The Environment of Balloch
We are planning to develop this part of the web site with information on the natural environment of the village. If you would like to contribute then please let the site know, thanks.
Meanwhile these links will give some good background information, and please see our growing gallery of local fauna and flora.
Weather Post ( washingtonpost.com)
Geological map of N and W Scotland
Highland Biodiversity Action Plan Review - Species and habitat review (September 2006)
Average Rainfall
Inverness (Dalcross) Rainfall Statistics
Weather station INVERNESS/DALCROSS is at about 57.53°N 4.00°W. Height about 9m / 29 feet above sea level.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
mm
50.2
40.3
38.5
39.0
45.7
48.8
67.1
70.4
57.8
65.9
60.6
53.8
638.7
inches
2.0
1.6
1.5
1.5
1.8
1.9
2.6
2.8
2.3
2.6
2.4
2.1
25.1
Source: INVERNESS/DALCROSS data derived from GHCN 1. 2097 months between 1781 and 1972
From World Climate
Butterflies
Visit www.butterfly-conservation.org and www.highlandbiodiversity.com
In particular look out for the peacock butterfly and note any sightings, its heading north and west in Scotland.Butterflies in the Inverness Area
Squirrels
See Red Highland are carrying out a squirrel survey, if you see squirrels, red or grey, then please record the sighting on www.highlandredsqirrel.co.uk
Compost
Highland residents encouraged to compost at home (07/05/08)
The Highland Council is urging people to give a compost bin a home during Compost Awareness Week Sunday 4th to Saturday 10th May.
Garden
Jobs in the garden for July, from the BBC gardening web-site
