Environment and Ecology

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The environment and ecology surrounding the River Ness is unique. The river and its shore habitats support all kinds of wildlife.

River Ness Food Web
River Ness Food Web
3 species illustration

If you are at the Hydro Ness site, have you checked out the ‘Wild Stories’ board? This gives you interesting facts about some of the key species found in this environment.

Can you hear the Daubenton bat in this recording…?

Protecting the environment

We can all do little things to protect our unique wildlife and environments in Highland, whether it be setting aside a piece of land for rewilding or picking up litter.