Are ‘the rewilders’ really the enemy? Listen to my conversation with two farmers in Episode 4 of At the Edge. attheedge.org.uk/podcast/

Colin Murdoch is a deer stalker on Scotland’s west coast. The notion of ‘people from the outside’ imposing their vision and values on what Colin refers to as ‘the native people’ is a recurring theme at the human-wildlife faultline. Listen to episode 4 - People Like You: attheedge.org.uk/podcast/

“𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲.” In the latest podcast from 𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲, I step beyond lazy assumptions and tribal labels, and ask: Who are People Like You? Listen: attheedge.org.uk/podcast/

Many thousands of people cherish the presence of white-tailed eagles on Scotland’s west coast, their true value extending far beyond the 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 of pounds of visitor revenue they bring to places like Mull. Listen to the podcast here: attheedge.org.uk/podcast/

Listen to Episode 3 of At The Edge.

In 2025, a farmer from the Outer Hebrides claimed that sea eagles had taken five of his Shetland pony foals. In Episode #3 of 𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲, I explore the complex factors shaping perceptions around the resurgence of these charismatic birds. Listen here: attheedge.org.uk/podcast/

“You can blame everything on the wolf.” In Episode 2 of At The Edge, journalist Annick Hus describes how wolves are being used by politicians as scapegoats for broader concerns across rural Europe. Listen to Let’s Talk About Wolves: attheedge.org.uk/podcast/

No words. None.

Why are your teeth so sharp Grandma? We all know this story, but it isn’t great PR if you’re a wolf. Listen to the ‘Let’s talk about wolves’ podcast. attheedge.org.uk/podcast/

Episode 2 of At The Edge - Let’s talk about wolves - now available. Listen here: attheedge.org.uk/podcast/

Do join me, if you can.

Almost wherever they roam, wolves attract controversy. Today, Europe is home to more wolves than at any point in modern history, providing a valuable window into the UK’s willingness to live with the wild. Episode 2 from At the Edge - Let’s talk about wolves – drops March 5th. attheedge.org.uk

At the Edge explores our relationship with the landscapes around us — and the wildlife that shares our space. Listen to Episode 1 of the new podcast series - How much wild is enough? www.attheedge.org.uk

Get the full story in episode 1 of the At the Edge podcast. Listen here: attheedge.org.uk/podcast/

Across the UK, nature is clawing its way back – or at least its trying to. But as wildlife rebounds, it's confronted by a society that has long forgotten how to live alongside wild nature. So how much wild is enough? Check out the first podcast from At the Edge: attheedge.org.uk/podcast/

A recently-published Government assessment reveals that: "𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲." This is not a 'green' issue for ****'s sake, this is a life issue. My biggest worry is when, or whether, that penny will finally drop. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Our #NorthwoodsRewildingNetwork is now 100 partners strong! What began with two farmers wanting to rewild their land has grown into a Scotland-wide network of landowners, bound by a shared ambition to #RestoreNature. 🎬 See what that looks like in our new film: https://youtu.pulse.ly/9xvbfykch2

Conversations about nature’s place in our future are pretty toxic, especially on social media. What puzzles me is that nobody has ever changed their mind about anything after being shouted at. So,for those people who think they’re going to change the world by doing so, please get smart, not angry.

Not sure how, but while enjoying my coffee this morning, I ended up watching The Return - @rspb.bsky.social’s story about the resurgence of sea eagles. Highly recommended! www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

LIVING WELL WITH WILDLIFE. Doing this better than in the past is crucial for nature restoration. Rewilding Europe has produced a practical guide to support community leaders and local authorities with approaches to wildlife coexistence. Join the launch: rewildingeurope.com/coexistence-...

Have your say on the potential return of lynx to northern Scotland. lynxtoscotland.org/information-...

This video will probably get fewer likes than my posts on taxing billionaires. That difference says it all. Factory farming only survives if we don’t look. It’s time to hold these companies accountable. Every donation is matched, so $1 becomes $2 through Dec 31, 2025. Donate: MoralAmbition.org/food

“We’re all trying to get where we’re going safely.” Enter wildlife crossings. y2y.net/blog/how-wil...

This is a really thought-provoking podcast for anyone interested in how modern conservation may need to evolve to be much more flexible and pragmatic. tommysoutdoors.com/2025/12/09/2...

This story is one of a growing number illustrating that while people-wildlife conflict might be inevitable, the outcome isn’t. www.biographic.com/to-catch-a-k...

"There's this common misconception that ecologists like me might see deer as a problem, but that's not the case at all." Join Sarah Watts, on a journey across Corrour Estate, as she emphasises the crucial role of deer and those who manage them. www.scotlandbigpicture.com/rewilding-st...

As humans and wildlife increasingly collide, conflict may be inevitable, but the outcome isn’t – that’s a choice. This is an inspiring story of someone rolling up their sleeves and reducing the conflict between wolves and domestic livestock, helping both to coexist. vimeo.com/896276436

Is the conservation sector willing and able to be as radical as @chrisgpackham.bsky.social suggests it needs to be? In my experience, institutions keep radicals at arm’s length...until they’re successful that is. music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/ce8...

"𝘈𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘢𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘻𝘦𝘥, 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦.” Check out this fascinating photo-story from Berlin. www.scotlandbigpicture.com/rewilding-st...

Is it just me thinking that all of this tat will be in landfill within a few years? It probably is just me. #aworldthatmakesnosense

A deliciously chaotic and complex, unruly and disorderly beaver wetland. #wildlifecomeback

Mountain lions making a comeback in the northeast US. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

@seawilding - a brilliant community-based organisation, pioneering new techniques to restore seagrass meadows. www.seawilding.org/seagrassanno...

From bomb site to biodiversity hotspot. This is a great wee story. #northwoods youtu.be/ksB4sKTjD8k?...

“An unknown future with a recolonising predator.” The return of wolves to California provides an insight into the animal’s future elsewhere. news.mongabay.com/2025/08/wolv...

“Wild animals are not just passengers in climate discussions.” oceanographicmagazine.com/news/wild-an...

Books that intelligently poke at our complex relationship with wild nature, should be compulsory reading - this is one of them. @chantallyons.bsky.social immerses herself in the world of wild boar and those people with an opinion on their growing presence. www.waterstones.com/book/groundb...

If you haven’t heard this interview with @kateraworth.bsky.social, you really should. It’s a sobering reminder of how rational thinking is often stifled by irrational societal norms. We are a society unwilling to adopt change, even when it makes complete sense. open.spotify.com/episode/72tx...

I know nothing about Bluesky. Is it just like the other one but without the vitriol? Any hints?