What could be better than watching a family of ducklings while gathering valuable scientific data? Hannah Coburn from @universityofessex.bsky.social is leading DucklingWatch, a citizen science project which aims to tells us more about the UK's mallard population.. Find out more 🦆 buff.ly/f0uZmBq

When there's only one egg left between two of you 🐰 #HappyEaster

Through his fantastic work with our Young Leaders, Jonny McMillan has developed skills that have taken him from the forests of the Highlands all the way to the seas of New Zealand. Find out more 👇️ buff.ly/vriJe7k Thanks to players of People's Posctcode Lottery for supporting our Young Leaders.

When you're sat behind someone tall at the cinema.

Streams of Creativity is now open for submissions! 🌊 #Riverwoods is delighted to launch an online gallery celebrating river woodlands - and we’d love you to be part of it. Whether it’s a story, artwork or film, you can submit your creation through our website. Find out more: buff.ly/82ugtyo

It’s getting to that time of year when you may spot an adder basking in the sun. However it’s important to give these beautiful animals plenty of space, as getting too close can cause stress and lead to a whole host of problems. Chloe Burrell from Scottish SPCA tells us more 👇 buff.ly/44Kv9bh

You can shape the future of Scotland’s political, and natural, environment. In our latest Take Nature Seriously blog, we explore some ways you can get involved in nature policy ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections. 🔗 bit.ly/4s72XyO

Want to help nature at the heart of Dundee? Join us for The Miley spring clear up, run in conjunction with Dundee Litterpickers, where we will be spending a few hours clearing the mile-long wildlife reserve. 📅 Date: Saturday 4 April 📍 Location: The Miley, Dundee ⏰ Time: 10am buff.ly/Md7M7r6

There's only a few places left on our next community webinar! This one is all about vandalism and community green spaces and we'll be hearing from people who have faced these challenges and found solutions. 📅 Wednesday 1 April at 7pm. 🔗 Sign up on our website at bit.ly/4syRnxp

When it's finally the weekend and the sunshine disappears. 📸© Mark Hamblin 2020VISION

If you've ever wondered what makes Cumbernauld special, here's just a few things! ✨ Find out more about our work there with the Cumbernauld Living Landscape in our Words of the Wild podcast. All episodes available now. 👇 buff.ly/0LaOtiq

Did you know that @scotsquirrels.bsky.social works closely with @thedickvet.bsky.social? In the latest guest blog, Liam, one of the vets, explains the process and shares an insight into what can be learnt from the post-mortems. Read here buff.ly/bskyUju

If you're a tern looking for bespoke accommodation on the east coast, we have just the place for you. The Maid of Sterna Stuff III, our new specialised tern raft, is now on-site at Montrose Basin. Find out more 👇 buff.ly/59HTLwz

It was great to meet with the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, Gillian Martin MSP last week, marking the publication of the Scottish Action Plan for Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) 2026-2032.

Our Carlingnose Point reserve recently received an unsolicited trimming and we’ve found evidence of attempted burning on the site. It's criminal damage to carry out these acts without landowners’ permission.

Seabirds and scenery! 🪶 🌊 ⛰️ Check out our Words of the Wild podcast to find out more about just some of our work to protect Scotland's spectacular wildlife. All episodes now available bit.ly/3MuIwte

Here are a few more shots of NC0, who kicked off osprey season with her arrival at Loch of the Lowes this week. The visitor centre is open every day from 10:30am - 5pm if you want to visit, or keep track of all the comings and goings on our live webcams 👇 buff.ly/mhToEi0 #ScottishBirding

The 2026 osprey season is officially underway at Loch of the Lowes, as NC0, a female who bred on the site from 2020-2024, has returned to the nest.

Here's a woodcock for you on Wednesday. 😊 This one was spotted over at our Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre back in January. 🎥 #BirdingScotland

This week marks 50 years since we acquired Montrose Basin, which has since gone on to become one of our most important reserves for wildlife and people. What memories do you have of this special place? #UKWildlife #ScottishBirding #Nature

Swallows, wheatears and sand martins are all among our earliest arrivals every spring. Have you spotted any yet this year? #UKWildlife #BirdingScotland #Nature #Wildlife

Happy mothers day! 🦋🌙 Thanks to lepidoptera enthusiasts for all your hard work surveying and looking after our wonderful moths and butterflies. And to all the fantastic mums out there, we wish you a wonderful day 💚 #MothersDay #UKWildlife

Apparently tomorrow is the eiders of March or something. Anyway, we're supposed to beware of these two, so keep an eye on them 👀 #IdesOfMarch #BirdingScotland #UKWildlife

Check out our article for @walkhighlands.co.uk! We spoke to them about red squirrels as a much-loved feature of the Scottish landscape, conservation wins for the species and how you can help when you’re out for a walk. Read the piece here: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/red-ale... 📷 Bob Shand

Last week, heard my first of year Song Thrush. Giein' it laldy he was! Bawsinch NR @scotwildlife.bsky.social @birdinglothian.bsky.social

