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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Common Sandpiper
Two birds near jetty, Culkein Drumbeg (DAH) (18/04)
Red-throated Diver
Two birds calling on Loch Drumbeg (Corinne France) (17/04)
Golden Plover
20 birds over Clachtoll (DAH) (17/04)
Lapwing
Four birds displaying near Clachtoll Broch (DAH) (17/04)
Lesser Redpoll
Two birds feeding on niger seed, Torbreck garden (J. Wright) (17/04)
Siskin
Two birds, Torbreck garden (J. Wright) (16/04)
Ptarmigan
Single bird moulting from winter to summer plumage, west side of Canisp near summit (Anna Church) (16/04)
Willow Warbler
Single bird singing in Nedd garden (Ian Evans). Ian's previous first dates are 10/04/2020, 14/04/2019, 16/04/2018, 14/04/2017 (16/04)