Scientists have long been interested in why the common island voles, found only in Orkney and Guernsey, are so much larger. Small Mammal Group, Imperial College The voles were trapped "humanely ...

Conservationists are celebrating the success of a large-scale stoat removal project in Orkney. The non-native mammals have wreaked havoc on indigenous birds and voles since their arrival on the ...

The native Orkney Vole and red-listed birds like Hen Harriers and Lapwings have all recorded encouraging numbers boosts since ...

To pique seals' interest, whistle to them! At dusk, otters can be spotted, while Orkney Voles draw raptors like short-eared owls and hen harriers. Red-throated divers, oyster catchers, puffins ...