Taexalia
wild.life
Curious Coincidence of the Squirrel and the Property Developer
The BBC reports the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS), and the Scottish Rural Property and Business Association (SRPBA) are involved in the Saving Scotland's Squirrels Project. It is a curious coincidence that David Fyffe, owner of Fetternear Estate by Kemnay, has been granted a license to fell trees by the very same Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS). This licensed tree-felling is needed to clear land for a proposed housing ... read more
Battle on to save Red Squirrels
This is an actual Fetternear Red Squirrel
The Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is under threat. The two main culprits are habitat loss perpetuated by human development, and the spread of the non-native Grey Squirrel (stupidly imported from America in the 19th century).
Scotland now accounts for 75% of the UK Red Squirrel ... read more
Wordless Wednesday ~ Red Squirrels at Fetternear Estate
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Solstice Solace
I took refuge for a few days with my family and return with a bundle of stories and thoughts and a sense of feeling refreshed.My sister has a wonderful new home that is a pleasure to spend time in for a number of reasons, not least bosies and snuzzle time with my perfect nephew.One of the other luxuries of my sister's new home is the garden which is secluded, spacious, diverse and has the added bonus of a woodland estate behind it. You can imagine how I lap it up given my current situation... ... read more