We have a brand new Live Science Show📢🚨 Join us this half-term (and on Halloween👻) for some spooky, family-friendly fun and discover the things that will get you out in the wild...

We've been saddened to see some guillemots washing up sick/dead along the shore this week. Unfortunately, avian flu has been detected in many of these birds.

With Storm Amy set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Scotland this weekend, rough seas are sure to follow. Along the coast, storms can be incredibly damaging to marine life and habitats... 📷©️J McDermaid

Always a treat to spot a peregrine falcon on our Craigleith live camera!🎥 A very impressive vertical take off from this one too⬆️✈️

Scotland is home to globally important seabird populations, yet most seabird species are in decline. Change is urgently needed to stop extinctions & restore our seas - this exciting new role is your chance to help deliver that change. Find out more↙️ seabird.org/vacancies/po... #NewJob

Happy World Vegetarian Day!🥕🥦 We're pleased to be able to offer a wide range of vegetarian options in our Café, including: - macaroni cheese - vegan burger - vegan chilli - and much more! Plus, you can enjoy stunning views out to the Bass Rock 🌊 #GreenTourism 📷©️C Bevan

We made the most of the lovely weather this week with some seagrass mapping at Belhaven Bay. A huge thank you for all our amazing #RestorationForth volunteers for coming along and contributing to this citizen science activity. 📷©️Eleri Williams

New Blog📢 Senior Conservation Officer, Emily, attended the Scottish Gull Summit in Inverness this week to discuss the challenges that can arise from living with urban gulls. 📷©️Greg Macvean

It was fantastic to see so many people keeping our coastlines clean today for #GreatBritishBeachClean week🏖️🚮 Thanks to those who joined ourselves, @mcsuk.bsky.social and Maths Week Scotland for a brilliant, sunny morning☀️ Check out our upcoming beach cleans here: www.seabird.org/events

Very pleased to be a part of this research contribution into the ongoing impact of HPAI on seabirds; led by @sue-lewis.bsky.social alongside fellow authors from @rspbscience.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social & @seabirdcentre.bsky.social

The paper, led by #EdNapier's Dr Sue Lewis, in a collaboration with conservation scientists and staff from the @rspb.bsky.social, the @seabirdcentre.bsky.social and the @ukceh.bsky.social has been published by the international avian science journal Ibis. 📸 James Glossop

🪹 | Seabirds that survived recent bird flu outbreaks have continued to reproduce, although overall breeding performance remains notably low, according to a new study. The study has looked at breeding success in Northern Gannets at two locations during 2023. 🔗 orlo.uk/44CaS 📸 Dave Pressland

New @edinburghnapier.bsky.social study suggests that exposure to #avianflu does not affect breeding success in gannets, but shows worrying declines in breeding productivity over all. We're very proud to be part of this vital research project. Learn more↙️ www.napier.ac.uk/about-us/new... 📷J Lane

What do you know about nurdles? These plastic pellets may be small but they’re a big problem🚫 Trillions end up in the sea every year. If eaten by wildlife like fish, seabirds and marine mammals, they can build up harmfully inside food chains and individuals🐟

#Bass intense wing flapping after a shower a few weeks back. The power, & strength building muscles for that first flight to the sea. where once crash landed tooheavy to take off They must learn to fish. Many now airborne and looking healthy @seabirdcentre.bsky.social

Did you know? Gannets feed their chicks by regurgitating fish directly into the guga's mouth! It might not be pretty but it's a very effective method🐟✅ 📽️©️Jamie McDermaid

In September, as the weather begins to turn, we say farewell to breeding seabirds and hello to feeding shorebirds. Read on below to find out more about shorebirds and how to enjoy them without disturbing them!

As we reach the end of #RememberACharityWeek we'd like to thank all of the amazing people that support us. Without you, we couldn't do we what do. You can help us continue to fight for the future of Scotland's iconic seabirds & marine life by leaving a gift in your will for our Charity.

With guga fledging fully underway, it's not unusual to spot them on the rocks or beaches along the East Lothian coast - particularly when we have on shore winds or heavy seas. 📷©️J McDermaid

This week every MSP in @parliament.scot received a book of messages speaking about people's deep connection to nature, pain at the destruction they have witnessed in their lifetimes, and determination to help nature recover. Read the messages here: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/dear-msp-nat...

The guga have started to fledge from the Bass Rock! Adult gannets are easily recognised by their size (they are the UK’s largest breeding seabird!), black tipped wings and yellow heads – but how do you identify a guga and what makes them so special? 📷©️JMcDermaid

Help us continue to fight for the future of Scotland's iconic seabirds & marine life by leaving a gift in your will for our Charity. Find out more about the lasting impact your legacy could have⬇️ www.seabird.org/gifts-in-wills #RememberACharityWeek 📷N.Nicolson

Happy #InternationalDayofCharity 💙 We'd like to thank all of our amazing supporters; including our members, volunteers, donors, fundraisers and more! Without you we couldn't do what we do for seabirds and the natural environment🌊 📷 ©️ Jamie McDermaid

We're Hiring!📢 Looking for a new challenge? We’re looking for Cafe Assistants to join our friendly team. More info and role profile⬇️ www.seabird.org/vacancies/ca...

🚨BILLBOARD MESSAGE DEMANDS MSPS ACT NOW TO SAVE NATURE 🚨 A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs. With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now! www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...

With the weather beginning to feel a little more autumnal, we're now getting into winter shorebird season (already!)🍂🪶 We've already managed to spot redshanks, oystercatchers, turnstones, and curlews by the Centre today! What shorebirds have you seen recently?👀 📷©️Jamie McDermaid

Quiet Sunday? Why not pop along to our Discovery Experience? With our live Bass Rock camera, interactive games, new SOS Puffin short film, and 2 daily Wild Island Watch guided spotting sessions, there's plenty for visitors of all ages! Find out more:

Looking to order some seabird-themed clothing? This weekend is the ideal time to do it with FREE postage from our supplier, Teemill👚 Order from our website here: seabirdshop.org/collections/...

