Sylvie Coupaud, PhD
@sylviecoupaud.bsky.social
Scientist, and amateur rewilder. Hoping humankind and nature can work in harmony for a better future for this wonderful planet.
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For those in the depths of winter, a reminder that nature changes fast! Snowdrops and song thrushes will soon be with us, and in some cases already are. Tell us if you've spotted snowdrops, hazel catkins or song thrushes. Please add to our Nature’s Calendar project👉 bit.ly/3MF4ZHw #NaturesCalendar
January 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
For those in the depths of winter, a reminder that nature changes fast! Snowdrops and song thrushes will soon be with us, and in some cases already are. Tell us if you've spotted snowdrops, hazel catkins or song thrushes. Please add to our Nature’s Calendar project👉 bit.ly/3MF4ZHw #NaturesCalendar
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Did you know that if you’re born in January, your birth wildflower is a Snowdrop? 👀 This stunning flower is said to symbolise resilience, hope & new beginnings. Usually spotted between January and March, the Latin name translates as ‘milk flower of the snow' ❄️
Learn more-https://loom.ly/BkL-M3s
Learn more-https://loom.ly/BkL-M3s
January 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Did you know that if you’re born in January, your birth wildflower is a Snowdrop? 👀 This stunning flower is said to symbolise resilience, hope & new beginnings. Usually spotted between January and March, the Latin name translates as ‘milk flower of the snow' ❄️
Learn more-https://loom.ly/BkL-M3s
Learn more-https://loom.ly/BkL-M3s
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"Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland rewilding project."
Read that again: **116** times.
Why are we STILL having to argue the case for rewilding??
www.scotsman.com/hays-way/bum...
Read that again: **116** times.
Why are we STILL having to argue the case for rewilding??
www.scotsman.com/hays-way/bum...
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
www.scotsman.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:19 AM
"Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland rewilding project."
Read that again: **116** times.
Why are we STILL having to argue the case for rewilding??
www.scotsman.com/hays-way/bum...
Read that again: **116** times.
Why are we STILL having to argue the case for rewilding??
www.scotsman.com/hays-way/bum...
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Learn new skills this year with our Raptor ID training courses! Book now ➡️ www.bto.org/training
Join our expert team to improve your confidence identifying the raptors that are commonly found in the UK in this two-part online course. 🦅 #Ornithology #Raptors
Join our expert team to improve your confidence identifying the raptors that are commonly found in the UK in this two-part online course. 🦅 #Ornithology #Raptors
January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Learn new skills this year with our Raptor ID training courses! Book now ➡️ www.bto.org/training
Join our expert team to improve your confidence identifying the raptors that are commonly found in the UK in this two-part online course. 🦅 #Ornithology #Raptors
Join our expert team to improve your confidence identifying the raptors that are commonly found in the UK in this two-part online course. 🦅 #Ornithology #Raptors
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Have you seen a #waxwing this winter? These Scandinavians migrate here to feast on berries. If it's a hard winter in Scandinavia they come in huge numbers called an irruption. This isn't one of those years but there are a few around.
📸 This one photographed in Edinburgh by Rosanna Forbes.👏
📸 This one photographed in Edinburgh by Rosanna Forbes.👏
January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Have you seen a #waxwing this winter? These Scandinavians migrate here to feast on berries. If it's a hard winter in Scandinavia they come in huge numbers called an irruption. This isn't one of those years but there are a few around.
📸 This one photographed in Edinburgh by Rosanna Forbes.👏
📸 This one photographed in Edinburgh by Rosanna Forbes.👏
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Dragonflies (order Odonata) have been around for at least 325 million years, found on every continent except Antarctica there are 3000 species. Cracking photo taken by Satpal Singh in Nepal. #dragonflies #dragonfly #insect #insects #wildlife #nature #nepal #wildlifephotography
January 4, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Dragonflies (order Odonata) have been around for at least 325 million years, found on every continent except Antarctica there are 3000 species. Cracking photo taken by Satpal Singh in Nepal. #dragonflies #dragonfly #insect #insects #wildlife #nature #nepal #wildlifephotography
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Afore you head back to work...squeeze in one more quiz! 💯
Twigs, buds and silhouettes are a fantastic way to tell trees apart in wintertime.
