Lara 🏴
@swiftlyginger.bsky.social
23 • professional worrier • birder • wannabe tardis traveller • F1 fiend • 🎨 • UoE -> UoG • 🏴 tha beagan Gàidhlig agam!
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Ring-necked Duck at Queens Park Glasgow this morning
January 31, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Ring-necked Duck at Queens Park Glasgow this morning
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Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing [email protected] now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing [email protected] now!WOOP!
January 27, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing [email protected] now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing [email protected] now!WOOP!
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Gulls are in serious trouble in Scotland.
These remarkable birds are facing significant pressures. A recent report revealed licensed control could have contributed to declines ➡️ rspb.org.uk/scotland/news/licensed-gull-control-in-scotland
We must balance the needs of protected species and people.
These remarkable birds are facing significant pressures. A recent report revealed licensed control could have contributed to declines ➡️ rspb.org.uk/scotland/news/licensed-gull-control-in-scotland
We must balance the needs of protected species and people.
January 15, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Gulls are in serious trouble in Scotland.
These remarkable birds are facing significant pressures. A recent report revealed licensed control could have contributed to declines ➡️ rspb.org.uk/scotland/news/licensed-gull-control-in-scotland
We must balance the needs of protected species and people.
These remarkable birds are facing significant pressures. A recent report revealed licensed control could have contributed to declines ➡️ rspb.org.uk/scotland/news/licensed-gull-control-in-scotland
We must balance the needs of protected species and people.
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The wintering flock of Twite at Cocklemill was up to 88 today, and the Nuthatch range expansion seems to have reached the East Neuk #birdingFife
January 16, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The wintering flock of Twite at Cocklemill was up to 88 today, and the Nuthatch range expansion seems to have reached the East Neuk #birdingFife
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This kingfisher took absolutely everything out of me — 23.5 hours of work! As one of my favorite birds, I just had to capture its stunning turquoise plumage in wool.
#kingfisher #needlefelting #woolart #handmade #birds #bird #art #sculpture #felting #felt
#kingfisher #needlefelting #woolart #handmade #birds #bird #art #sculpture #felting #felt
January 12, 2026 at 9:21 AM
This kingfisher took absolutely everything out of me — 23.5 hours of work! As one of my favorite birds, I just had to capture its stunning turquoise plumage in wool.
#kingfisher #needlefelting #woolart #handmade #birds #bird #art #sculpture #felting #felt
#kingfisher #needlefelting #woolart #handmade #birds #bird #art #sculpture #felting #felt
excellent day spotting some stunning Waxwings at Monifieth, a very obliging flock made my first time seeing them fairly easy! #BirdingScotland 🪶
January 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
excellent day spotting some stunning Waxwings at Monifieth, a very obliging flock made my first time seeing them fairly easy! #BirdingScotland 🪶
A good selection of wildlife in the river Eden in Cupar on a cold January afternoon #BirdingFife 🪶❄️
January 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM
A good selection of wildlife in the river Eden in Cupar on a cold January afternoon #BirdingFife 🪶❄️
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A few of the six Little Egret's seen at Loch Leven today. Third & fourth pics taken in snow storm. #BirdingScotland
January 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A few of the six Little Egret's seen at Loch Leven today. Third & fourth pics taken in snow storm. #BirdingScotland
I’m still new enough to the hobby that lifers have come fairly easily this year, 38 new species! Highlights include the Glossy Ibis, Pied Avocet, a very loud Water Rail, and an Arctic Skua on my birthday :) let’s see what 2026 brings! #BirdingScotland
December 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I’m still new enough to the hobby that lifers have come fairly easily this year, 38 new species! Highlights include the Glossy Ibis, Pied Avocet, a very loud Water Rail, and an Arctic Skua on my birthday :) let’s see what 2026 brings! #BirdingScotland
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A win for Swifts!
Thanks to your support, Scotland might become the first UK country to require Swift nesting bricks in all new buildings.
Today MSPs voted to include this in the Natural Environment Bill – now we must make sure it stays in the Bill through the final stage.
Thanks to your support, Scotland might become the first UK country to require Swift nesting bricks in all new buildings.
Today MSPs voted to include this in the Natural Environment Bill – now we must make sure it stays in the Bill through the final stage.
December 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A win for Swifts!
Thanks to your support, Scotland might become the first UK country to require Swift nesting bricks in all new buildings.
Today MSPs voted to include this in the Natural Environment Bill – now we must make sure it stays in the Bill through the final stage.
Thanks to your support, Scotland might become the first UK country to require Swift nesting bricks in all new buildings.
Today MSPs voted to include this in the Natural Environment Bill – now we must make sure it stays in the Bill through the final stage.
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Scotland’s Swifts are in trouble! Numbers are plummeting.
Tomorrow, MSPs will debate a simple, effective measure that could change their fortunes.
We're calling on them to require Swift bricks in all new housing as part of the Natural Environment Bill. Join us
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Tomorrow, MSPs will debate a simple, effective measure that could change their fortunes.
We're calling on them to require Swift bricks in all new housing as part of the Natural Environment Bill. Join us
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Scotland’s Swifts are in trouble! Numbers are plummeting.
Tomorrow, MSPs will debate a simple, effective measure that could change their fortunes.
We're calling on them to require Swift bricks in all new housing as part of the Natural Environment Bill. Join us
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Tomorrow, MSPs will debate a simple, effective measure that could change their fortunes.
