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The Rook in Dumfriesshire: A 2004 profile Meteorology, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Ornithology, Entomology, Agriculture TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 1(4.05 MB)
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Rooks have nested in Dumfriesshire since time immemorial and their numbers have been surveyed since at least 1908. During the decade (1993-2003) they decreased dramatically by 30% and by a further 5% between 2003 and 2004. The climate and topography are c |
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The Rookeries of Dumfriesshire 1993 TDGNHAS Series III, 68 (1993), 1(1.62 MB) |
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L.R. Griffen, D. Skilling, R.T. Smith and J.G. Young The Rookeries of Dumfriesshire 2003. Including comparisons with the Surveys of 1908, 1921, 1963, 1975, 1993 and 2004 Ornithology, Zoology, Recent (Social) TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 1(4.91 MB)
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The 2003 Dumfriesshire Rookery census has revealed that since 1993, the number of nests has fallen from 25,489 to 17,853, a decline of 30%. Earlier surveys in 1908, 1921 and 1963 had indicated a relatively stable population. Subsequent censuses in 1973, 1 |
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D. Skilling, R.T. Smith and J.G. Young The Rookeries of Dumfriesshire 1963 TDGNHAS Series III, 43 (1966), 49(WARNING very large file size: 73.74 MB) |
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The Rookeries of Dumfriesshire 1973 TDGNHAS Series III, 53 (1977-78), 24(WARNING very large file size: 84.57 MB) |
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The Royal Castle of Kirkcudbright TDGNHAS Series III, 1 (1912-13), 222(WARNING very large file size: 21.99 MB) |
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The Royalty of the Burgh of Dumfries: A Prevalent Misconception Explained TDGNHAS Series III, 1 (1912-13), 341(WARNING very large file size: 21.99 MB) |
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The Ruthwell Cross Early Mediaeval, Recent, History, Parish History, Recent (Social) TDGNHAS Series II, 4 (1883-86), 123(WARNING large file size: 8.7 MB) |
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The Ruthwell Cross and the Story it has to Tell Early Mediaeval, Recent, Recent (Social), Antiquarian, Parish History TDGNHAS Series II, 22 (1909-10), 109(WARNING very large file size: 11.43 MB) |
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The Ruthwell Cross in its Relation to other Monuments of the Early Christian Age TDGNHAS Series III, 5 (1916-18), 34(WARNING very large file size: 17.97 MB) |
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The Ruthwell Cross to be Moved into the Church TDGNHAS Series II, 5 (1886-87), 13(4.74 MB) |
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The Salmon Disease TDGNHAS Series II, 18 (1905-06), 182(WARNING very large file size: 11.24 MB) |
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The Salmon Fisheries of Scotland [Summary only] TDGNHAS Series III, 22 (1938-40), 25(WARNING very large file size: 54.53 MB)
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This lecture by H.M.Inspector of Fisheries for Scotland traced the evolution of this industry from earliest times and also gave an idea of how salmon were preserved for transport before the days of canning and freezing. The various kinds of traps for the |
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The Sands of Dumfries in 1508 History, Mediaeval, Parish History TDGNHAS Series I, 4 (1865-66), 51(WARNING large file size: 6.18 MB) |
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The Scalacronica (Sir Thomas Gray's 'Ladder of Time' relating to Scotland) Part I TDGNHAS Series II, 21 (1908-09), 60(WARNING very large file size: 10.64 MB) |
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The Scalacronica (Sir Thomas Gray's 'Ladder of Time' relating to Scotland) Part II TDGNHAS Series II, 22 (1909-10), 56(WARNING very large file size: 11.43 MB) |
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The Scandinavian Customs and Habits in Scotland TDGNHAS Series II, 5 (1886-87), 27(4.74 MB) |
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The Science of Fresh Water Lakes [Mention only] TDGNHAS Series III, 5 (1916-18), 211(WARNING very large file size: 17.97 MB)
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Three valuable papers were read at this meeting - 'The Science of Fresh Water Lakes', by Mr W.H. Armistead, 'Some Plant Notes', by the Chairman [Provost S. Armott] and 'Reminiscences of the Stewartry' by Mr C. Marriott, M.A. It is to be regretted that the |
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The Scope and Spirit of Scientific and Antiquarian Inquiries [Presidential Address, January 1879 ] [Mention only] TDGNHAS Series II, 2 (1878-80), 5(4.22 MB) |
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The Scoto-Norse Period in Dumfriesshire Mediaeval, Early Mediaeval, History, Etymology TDGNHAS Series II, 18 (1905-06), 173(WARNING very large file size: 11.24 MB) |