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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!

Join our Angus and Dundee Group for a 'Balancing the Scales' documentary screening and Beaver Trust Q&A. 📅 Date: Friday 20 February 📍 Location: Montrose Playhouse ⏰ Time: 7.30pm For more info and booking ➡️ buff.ly/B2l55Cj

Did you know that some bird species, like ringed plovers, tempt underground invertebrates out by imitating the sound of rain with their feet? 🌧 This nifty trick is called ‘foot-trembling’ and involves the birds tapping their feet on the ground to recreate the sound of rain. 👣

Ever wanted to go exploring from the comfort of your own home? 🏠🥾 Take a listen to our Words of the Wild podcast for a journey into our work in Scotland! Listen for waves lapping on the shores of the remote Handa Island or a walk through the wilds of Rahoy Hills.🌊🏔 Listen here - buff.ly/n2ndOtT

This week, the #ScottishGovernment published a new report on the importance of natural capital to our economy. In our latest blog we discuss why Scotland MUST invest more in sustainable agriculture if we are to meaningfully support our farmers, communities and economy. Read more:🔗 buff.ly/7XwKYBd

📢 Join Scotland’s Big Climate and Nature Debate on Tue 24 Feb to discuss some of the world’s most pressing concerns with leading reps of political parties ahead of the Scottish Election. Participate online or in person! Sign up! buff.ly/bjeSTXM #ScottishClimateandNatureDebate2026 #ElectionHustings

Winter can be a challenging time to work in North West Scotland, but it certainly has its moments. One of our Reserves Project Officers snapped these stunning photos while undertaking path maintenance and checking the people counters at our Ben Mor Coigach reserve. Not a bad day at the office 😎

Have I got newts for you? Join our North of Scotland group for an online talk from Danny O’Brien, project lead for the UK’s most northerly Amphibian and Reptile Group. 📅 Date: Wednesday 11 February ⏰ Time: 7.30pm Book your ticket 👉 buff.ly/3orVFrF

The Friday fulmar wishes you a wonderful weekend when it comes 🙂 #BirdingScotland #Nature #Wildlife

The Natural Environment Bill being passed in the #ScottishParliament was a big win for wildlife, but we must keep pushing forward if we’re to ensure a nature-positive future for Scotland. Visit our website to find out why we’re asking Scotland’s politicians to #TakeNatureSeriously. buff.ly/l4SBIU8

Brighter days are ahead ☀️ This lovely snowdrop photo was taken by @davidst999.bsky.social on our Bawsinch and Duddingston reserve in Edinburgh recently. What signs of spring have you seen this year? #Wildlife #Nature #BirdingScotland

Join our Stirling and Clackmannanshire Group for an online talk from the RHS Royal Edinburgh Botanic Gardens Scottish Plant Recovery Project. 📅 Date: Tuesday 10 February ⏰ Time: 7.30pm Book your ticket here 👇 buff.ly/qBu7LHX

Did you know you can donate to the Trust via your salary or pension? 🐾 With Payroll Giving, your gift is taken before income tax has been deducted. This means it actually costs you less to donate! ✅ Find out more: bit.ly/480PI8W 📸 MarkHamblin/2020VISION

Here's just a small selection of the wonderful wildlife you could live alongside as a Volunteer Ranger on the Isle of Eigg. 🌊 🔗 Head over to our website to find out more and apply. Applications close midday on Monday 2 Feb. - bit.ly/4rljK19 📸 All photos taken by Eleanor Rose Daniel-McKeigue

We now have over 3,000 followers on Bluesky - a huge thank you to everyone who has connected with us so far 🥳 We're delighted to be here, so please do continue to share our posts with your followers and let's spread the word about Scotland’s wonderful wildlife 🦅 🌼 🐬 #Nature #Scotland #Wildlife

Last night, The Scottish Parliament voted to pass the Natural Environment Bill, paving the way for a new Natural Environment Act. We were at the first day of the Stage 3 debate and it was so gratifying to see our years of campaigning around this issue come to fruition. Read more: shorturl.at/CDWcN

Big win for Scotland’s nature! The Natural Environment Bill passed by MSPs will bring in legally binding targets to restore wildlife and habitats. Huge thanks to LINK’s members and supporters who helped make this happen! Let’s keep pushing for strong action and funding to restore Scotland’s nature.

Did you know that brown hares can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour?! 🐇

❗LAST CHANCE TO APPLY❗ Tomorrow is the last chance to apply to join our team on Handa for the season. If you'd like to spend your summer supporting vital conservation work on this remote island then head over to our website. 👇 bit.ly/4bFytiH #vacancy #volunteering

On Jan 27, MSPs decide the fate of Scotland’s Natural Environment Bill. This is our chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌍🌿🐾 MSPs can still strengthen or weaken it—we need bold action now! Like & share to help restore Scotland’s nature! 📢 #NaturalEnvironmentBill

If you go down to the woods today, you may see us felling non-native trees at Forest Wood reserve 🎶 Delivered through Cumbernauld Living Landscape’s Nurturing Natural Connections project, this will support natural generation of native trees such as oak and rowan 🌳 Find out more: buff.ly/0oOiwjj

❗Tomorrow is the last chance to apply to join our Young Leaders! ❗ If you're aged between 18 and 30 and are passionate about nature, this is the role for you! 🔗 Apply via our website at bit.ly/4qs2h75

❗There's only a handful of tickets left for our youth gathering in Glasgow tomorrow! If you're aged between 16 and 30 this is a great opportunity to have your say on a new ocean literacy strategy for Scotland. 🌊 Book your place here 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/youth-gath...

