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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 2d

It’s the first day of the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey! Be part of something AMAZING this week by telling us about the squirrels you see at buff.ly/sbCx6Im

@scotwildlife.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @aberdeencc.bsky.social @treesforlife.bsky.social

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Keep an eye out for these colourful characters if you’re out and about in Montrose this week!

Pupils from local schools have done a fantastic job colouring in geese to create a trail around the town for #GooseFest. Pop into our visitor centre for plenty more goose-based fun!

#UKBirding

Several cut outs of geese coloured in different patterns. One at the top has text on it which reads, "I love geese".

A cut out of a goose coloured in pink with red love hearts.

A cut out of a goose coloured varying shades of purple, pink and red.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

It's been a wild couple of days, but who says you can't enjoy the wonders of nature while cooried up on the couch?

Check out this spectacular footage of Bonnington Linn in full spate yesterday, from our beautiful Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve.

🔊 SOUND ON

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

Amazing to see so many people getting into the spirit of #GooseFest in Montrose this #PinkFootFriday ❤️

Thanks to Borrowfield Primary, Southesk Primary, Highland Scene, Project Montrose and everyone else who joined in the celebration of our pink-footed pals!

A photo of two people wearing pink shoes.

A collage of images showing staff at Project Montrose wearing pink socks and trousers.

A collage of images showing pupils from Borrowfield Primary School wearing pink socks, shoes and clothes.

Two Scottish Wildlife Trust volunteers in Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. One is wearing pink shoes and the other, pink socks.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 5d

We're very sorry to have to cancel tomorrow's Squirrel spotting event with @scotwildlife.bsky.social Wildlife Watch Group in Aberdeen, due to adverse weather conditions.

We really hope we can reschedule soon. Keep an eye on our events page for upcoming events in your area.

📷 Caroline Vaux

A red squirrel sitting at a mini picnic table, under a squirrel-sized red umbrella.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

Nearly 300,000 properties are estimated to be at risk of flooding in Scotland, and this figure is predicted to rise in the coming years.

Nature-based solutions - such as wetland restoration and riparian planting - can help us tackle this challenge.

Read more 🔗 buff.ly/d2C6dr2

A car struggling to drive through a flooded street.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

Healthy river woodlands are essential for climate resilience and adaptation 🌍
These unique ecosystems deliver significant environmental benefits, including drought mitigation, flood protection, improved water quality and carbon storage.

Discover more this #ScotClimateWeek 💚 buff.ly/ZHtQzIN

An aerial view of Corra Linn waterfall at the Falls of Clyde, surrounded by swathes of trees in a myriad of golds, reds and browns.

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 7d

We're pleased that the @parliament.scot Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has backed proposals in the Natural Environment Bill to introduce statutory targets to restore nature.

Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.

Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 7d

Following an extensive judging process, we’re delighted to announce the 15 finalists of our Words of the Wild writing competition.

Read the shortlist on our website and look out for the winners being announced at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.

buff.ly/JTR9O2n

An otter eating a fish in amongst a bed of seaweed.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 8d

Latest estimates: approximately 30,000 pink-footed geese and one spoonbill!

Thanks to Ron Mitchell who snapped this extra special visitor.

A spoonbill standing in Montrose Basin, surrounded by dozens of pink-footed geese.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 8d

Honk if you’re excited about GooseFest!

The festivities officially kick off tomorrow, so whether you’re joining an event or just want to see the geese, pop into our Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and say hello 👋

More info 🔗 buff.ly/xwIMb0b

📷 Ron Mitchell

#BirdingScotland #UKWildlife

Thousands of pink-footed geese sitting on the water and flying over Montrose Basin.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 9d

Only one week until we kick off this year’s #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey!

We’re asking everyone in Scotland to let the lovely folks at @scotsquirrels.bsky.social know about any squirrel they see – red or grey – from 6-12 October.

Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/HwyFqkK

A red squirrel perched on a fallen tree amidst thick ferns and tall conifer trees.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 10d

Today is #WorldRiversDay 🌊

The Riverwoods initiative is working to create a network of healthy river woodlands and river systems across Scotland.

