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Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 21h

Looking forward to some interesting presentations and meeting a lot of old friends at the @scottishbirding.bsky.social annual conference today 🙂

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Since their reintroduction to Scotland in 1989, RSPB Scotland has been ringing Red Kites to understand more about their movements, lifespans and population. Our director Duncan Orr-Ewing (pictured here ringing a pair of Red Kites) has been there since the very beginning.

RSPB Scotland director Duncan Orr-Ewing ringing at pair of Red Kites

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Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A brief watch over a calm Firth of Forth from Kinghorn this evening - a juv Long-tailed and 2 Arctic Skuas chasing some of the many (40+) Common Terns still around. Also loads of auks, mainly Razorbills, but few Kittiwakes and no Sab Gulls, unfortunately #BirdingFife

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Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

6 pale-bellied Brent Geese, 4 confiding Ruff and a Green Sandpiper were the highlights of a few pleasant hours at Musselburgh, and good to catch up with @ijandrews.bsky.social #BirdingLothian

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Puffins are under pressure. The Firth of Forth is a stronghold for this species in Scotland, but latest counts show a mixed picture. While there has been a small increase on RSPB Fidra, declines have been recorded at Craigleith and other islands across the Forth 👉 www.seabird.org/blog/puffin_...

Two adult Puffins on a cliff edge by sea

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Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

6 American species in a phenomenal day's birding in Donegal & Derry on Ireland's N coast - Semi-P, Baird's & Pec Sandpipers; American GP; Ring-necked Duck & American Wigeon. Dipped on Buff-breasted Sand! #RareBirdsUK

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

There’s still time to help Save Coul Links. More than 20,000 people have spoken up to protect this unique and beautiful place and stop precious wildlife being destroyed for a golf course. It’s now up to Ministers to decide its fate. You can add your voice here: action.rspb.org.uk/page/166270/...

Landscape photo showing Coul Links. Sand dunes and sea to the left and sprawling grasses to the right.

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Some 50 million pheasants are released into the countryside annually. Now DEFRA have opened a Call for Evidence on gamebird rearing, releasing & shooting, it’s vital that the public input - because you can be sure that the shooting industry will do so: consultations.defra.gov.uk/call-for-evi...

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Call for Evidence on Gamebird Release, Shooting and Welfare during Rearing in England

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking evidence on the environmental and animal health and welfare impacts of gamebird rea...

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Sam Bright @writesbright.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Incredible moment in the doc when Farage’s right-hand man Dan Jukes lists several foreign donors who’ve given money to the party via their kids. It’s not just one or two backers - it’s a huge conspiracy cooked up by the party to break the law. It’s bigger than we even thought

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Lisa Kerslake @lisajk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Labelling this & other attempts to control game shooting as an attack on ‘the countryside’ really pisses me off. I was raised in the countryside and have lived and worked in it most of my life. The CA talks as if all rural dwellers are on the same side. We’re not www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Mass breeding of game birds without welfare checks may be curtailed in England

Campaigners say pheasants and partridges reared ‘on industrial scale’ do not have same protections as chickens

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Game dealers say more Red-legged Partridges have been released this year than they can cope with. Standby for sacks full of shot and rotten RLPs dumped & fly-tipped across the countryside. New blog ⬇️ raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/01/g...

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Game dealers say more Red-legged Partridges have been released this year than they can cope with

Today is the official opening day of the Red-legged Partridge (RLP) shooting season in England, Scotland and Wales. An estimated 10 million RLPs are released into the countryside every year, for sh…

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Have your say on NatureScot’s General Licence Consultation — and help protect Scotland’s wildlife. The consultation is open until 31 August. Every response counts! We’ve put together step-by-step guidance to help you respond which you can access here: wildjustice.org.uk/naturescot-2...