We're calling on them to require Swift bricks in all new housing as part of the Natural Environment Bill. Join us
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
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Scotland's swifts are in freefall. They need action now.
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Scotland's swifts are in freefall. They need action now.
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
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My 150th species from within Dundee this year - a surprise find in Eastern Cemetery this morning on my way out to Broughty Ferry and Balmossie - a Ring-necked Parakeet. It turns out there are 'some' of these birds present in grounds of Gardyne College (0.5miles from EC).
#BirdingScotland
#BirdingScotland
November 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
My 150th species from within Dundee this year - a surprise find in Eastern Cemetery this morning on my way out to Broughty Ferry and Balmossie - a Ring-necked Parakeet. It turns out there are 'some' of these birds present in grounds of Gardyne College (0.5miles from EC).
#BirdingScotland
#BirdingScotland
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The Black-necked Grebes showed brilliantly at Burntisland this afternoon. Sometimes getting as close as 10m from the shore.
#BirdingScotland
#BirdingScotland
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Black-necked Grebes showed brilliantly at Burntisland this afternoon. Sometimes getting as close as 10m from the shore.
#BirdingScotland
#BirdingScotland
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Glossy Ibis - Falkland (Fife) 11/11/25 #fifebirds #scottishbirding #ukbirds #ukbirding @fifebirdnews.bsky.social
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November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Sooties aren’t usually this close at Fife Ness
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sooties aren’t usually this close at Fife Ness
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Just a sheep and its feathered friend, enjoying the view across the Moray Firth!
#BirdingScotland #FarmingLife #Birds
#BirdingScotland #FarmingLife #Birds
November 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Just a sheep and its feathered friend, enjoying the view across the Moray Firth!
#BirdingScotland #FarmingLife #Birds
#BirdingScotland #FarmingLife #Birds
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A 1st winter male SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT caught on North Ronaldsay!!!
#RareBirdsUK
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#OrkneyBirding
#RareBirdsUK
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#OrkneyBirding
October 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A 1st winter male SIBERIAN RUBYTHROAT caught on North Ronaldsay!!!
#RareBirdsUK
#BirdingScotland
#OrkneyBirding
#RareBirdsUK
#BirdingScotland
#OrkneyBirding
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Finally made it to Scotland for the first time this year, and fair to say that we’ve started with a bang. Superb views of large numbers of Bearded Tits alongside the River Tay. #birdingScotland #birds #UKWildlife #photography #birdPhotography #birdsoftheworld #wildlifePhotography #nature #wildlife
October 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Finally made it to Scotland for the first time this year, and fair to say that we’ve started with a bang. Superb views of large numbers of Bearded Tits alongside the River Tay. #birdingScotland #birds #UKWildlife #photography #birdPhotography #birdsoftheworld #wildlifePhotography #nature #wildlife
Finally got eyes on a Glossy Ibis, and in lovely (cold) sunshine too! After continually missing them wherever in Scotland I am, this was a lovely Saturday morning treat. #BirdingFife #BirdingScotland 🪶
October 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Finally got eyes on a Glossy Ibis, and in lovely (cold) sunshine too! After continually missing them wherever in Scotland I am, this was a lovely Saturday morning treat. #BirdingFife #BirdingScotland 🪶
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3 Northern Long-tailed Tits showing well on Yell today. Got a feeling there may be a few decent photos of these birds appearing, as they're very accommodating! 😎👍 #YellBirding #Shetland #RareBirdsUK #Birdguides
October 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
3 Northern Long-tailed Tits showing well on Yell today. Got a feeling there may be a few decent photos of these birds appearing, as they're very accommodating! 😎👍 #YellBirding #Shetland #RareBirdsUK #Birdguides
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Two of 3 male Crossbills on the sea wall at Musselburgh today.
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@scottishbirding.bsky.social #birdingscotland
October 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Two of 3 male Crossbills on the sea wall at Musselburgh today.
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@scottishbirding.bsky.social #birdingscotland
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Missed the Glossy Ibis when it circled my local patch but caught up south of Barr loch in fields nr Kerse bridge. #Digiscoped with kowa884 using vario adapter and iphone16Pro #birdingscotland
October 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Missed the Glossy Ibis when it circled my local patch but caught up south of Barr loch in fields nr Kerse bridge. #Digiscoped with kowa884 using vario adapter and iphone16Pro #birdingscotland
I’m back and forth between Fife and Glasgow for uni, but always appreciate the home nature while I’m here! The resident kestrel put on quite a show for me last week, and these little woodpigeons (I think blown out of the nest by storm Amy) have both fully fledged since this pic #BirdingFife
October 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I’m back and forth between Fife and Glasgow for uni, but always appreciate the home nature while I’m here! The resident kestrel put on quite a show for me last week, and these little woodpigeons (I think blown out of the nest by storm Amy) have both fully fledged since this pic #BirdingFife
Uni is going to start getting a bit busier soon, but managed to put together something for Halloween, facts and folklore about some weird birds! 🪶
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Vampire Birds and Other Ornithological Oddities
It’s spooky season. There is no better time to discuss some of the strangest birds and bird tales the world has to offer - expect vampires, skeletons, and spirits!
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October 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Uni is going to start getting a bit busier soon, but managed to put together something for Halloween, facts and folklore about some weird birds! 🪶
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