Nicaragua Trip 2024 – Part 1

Nicaragua Trip 2024 – Part 1

Fishing, bodyboarding, volcanoes and jungle walks Idea of this blog This is the information I wish I had had before going to Nicaragua in order to make the most of the surf, fishing and nature walk opportunities. Places we didn’t get to A return trip to Nicaragua...
Salmon in hot water…

Salmon in hot water…

The Canary in the Coal Mine Why focus on salmon? Apart from their iconic status, importance to the Scottish economy, incredible life cycle and exceptional inherent beauty, salmon are a very useful species to focus our attention on. Born in a wee bed of gravel wherever...
Biology Drives Succession

Biology Drives Succession

Ecological succession is the process by which the structure of a biological community evolves over time. In the soil, plant exudates attract fungi and bacteria, which provide food for protozoa and nematodes, which are then eaten by other fungi and micro-arthropods who...
Driving in Scotland

Driving in Scotland

Scotland has produced several world class rally drivers. One of the reasons is, no doubt, that the driving here can be challenging. It’s sort of amazing that anyone who has learned to drive in another country can hire a car here and be confronted with our sometimes...