A small group of local people have been studying and mapping the lichens in Culag woods for several years. They have produced this leaflet to introduce you to six of the special lichens of Culag Wood. They are part of the Lobarion family. This group are of European importance and Culag wood and Assynt in general is a stronghold for them in Scotland.



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Recent Sightings
Frog Spawn
around 12 clumps in roadside ditch near Pollachapuill, Culkein Drumbeg (DAH). The first record for the last four years: 2018 - 13 March; 2017 - 19 Feb; 2016 - 3 March; 2015 - 19 Feb. (16/02)
Wigeon
single female Oldany estuary (DAH) (16/02)
Grey Heron
seven birds Oldany estuary (DAH) (16/02)
Curlew
nine birds Oldany estuary (DAH) (16/02)
Toad
single animal Loch Culag (Fiona Carter) (15/02)
Song Thrush
single bird in full song at 7.30am, Nedd (Ian Evans) (13/02)
Great Spotted Woodpecker
single bird in Lochinver garden (Jane and Ian Young) (11/02)
Dipper
three birds on River Inver opposite Little Assynt Tree Nursery (DAH) (11/02)