Spring is an important season for river woodland creation projects 🌳 Our Riverwoods Demonstration Area partners have been busy engaging with landowners, conducting surveys and identifying planting opportunities within their catchments. Read their updates: www.riverwoods.org.uk/spring-updat...

Out with the botanical monitors this morning at our Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve at Fleecefaulds Meadow. Bonus was the grasshopper warbler that sang throughout @scotwildlife.bsky.social @fifebirdnews.bsky.social

Amazing sea cliffs on @scotwildlife.bsky.social Handa island last week - so many seabirds, especially guillemots! Saw puffins and skuas too. The photo was the best my phone could do.

The Trust has been engaging with visitors to Falls of Clyde for over 40 years, but the way in which people engage with this spectacular reserve has evolved over time. We have now taken the decision not to reopen our unstaffed visitor centre on the site. ⛓️ 1/4

We’ve been waiting over a decade for the Scottish Gov to restrict damaging fishing practices in Marine Protected Areas. Our marine wildlife can’t afford to wait any longer. Sign @scotlink.bsky.social's e-action and ask your elected representatives to launch a consultation now! buff.ly/u2uf5N0

Did you know that foxes have been known to move into badger setts? And the two species usually get on fine as housemates 🚀 It’s unknown how well foxes get on with toad mechanics, smug blue falcons or wise old hares. #Nature #VideoGames #StarFox #Nintendo #Fox #Wildlife

This greater black backed gull was spotted on our Handa Island Wildlife Reserve, regurgitating a whole guillemot egg! 🥚 Huge thanks to our volunteer, Manisha Parmar, for capturing the video. #Wildlife #BirdingScotland

Please be aware that the visitor centre and car park will be closed at our Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve tomorrow. We'll be back to normal opening hours on Wednesday 24 June. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Happy Summer Solstice! ☀ With all that daylight, it's the perfect opportunity to get outside and connect with nature! 💚

We now have a number of sightings of sick red squirrels in Dollar, which we suspect to be squirrelpox. We have not yet had this confirmed by post mortem, but a recent video captured shows a red with symptoms of squirrelpox and we have ruled out some other likely causes, including leprosy.

Check out this British Sign Language glossary made by the Scottish Sensory Centre! It includes a whole range of marine species and is ideal for practising for our Snorkelling for All Celebration in a few weeks! buff.ly/aqeiBk1 Book tickets for our #SnorkellingForAll Celebration here bit.ly/4u5DUhn

Want to discover a secret haven for nature right in the heart of Edinburgh? Join us for an open day at Johnston Terrace Garden, nestled beneath the castle in the heart of the Old Town. 📅 Date: Saturday 20 June ⏰ Time: 2pm-4pm For more information please go to buff.ly/KuHdztY

30 Days Wild is in full swing! From learning about the wonderful wildlife around us to using your senses to connect with wild spaces, there's loads of ways to get involved. If you haven't signed up, there's still time! 👇 buff.ly/O91Ihdp #30DaysWild #nature @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social

We're so excited to have Macduff Marine Aquarium and the Scottish Sensory Centre leading some seashore safaris at our Snorkelling for All Celebration in a few weeks! The team will be exploring the rock pools around Hopeman Bay to see what wildlife we can spot. Book your place here bit.ly/4u5DUhn

Who do you think should start up front for Scotland tonight? First up, we've got Che Adders. #WorldCup #HaitiVsScotland #Scotland #HAISCO

Day 11 #30DaysWild Started a PSL for the garden. Been meaning to do it for while, but was inspired by Nick Baker to make a start. Up to almost 350 species so far! @scotwildlife.bsky.social #UKWildlife #Nature

Did you know that folk names for turnstones include tanglepicker and flipbrick? 🪨 #FunFactFriday

Day 10 #30DaysWild An early bumblebee on Vipers Bugloss in the garden. @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social #Nature

What do you think the seasons look like from the view of a soaring eagle? 🦅 How do the seasons play out in an underwater forest? 🌊 We're looking for stories of Scotland's wildlife and wild places as the seasons change for our #WordsOfTheWild competition. Tell your story here - bit.ly/49JK4vs

