Update on bean goose numbers and a report from Nature of Scotland Awards in Edinburgh

Some more good field work over the past couple of days has given us more information on the bean goose flock this winter. Around c40 birds have been utilising fields and mires to the eastern section of the study area and we believe the flock total is now nearer c240 birds.

The Nature of Scotland Awards were held in the Sheraton Hotel Edinburgh and organised for the second year running by the RSPB.

The species champion award went to Clive Craik who has been involved in a long term study of Terns in Argyll.

Although not winning the award I am really pleased with reaching the shortlist and thanks must go to Toby Wilson RSPB for nominating me in the first place. Brian Minshull and Neville Makan also sent in a supporting letter.

It was pleasing to hear about our Bean Goose flock being talked about so publicly and in front of such a large audience of conservationists and others.

Good news though for Slamannan Primary School who won a 'Highly Commended Award' in their competition.

Angus at the Nature of Scotland Awards Edinburgh 2013