Think you can tell your #Elder from your #Alder? Let's find out 👇
Twigs, buds and silhouettes are a fantastic way to tell trees apart in wintertime.
Think you can tell your #Elder from your #Alder? Let's find out 👇
How to Identify Winter Trees - Quiz
Bare winter trees can be tricky to identify. But there are clues in their twigs, buds and silhouettes. Test your knowledge and learn how to do it.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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CLOSING SOON: We are looking for an Individual Giving & Membership Officer 🐝
🕒 Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position
📍 Stirling office
📅 7 January 2026
Full details: https://ow.ly/ZNUA50XKLPr
🕒 Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position
📍 Stirling office
📅 7 January 2026
Full details: https://ow.ly/ZNUA50XKLPr
January 4, 2026 at 10:10 AM
CLOSING SOON: We are looking for an Individual Giving & Membership Officer 🐝
🕒 Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position
📍 Stirling office
📅 7 January 2026
Full details: https://ow.ly/ZNUA50XKLPr
🕒 Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position
📍 Stirling office
📅 7 January 2026
Full details: https://ow.ly/ZNUA50XKLPr
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Did u know? Nothing says *new beginnings* more than the natural process of metamorphosis.This is a pic from last summer, of a Common Darter dragonfly emerging, in its adult form from its aquatic nymph stage.Insects are amongst the most precious lifeforms on earth,so let's protect them in '26. 🪲🌍🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱
January 2, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Did u know? Nothing says *new beginnings* more than the natural process of metamorphosis.This is a pic from last summer, of a Common Darter dragonfly emerging, in its adult form from its aquatic nymph stage.Insects are amongst the most precious lifeforms on earth,so let's protect them in '26. 🪲🌍🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱
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A dead, fallen tree in the rainforest explodes into a kaleidoscope of exquisite new life, colour, and beauty.
Just one example of what's lost when we 'tidy' deadwood away from a natural ecosystem.
Leave it rot down for nature. 🌍
Just one example of what's lost when we 'tidy' deadwood away from a natural ecosystem.
Leave it rot down for nature. 🌍
January 2, 2026 at 6:49 AM
A dead, fallen tree in the rainforest explodes into a kaleidoscope of exquisite new life, colour, and beauty.
Just one example of what's lost when we 'tidy' deadwood away from a natural ecosystem.
Leave it rot down for nature. 🌍
Just one example of what's lost when we 'tidy' deadwood away from a natural ecosystem.
Leave it rot down for nature. 🌍
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Turns out a whopping 3️⃣0️⃣ 0️⃣ schools in Scotland reached the Bronze level of our Green Trees #Schools Award in 2025 🏆
We reckon that's worth celebrating 💚
Want in on the action? Join 16,000 schools and make 2026 your year of action for the environment 👉 buff.ly/G1bL9P9
#OutdoorEducation
We reckon that's worth celebrating 💚
Want in on the action? Join 16,000 schools and make 2026 your year of action for the environment 👉 buff.ly/G1bL9P9
#OutdoorEducation
December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Turns out a whopping 3️⃣0️⃣ 0️⃣ schools in Scotland reached the Bronze level of our Green Trees #Schools Award in 2025 🏆
We reckon that's worth celebrating 💚
Want in on the action? Join 16,000 schools and make 2026 your year of action for the environment 👉 buff.ly/G1bL9P9
#OutdoorEducation
We reckon that's worth celebrating 💚
Want in on the action? Join 16,000 schools and make 2026 your year of action for the environment 👉 buff.ly/G1bL9P9
#OutdoorEducation
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Did u know? In '26 make a decision not to buy peat - it needs to stay in the ground, where it belongs. Instead, buy peat-free plants, or employ the services of these decomposing dudes & make your own compost. Just collect your organic & brown cardboard waste & watch the worms make new soil.🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪱
December 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Did u know? In '26 make a decision not to buy peat - it needs to stay in the ground, where it belongs. Instead, buy peat-free plants, or employ the services of these decomposing dudes & make your own compost. Just collect your organic & brown cardboard waste & watch the worms make new soil.🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪱
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A massive old oak, wrapped in ivy, down by the shores of Bantry Bay, West Cork.