Together we can ensure these ecosystems continue to protect people and wildlife for future generations.

🔗 Learn more: riverwoods.org.uk

A shallow river winding through a tree filled glen.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 11d

KNOW YOUR PINKIES!

Swot up on your pink-footed geese knowledge ahead of GooseFest with our handy ID guide below.

📷 D McNab
🔈 Peter Stronach, XC611208. Accessible at buff.ly/Izp3hUd

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 12d

A huge thank you to our Angus and Dundee Local Group for hosting a visit to The Miley Wildlife Reserve after our AGM last weekend. It was brilliant to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible work that goes on at a local level. 💚

📸© Scottish Wildlife Trust Angus and Dundee Local Group

A photo of a group of people stood on a wide gravel path. Behind them there is small pedestrian tunnel under a road. To either side of the path are earth banks with small plants and trees.
The photo was taken on The Miley Wildlife Reserve in Dundee by the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Angus and Dundee Local Group.

A photo of a group of people walking along a gravel path towards the camera. At the front of the group there is an lady using a walker to aid mobility, a man carrying a jacket and another lady wearing a blue scarf. To either side of the path there are dense plants and trees.
The photo was taken on The Miley Wildlife Reserve in Dundee by the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Angus and Dundee Local Group.

A photo of a group of people standing at the bottom of a short set of concrete steps outside. The people are talking to each other while standing on a gravel path. To either side of the path are plants and trees while on the right of the path is a green chain-link fence.
The photo was taken on The Miley Wildlife Reserve in Dundee by the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Angus and Dundee Local Group.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 13d

This has been made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

#NatureBasedSolutions #KeepRiversCool #WorldRiversDay #NationalLotteryHeritageFund

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 13d

The organisations have been awarded #Riverwoods development grants to produce river woodland development plans.

These plans are the essential first step in enhancing local river health, creating new homes for wildlife and improving access to nature! 🌳(2/3)

A thick line of newly planted trees with stakes and protective coverings beside a shallow river.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 13d

🎉 Ahead of this year's #WorldRiversDay, we’ve awarded over £200,000 of funding to 11 pioneering organisations, kickstarting a pipeline of new river woodland creation and restoration activities! (1/3)

Find out more 🔗 www.riverwoods.org.uk/transforming...

Recently planted trees growing by a riverbank, with mature trees and hills in the background.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 15d

⌛CLOSING SOON!⌛

If you'd like this to be your new office, check out our Project Manager role for Inverbroom in the North West Highlands.

🔗Apply today at bit.ly/3VObY1S

#Vacancy #Scotland

An aerial photo of a waterfall taken on the Inverbroom Estate in the North West Highlands. The waterfall is cascading between two large rock faces with a narrow curved bridge spanning the gap above. There are trees and plants growing on both sides of the gorge both on the top and where the waterfall reaches the river below.
Photo taken by Landfor.

An aerial photo of the landscape on the Inverbroom Estate in the North West Highlands. There are rolling boggy plains in the foreground stretching away to distant mountain peaks. The sky above is blue and studded with white fluffy clouds. The clouds are casting patchy shadows on the ground below creating a mottled patchwork of light and shade.
Photo taken by Landfor.

An aerial photo taken looking along the length of Loch Broom in the North West Highlands. The Loch is to the right of the frame with rolling grassy hills on either side. At the far end there are distant mountains. The sky above is mostly vibrant blue with a few small white clouds. The hill on the left of the photo has several clusters of trees.
Photo taken by Landfor.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 16d

📣CALLING ALL EDUCATORS! 📣

If you deliver outdoor education and want activity ideas, resources and inspirational stories straight to your inbox, check out our new educator's mailing list! 📧

Sign up at bit.ly/4ncu2iA

#OutdoorEducation #Learning

A photo of an adult facing towards the camera while talking towards a group of children who are facing away from the camera. The adult is gesturing with their hands and smiling while leading an outdoor education session. The group are in the woods and there are trees and plants around them.
Photo taken by Paul Harris as part of the 2020VISION project.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 17d

Fungi on a Sunday! 🍄

These brilliant photos were taken on our Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch Wildlife Reserve and sent in by David Stevens.

