting without advice can sometimes do more harm than good. The most important first step is to pause, assess the situation from a safe distance, and contact a wildlife rescue centre…
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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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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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