So many people still believe ivy is a 'parasite', or 'kills trees', but in Europe it's a natural and vital part of forest ecosystems, providing food, shelter, and cover to a great range of wildlife.
So many people still believe ivy is a 'parasite', or 'kills trees', but in Europe it's a natural and vital part of forest ecosystems, providing food, shelter, and cover to a great range of wildlife.
December 29, 2025 at 6:26 AM
A massive old oak, wrapped in ivy, down by the shores of Bantry Bay, West Cork.
So many people still believe ivy is a 'parasite', or 'kills trees', but in Europe it's a natural and vital part of forest ecosystems, providing food, shelter, and cover to a great range of wildlife.
So many people still believe ivy is a 'parasite', or 'kills trees', but in Europe it's a natural and vital part of forest ecosystems, providing food, shelter, and cover to a great range of wildlife.
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As 2025 winds down, many of us are thinking about the year ahead.
Here's a glimpse of our 2026 plans – creating a wilder Scotland for nature, climate and people.
If our vision speaks to you, a donation is a simple way to make more rewilding happen next year 👉 https://bit.pulse.ly/okdp3tg7dd
Here's a glimpse of our 2026 plans – creating a wilder Scotland for nature, climate and people.
If our vision speaks to you, a donation is a simple way to make more rewilding happen next year 👉 https://bit.pulse.ly/okdp3tg7dd
December 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
As 2025 winds down, many of us are thinking about the year ahead.
Here's a glimpse of our 2026 plans – creating a wilder Scotland for nature, climate and people.
If our vision speaks to you, a donation is a simple way to make more rewilding happen next year 👉 https://bit.pulse.ly/okdp3tg7dd
Here's a glimpse of our 2026 plans – creating a wilder Scotland for nature, climate and people.
If our vision speaks to you, a donation is a simple way to make more rewilding happen next year 👉 https://bit.pulse.ly/okdp3tg7dd
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🍂 Are you the organiser of your family / friends? Then it's time to plan your #NewYearsDayWalk.
📍Tell us your postcode and a map of all your local woods will appear 👉 buff.ly/CaMFYLC
Select a site, don yer boots, get out and enjoy. The perfect way to start the year 💚
#GetOut #WoodlandWalk
📍Tell us your postcode and a map of all your local woods will appear 👉 buff.ly/CaMFYLC
Select a site, don yer boots, get out and enjoy. The perfect way to start the year 💚
#GetOut #WoodlandWalk
December 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🍂 Are you the organiser of your family / friends? Then it's time to plan your #NewYearsDayWalk.
📍Tell us your postcode and a map of all your local woods will appear 👉 buff.ly/CaMFYLC
Select a site, don yer boots, get out and enjoy. The perfect way to start the year 💚
#GetOut #WoodlandWalk
📍Tell us your postcode and a map of all your local woods will appear 👉 buff.ly/CaMFYLC
Select a site, don yer boots, get out and enjoy. The perfect way to start the year 💚
#GetOut #WoodlandWalk
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According to the UN, naturally regenerating forests cover 3.83 billion hectares. That's 92% of the world’s total forest area.
Why are we still getting industrial plantations in Ireland?
Instead of real forest *ecosystems*, which only nature can do?
Why are we still getting industrial plantations in Ireland?
Instead of real forest *ecosystems*, which only nature can do?
December 28, 2025 at 5:36 AM
According to the UN, naturally regenerating forests cover 3.83 billion hectares. That's 92% of the world’s total forest area.
Why are we still getting industrial plantations in Ireland?
Instead of real forest *ecosystems*, which only nature can do?
Why are we still getting industrial plantations in Ireland?
Instead of real forest *ecosystems*, which only nature can do?