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Alister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Please consider responding to the consultation. Ends 31 August. @rspbscotland.bsky.social @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Scotland’s bird control licencing system is failing wildlife. The lack of monitoring and reporting means we have no idea how many wild birds are being killed in Scotland every year under General Licence. (1/4)

A close-up photograph of a Jackdaw with the background in soft focus

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🚨 Coul Links update The fate of one of Scotland's most precious places for wildlife hangs in the balance and you can help. It's a year since ministers received the inquiry report. A decision could happen any time. Urge Scottish Ministers to save Coul Links: action.rspb.org.uk/page/166270/...

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Save Coul Links!

Your voice could help save this precious habitat from a new threat of development.

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Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

At least 30 Mediterranean Gulls at Coaltown of Wemyss at high tide this afternoon #BirdingFife

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Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Finally had time to go Aberlady Bay to see the fabulous young male Red-footed Falcon. My third in Scotland, but best views by far 🙂 #BirdingLothian #RareBirdsUK

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Shooting interests & the rightwing press want to exploit the wildfires to reinstate moorland burning. But you don't fight fire with fire. You fight it with water. This wildfire in Wales' Elan Valley in May stopped abruptly when it reached re-wetted peat bogs: www.walesfarmer.co.uk/news/2614875...

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Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Spent a fabulous hour or so at the always excellent Ythan Estuary, Aberdeenshire yesterday. As usual, lots to see - terns, seals, Eiders, but highlights were a fishing Osprey and an unexpected Roseate Tern flying up river #BirdingScotland

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The last few days have been incredibly challenging but seeing the immense community effort to halt the spread of the fire and to support each other, is incredible and a testament to how deeply we all care for this landscape. Encouraging progress has been made, but this remains an ongoing situation.

Image of someone in orange jumpsuit fighting fire in Cairngorms National Park with text 'Ongoing fire in the Cairngorms National Park'

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Chris Avanti @chris4nature.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

If you’re travelling east of Edinburgh and in East Lothian #Scotland and love birds, do visit the lovely shop, gallery and friendly staff of the @scottishbirding.bsky.social

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

RSPB Abernethy is an incredible place for nature, supporting more than 5,000 species including some of the UK's rarest and most threatened wildlife. Its importance is recognised not just on a UK level but an international one by many protected area designations.

Photograph of a man in a yellow jacket trying to extinguish a fire in the Cairngorms National Park

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The Scottish Ornithologists' Club @scottishbirding.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A new Buzzard colour-ringing project has started in Central Scotland to better understand the local population and dispersal. The project is using red ring with a three letter code. If you spot a ringed bird, please report your sighting to buzzardcolourringing@gmail.com #ClydeBirding

Buzzard in flight viewed from below against a blue sky © Bob Hamilton

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Climate change is already impacting birds across the UK. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and more frequent extreme weather can shape where species live, how common they are and the timing of breeding and migration. Some of the UK’s most vulnerable birds are already declining.

Puffin sits on grassy ledge. Text reads Climate change is driving major shifts for our birds. Seabird species could decline by more than 70% by 2050 and upland species are also particularly vulnerable.

Golden Plover lit in golden light. Text says Some of the key areas of impact identified include changing species distribution, loss of seasonal food, growing pressure on protected areas.

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A police investigation has been launched after the satellite tag from a missing Hen Harrier was found to have been deliberately cut from its harness on Ruabon Moor, one of the UK's most infamous bird of prey persecution hot-spots:

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Satellite-tagged Hen Harrier disappears on notorious North Wales grouse moor

A satellite-tagged Hen Harrier has disappeared on Ruabon Moor in North Wales, with forensic analysis showing its tracking harness was deliberately cut, prompting a police appeal.

