Record the wildlife you see and share your finding with others.
Report sightings of whales, dolphins and porposes and learn more about these species. Also report strandings in the Argyll & Islands area
Report stranded marine mammals here. They can provide help and guidance if you find a stranded or injured seal, whale, dolphin or porpoise.Reintroducing the Lynx
October's evening talk will by by David Bavin, Vincent Wildlife Trust, who is looking at the feasibility and practicality of reintroducing the Lynx to Scotland (The 'Lynx to Scotland' study). One possible reintroduction area, based on suitable habitat, is Argyll & Bute and David is keen to hear the views of local people and interest groups on the subject.
The talk starts at 7pm on Thursday 18th October at the Rockfield Centre, Oban.Tickets, which are essential, can be bought through the Scottish Wildlife Trust here:
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/our-events/reintroducing-the-lynx/
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Post-lockdown activity restarts!
After a long period of inactivity caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, the Argyll & Lochaber Group is re-awakening.
This summer we hope to organise a few wildlife walks around the area and then in the autumn we will re-instate our winter talk series. All subject to whatever retrictions are in force at the time of course.
One big change is the introduction of the EventBrite booking system for all SWT events. This system deals with the advertising and administration of events, so we know how many people to expect and we are also able to produce a list of atendees if needed for 'Track and Trace'. The introduction of this system means that you will need to 'buy' tickets (some events are free) if you want to attend an event. One advantage is that it will make it much easier to get in touch if the event is postponed or cancelled. We will also send you a reminder just before the event with any last-minute changes.This is all new to us too, so bear with us while we get used to the system. We're starting with a wildlife walk around Taynuilt on 12th June, so here's the link to the event:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wildlife-walk-around-taynuilt-tickets-156679206725 Hoping to see some of you there!- Details
Winter Talks Programme for 2019-20
All talks will be held at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Dunbeg.
NOTE This year, we will be starting the talks at 7.00pm (doors open 6.45) to give ourselves more time for discussion and refreshments afterwards.
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Thursday October 17th 2019 |
Phil Anderson |
‘The Ins and Outs of Raptor Rehabilitation’ |
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Thursday November 21st 2019 |
Rob Lightfoot |
‘Some Costa Rican Wildlife’ |
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Thursday December 19th 2019 |
Jessie Wormell |
‘Butterflies of Glasdrum NNR and Glen Creran’ |
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Thursday January 16th 2020 |
Dr James Fenton | 'The Loss of the Highland Landscape' |
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Thursday February 13th 2020 |
Dr Denise Risch |
‘Sounds of the Minke Whale’ |
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Thursday March 19th 2020 |
CANCELLED |
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Thursday April 11th 2020 |
CANCELLED | |
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Winter Talks Programme for 2018-19
Here is our winter talks programme for the coming season. All talks will be held at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Dunbeg. Doors open at 7.15pm and talks start at 7.30.
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Thursday October 18th 2018 |
James Fenton |
‘Scotland and Norway – similar or different?’ |
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Thursday November 15th 2018 |
David & Jean Ainsley |
‘Galapagos above and below’ |
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Thursday December 20th 2018 |
Rob Lightfoot |
‘Wild Japan in Winter’ |
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Thursday January 17th 2019 |
Max Bonniwell |
'Farming and nature conservation on the Moss of Achnacree' |
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Thursday February 21st 2019 |
Kim Last |
‘Nature’s Biological Clocks: A look at wildlife through the eyes of a chronobiologist’ |
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Thursday March 21st 2019 |
Andy Riches |
‘The badger, victim or vermin?’ |
| Thursday April 11th 2019 - AGM - NOTE CHANGE |
Robert Cruikshanks | 'Wildlife from my Window' |
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