Recent Biodiversity Findings
Star Species
Just some of our superstar finds here at Findhorn Hinterland!
Male fly (Pegomya deprimata) (Anthomyiidae) on a flower of a sweet chestnut tree (Castanea sativa), Findhorn Hinterland
Shepherd’s cress (Teesdalia nudicaulis) in flower in the dune heath, Findhorn Hinterland
Grey tooth fungus (Phellodon melaleucus), Findhorn Hinterland
Leafhopper Gravesteiniella boldi found in a grass tussock Findhorn Hinterland
Brittlestem fungi (Psathyrella flexispora) on sand, Findhorn Hinterland
Rosy rustic moth (Hydraecia micacea), Findhorn Hinterland
Gravesteiniella boldi
Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) on a fence post, Findhorn Hinterland
Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) on an old Scots pine log (Pinus sylvestris), Findhorn Hinterland
Planthopper (Muirodelphax aubei), Findhorn Hinterland
Female dance fly (Hilara scrobiculata) (Empididae) on the flower of a harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), Findhorn Hinterland
Female linnet (Linaria cannabina) on the top of a small branch of a young Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), Findhorn Hinterland
Pied-winged robberfly (Pamponerus germanicus)
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
Rare species
The focus of our Dune Restoration Project The Findhorn Hinterland Trust’s new Dune Restoration Project will be a central and important element of our work for the next few years, and its core purpose is to ensure that there is good habitat on the land that we manage...
Species on the Edge East Coast: Coastal Habitat Management
Management Recommendations to benefit priority Lepidoptera. Background: The East Coast is home to some of Scotland’s most beautiful and vulnerable flora and fauna, by working together we can help to protect these fragile species. Many of our East Coast sites are a mix...
Dune Restoration Project Update
We had a very helpful meeting with the RSPB at their Culbin Sands nature reserve in November. Site Manager Steph Elliot and Project Officer David Tompkins showed us the work they are doing to protect threatened sand dune habitats and species through removing scrub...