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Hiker, nature lover, sunny days. Photos my own unless reposts. I don't do AI. No DMs plz. Groups: sccan.scot/easterbreichwood/ avnatureaction.wordpress.com

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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I just signed a @scotrewilding.bsky.social petition: Scotland Needs a Nature Minister. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sc...
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Scotland Needs a Nature Minister
This year Scotland signed off on the Natural Environment Act, setting up a framework to create nature recovery targets. Now, it’s up to the new government to create targets that will lead to the resto...
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Almond Valley Nature Action (AVNA) @avnatureaction.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
July Ramble & Chat A male white-tailed bumblebee It's finally summer and who doesn't love that deep buzzing sound of a bumblebee on a warm sunny afternoon! We're going to the woods at Easter Breich Community Woodland to survey these fascinating animals for the Bumblebee Conservation Trusts BeeWalk…
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July Ramble & Chat
A male white-tailed bumblebee It's finally summer and who doesn't love that deep buzzing sound of a bumblebee on a warm sunny afternoon! We're going to the woods at Easter Breich Community Woodland to survey these fascinating animals for the Bumblebee Conservation Trusts BeeWalk scheme. On this walk we'll talk about the different bumblebee species and how to identify them, and share what we know about why they're such important pollinators and the different pressures that these amazing little creatures face.
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Almond Valley Nature Action (AVNA) @avnatureaction.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
April Ramble & Chat This month we'll Ramble & Chat through Almondell Country Park, searching for wild flowers and still on the lookout for Signs of Spring.
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April Ramble & Chat
This April we will Ramble & Chat through Almondell Country Park, searching for wild flowers and still on the lookout for Signs of Spring. When: Sunday 12th February, 2-3;30pm Where:  Almondell Country Park. We’ll meet at the South Gate just off East Calder Main Street What 3 Words: ///hack.alongside.firming Google Maps: How to get there…
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
That's exactly what's going to happen, dang strange way to run a business 😳
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Yup *notforviewersinscotland
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Lovely! 😊
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Wonderful 😃
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Almond Valley Nature Action (AVNA) @avnatureaction.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
March Ramble & Chat Join us on Sunday 08 March for a nature walk with a focus on learning to identify trees. The event is suitable for beginners, and children are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult. Meeting point: We will meet at the path next to Howden House Google Maps:…
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March Ramble & Chat
Join us on Sunday 08 March for a nature walk with a focus on learning to identify trees. The event is suitable for beginners, and children are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult. Meeting point: We will meet at the path next to Howden House Google Maps: What3words:///length.zoom.elaborate Time: 14:00 - 15:30 Route: We will follow a circular route, starting near Howden House, following the paths around some pockets of woodland and a stop at Howden Walled Garden.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
You're very welcome 😊
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
A lovely set 🙂
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
It feels like an endless backwards march 😕
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Jings! 😱
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
So hideous
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Heheh it should be a real word 😄
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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Please sign the petition to end the Guga hunt: protectthewild.org.uk/gannet-petit...
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
It was one of those walks that had a bit of everything! This walk finished with a bit of history. We passed an old fireplace with enough of the ruin left to image it being used and wonder who lived there. More info in the alt text about Rob Roys grave.
An old fireplace ruin covered in mossy plant growth with the shape of the hearth at the back. There were no walls left!Rob Roy and his families gravestones. There are 3 main stones flat on the ground and an upright tombstone enscribed MacGregor despite them. There is an iron railing installed around the stones which visitors have tied ribbons to. They have also left coins and other small tokens on top of the grave (including a small bottle containing 55% whisky).Ruins of the original Kirk with a bench in the foreground and a tomb. Tall trees (yew?) stand behind the remaining wall and in the background on the right stands the current Kirk of Balquhidder.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
It was a cold hike around zero degrees but with some impressive icicles on the hill along with some very weird ice blobcicles 😀
Long icicles drape down from the hillside. There is grassy areas and some snow in the foreground.Strange blobular ice formations in a grape like structure. There are some ice 'fingers' at the bottom of the formation.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Pics from yesterdays walk to see Rob Roy's putting stone. I didnt notice the face on the stone until later! The stone is massive (house sized) which unfortunately is hard to tell without any people beside it for scale! #scotland #trossachs #RobRoy
A winter scene of snow and hills with a giant rock on the right. It has a snow covered side but with what looks like a funny face! Mountains in snow, with a distance peak topped with fluffy clouds.A colour photo of a black and white scene! Photo of a lochan with a coating of ice and reflection of sunlight on the surface.The other side of the huge stone which appears to have fallen from the crag on the right of the photo. The stone has several pine trees growing on the top, presumably safe from the deer!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
You're welcome 😊
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Yeah, same!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Lovely! 😊
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
😂
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
They always take me by surprise when I see them! Such a delight to watch them going about their business 😊
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Great photo, I love these little birds!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
#FridayBee a fluffy bumblebee foraging on a purple flower #BeeFriday #pollinators 🐝🌺
A close up photo of a black and yellow bumblebee which is drinking from a purple flower. Its large eyes are looking towards the camera and pollen grains are visible on its head. The antennae are pointing forward above the flower and the wings are stretched out behind its thorax.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Lovely photo 😊
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
😊🌳
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
#thicktrunktuesday #calderwood #westlothian #ancientwoodland 🌳
A snowy woodland scene where the sun going down bathes a big tree in warm light.
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Almond Valley Nature Action (AVNA) @avnatureaction.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
February Ramble & Chat We’re back in Almond Park, Craigshill for our walk this month. We’ll be on the lookout for signs of spring - like snowdrop flowers and tiny hazel catkins - and hoping for a good blether as well. When: Sunday 8th February, 2-3.30pm Where:  Almond Park in Craigshill. We’ll…
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February Ramble & Chat
We’re back in Almond Park, Craigshill for our walk this month. We’ll be on the lookout for signs of spring - like snowdrop flowers and tiny hazel catkins - and hoping for a good blether as well. When: Sunday 8th February, 2-3.30pm Where:  Almond Park in Craigshill. We’ll meet at the bridge below Livingston Rugby Club What 3 Words…
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Lovely photo! 👌
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
#insectthursday a small copper butterfly seen last September in Edinburgh - only 5 months ago but feels like a year! #citynature #cemetery
A close up photo of an orange and brown butterfly sitting on top of yellow ragwort flowers. It is side on to the camera and facing right. Its large eye is framed with white. It has white legs and striped antennae.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Not easy but rest well 💚
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Wishing you well today 🌸
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
What a wonderful tree!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Goodness! 😂
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Thank you 😊
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
#thicktrunktuesday in the Meadows 🌳
A large tree in winter. It leans to the right and sits in a park with grass and a blue sky behind.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
👋 😊
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Great capture 👌 😀
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Thanks, I think my garden needs some 😀
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
🙏😊👋
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
#BeeFriday a white-tailed bumblebee from August last year - feeding on something that I don't know the name of but bees seem to like! 🐝💮🌺🌸 #FridayBee #summertime #nature
A close-up photo of a bumblebee facing the camera. It has a fluffy lions mane and yellow hair on its face. One of its wings is captured facing straight up in the photo while an antennae sticks out on the right hand side. It is feeding on pale pink tiny flowers.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Thank you Mairead 😊 have a good day!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Ah i see the signature on it now! It is a fantastic photo!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
👋😊🦋
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Thanks so much!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
👌😊🐝
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
👋🐝😊
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Great photo!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Great photo!
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