Join #Riverwoods on 27 June to celebrate Montrose Basin Visitor Centre's 31st birthday! 🎂 Enjoy a storytelling walk with storyteller Cara Silversmith, as well as creative activities throughout the day. 📍Montrose Basin Visitor Centre ⏰ 10:30am–1:30pm Book your place: bit.ly/4ajPGNf

This World Ocean Day, stand up for Scotland's seabirds. The Berwick Bank windfarm threatens to wipe out significant numbers of seabirds. With a new Scottish Parliament settling into Holyrood, there is an important opportunity to speak out. Add your name to the e-action here - buff.ly/bnZ2CTc

Have you been taking part in #30DaysWild so far? If so, we’d love to hear about what you’ve been doing – and if not, you still have time to sign up! Why not plant some wildflowers, learn how to identify bird calls, or just go for a stroll to see what you can see? Find out more 👇️ buff.ly/falqraO

Thanks to everyone who braved the weather for yesterday’s #StandUpForNature demonstration outside @parliament.scot. We were delighted to see our @scotlink.bsky.social partners, numerous MSPs and lots of nature lovers in attendance. 📷 Colin Hattersley

To celebrate #VolunteersWeek, here’s a new blog from one of our fantastic Wildlife Watch Leaders. Jay Butler leads the Forres group and tells us about a recent trip to Loch Morlich in the Cairngorms, where they learned all about beavers while hoping to spot one too 🦫 buff.ly/M0VFdlj

The island of Eigg is a haven for a wide range of wildlife. Join the Isle of Eigg Ranger on one of our guided walks, running on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the summer, until the end of August. See our upcoming Eigg events here to find out more: buff.ly/BwMNLy3

Following weeks of crossed fingers and bated breath, we’re delighted that the first osprey chick of the season has hatched at Loch of the Lowes. Read the full story on our website 👇 scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/new-chi...

We’ve been waiting over a decade for the Scottish Government to introduce much-needed protections for our seas. And until these protections are in place, our precious marine ecosystems and the wildlife they support are in danger of being destroyed.

Atlantic salmon spend much of their lives at sea, but make an epic journey upstream to their breeding grounds every year. It’s therefore vital that both our salt and freshwater habitats are in good condition if these iconic fish are to thrive. 1/3 #WildSalmonDay

Let’s go wild this June! Tomorrow marks the beginning of 30 Days Wild, the UK’s biggest nature challenge. From planting flowers to collecting trading cards, there are loads of ways to get involved. Click below to find out more and get your free sign-up pack. buff.ly/6288F6a

Do you want to help nature and get a work-out in at the same time? Join our Himalayan balsam bash where we will be removing this invasive species from along the banks of the River Teith. 📅 Date: Saturday 6 June 📍 Location: River Teith, Callander ⏰ Time: 10am buff.ly/QsF8qiY

Not sure where to start with your #WordsOfTheWild entry? Here's some handy writing prompts to get you started! ✏️ Entries close 12 July. Find out more at bit.ly/49JK4vs

Like a swooping osprey, the closing date for our Volunteer Assistant Ranger Internship roles is coming up fast! 🦅 The roles provide industry recognised training including LANTRA chainsaw and brushcutter tickets as well as BASP outdoor first aid. Applications close tomorrow. 🔗 bit.ly/3QWK5pw

📣 Nature Champions News! 📣 Laura Moodie is the #NatureChampion for The Eurasian Beaver! 🦫 Laura will be working with @scotwildlife.bsky.social & @scotsbeavers.bsky.social to champion Scotland's Beavers in Holyrood. 👉 www.scotlink.org/species/eura... 📸 CCBY4.0 ScotParl |Rhona J Forrester

Fancy getting activity ideas, inspiration stories and the latest resources direct to your inbox? Our Educators' Mailing List gives you all that and more! 📧 Sign up today! bit.ly/4ncu2iA

