Guillemots, Penguins of the North With their black and white “Tuxedos” and their upright stance guillemots really do look like little penguins! And this is no accident; it is due to the phenomenon of convergent evolution. This is where...

A WEATHERBEATEN DUNNET HEAD It has been a cold spring so far and here at Dunnet head last week it was very windy too. It can be bracing and a great experience even on such a day. This photo was taken in a force 5 although it felt much stronger...

In this and future articles I will keep you up to date with the comings and goings of the birds and other wildlife of the reserve. Of course many folk come north to tick off John O’Groats, but the real aficionados come to see Dunnet Head. Not only...