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Hope you got the chance to head out for a memorable Boxing Day walk. It's been so frosty here we think it ought to count as a White Christmas even if there wasn't any snow.
December 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Hope you got the chance to head out for a memorable Boxing Day walk. It's been so frosty here we think it ought to count as a White Christmas even if there wasn't any snow.
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Morning! We've had a busy year at Bylines Scotland with new writers, editors, proofreaders and fact-checkers joining us. Plus our readership has gone up as well, thanks to you!
Over the next few days we're going to repost some of the great articles and podcasts we published. Hope you enjoy!
Over the next few days we're going to repost some of the great articles and podcasts we published. Hope you enjoy!
Bylines Scotland - Powerful Citizen Journalism
Nurturing democracy through not-for-profit citizen journalism
bylines.scot
December 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Morning! We've had a busy year at Bylines Scotland with new writers, editors, proofreaders and fact-checkers joining us. Plus our readership has gone up as well, thanks to you!
Over the next few days we're going to repost some of the great articles and podcasts we published. Hope you enjoy!
Over the next few days we're going to repost some of the great articles and podcasts we published. Hope you enjoy!
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In pockets of the Highland glens, native trees are rising again. 🌲 With volunteers, partners and supporters like you, we’re restoring landscapes where nature thrives.
Sign up to our newsletter for stories from the forest and ways to get involved in 2026 👉
Sign up to our newsletter for stories from the forest and ways to get involved in 2026 👉
Mailing List - Trees for Life
Join Trees for Life mailing list.
treesforlife.org.uk
December 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In pockets of the Highland glens, native trees are rising again. 🌲 With volunteers, partners and supporters like you, we’re restoring landscapes where nature thrives.
Sign up to our newsletter for stories from the forest and ways to get involved in 2026 👉
Sign up to our newsletter for stories from the forest and ways to get involved in 2026 👉
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This Christmas Day join us for #JoinIn on Bluesky. Just use or look for the #JoinIn hashtag. Lovely people coming together for chat and cheer - especially for those who may be alone or troubled at Christmas, or just looking for a bit of fellowship. See you there!
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December 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire.
Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.
Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...
Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.
Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...
Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire
Further to this morning’s blog about a Peregrine being euthanised after being found with gunshot injuries in Leicestershire (see here), the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital has released more …
raptorpersecutionuk.org
December 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire.
Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.
Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...
Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.
Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...
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💔Biggest eco crime on Earth now ignored by western media
Over 5 million acres of millions year old ancient forest in Sumatra is going to be transformed into this a lifeless desert of nothing
Birds wildlife tigers Orangutan Elephant will see their homes destroyed for bio fuels
Photo Mike Holston.
Over 5 million acres of millions year old ancient forest in Sumatra is going to be transformed into this a lifeless desert of nothing
Birds wildlife tigers Orangutan Elephant will see their homes destroyed for bio fuels
Photo Mike Holston.
December 24, 2025 at 1:54 AM
💔Biggest eco crime on Earth now ignored by western media
Over 5 million acres of millions year old ancient forest in Sumatra is going to be transformed into this a lifeless desert of nothing
Birds wildlife tigers Orangutan Elephant will see their homes destroyed for bio fuels
Photo Mike Holston.
Over 5 million acres of millions year old ancient forest in Sumatra is going to be transformed into this a lifeless desert of nothing
Birds wildlife tigers Orangutan Elephant will see their homes destroyed for bio fuels
Photo Mike Holston.
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Young Peregrine euthanised after suffering gunshot injuries in Leicestershire.
Sad news from @leicsperegrines.bsky.social who are working hard to encourage public engagement. Please give them a follow.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/p...
Sad news from @leicsperegrines.bsky.social who are working hard to encourage public engagement. Please give them a follow.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/p...
December 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Young Peregrine euthanised after suffering gunshot injuries in Leicestershire.
Sad news from @leicsperegrines.bsky.social who are working hard to encourage public engagement. Please give them a follow.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/p...
Sad news from @leicsperegrines.bsky.social who are working hard to encourage public engagement. Please give them a follow.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/p...