📸Huge thanks to @davidst999.bsky.social for sending these in!

A photo of a small cluster of glistening inkcap mushrooms. The mushrooms have pale stems with large shiny tops that are pale brown.
Photo taken at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch Wildlife Reserve by David Stevens.

A photo of a small cluster of King Alfred's Cakes fungi. The fungi are various sizes and are all dark brown and black like burnt cakes.
Photo taken at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch Wildlife Reserve by David Stevens.

A photo of a pair of collared earth stars. The left earth star is closed and is a deep shade of brown. The other is open with layers peeled back to reveal it's pale interior.
Photo taken at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch Wildlife Reserve by David Stevens.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 18d

Did somebody say BONUS episodes?! 👀

We recorded so many stories for our Words of the Wild podcast series that we've decided to create three bonus episodes!

Listen to the bonus episodes by searching 'Words of the Wild' on your chosen streaming platform or head over to our website at bit.ly/3MuIwte

A photo of a badger in long grass. Taken by Bertie Gregory as part of the 2020VISION project.

A photo of an otter swimming through water and reeds. Photo taken at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve by Ron Mitchell.

A photo of a pied flycatcher on a branch. The bird has a bright white chest with dark brown feathers on its face, neck and back. Photo taken by Mark Hamblin as part of the 2020VISION project.

A photo of the view from Tayock at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve. The sun is breaking through large grey clouds and creating rays of light that are reflecting of the wet mudflats below. Photo taken by Joanna Peaker.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 19d

We are proud to support @officialsyp.bsky.social in the recent launch of their Manifesto: Dear Scotland's Future.

The manifesto focuses on five key areas including raising awareness of the climate emergency and the urgent need for meaningful action.

Read the full manifesto here:
buff.ly/i9RKA7w

A graphic showing the title of the Scottish Youth Parliament's 2026-2031 Manifesto. The title is 'Dear Scotland's Future, written by young people for young people'.
The background is black and has an array of multi-coloured shapes scattered across it.

A graphic outlining one of the goals of the Scottish Youth Parliament's 2026-2031 Manifesto. The goal is a sustainable and renewable society. There is a text box titled 'Young people are asking:'. Below is text which reads:
'Put young people at the heart of climate action - protect nature now, guarantee fair access to green spaces for every young person, and deliver public transport that's accessible, reliable, affordable and safe across Scotland.'

A graphic showing the five themes of the Scottish Youth Parliament's 2026-2031 Manifesto. The title reads 'Five themes. One vision' with five text boxes below. The boxes read:
'Accessible, Equitable & Inclusive Education,
'Safe & Supportive Communities,
'A Sustainable & Renewable Society,
'A Fairer & Just Scotland,
'Empowering Young People to Claim their Rights'.
The background is black and has an array of multi-coloured shapes scattered across it.

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 21d

Investing in nature recovery on farms and crofts is investing in Scotland’s future. Better nature, better farming, and better food means a healthier, fairer and more resilient Scotland.

Read @nffn.bsky.social's statement supporting #ScotlandLovesNature

www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/nature-frien...

Nature Friendly Farming Network: Invest in nature recovery on Scotland’s farms and crofts - Scotland Loves Nature

Farmers and crofters across Scotland are showing that nature-friendly farming can restore habitats, bring back wildlife, and cut emissions while producing high-quality food. When our fields, rivers an...

www.scotlandlovesnature.scot

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 20d

Maths in the wild! 🧮🌳

Did you know that next week is Maths Week Scotland?

This year the theme is Wild Maths so our Engagement Officer, Rachel has put together some of her favourite maths-based nature activities. Check them out below!👇
bit.ly/41U3YQA

#MathsWeekScotland #outdooreducation

A photo of several large numbers hidden behind the branches of trees.
Photo taken by Paul Harris as part of the 2020VISION project.

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