WildPhotoScot
@wildphotoscot.bsky.social
Amateur wildlife photographer, photographing anything from whelks to whales. Twitter escapee. Website richardwellsphotography.com. Wildlife cards on sale at the Water of Leith visitor centre in Edinburgh.
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Ahead of Germany’s election, with anti-immigrant sentiment rising, they released viral videos showing life without immigrants.
History proves that when a country starts erasing certain people, it doesn’t end well.
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History proves that when a country starts erasing certain people, it doesn’t end well.
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March 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Ahead of Germany’s election, with anti-immigrant sentiment rising, they released viral videos showing life without immigrants.
History proves that when a country starts erasing certain people, it doesn’t end well.
🧵
History proves that when a country starts erasing certain people, it doesn’t end well.
🧵
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When you go will you send back a trophy from America!🏴🏴🏴
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
When you go will you send back a trophy from America!🏴🏴🏴
Another wee phone video of the otter feeding on the Water of Leith earlier this month. Very gallus, not deterred at all by the crowd watching from the nearby footpath @wolct.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social #otter #Edinburgh #wildlife
November 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Another wee phone video of the otter feeding on the Water of Leith earlier this month. Very gallus, not deterred at all by the crowd watching from the nearby footpath @wolct.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social #otter #Edinburgh #wildlife
Otter fishing on the water of leith earlier this month. Absolutely unfazed by onlookers on the walkway only a few feet above. @wolct.bsky.social #Edinburgh #otter #wildlife
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Otter fishing on the water of leith earlier this month. Absolutely unfazed by onlookers on the walkway only a few feet above. @wolct.bsky.social #Edinburgh #otter #wildlife
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Save Coul Links!
Your voice could help save this precious habitat from a new threat of development.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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There’s still time to #SaveCoulLinks.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
There’s still time to #SaveCoulLinks.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
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What drives someone to hurt animals? 🥹
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
What drives someone to hurt animals? 🥹
Male & female kingfisher plus young otter from the Water of Leith on Sunday. The female kingfisher followed the otter for a while catching small fish disturbed by it. The otter was v bold, hunting close to the bank (& several onlookers). @wolct.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Edinburgh #wildlife
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Male & female kingfisher plus young otter from the Water of Leith on Sunday. The female kingfisher followed the otter for a while catching small fish disturbed by it. The otter was v bold, hunting close to the bank (& several onlookers). @wolct.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Edinburgh #wildlife
Two of Scotland's most colourful birds & coincidentally two of my favourites. Bearded tit male in the Tay reed beds & male kingfisher on the Water of Leith in Edinburgh. @wolct.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland #nature
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Two of Scotland's most colourful birds & coincidentally two of my favourites. Bearded tit male in the Tay reed beds & male kingfisher on the Water of Leith in Edinburgh. @wolct.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland #nature
On a bit of a roll with the colourful birds, after the bearded tits, close encounters with 2 maybe 3 kingfishers (and an otter) on the Water of Leith in Edinburgh today. My favourite shot so far, lots to go through (and delete!). @wolct.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds
November 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
On a bit of a roll with the colourful birds, after the bearded tits, close encounters with 2 maybe 3 kingfishers (and an otter) on the Water of Leith in Edinburgh today. My favourite shot so far, lots to go through (and delete!). @wolct.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds
Male & female bearded tit at the Tay reedbeds. Stunning birds! Well worth the 3 hour round trip & sunrise start. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland
November 1, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Male & female bearded tit at the Tay reedbeds. Stunning birds! Well worth the 3 hour round trip & sunrise start. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland
After a so so trip to see the bearded tit colony on Monday I tried tried tried again yesterday. A bit more successful I think! Absolutely striking plumage on these wee birds. @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland
October 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
After a so so trip to see the bearded tit colony on Monday I tried tried tried again yesterday. A bit more successful I think! Absolutely striking plumage on these wee birds. @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland
A few more bearded tits from an enjoyable trip to the Tay reedbeds yesterday. Fabulous looking @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A few more bearded tits from an enjoyable trip to the Tay reedbeds yesterday. Fabulous looking @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland
Beautiful day at the Tay reedbeds. Almost got the shot of the bearded reedling/tit that I wanted...apart from a random piece of greenery sticking out and it being a female (still pretty) rather than the striking male beardie! @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland
