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L.R. Griffen, D. Skilling, R.T. Smith and J.G. Young

The Rookeries of Dumfriesshire 2003. Including comparisons with the Surveys of 1908, 1921, 1963, 1975, 1993 and 2004

Ornithology, Zoology, Recent (Social)

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 1(4.91 MB)

Abstract

The 2003 Dumfriesshire Rookery census has revealed that since 1993, the number of nests has fallen from 25,489 to 17,853, a decline of 30%. Earlier surveys in 1908, 1921 and 1963 had indicated a relatively stable population. Subsequent censuses in 1973, 1

J.M. Menzies

The Salmon Fisheries of Scotland [Summary only]

Zoology, Agriculture

TDGNHAS Series III, 22 (1938-40), 25(WARNING very large file size: 54.53 MB)

Abstract

This lecture by H.M.Inspector of Fisheries for Scotland traced the evolution of this industry from earliest times and also gave an idea of how salmon were preserved for transport before the days of canning and freezing. The various kinds of traps for the