In 2018, Audit Scotland predicted that 400,000 properties in Scotland would be at medium flood risk by 2090. That number was reached in 2025. It's essential that we implement nature-based solutions now to address this alarming trend. Read more in out latest blog: buff.ly/pdFqVZq

If you're looking for an adventure this year, we've got some fantastic opportunities to volunteer on Handa Island! These are unique opportunities to join a close knit-team in a wild and remote location! 🌊 Visit our website to find out more and apply today bit.ly/4bFytiH

Today is #RedSquirrelAppreciationDay! We’re delighted that this coincides with us collecting over A QUARTER OF A MILLION squirrel records. Read more about this fantastic achievement here: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2026/01/21/n... 📷 Raymond Leinster

Do you enjoy being outdoors and are you keen to help children re-connect with nature? Then this may be the perfect role for you! 🔎🐞 We have various groups across Scotland looking for helpers to run monthly outdoor sessions for local children.🌱 🔗Find out more on our website at buff.ly/YpcGYVQ

When the alarm goes off on a Monday morning.⏰😴 📸 © Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Looking for an island adventure? 👀 We're looking for: 📌Volunteer Rangers on the Isle of Eigg 📌Monthly volunteers on Handa Island 📌Volunteer Assistant Rangers on Handa Island Start exploring here. 👇 buff.ly/YpcGYVQ

Want to learn how you can help save Scotland's red squirrels? Join our Falkirk group for a talk from Gail Turney, Programme Manager at Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels. Tuesday 20 January, 7.30pm, Trinity Church, Falkirk Find out more at buff.ly/UspOgju #RedSquirrelAppreciationDay

❗Due to a higher than anticipated number of applications, the closing date for our Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Protection Officer vacancies have been moved to Wednesday 21 January. 🔗To find out more about the role and apply, visit our website at bit.ly/4aVeZ9D

Rhododendron ponticum and Himalayan balsam are invasive species which can destroy habitats and deplete wildlife. 🌱 In our upcoming webinar we'll hear practical guidance and tips for communities who want to tackle this problem at a local level. Find out more and book here 👇 bit.ly/49iBlke

❗Be quick – last few tickets remaining!❗ Want to kick of the year with action for our oceans and are aged 16-30? There is still time to sign up to our in-person youth gathering happening next weekend in Glasgow. Sign up here 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/youth-gath...

In our latest #TakeNatureSeriously blog, we examine the Scottish Government's recently published Draft Climate Change Plan and discuss what it says about their position on nature's role in tackling climate change. Read more: buff.ly/WfpmgaP #Nature #Climate #Wildlife

Did you know that one collective noun for teal is a 'spring'? The name refers to the near-vertical take off and swerving, cork-screw flight when they are startled! 🦆

A series of information session on lynx are being held in various locations in the Highland and Moray area from the 26 January. Visit the Lynx to Scotland website to find out more. buff.ly/jtI3qvO

If you’re looking for your next podcast fix, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s a deep dive into Scotland’s seas, a ramble about Riverwoods or just a chat with our amazing volunteers, check out Words of the Wild now. Available on our website and wherever you get your podcasts 📻 buff.ly/n7DwEZH

We knew the team at our Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre were good at making snowmen but they've outdone themselves with their latest efforts. ⛄ Huge thanks to Ron Mitchell for sending this fantastic snowy shot in!

Are you aged 18-30 and passionate about conservation? Apply to be a Young Leader of the Scottish Wildlife Trust! 🥰 Work in a team of like-minded people 🌲 Build your skills and confidence in the conservation sector 💬 Lead projects you’re passionate about Find out more: buff.ly/YqyyHVU

Half way through the first week back after the festive break. Anyone else feeling like this?! 😵

A Scottish Wildlife Trust membership is the perfect way to connect your kids with nature. Join as a family and you’ll receive four issues of our Wildlife Watch magazine per year. It’s full of fun facts, amazing activities and all the latest news from our youth groups. Join now: buff.ly/Vu7bE3p

Congratulations to Sir Simon Milne, who has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year’s Honours for his services to botany, conservation and horticulture. Simon was our CEO from 2004-2014 and oversaw numerous major conservation projects, including the historic Scottish Beaver Trial.

Only two days left if you’d like to apply to be our Handa Ranger for 2026. As well as maintaining the island’s path network and welcoming visitors, you’ll get to hang out with locals such as this fellow. Find out more 👇 buff.ly/8YXFe8l

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Happy New Year! What are your wildlife wishes for 2026? #Wildlife #Nature #UKWildlife #BirdingScotland

Make it a wild start to the year with a visit to our Montrose Basin Visitor Centre! We will be open on New Year’s Day and 2 January, so you can kick off 2026 in the company of kingfishers, pink-footed geese and more. Open 10:30am – 1:30pm both days. #BirdingScotland #UKWildlife

Just two hours a week in nature can support wellbeing and help nature to recover too🌱 We’re proud to be part of Nature: Connections and Recovery, led by the Eden Project and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, thanks to #NationalLottery players. Find out more: buff.ly/LIPbDV4