Eider ducks are common birds in northern Britain, but genetic studies suggest those in Shetland are closer to the Faroese race than those breeding in mainland Scotland, which makes them of special conservation concern.
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Shetland Times: Fears over possible SSPCA centre closure
Shetland seems likely to lose its SSPCA wildlife unit at Tingwall following a review being carried out by the animal welfare charity.
The charity said the Shetland unit, which was set up in 2003, is “under review”, as it is investing in a large national centre in Clackmannanshire. But it insists wildlife in Shetland will still be cared for by people based locally.
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