Common Seal The Westray population is of unknown size but this animal is by no means scarce, possibly 500-1000 individuals. Several small colonies exist around the coast with greatest numbers occurring at Sponess and on the Holm of Aikerness. The Bay of Swartmill is a common summer haul-out. Pups are born in June to mid-July …read more
The North Hill RSPB Reserve includes one of the largest areas of maritime heath in the UK and supports a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. North hill is managed by the RSPB in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage and the people of Papa Westray. Because of its importance for wildlife, it is designated as …read more
The Castle o’Burrian is well known in Orkney as one of the best and easiest places to see puffins close up. Here, between late April and mid August, as many as 200-300 birds nest on the stack and can be viewed from the adjacent cliffs. Building remains on the top of the stack are said …read more
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