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WildPhotoScot

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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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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 11d

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

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 13d

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

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 15d

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

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks Veronica!

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you!

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 20d

Ok, that's the best if macabre head shot I have seen for a while...

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 20d

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

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 20d

Sorry to hear that James, what a bummer. On the plus side surely some time off work....

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 20d

Arm wrestling in that pub in Niddrie again?!

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 20d

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

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 20d

Why not?! Are you off to some overseas bodybuilding contest?

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 25d

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

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 25d

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

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks Joanie! 😂

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks Justin!

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 26d

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

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 26d

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

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 26d

Yes she has had leg injuries and her face was a bloody mess after some sort of altercation. She has just recovered from another injured paw as she was hobbling around for a fortnight. I think one of the foxes (the alpha male) probably died after breaking a leg whilst the others may have dispersed.

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 27d

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

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 29d

Not sure. I have seen canadas on the esk and scrapes but nothing like these numbers! The video showed one flypast but there was another with similar numbers.

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 8

Sound on for this one, golf on the old course in Musselburgh rudely interrupted by hundreds of honking geese passing overhead. I would have thought it was a bit early for the migration? @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social #geese #migation #Birds

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · Sep 2

The future of Coul Links hangs in the balance – and we need your help to save it!

This spectacular habitat is being threatened by plans for a golf course that would devastate the site.

Join us in urging Scottish Ministers to refuse this damaging application 👇

action.rspb.org.uk/page/166270/...

An aerial view of Coul Links. Waves are crashing against a beach, with dunes and wetlands further inshore. There are hills in the background. Credit: Craig Allardyce.

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Aug 23

Some butterflies from around Edinburgh this week, common blue, painted lady, speckled wood & wall. Warm weather seems to be sustaining them. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social #butterfly #Edinburgh #Scotland

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Aug 23

Swallow in East Lothian this week. Beautiful birds, astounding to think they will soon head off to southern Africa on migration, a journey of circa 6000 miles. #Birds @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #swallow