In Scotland, one in four people have a disability (with some disabilities not visible or undiagnosed). We've worked with our fantastic partners for the Snorkelling for All Celebration to put together a weekend full of exciting accessible ocean activities this June.🌊 Find out more at bit.ly/4u5DUhn

Fancy organising action for nature in your community? Come along to our Nature Pioneers Gathering! Whether you are an established community leader or a passionate individual looking for a place to start, all are welcome. 💚 Find out more at bit.ly/49MsIOx

There are those days where you can experience four seasons in one day…and we'd love to hear about them! 🌤❄ This year's #WordsOfTheWild nature writing competition is all about changing seasons. 🔗 Find out more about the fantastic prizes up for grabs and submit your entry at buff.ly/o2KRmZq

Ever thought about working in conservation? Our new Volunteer Assistant Ranger Internship is a great way to build experience and gain industry recognised qualifications. 🌱 There are four roles available which will support our work on reserves across Perthshire and Angus. 🔗 bit.ly/3QWK5pw

All new osprey adoption packs available now! 🪶 Adopt an osprey today and enjoy a range of exciting goodies, all while helping to safeguard Scotland’s natural environment for the future. 🌱 Order yours now: bit.ly/4dcXJxL 📸 Peter Cairns/2020VISION

Let’s all wish our friend here a happy #WorldBeeDay! We’re working with communities across Ayrshire to create new habitats for bees and other pollinators through the Ayrshire Nectar Network 👇🔗

Join us on Saturday for a storytelling session at the Falls of Clyde! 🌊 The #Riverwoods events will celebrate the River Clyde and its river woodlands with author Allison Galbraith. 🍃 11am–12pm: seated storytelling (accessible) 📖 1pm–3pm: storytelling walk and creative session Sign up 👇

Join our demo to stand up for Scotland’s nature! With 1 in 9 species at risk of extinction, Scotland’s nature needs our help to recover. Join us on June 4 from 12:30pm–2pm at the Scottish Parliament to call for urgent government action to restore Scotland's nature! Sign up here: rb.gy/lwsa09

If you deliver outdoor education to young people, sign up below to get our latest updates straight to your inbox. From activity ideas and resources to inspirational stories, there’s plenty of content that’s perfect for planning outdoor trips and activities! Sign up here - bit.ly/4ncu2iA

Fancy living alongside the wildlife of Highland Perthshire? 🌳 We are launching new, full time, 8 month Volunteer Ranger roles running from June until February. Head over to our website to find out more and apply. bit.ly/3QWK5pw

Can closing your curtains benefit wildlife? A new citizen science study is investigating how light spill from windows affects moths living in gardens. It’s easy to take part and you can find out all about it in our latest blog, by Clemmie Little of @exeter.ac.uk. buff.ly/q5xNXi5

What are the natural waymarkers that signal the transition from one season to the next? 🌱🍂 The theme of this year's #WordsOfTheWild competition is 'Changing seasons'. Whether in English, Scots or Gaelic, tell us your stories of Scotland's wildlife and wild places. Find out more at buff.ly/eC8UsPr

Join us for a celebration of ocean accessibility! 🌊🎉 We’re teaming up with partners around our Moray Firth Snorkel Trail for a #SnorkellingForAll Celebration this June. Head over to the event page to find out more and book your tickets today! bit.ly/4u5DUhn

Join our Glasgow Group on a coastal walk from Lunderston Bay to Inverkip Marina, exploring spring wildflowers, shorebirds and Clyde sea life. 📅 Date: Saturday 16 May 📍Location: Lunderston Bay, Inverclyde ⏰ Time: 10.30am Book your ticket here 👇 buff.ly/Ss9NxeZ

Happy Birthday to our Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve! 🥳 The Loch was purchased by the Trust in 1969 and has been welcoming visitors ever since!

Encounter is a free, guided nature app that aims to help more people connect to nature. The project is looking for someone in lowland Scotland to post short, localised nature observations once or twice a week. Drop Melissa Harrison a line to find out more ✉ [email protected]