Site of the Week
Shetland Wildlife http://www.wildlife.shetland.co.uk
Force eight gales are now optional for those wishing to discover the wildlife of the Shetland Isles. Just visit the entirely wind-free Shetland Wildlife website - the definitive guide to Britain’s most northerly landmass.
Closely linked with a number of different Shetland organisations, Shetland Wildlife brings together bird, insect, mammal and sealife experts to produce a truely comprehensive site, packed with all kinds of information. The Shetland Biological Records Centre collects data on the distribution of species across Shetland. Browse the different sections and, as well as getting details of their work and the appearance of animals on the islands specifically, you’ll learn a great deal about UK species in general.
This is a very well designed site, intuitive and easy to navigate, with plenty of top quality pictures all through. Pictures enlarge to full-screen size when you click on them, which gets top marks. The site also has an extensive links section, allowing you access to even more information about the islands, their history, geography, weather, you name it.
If you are thinking about a trip to the Shetland Isles, visit this site for up to the minute advice on the best places to see wildlife, including a whole section of puffin watching tips. So get going - you’ll be booking ferries and packing your thermals before you can say “Unst.”
Richard Northover
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