October 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Beautiful day at the Tay reedbeds. Almost got the shot of the bearded reedling/tit that I wanted...apart from a random piece of greenery sticking out and it being a female (still pretty) rather than the striking male beardie! @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland
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This is a lie.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
October 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
This is a lie.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
Some butterflies from a visit to Amisfield walled garden yesterday.The garden lies on the outskirts of Haddington in East Lothian. Dating from the late 18th century, it is one of the largest walled gardens in Scotland,worth a visit. @savebutterflies.bsky.social #butterflies #wildlife #Amisfield
September 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Some butterflies from a visit to Amisfield walled garden yesterday.The garden lies on the outskirts of Haddington in East Lothian. Dating from the late 18th century, it is one of the largest walled gardens in Scotland,worth a visit. @savebutterflies.bsky.social #butterflies #wildlife #Amisfield
Highlights from a field trip to St Abbs today. Small copper butterfly & a migrant hawker dragonfly.These two colourful characters made the trip worthwhile @n-t-s.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social #StAbbs #butterflies #dragonflies #wildlife #Scotland
September 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Highlights from a field trip to St Abbs today. Small copper butterfly & a migrant hawker dragonfly.These two colourful characters made the trip worthwhile @n-t-s.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social #StAbbs #butterflies #dragonflies #wildlife #Scotland
Humming bird hawk moth in Edinburgh today. 1st sighting for me this year & pure luck as it popped up in my sister's garden! Absolute nightmare to photograph as its so mobile/fast but managed a few shots. @savebutterflies.bsky.social #moth #Edinburgh
September 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Humming bird hawk moth in Edinburgh today. 1st sighting for me this year & pure luck as it popped up in my sister's garden! Absolute nightmare to photograph as its so mobile/fast but managed a few shots. @savebutterflies.bsky.social #moth #Edinburgh
Some more shots from my upcoming 2026 Scottish wildlife calendar...not a bad year all in all! Photos taken on Water of Leith, in my garden, in Ardnamuchan & on the Bass rock respectively. #Birds #otter #fox #pinemarten #gannet #wildlife #photography #Scotland
September 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Some more shots from my upcoming 2026 Scottish wildlife calendar...not a bad year all in all! Photos taken on Water of Leith, in my garden, in Ardnamuchan & on the Bass rock respectively. #Birds #otter #fox #pinemarten #gannet #wildlife #photography #Scotland
A selection of shots from my upcoming 2026 Scottish wildlife calendar...can't believe it's that time of the year again! These photos from Edinburgh, Pentland hills, & last two both Iona. #Birds #wildlife #Scotland #kingfisher #robin #greenhairstreak #butterfly #songthrush
September 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A selection of shots from my upcoming 2026 Scottish wildlife calendar...can't believe it's that time of the year again! These photos from Edinburgh, Pentland hills, & last two both Iona. #Birds #wildlife #Scotland #kingfisher #robin #greenhairstreak #butterfly #songthrush
Stonechat seen at Morrisons Haven between Musselburgh & Prestonpans. Several of these wee beauties darting about the bushes. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #Scotland #EastLothian
September 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Stonechat seen at Morrisons Haven between Musselburgh & Prestonpans. Several of these wee beauties darting about the bushes. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #Scotland #EastLothian
While unsuccessfully looking for the "fabled" clouded yellow at Morrisons Haven near Prestonpans I spotted a family of stonechats, a nice consolation prize. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #EastLothian #Scotland
September 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
While unsuccessfully looking for the "fabled" clouded yellow at Morrisons Haven near Prestonpans I spotted a family of stonechats, a nice consolation prize. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #EastLothian #Scotland
Small pod of dolphins with a youngster in tow passing Chanonry point. I spent several hours over a few days watching for them but although i saw them every trip they did not play ball and leap about in front of the camera! #dolphin #chanonry #Morayfirth
September 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Small pod of dolphins with a youngster in tow passing Chanonry point. I spent several hours over a few days watching for them but although i saw them every trip they did not play ball and leap about in front of the camera! #dolphin #chanonry #Morayfirth
After a couple of slices of bacon the only thing to do is grab some zzz's... Privileged to have this wee female fox feel safe enough to sleep for a couple of hours in the garden. #Edinburgh #fox #wildlife
September 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
After a couple of slices of bacon the only thing to do is grab some zzz's... Privileged to have this wee female fox feel safe enough to sleep for a couple of hours in the garden. #Edinburgh #fox #wildlife
Wee fox reappeared after an absence of several days. Thankfully still gracing us with her presence as the sole survivor pf a gang of four furry visitors. #Edinburgh #fox#wildlife
September 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Wee fox reappeared after an absence of several days. Thankfully still gracing us with her presence as the sole survivor pf a gang of four furry visitors. #Edinburgh #fox#wildlife