There is no denying that the internet is a fantastic tool. The ability to find information and to interact with people over distances in real times has changed the way we see the world. Orkney has not been immune from the revolution I am pleased to say. Over the past couple of years we have seen the rise of the local specialist sights for those interested in the flora and fauna of the isles. There has been a veritable explosion of web sites like the yahoo members groups of orkbird and orkbotany. They act as an information exchange for their members. Becoming a member of such groups is highly advantageous as you are part of a network supplying each other with up to the minute sightings and locations. Trouble is space is limited to explore the chosen subject. Personal web sites are appearing but the nature of a private site kind of excludes interaction for the most part. The community forum, Orkneys Premier Forum has nature and wildlife sections on it and has proved to be popular with contributors. These interactive forums have seemed a good way forward to me. This takes me on to the point of my post because it seems that the next big step forward has been taken with the birth of the new forum called ORKNEYNATURE. This has been set up as an interactive forum to cover all aspects of Orkneys natural history. Whilst it is still brand new the potential for interesting exchanges of information and its use as an information resource look fantastic. The Western isles and Shetland are all ready served by outstanding natural history sites and it looks as if Orkney is on the fast track to catch up. This is an exciting development for Orkney and information technology. If you have any interest in the wild life and outdoors then stop by and have a look, every one is welcome whatever your level of interest or depth of knowledge. This site needs folks to contribute to grow and succeed. Why not drop in and enjoy yourselves with a contribution or two…its going to grow big and benefit every one!!
http://orkneynature.proboards.com/index.cgi
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