Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 08/10/2026A new poll shows that more than three quarters of people in Scotland think offshore wind farms should only be built where they won’t harm nature. And eight out of every 10 people would be more likely to support offshore wind farms away from important wildlife sites. 1145
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 08/10/2026An important watch (grab a coffee) youtu.be/XFi8fuonF3A?... #UKBirdingyoutu.beThe Real Threat to Britain’s CountrysideYouTube video by Christian Brighty 030
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Not surprisingly, given the light SW winds, it was quiet at Barns Ness today - a single Chiffchaff, 2 Wheatear and passing Barnacle Geese were the only signs of migration, but pleasant nonetheless #BirdingLothian 0160
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Looking forward to some interesting presentations and meeting a lot of old friends at the @scottishbirding.bsky.social annual conference today 🙂 030
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Since 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. 1274
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A 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 041
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 25/09/20266 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 0110
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Puffins 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_... 1202
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 18/09/20266 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 060
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026There’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/... 32824
Reposted by StanechackerGuy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Some 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...consultations.defra.gov.ukCall for Evidence on Gamebird Release, Shooting and Welfare during Rearing in EnglandThe Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking evidence on the environmental and animal health and welfare impacts of gamebird rea... 1414794
Reposted by StanechackerSam Bright @writesbright.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Incredible 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 441316431
Reposted by StanechackerThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 02/09/2026Mass breeding of game birds without welfare checks may be curtailed in Englandtheguardian.comMass breeding of game birds without welfare checks may be curtailed in EnglandCampaigners say pheasants and partridges reared ‘on industrial scale’ do not have same protections as chickens The government is considering a crackdown on pheasant shooting in England as part of a consultation on strict new animal welfare laws that would affect shoot organisers. Ministers are already considering plans for the issuing of licences for those who run game bird shoots. The proposals mean anybody associated with wildlife crime, such as the poisoning or shooting of birds of prey, would be banned from hosting shooting events. Continue reading... 913424
Reposted by StanechackerLisa Kerslake @lisajk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Labelling 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/...theguardian.comMass breeding of game birds without welfare checks may be curtailed in EnglandCampaigners say pheasants and partridges reared ‘on industrial scale’ do not have same protections as chickens 23113
Reposted by StanechackerRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Game 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...raptorpersecutionuk.orgGame dealers say more Red-legged Partridges have been released this year than they can cope withToday 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… 24227
Reposted by StanechackerWild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Have 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... 02717
Reposted by StanechackerAlister Clunas @alcatorda.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Please consider responding to the consultation. Ends 31 August. @rspbscotland.bsky.social @raptorpersuk.bsky.social 052
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Scotland’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) 12614
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB 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/...action.rspb.org.ukSave Coul Links!Your voice could help save this precious habitat from a new threat of development. 12218
Reposted by StanechackerBirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 15/08/2026A summer of record-breaking heatwaves and severe regional drought has precipitated a welfare crisis for the UK's native small mammals: f.mtr.coolDrought crisis worsens for small mammals as rescue centres reach capacityConsecutive summer heatwaves and baked soils have triggered an dehydration crisis among Britain's small wild mammals, leaving rescue centres overflowing with starving juveniles. 093
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 14/08/2026At least 30 Mediterranean Gulls at Coaltown of Wemyss at high tide this afternoon #BirdingFife 0101
Reposted by StanechackerWylie Horn @wyliehorn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Director, RSPB Scotland - RSPB - environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/111357-... #ScottishBirdingenvironmentjob.co.ukDirector, RSPB ScotlandWe’re looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to take on the role of Scotland Director at RSPB. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nature recovery, influence policy at the ... 0410
Reposted by StanechackerRareBirdAlert @rarebirder.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Osprey comeback powered by a few pioneering pairs www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/O...rarebirdalert.co.ukOsprey comeback powered by a few pioneering pairsA 54-year study of Scottish Ospreys shows that rare long-distance pioneering pairs are crucial to expanding the breeding range and founding new populations. 074
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Finally 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 0131
Reposted by StanechackerGuy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Shooting 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... 224588
Reposted by StanechackerChris Townsend @christownsend.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Confirmation of further White-tailed Eagle poisonings in Dorset raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/07/22/c...raptorpersecutionuk.orgConfirmation of further White-tailed Eagle poisonings in DorsetPress release from Wildlife Poisoning Research UK (WPRUK), 22 July 2026: CONFIRMATION OF FURTHER EAGLE POISONINGS IN DORSET The white tailed sea eagle is one of England’s rarest and most impressive… 255
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Spent 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 0160
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026The 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. 2299
Reposted by StanechackerChris Avanti @chris4nature.bsky.social · 18/07/2026If 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 0194
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026RSPB 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. 19138
Reposted by StanechackerThe Scottish Ornithologists' Club @scottishbirding.bsky.social · 16/07/2026A 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 03924
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Climate 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. 12110
Reposted by StanechackerBirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 10/07/2026A 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: bit.lySatellite-tagged Hen Harrier disappears on notorious North Wales grouse moorA 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. 069
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Science @rspbscience.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Latest 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 07137
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 06/07/2026A 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 0231
Reposted by StanechackerXR Lewisham @xrlewisham.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Shocking wildlife crimes continue as the government doesn't do what's necessary and the criminals, often gamekeepers on shooting estates, have nothing to fear. 0136
Reposted by StanechackerJoachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Every 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. 2176
Reposted by StanechackerRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Another young satellite-tagged Golden Eagle from south Scotland translocation project found injured with 17 shotgun pellets embedded in wings & body. Police Scotland press release + commentary from me ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/27/a...raptorpersecutionuk.orgAnother young satellite-tagged Golden Eagle from south Scotland translocation project found injured with 17 shotgun pellets embedded in wings & bodyPress release from Police Scotland (26 June 2026), followed by my commentary: POLICE APPEAL AFTER SQUEAGLE THE GOLDEN EAGLE FOUND WITH SHOTGUN INJURIES Police Scotland is appealing for information … 76649
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Indeed it does, but unfortunately I didn't get a clear enough pic to read a number on it 000
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Local Osprey unimpressed with fly-by Caspian Tern at Loch Leven, Kinross this afternoon! But a Scottish ✔️ for me 🙂 #BirdingScotland #RareBirdsUK 1231
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB 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... 13012
Reposted by StanechackerThe Scottish Ornithologists' Club @scottishbirding.bsky.social · 11/06/2026On 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 062
Reposted by StanechackerJoanie McNaughton @joaniemcnaughton.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Hope they prosecute. A lesson for all dog owners who refuse to use a lead when in nature reserves and areas with breeding birds. @btobirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social #BirdingScotland www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/e...edinburghnews.scotsman.comNesting swan killed and eggs lost following dog attack at Holyrood ParkDog attack leaves breeding swan dead at Edinburgh's Dunsapie Loch 1125
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB 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...url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.comImpacts '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… 1135
Reposted by StanechackerThe Scottish Ornithologists' Club @scottishbirding.bsky.social · 28/05/2026To 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 1205
Stanechacker @scottishbirder.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Birds 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 #raptorsbbc.co.ukBritain's protected birds of prey still illegally targeted – RSPBThe charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting. 0103
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Protected 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. 2195
Reposted by StanechackerRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Make 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 📣 1278