Junior members can discover loads of fascinating facts about whales in the latest issue of our Wildlife Watch magazine. Plus it includes all sorts of activities and the latest news from across our Wildlife Watch groups. Join now to nab your copy! buff.ly/D1zSSet 📷️ Trevor Scouten

It’s been 6 months since the report on Coul Links went to ministers for them to decide its fate. Many thousands of people have spoken out to protect this unique and beautiful place from the irreparable damage the proposed golf development would do. 🦆🪰 🦋 Today we sent a letter to ministers 👇

Congratulations to Kay Morgan, who has won two tickets to see David Attenborough's Ocean in Concert through our volunteer prize draw! Kay surveys squirrels in Aberdeen for @scotsquirrels.bsky.social. She told us that she volunteers to support native species and boost her health & wellbeing.

📢 The #Riverwoods Digital Centre of Excellence is now live! The online hub, created by the Trust, Fisheries Management Scotland and @wtscotsocial.bsky.social, is a centralised space for practitioners to access tools, data, and guidance related to river woodland restoration.

Today’s Fife & Kinross Local Group of Scottish Wildlife Trust walk at Cults near Cupar #Fife. We learned about veteran trees, coppicing, the local history of limestone mining and saw a variety of fungi and lichens @scotwildlife.bsky.social #trees #Fifewildlife

We're not the only ones watching the osprey nest like a hawk! 👀 This male sparrowhawk was spotted enjoying the view a few days ago by the team at our Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve. 🦅 Keep an eye on our live nest cam for all the action. 👇 bit.ly/4cr5jo6

Today we gathered outside SSE headquarters in Glasgow with a renewed plea to cancel Berwick Bank Offshore Wind development. The development is predicted to kill tens of thousands of seabirds over its lifetime.

Scotland’s seas need urgent protection. After a decade of delays, Scottish Environment LINK calls on party leaders to start a public consultation on coastal marine protected areas within 100 days of the May 2026 elections. Let’s protect marine life and support coastal communities. #SaveScottishSeas

Did you know that the Scottish primrose can self-fertilise? 🌸 This nationally scarce flower only grows in a handful of places in the north of Scotland and also features in our logo! 📸Scottish primrose growing on the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Hill of Hamars Reserve, Orkney #WorldWildlifeDay

By leaving a gift to the Scottish Wildlife Trust in your Will, you can help safeguard Scotland's wildlife for generations to come. 🐿️ Will you take action to protect our natural world? 🌱 Found out more: bit.ly/45EHzGP 📸Peter Cairns/2020VISION

Our Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve is now open 10:30am to 5pm, seven days a week! 🌞 Find out more about some of the wildlife you can spot via the Loch of the Lowes Facebook page or on our website at scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/loch...

Smiling seal subdues Sunday scaries. 😊🦭

Standing dead wood is great for wildlife but can also create some safety challenges. 🌳🚸 In our latest blog Patrick, one of our fantastic Rangers, takes a look at how dead wood helps wildlife and some of the challenges it can create. Take a read here 📖 bit.ly/4b8jc9w

We're absolutely thrilled to feature in the latest series of Jules and Greg's Wild Swim! 💙 Catch Elouise from our Living Seas team in the latest series where Jules and Greg explore our St. Abbs snorkel trail with the wonderful Coldingham Brave Bayers. 🌊 Watch now on BBC iPlayer. 👇 bit.ly/3Mw5cND

Our Marine Policy Officer, Rebecca, recently attended the Sustainable Fisheries and Conservation Conference hosted by @heriotwattuni.bsky.social. 🌊 Check out our latest blog to find out some of the highlights. 👇 bit.ly/4ccDTlQ 📸© Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

The Monday moorhen hopes all your dreams come true this week 😊 #Nature #Wildlife #MondayMotivation #BirdingScotland

Me telling all my friends to listen to the Words of the Wild podcast series. 📢 All episodes available now. Tell your friends!👇 buff.ly/n2ndOtT

It's the weekend! Are you heading out exploring or having a cosy one? Let us know what you're up to in the comments. 👇

Did you know that in winter, ptarmigan grow feathers on their feet? This helps insulate their feet and allows them to navigate the snowy peaks where they live. ❄️

Coming soon: a wilder Cumbernauld Glen 🌳 The Nurturing Natural Connections team are felling non-native species on this stunning reserve, creating ideal conditions for natural woodland regeneration. Visit the Cumbernauld Living Landscape website to find out more: buff.ly/RepeSjS ✏️ Rachel Akerman

It’s half term and the rain has finally let up (mostly) 😎 Pop over to our website for some great ideas on getting out in nature this week, from den building to wildlife yoga 🙆 Visit our blog to find out more: buff.ly/b54S4ep 📷 Matthew Roberts

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Signs of the aporoaching spring today at @scotwildlife.bsky.social Bawsinch reserve. Several lungwort plants showing signs of life! #plant #flower #spring #Edinburgh

When you're in the office and someone mentions cake. 👀

Get someone who looks at you like a gannet. 🤍 However you're spending Valentine's Day, we hope you have a good one!