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
Goldfinch
c20 birds on garden trees, Drumbeg (Nancy Millar) (17/01)
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Two separate reports of birds using peanut and fat ball feeders in gardens at almost opposite ends of Assynt. Single bird on peanut feeder, Elphin (Rosie Christmas) Single bird on fat ball feeder, Culkein Drumbeg (Carol Langford) (17/01)
Goldcrest
Single bird foraging under garden feeders, Torbreck (Jack Wright) (14/01)
Dipper
Three birds on River Inver opposite Little Assynt Tree Nursery (DAH). At least one of these birds was singing. (12/01)
Goldeneye
Pair of birds, Loch Assynt, opposite Bad nam Carbad. (Ian Evans and Gwen Richards) (12/01)
Otter
Two animals observed playing and feeding for c.20 minutes, Loch Inver (Dave McBain) (12/01)
Goldcrest
Two birds foraging on the ground, Culag Woods (DAH) (12/01)
Treecreeper
Single bird foraging, Culag Woods (DAH) (12/01)