Recent Biodiversity Findings
Star Species
Just some of our superstar finds here at Findhorn Hinterland!
Brittlestem fungi (Psathyrella flexispora) on sand, Findhorn Hinterland
Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) on a fence post, Findhorn Hinterland
Gravesteiniella boldi
Female dance fly (Hilara scrobiculata) (Empididae) on the flower of a harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), Findhorn Hinterland
Male fly (Pegomya deprimata) (Anthomyiidae) on a flower of a sweet chestnut tree (Castanea sativa), Findhorn Hinterland
Planthopper (Muirodelphax aubei), Findhorn Hinterland
Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) on an old Scots pine log (Pinus sylvestris), Findhorn Hinterland
Pied-winged robberfly (Pamponerus germanicus)
Shepherd’s cress (Teesdalia nudicaulis) in flower in the dune heath, Findhorn Hinterland
Grey tooth fungus (Phellodon melaleucus), Findhorn Hinterland
Female linnet (Linaria cannabina) on the top of a small branch of a young Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), Findhorn Hinterland
Rosy rustic moth (Hydraecia micacea), Findhorn Hinterland
Leafhopper Gravesteiniella boldi found in a grass tussock Findhorn Hinterland
More information on the bioversity of the Hinterland is contained in the following links:
- Biodiversity Findings Aug-Sept 2026
- Summary FHT Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) 2026-31
- Detailed FHT LBAP 2026-31
- FHT Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) 2020-2025
- FHT LBAP 2020-2025, Appendices 1-4
- FHT LBAP 2020-2025, Appendix 5
- Lichen Survey 2008
- Hinterland Biodiversity
- Hinterland Beetle Survey 2025
- Hinterland Hazel (FHT Newsletter Spring 2021)
- Fungi on the Hinterland (FHT Newsletter Autumn/winter 2021)
- Bird Species of the Hinterland, Park and Bay (FHT Newsletter Winter 21/Spring 22)
- The Importance of dead wood in the forest (FHT Newsletter Spring 22)
- Moth Trapping at Findhorn (FHT Newsletter Summer/Autumn 2023)
- Spiders on the Land (FHT Newsletter Winter/Spring 23)
- Exploring the Wonderful world of Lichens (FHT Newsletter Summer/Autumn 2023)
- True Bugs Survey (FHT Newsletter Autumn/Winter 2023)
- Mosses
- Red squirrels
ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION NEWS
From Land Managers to Land Owners
A pound coin changed hands to mark the start of a historic new era for the Findhorn Hinterland Trust, at the recent AGM. Findhorn Hinterland Trust’s (FHT) AGM held in the Sunshine Room at the Park Ecovillage Findhorn on the 17th September 2026 was something special....
Chair’s Report – Autumn Equinox 2026
The summer was packed with events and visitors, many from all over the world, enjoying and learning about our beautiful Hinterland. Here is FHT Chair Colin Shreenan’s report. Summertime has rolled on, and although the weather has continued its familiar dance...
Echoes in the Dusk: Meeting Findhorn’s Bats
Mighty midge-eating pipistrelles, 2g-bumblebees and heading out with bat detectors – James Bunyan’s recent bat talk was an adventure for all ages! Wow, what a fantastic and lively evening at the Conservation Hub! At the end of August, we invited interested folk along...