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Redshank , Tiree
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Tiree
Redshank (Tringa totanus) on Heather (Calluna vulgaris), taken by Rebecca Dickson.
12 May 2024
Small Heath, Tulloch Moor
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Nethybridge and Dulnain Bridge
Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) resting on some Heather (Calluna vulgaris) at Tulloch Moor, near Nethybridge
25 July 2024
Common Swift, Dell Woods
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Nethybridge and Dulnain Bridge
A Common Swift Moth (Korscheltellus lupulina) in the family Hepialidae, resting on some Common Heather (Calluna vulgaris) in Dell Woods, Nethybridge, taken by David Palmar
22 June 2023
Pink-barred Sallow moth on Heather, Lenzie Moss
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East Dunbartonshire, Milngavie and Bearsden
Pink-barred Sallow moth (Xanthia togata) on Heather or Ling (Calluna vulgaris), Lenzie Moss, East Dunbartonshire. Most frequently found in broadleaved woodland, marshes and fens, this common moth can be distinguished by the deep red head in contrast to the yellow thorax.
03 September 2017
Common blue butterfly on Heather, Ailsa Craig
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Firth of Clyde - Ailsa Craig scenery, plants and animals
Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterfly on Heather or Ling (Calluna vulgaris), Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde. A very common butterfly, found in a range of sheltered sunny habitats. Underwings are similar between sexes. However, colouration can vary in the female's upper wings, with some being more brown than blue.
05 August 2008
Heather around Ailsa Castle, Ailsa Craig
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Firth of Clyde - Ailsa Craig scenery, plants and animals
Purple Heather or Ling (Calluna vulgaris) adorns the slopes around Ailsa Castle on Ailsa Craig in the late summer. This 16th century castle on the eastern side of the island was built for the Hamilton family.
05 August 2008
Blaeberry and Heather, Dougalston
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CEP - Stirlingshire and East Dunbartonshire
Bilberry or Blaeberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) in full fruit. Similar in appearance to blueberries. The plant is often found in the understory of woodlands and on moors. Scanned from a slide taken by CE Palmar in 1979.
19 August 1979
White Heather, Inchcailloch
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Loch Lomond - Inchcailloch
White Heather or Ling (Calluna vulgaris), Inchcailloch, Loch Lomond. Abundant on heathland, moors, bogs and even in woodland with acidic or peat soils. Ling is a good source of nectar for a range of invertebrates.
30 July 2017
Broom Moth caterpillar on Heather, Lenzie Moss
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East Dunbartonshire Mosses
Broom Moth (Ceramica pisi) caterpillar on Heather or Ling (Calluna vulgaris), Lenzie Moss, East Dunbartonshire. During September and October these caterpillars can be seen feeding on a range of plants, not only Broom!
03 September 2017
Meadow Pipit, Braehead Moss
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South Lanarkshire
Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) perchad amongst Heather or Ling (Calluna vulgaris), 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 encroachment of woodland.
