Thursday 4 February 2010

Shetland Wildlife

Sure its not Ceredigion but I thought readers would like to know about a BBC wildlife programme on BBC 2 this evening called 'Simon King's Shetland Diaries' there was a snapshot of what's in store on the BBC breakfast programme this morning. This new series is in three one hour parts and in my mind is a 'must' see. No doubt like many of you who may have read about Shetland in your youth (remember Bobby Tulloch and the Snowy Owls?) well a couple of years ago I visited the islands and spent 2 weeks there in June and they were absolutely superb scenically and birdwise I highly recommend a holiday there.
So watch this series and you might get hooked as well!
It starts at 8pm on BBC 2

Note- If you ever do visit the islands and you intend crossing over to Unst from Yell then call in at the 'Mad Dog Cafe' at Gutcher on Yell from where the ferry departs this is (or was) run by Bobby Tulloch's cousin. The cafe overlooks Bluemull Sound from where Orca's are sometimes spotted.