New Job📢 Connecting children & young people with the amazing marine life found around Scotland's coast is a core part of our Charity's work. Could you help us do that as our next Education Officer? Find out more about this exciting opportunity⬇ seabird.org/vacancies/ed... #NewJob

Our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition closes at 10am tomorrow📢⏳ Enter now for your chance to win @opticronuk vouchers, a Bass Rock landing trip, and more! Top tip: entering images of less-photographed species increases your chances of featuring in the exhibition🤞

New Blog📢 Hear from our Restoration Officer, Eleri, as she recounts her recent Restoration Forth trip to Orkney. Read about Orkney’s underwater habitats and the species that inhabit them, as well as some highlights from the trip🐟🦀🤿 www.seabird.org/blog/explori... 📷©️Lyle Boyle

Great to welcome so many people to the Restoration Forth Snorkel Trail Safari today🤿 It's always a treat to discover what lies beneath the waves around North Berwick (and even spot gannets diving nearby!)🦀🌱🐟 📷©️Jamie McDermaid

Our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition closes at 10am this Friday (29 August)! With @opticron.bsky.social vouchers and a free space on a 2026 Bass Rock Landing Trip up for grabs, you won't want to miss this one... Enter now: www.seabird.org/scottish-sea...

A big thanks to everyone who came along to our Coastal Wildlife Tour yesterday! Autumn migration is already underway and we were lucky to spot red-breasted mergansers, herons, ringed plovers, redshanks, sandwich terns and more! 📷©️Jamie McDermaid

Our photography competition closes in one week. This is your last chance to enter!⏳ Enter now for a chance to win a Bass Rock Landing Trip, Opticron vouchers, and more!📷🏅

We're thrilled to be hosting a new Exhibition from East Lothian Climate Hub! East Lothian Vision in 2040: Young People's Voices - 20 August - 4 September - Boat Office Space - FREE Find out more: www.seabird.org/events/east-... This exhibition is supported by North Berwick Trust

🌱 SOS Puffin is a collaboration nearly two decades in the making! Driven forward by volunteers alongside scientists and conservation partners, we’ve worked together to successfully restore puffin habitats on islands in the Firth of Forth. 📷 ©️ J McDermaid

Our coastal wildlife walks start up again next Friday (22 August)! Join our Conservation Officer for a wander along the coast to find out more about the wonderful wildlife that can be spotted around Scotland's shores🐦🦭🐬 Book here: www.seabird.org/events/coast... 📷©️Jamie McDermaid

Our photography competition closes on 29 August... Enter now for a chance to win a Bass Rock Landing Trip, Opticron vouchers, and more!📷🏅 Enter here: www.seabird.org/scottish-sea...

The Scottish Government has today launched the Scottish Seabird Conservation Action Plan. While we welcome the ambition set out in the plan, it follows the devastating decision to consent Berwick Bank offshore windfarm, which is projected to kill tens of thousands of seabirds. 📷©️Greg Macvean

Postcards from the beautiful Orkney Isles. 💌 The #RestorationForth team had a brilliant time in #Orkney. It's always a joy to explore Orkney's thriving #seagrass meadows. The team loved spending time catching up with people in Orkney about the work being done to restore these vital habitats. 🌱

The puffins may have left - but we still have plenty in the Centre to keep puffin-enthusiasts happy! These are just some of the amazing puffin-themed treats in our gift shop and online store. Browse the full collection here: seabirdshop.org/collections/...

Join @heriotwattuni.bsky.social & #BalencedHorizon this Saturday to find out more about European flat oysters & #RestorationForth’s work to restore the once thriving oyster populations in the #FirthofForth. Sign-up for this FREE talk⤵️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/firth-of-f... 📷(c) Jamie McDermaid

Our seabird photography competition closes on the 29th of August! With £500 worth of Opticron vouchers, a Bass Rock landing trip, and more up for grabs, you won't want to miss the deadline⌛ Enter now: www.seabird.org/scottish-sea...

Heading along to Fringe by the Sea this week? Why not join us on Thursday for a screening of our brand new #SOSPuffin short film! Thursday 7 August, 2-3pm, tickets £5, book here: www.fringebythesea.com/sos-puffin/

⚠️Due to the #AmberWarning & high winds forecast the centre will be closed all day on Monday 4 August. ⚠️ All boat trips have also been cancelled & passengers contacted. Sorry for the disappointment. We'll reopen at 10am on 5 August. Thank you for your understanding & stay safe tomorrow. #StormFloris

Scottish Government's decision to consent #BerwickBank windfarm is devastating news for our declining #seabird populations, with tens of thousands predicted to be killed by the development. We will look closely at this deeply concerning decision & consider next steps. www.seabird.org/press-releas...

This brilliant article by the Scottish Wildlife Trust's @scotwildlife.bsky.social Elouise Dalziel beautifully captures the joy of snorkelling in Scotland🤿 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Look out for pufflings!🚨 In July & August, confused & bewildered pufflings sometimes turn up in unusual places. They fledge at night & often become disorientated by bright lights, heading towards them rather than out to sea!🌊 www.seabird.org/wildlife/puf... 📷©️J McDermaid

Unlike many gulls, kittiwakes are rarely seen inland & spend the majority of their time at sea. They nest on rocky ledges & nest in huge, noisy colonies. It’s possible to spot them around the majority of the Scottish coast during summer. 📷©️G Macvean