14 February 2025 Issue 2615 © ULLAPOOL NEWS
(ANNAT) BAYWATCH
Extracts from the full report…..
…The Sea Eagles are about – quite a few sightings from various places. I’m still not sure what the Annat pair are up to – they are almost acting as if they are keen to return to their original nest sight. Hopefully we’ll get more of an idea in the next few weeks and fingers crossed for chicks this year.
….It’s also worth highlighting that there have been a couple
of mink caught recently. One was on Isle Martin and one up Coigach. People are being trained up to try help in this. Although cute, these animals are non-native and a serious threat to native species, particularly ground nesting birds. If you see one, or suspect they might be about, please notify someone. This can be done online via https:// www.invasivespecies.scot/mink-control-project or locally if you call Greg on 07470 397 228. (Noel) is happy to pass on any sightings too. And if you do come across a dead one, this can be worth recording too as can indicate where they are active and is especially important if breeding.
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A West Highland Vision’ – A new era for business and community
After broadening its geographical area, the newly named West Highland Chamber of Commerce announces its 2025 annual conference, an exciting new chapter for businesses and communities across the region.
The West Highland Chamber of Commerce (WHCC), recently rebranded from Lochaber Chamber of Commerce, is proud to mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for businesses and communities across the region with its annual conference, ‘A West Highland Vision’ on Thursday 20 March 2025 at The Highland Cinema, Fort William.
This pivotal event will embrace both the new broader geographical area – Oban, Lochaber, Wester Ross, Skye, Raasay, and Lochalsh – and a renewed commitment of collaboration with members and the wider business community to drive growth, innovation, and investment in the dynamic West Highlands economy.
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A jellyfish species that has been wreaking havoc on Norway’s salmon industry has arrived in Scotland, killing 200,000 salmon, causing significant environmental harm and prompting urgent action.
The String of Pearls Jellyfish (Apolemia uvaria), also known as string jellyfish or barbed wire jellyfish, has struck 2 farms (Invertote and Muck), resulting in a substantial emergency harvest and marking what is believed to be the single worst incident involving these jellyfish on a farm in Scotland.
The string jellyfish unleash a devastating assault on salmon, their venomous tentacles inflicting excruciating burns on the fish’s skin, eyes, and gills. Trapped in densely packed pens, the salmon are unable to escape the relentless stings, leaving them with gaping wounds and immense stress.
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(ANNAT) BAYWATCH
Extracts from the full report…..
…The Sea Eagles are about – quite a few sightings from various places. I’m still not sure what the Annat pair are up to – they are almost acting as if they are keen to return to their original nest sight. Hopefully we’ll get more of an idea in the next few weeks and fingers crossed for chicks this year.
….It’s also worth highlighting that there have been a couple
of mink caught recently. One was on Isle Martin and one up Coigach. People are being trained up to try help in this. Although cute, these animals are non-native and a serious threat to native species, particularly ground nesting birds. If you see one, or suspect they might be about, please notify someone. This can be done online via https:// www.invasivespecies.scot/mink-control-project or locally if you call Greg on 07470 397 228. (Noel) is happy to pass on any sightings too. And if you do come across a dead one, this can be worth recording too as can indicate where they are active and is especially important if breeding.
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A West Highland Vision’ – A new era for business and community
After broadening its geographical area, the newly named West Highland Chamber of Commerce announces its 2025 annual conference, an exciting new chapter for businesses and communities across the region.
The West Highland Chamber of Commerce (WHCC), recently rebranded from Lochaber Chamber of Commerce, is proud to mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for businesses and communities across the region with its annual conference, ‘A West Highland Vision’ on Thursday 20 March 2025 at The Highland Cinema, Fort William.
This pivotal event will embrace both the new broader geographical area – Oban, Lochaber, Wester Ross, Skye, Raasay, and Lochalsh – and a renewed commitment of collaboration with members and the wider business community to drive growth, innovation, and investment in the dynamic West Highlands economy.
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A jellyfish species that has been wreaking havoc on Norway’s salmon industry has arrived in Scotland, killing 200,000 salmon, causing significant environmental harm and prompting urgent action.
The String of Pearls Jellyfish (Apolemia uvaria), also known as string jellyfish or barbed wire jellyfish, has struck 2 farms (Invertote and Muck), resulting in a substantial emergency harvest and marking what is believed to be the single worst incident involving these jellyfish on a farm in Scotland.
The string jellyfish unleash a devastating assault on salmon, their venomous tentacles inflicting excruciating burns on the fish’s skin, eyes, and gills. Trapped in densely packed pens, the salmon are unable to escape the relentless stings, leaving them with gaping wounds and immense stress.
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