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Two seabirds are entangled in blue plastic string; one lies on a dark surface and the other hangs from a rocky area, suspended by the tangled material.

Marine litter concern as tangled gannets found dead

11 June 2025

Four men with cameras and binoculars stand together in a grassy field, smiling at the camera with green hills and a white building in the background.

Elbow singer picks Shetland as nature inspiration

25 April 2025

Sign on a wooden gate warns about bird flu affecting birds in Scotland, advising not to touch sick or dead birds and to keep dogs on leads.

Bonxie numbers at nature reserves still down significantly on pre-bird flu levels

16 December 2024

Child in pink boots stands in a puddle. Text on the right reads "Kit For All #PassItOn" with a t-shirt graphic.

People invited to donate outdoor clothing as winter approaches

9 October 2024

Volunteers wanted for final Bressay tree planting session

2 April 2024

Illustration of proposed tree planting areas to enhance biodiversity and landscape.

Seven-hectare woodland planned for Viking Energy borrow pit site

22 March 2024

A grassy field with a stone fence and yellow flowers.

University project keen to hear your stories of Shetland wild plants

1 March 2024

Impact of last year’s bird flu outbreak still being felt at nature reserves

18 December 2023

Peatland restoration proposed for nature reserve

26 October 2023

Field with various wildflowers, including yellow, pink, and white blooms, under a partly cloudy blue sky. Grasses and flowers dominate the foreground.

Nature project looks to reverse decline of coastal species in Scotland

4 June 2023

Noss open to visitors again after last year’s bird flu closure

11 May 2023

A boat with people observing an orca whale emerging from the water, set against a backdrop of hills and a distant house.

Spike in tourism interest after isles feature in Attenborough series

21 March 2023

Video shows otter and bird battle over breakfast

10 February 2023

RSPB keen to make Sumburgh birdwatching ‘as accessible as possible’

5 January 2023

Video footage shows orcas just metres away from couple in rowing boat

21 October 2022

Stranded minke whale back in the sea after ‘phenomenal’ effort

17 August 2022

Second seal dies after flight north last month

15 August 2022

Local fury after Freya the walrus put down in Norway

15 August 2022

Noss gannet photo lands £100k prize in global competition

8 August 2022

Seals to be flown to Shetland after water issue at SSPCA centre

The four seals will be the first of the season for Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary

26 July 2022

Watch historic boat begin new life after restoration

22 July 2022

Video shows seal taking refuge in mussel farm after being hunted by orcas

15 July 2022

Close encounter with hungry otter caught on camera

9 May 2022

In pictures: sperm whale on the move

30 March 2022

‘All options’ being considered to encourage whale back out to sea

29 March 2022

Orca surprises friends on boat in ‘amazing’ encounter

21 December 2021

Gull picture award win shows Rebecca has good eye for a photo

29 October 2021

Birds tagged with trackers as part of study into interaction with tidal turbines

28 September 2021

Noss gannet photos net big acclaim in ocean photography awards

18 September 2021

Fair Isle sea cave wildlife documented for the first time

10 September 2021

First local sighting of beluga whale in nearly 25 years

21 July 2021

Underwater photographer’s striking image picked to front nature calendar

27 November 2020

Rare Tennessee Warbler delights bird enthusiasts

29 September 2020

Time to appreciate abundance of local wildflowers

Shetland Amenity Trust is seeking help from local folk to record wildflowers while out exercising

25 May 2020

Viking drops plans for Tresta compound

2 March 2020

Humpbacks captured on camera in sea off Fetlar

Whales give photographer amazing photo op

19 November 2019

Boat users reminded to keep their distance from orcas

Lerwick fire station also reminds whale watchers to park responsibly

3 August 2019

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