Copinsay wildlife camera goes live

A remotely operated camera has been installed on Copinsay and will allow people to see some of the wildlife on the uninhabited island, over the internet.

The camera currently has its eye on a secluded bay and over the coming months the beach will fill with grey seals as they come ashore to breed. Two thousand seals visit Copinsay to breed each year and viewers will get the chance to watch the antics of the adult seals and their fluffy white offspring throughout this important time and to experience close views of some fascinating behaviour.

Over the summer, RSPB Scotland’s Enjoy Wild Orkney Project has  also been installing cameras around the Orkney Mainland to allow viewers to see wild places that are difficult to get to, or wildlife that is easily disturbed.

The stream can be viewed by logging on to www.orkneynaturefestival.org.