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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 2d

- Suitable for primary aged children 5+
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children are FREE with a full paying adult (£5)

Book here: www.seabird.org/events/live-...

Live Science Show: Marine Monsters

Join us for a fun and interactive science show.

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 4d

If you find a dead, sick or injured bird:
- do not touch it or pick it up
- keep dogs on leads and away from birds
- report it to SSPCA if it is sick or injured (03000 999 999)
- report it to DEFRA if it is dead (www.gov.scot/bird-flu)

Thanks for your help🙏

Avian influenza (bird flu): how to spot and report the disease

Scottish Government advice on what to do if you suspect there is an outbreak of avian influenza.

www.gov.scot

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 5d

It’s important that we understand the impacts that storms are having on wildlife, especially as they become more common and intense as the climate changes.

Please see our ‘Storm Response Guide’ to find out how and where to report these impacts and other ways to help:
www.seabird.org/uploads/stor...

www.seabird.org

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 5d

As you head out along the beach over the next few days, you might see injured or dead wildlife, litter and sewage washed up along the shore as a result of large waves, gales and high rainfall.

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 6d

Check out the live webcam here: www.seabird.org/webcams/crai...

or visit our Discovery Experience to control the camera for yourself🎥

Craigleith webcam

Look out for puffins and other seabirds on the island of Craigleith in the Firth of Forth on our interactive live wildlife webcams!

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 6d

Always a treat to spot a peregrine falcon on our Craigleith live camera!🎥

A very impressive vertical take off from this one too⬆️✈️

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 11d

In this blog, she reflects on this constructive and hopeful experience.

Read it here: www.seabird.org/blog/living-...

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Jude Lane @heyjooode.bsky.social · 13d

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

Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 13d

🪹 | 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

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 13d

🪹 | 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

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 13d

@heyjooode.bsky.social @sue-lewis.bsky.social @gannetrocks.bsky.social

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 13d

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

Image shows an adult gannet (the UK's largest seabird) preening large guga (gannet chick) on the Bass Rock. The image was taken by RSPB research scientist Dr Jude Lane.

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Please sign up to let us know you’re coming: www.seabird.org/events/the-g...

The Great Global Nurdle Hunt: North Berwick

Help tackle microplastic pollution with environmental charities the Scottish Seabird Centre and Fidra. Starting outside the Scottish Seabird Centre, this nurdle hunt will last around 1 hour. We will…

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Help remove and report this type of pollution as we undertake a Nurdle Hunt (on Tuesday 14 October at 11am) in North Berwick to mark Fidra's Great Global Nurdle Hunt🌍 @FidraTweets

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 14d

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🐟

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Maggie Sheddan @gannetrocks.bsky.social · 20d

#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

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 21d

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

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 22d

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!

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