Local Nature Books
There are lots of amazing nature books and field guides about Shetland’s nature. We’ve provided a list of some of those currently available here, some are Shetland specific and have been written by and feature photographs from Shetland’s local wildlife experts.
Shetland ID Guides
Here you can find identification guides to help identify species found in Shetland, from geese, bumblebees and butterflies, to kelp and killer whales. These guides aim to help record important Shetland wildlife.
Shetland Nature Calendar
If you’ve wondered how Shetland changes throughout the seasons, our Shetland nature calendar gives an insight to what to look out for each month as the light and weather changes.
Projects for Bairns
Looking for a fun school holiday or weekend activity? Collect some seaweed or build a herbarium by trying out these short nature projects.
Woodlands
Looking for trees?
While Shetland doesn’t have the largest forests, there are some great woodlands to explore. We’ve produced a handy guide to the community woodlands you can visit in Shetland.
Explore the coastline
Take a look at our blog posts about exploring Shetland’s coastal habitats.
For a list of links to other useful websites and organisations click here
Shetland Community Wildlife Group 