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Bell Heather, Dundreggan,
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Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) taken by David Palmar at the Trees for Life rewilding centre, Dundreggan, Invernessshire
24 June 2023
Common Blue Butterfly (male), Tulloch Moor
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Nethybridge and Dulnain Bridge
A male Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterfly can be seen here on Bell heather (Erica cinerea). Photo taken at Tulloch Moor by David Palmar
22 July 2023
Bell heather, Cochno
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West Dunbartonshire and Clydebank
Bell heather (Erica cinerea), Cochno, taken by David Palmar
08 July 2023
Bell heather, Glen Torridon
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Glen Torridon
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) with its mass of purple flowers in June, Glen Torridon. Most often found on heathlands, Bell Heather is a good source of nectar for a range of invertebrates. Man-made heather moorlands in Scotland are however the source of much controversy. Some conservation groups would like to see them 'rewilded' meaning they could return to a more natural state, which could support a wider range of species.
26 June 2019
Bell heather, Ben Lawers
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Perthshire - Lawers and Tarmachan
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea), Ben Lawers. Purple flowers colour the Scottish mountains and moors in late summer when this heather is flowering. Most often found on heather moorlands, Bell Heather is a good source of nectar for a range of invertebrates. Man-made heather moorlands in Scotland are however the source of much controversy. Some conservation groups would like to see them 'rewilded' meaning they could return to a more natural state, which could support a wider range of species.
05 July 2009
Bell heather, Munsary, Caithness
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Caithness - Munsary Peatlands Plantlife Reserve
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea), Munsary Plantlife nature reserve, Caithness. Most often found on heather moorlands, Bell Heather is a good source of nectar for a range of invertebrates. Here at Munsary, Plantlife are protecting the natural state of the heather moorland, which can therefore support a wider range of species.
16 July 2017
Bell heather, Munsary, Caithness
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Caithness - Munsary Peatlands Plantlife Reserve
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea), Munsary Plantlife nature reserve, Caithness. Most often found on heather moorlands, Bell Heather is a good source of nectar for a range of invertebrates. Here at Munsary, Plantlife are protecting the natural state of the heather moorland, which can therefore support a wider range of species.
16 July 2017
Bell heather, Inchcailloch
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Loch Lomond - Inchcailloch
Bell heather (Erica cinerea), Inchcailloch, Loch Lomond
30 July 2017
Bell heather, Inchcailloch
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Loch Lomond - Inchcailloch
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea), Inchcailloch, Loch Lomond. Most often found on heather moorlands, Bell Heather is a good source of nectar for a range of invertebrates. Here on Inchcailloch nature reserve, the natural state of the vegetation is protected, and can support a wide range of species.
30 July 2017
Bell heather, South Lanarkshire
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South Lanarkshire
Bell Heather (Erica cinerea), Braehead Moss raised bog, South Lanarkshire. The site was designated as an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) in 1981, and as an SAC (Special Area of Conservation) in 2005. The central part of the site is a National Nature Reserve. SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage) is responsible for managing the site including encouraging water retention, restricting grazing and peat cutting and discouraging encraochment of woodland.
