She's back! — Lady the osprey sets another record at Loch of the Lowes
After days of watching a young pretender sit on the hallowed osprey nest at the Loch of the Lowes, birdwatchers around the world were delighted when a familiar face flew in early this morning. (...)
''Seagull whisperer's'' idea has become a real talking point
The fight against Arbroath's urban gull problem is being watched with interest by councils across Courier Country. (...)
Rossi the eagle owl's Dundee adventure brought to an end
A rare bird that touched down in Dundee earlier this month is now resting at a specialist centre in Fife after being captured. (...)
Have you seen Dundee's eagle owl? — unusual visitor touches down in the city
A Dundee family have described their surprise after waking up to find a large eagle owl perched in a tree in their garden in Kirkton. (...)
Scottish Natural Heritage objects to Fife wind turbines, saying they pose risk to bird life
An environmental watchdog may have cooked the goose of developers looking to capitalise on Fife's wind-related credentials. (...)
'I feel really sorry for it' — abandoned Arbroath swan starts new life in Broughty Ferry
A cygnet that was ostracised by its family was found wandering the streets of Arbroath. (...)
RSPB Scotland warns bird poisonings likely to be worse than even its own figures suggest
Twenty-nine cases of deliberate bird poisoning confirmed last year may just be the tip of the iceberg, RSPB Scotland has warned. (...)
VIDEO: Sea eagle touches down in Methil
A young sea eagle seems to have taken a liking to the Fife town of Methil. (...)
Whisky proving to be the water of life for black grouse
The fight against the decline of an endangered bird has been given a massive boost. (...)
Parrot problems — will anyone lay claim to the flighty Fin?
An African grey parrot found flying around a Dundee housing estate has been given sanctuary by an animal welfare charity. (...)
Perthshire minister suffers cuts in bizarre sea eagle attack
A Perthshire clergyman is recovering from wounds after being attacked by a sea eagle that also killed one of his showbirds. (...)
Scarlet rosefinch a rare visitor to Isle of May reserve
A very unusual visitor normally more associated with Asia and eastern Europe has been spotted at a Scottish nature reserve. (...)
Scottish Wildlife Trust says Lady the osprey's eggs have failed to hatch
There was sad news for wildlife lovers as it was confirmed the UK's oldest breeding osprey's latest batch of eggs have failed to hatch. (...)
Bigger, flatter, wetter, better — Opening the floodgates at Vane Farm RSPB reserve
For over 40 years, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has managed Vane Farm on the shores of Loch Leven. Next month, an ambitious project to expand the area's wetland habitat will get under way in the hope of attracting endangered wading birds and improving visitor experiences. (...)
Stormy weather's toll on birds
The high winds across Scotland have taken a terrible toll on the nation's birdlife, according to the RSPB. (...)
RSPB expresses anger at wild bird killings
Wildlife conservation group the RSPB has expressed concern over the high number of wild birds illegally killed in Tayside. (...)
Scottish SPCA urges caution before handling 'injured' birds
The Scottish SPCA has warned the public their good intentions could be doing "more harm than good" to young birds this spring. (...)
'He's like one of our kids' — have you seen missing parrot Beaky?
A Dundee woman remained "hopeful" last night that her beloved 12-year-old parrot would be found safe and well after it escaped at the weekend. (...)
Vane Farm blue tit finds unusual spot to nest
A miniature resident at an RSPB reserve is telling smokers to "butt out" after building its nest in an ashtray. (...)
Kirkcaldy turbines could force Cluny falconry to close its doors
A Fife falconry could be forced to close if plans for three wind turbines on the outskirts of Kirkcaldy take flight. (...)