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RSPB Science @rspbscience.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Latest survey reveals that Dotterel have declined by 89% since monitoring began in 1987/88 Dotterel's resilience to climate change could be supported through limiting disturbance by people and dogs, and managing grazing Read a summary: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 🪶 🧪 @naturescot.bsky.social

caption: Juvenile Dotterel

Alt text: Speckled wading bird standing on short grass, facing right against a soft pastel pink-and-lavender sky at dusk.

credit: RSPB / Ben Andrew

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Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A couple of very 'pixelly' pictures of Scotland's (and the UK's) second Long-tailed Shrike near Crail yesterday evening. Fife has an astonishing record for rare shrikes! #BirdingScotland

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XR Lewisham @xrlewisham.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Shocking wildlife crimes continue as the government doesn't do what's necessary and the criminals, often gamekeepers on shooting estates, have nothing to fear.

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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Every time I see reports on shot birds of prey, I find arguments like “hunting is conservation” weaker and weaker. I know some hunters who are true conservationists and are very knowledgeable, but it only takes a few assholes to screw up for everyone.

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Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Local Osprey unimpressed with fly-by Caspian Tern at Loch Leven, Kinross this afternoon! But a Scottish ✔️ for me 🙂 #BirdingScotland #RareBirdsUK

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🚨 Berwick Bank update The developer has applied to change the plans, which could make it easier to build this deadly wind farm close to world famous seabird sites. Action for climate and nature must go hand in hand. There's still time to stop Berwick Bank. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

Image shows a Razorbill sitting on a rock with the sea in the background.

A Gannet mid-flight with a large rock formation in the background

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The Scottish Ornithologists' Club @scottishbirding.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

On Sat 20 June (10.30am-3.00pm), we'll be hosting an Optics Day, with Viking Optical, at SOC HQ, Aberlady. It's a great opportunity to test the latest models under field conditions & take advantage of free, expert, impartial advice to help you select the right equipment for you tinyurl.com/5ux2e282

Image of a range of optical equipment displayed at SOC Headquarters in Aberlady, in preparation for the Club's Optics Days event.

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

“The impacts predicted for this site are an order of magnitude greater, and across more species than we have seen for any other offshore wind farm application in Scotland.” (NatureScot, 2023, about Berwick Bank) Read more from @vickyallan.bsky.social here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2616638...

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Impacts 'greater than we have seen for any other offshore wind farm application'

Scotland's biggest offshore windfarm is on a site that a consultation submission said would classify as a specially protected area 'in its…

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The Scottish Ornithologists' Club @scottishbirding.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

To mark 90 years of SOC and raise funds for our charity, we've launched a new pin badge! The Peregrine was chosen in recognition of SOC’s role in the celebrated Glasgow Peregrine Project. Badges are £2 and available from SOC Headquarters, at Glasgow Peregrine Watches, or contact us to arrange p&p

Peregrine Falcon pin badge on backing card © Glasgow Peregrine Project

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Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Birds of prey still being slaughtered by criminal gamekeepers on shooting estates. 19th century attitudes to our native wildlife are clearly still held by far too many in the gamebird shooting industry www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #BirdingScotland #raptors

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Britain's protected birds of prey still illegally targeted – RSPB

The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Protected areas should safeguard our most important places for nature - but new data reveals sharp declines in monitoring which puts these precious places at risk 🚨 Monitoring is essential to be able to deliver the urgent action nature needs to thrive. We must do better for Scotland’s wildlife.

Heavily mossy covered trees in Scottish rainforest

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Make sure nature isn't forgotten! Right now, MSPs are deciding what matters most in the next Scottish Parliament, and you can help ensure nature is on their list. Meeting your MSP is a powerful way to make sure Scotland’s wildlife has a strong voice 📣

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Scotland is home to extraordinary wildlife, but it's under threat. The next Scottish Parliament will shape the future of nature recovery. Golden Eagles, Red Squirrels and Puffins don't have a voice - but you do. Urge your candidates to stand up for nature today 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/188517/...

Red Squirrel perched on side of tree trunk looking toward camera. Text reads give nature a voice!

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

To reduce disease, we all need to make some urgent but simple changes to how we feed our garden birds. See our website for the latest guidance: brnw.ch/21x1t4w

A Robin perched on a branch, its beak full of food and other material.

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