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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey starts tomorrow! 🐿🥳 There's no need to register, all you have to do is head out and add your squirrel sightings, red or grey, to the map over on the @scotsquirrels.bsky.social website! Add your squirrel sightings at buff.ly/mSG7apY

A red squirrel's bushy tail poking out from behind the scaly bark of a tree.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Powerful plants on the Isle of Eigg…part two! 🪴 We head back to Eigg for the second instalment of our latest blog series exploring some of the plants found on the island and their uses as food and medicine. Read on our website - buff.ly/Vw62GCR 📸© Vaughn Matthews

A yarrow plant with several clusters of small white flowers.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists of this year’s Words of the Wild writing competition! From almost 700 entries, 18 have made it to this stage, with the winners set to be announced at @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social on Saturday 24 October. 🧵 1/3 #NationalPoetryDay

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Everyone in Montrose is getting into the spirit of GooseFest! In keeping with the geese’s most notable feature, both the women’s and men’s teams at Montrose Football Club will be wearing pink socks for their next home matches. Read more 👇 buff.ly/bmBiegm

Six players of Montrose Football Club standing on a football pitch while holding pink socks.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This #WorldRiversDay, we are celebrating the winners of our Streams of Creativity competition 🌊 Wildlife Watch groups from across Scotland created artwork showcasing the importance of river woodlands and the wildlife that calls them home. See all the entries: buff.ly/T6P1b73

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Winners of Streams of Creativity competition for Wildlife Watch Groups announced - Riverwoods

Riverwoods recently launched Streams of Creativity – a new online gallery space celebrating Scotland’s river woodlands. To mark this milestone, over the past six months the Scottish Wildlife Trust…

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Powerful plants on the Isle of Eigg 🌱 In our new blog series we take a look at some of the plants found on the Isle of Eigg and their uses throughout the years as food and medicine. Read part one here - buff.ly/MQdG16N 📸© Peter Cairns 2020VISION

A dense patch of plants with thick green leaves. There is a small white cottage in the background.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Exciting news! The #Riverwoods Development Grant has reopened 🎉 Funding is available to support early-stage river woodland creation projects led by environmental NGOs and community organisations. The application deadline is 1 December 2026. 🔗 Apply today: www.riverwoods.org.uk/transformati...

A river meanders through a field full of newly planted trees. There is a dense woodland on one bank and hills in the distance.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Celebrate World Rivers Day with our #Riverwoods partners in East Lothian! 🌊 A series of free events are taking place between the 24-27 September, including guided walks, talks, river sampling and creative sessions. Find out more and book your place here 👉https://buff.ly/H0KY64V

An aerial photo showing a river and wide open fields. The river is bordered by green trees and flows off into the distance.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Ocean Literacy Coalition Workshop earlier this week. There was some really insightful discussion and we hope everyone found it as useful as we did. 🌊

Several round tables with groups of people sat on each. The people are facing towards a stage where is person is talking into a microphone with slides projected onto a screen behind them.

A person talking into a microphone while slides are projected onto a large screen behind them.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Fantastic to see @scotsquirrels.bsky.social featured in this month's BBC Countryfile Magazine! 🐿️

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Here's a tufted duck for your Tuesday. 🦆 📸© Guy Edwardes 2020VISION #TuftyTuesday

A tufted duck swimming on smooth water. The duck has crisp black and white plumage with a vibrant yellow eye and a long plume on the back of its head.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Tickets are going fast for our Words of the Wild Book Festival, with some events already sold out! Don’t miss your opportunity to meet some of today’s top nature writers, join our online talks or nurture your creativity at one of our workshops. Find out more on our website 📖 buff.ly/fI23XcV

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

GooseFest is back! We have a fantastic line up of activities planned from 1 - 11 October to celebrate the tens of thousands of pink-footed geese that travel to our Montrose Basin reserve every year. Find out more and book onto an event now 👇️ buff.ly/6N0ptA3

A skein of pink-footed geese flying low over Montrose Basin against a deep pink sky.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We recently held a Snorkelling for All Celebration with @bsacdivers.bsky.social and other partners, offering activities that supported people with disabilities in discovering the wonderful world of snorkelling. Visit our YouTube channel for a wonderful recap of the weekend. 🔗1/3 buff.ly/cHNM8LB

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Did you know that the name lapwing is thought to have derived from an Old English term meaning ‘leap with a flicker in it’? This is due to the way that dense winter flocks of lapwings appear to flicker when the birds flap their wings, showing off their black and white plumage. 📸 © Jon Hawkins

A photo of a lapwing in flight. The bird is mid-flap, revealing it's white underside and black collar and wingtips.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

If the drama of the Loch of the Lowes osprey nest hasn't quite scratched the raptor itch, check out this series of blogs from a golden eagle nest over on our Rahoy Hills Wildlife Reserve! 🦅 Read the first part on our website here bit.ly/3U3Jxja 📸Golden eagle over Rahoy Hills (c) Steve Hardy

A golden eagle soaring through a mottled grey sky. The eagle has broad wings with a large tail.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Do you work with children and have an interest in outdoor education? Join us on Saturday 29 August at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre for a FREE Discover Learn Play gathering to hear inspiring stories and learn new ideas for engaging your children with nature!🔍🐞 Booking your place - buff.ly/si0886B

A poster promoting an educators gather at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre on Saturday 29 August 2026.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In the latest blog from the Loch of the Lowes osprey nest, we take a look at the family's upcoming migration and, in typical osprey fashion, there's an extra twist! 🦅 Catch up on all the latest here - scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/2026/08/the-...

Three ospreys perched on a large nest. The birds are part of the same family and include two parents and their offspring from this season. There are tall pine trees and a large loch in the background.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Close call! 😅 Huge thanks to Manisha Parmar for this footage of a puffling nearly making a mess of its parent's plumage! Pufflings, like this one, don't get their colourful beaks until they reach maturity in a few years. Taken on our Handa Island Wildlife Reserve.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Time is running out to book your space on this fantastic event with Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels 👇

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's #WaderWeek! 🥳 Our team over at Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre have been celebrating with special guest YB-GN, the @btobirds.bsky.social's oldest recorded UK resident greenshank! Find out more in latest blog to find out more here - buff.ly/dGuXV6l

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The Return of the Waders | Scottish Wildlife Trust

We’ve had a busy summer at Montrose Basin so far: the common terns have had a successful breeding season on the new tern raft ‘Maid of Sterna Stuff III’, ospreys …

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

If you’re aged 18–30 and joining us at Sea Scotland, you’re invited to attend our exclusive pre-conference youth workshop and social, designed to help you make the most of your Sea Scotland experience. The ticket includes access to Sea Scotland on 27th October! Book your place now shorturl.at/9eybK

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

In the spirit of #NationalMarineWeek here's some nautical wanderers snapped by our newest Ambassador @kiransimpson.bsky.social! 🌊

A portrait-style photo puffin looking directly at the camera.

A white tailed sea eagle soaring through the air. The eagle has broad wings with mottled brown feathers, a large yellow beak and a stark white tail.

A pair of gannets perched on a dark rock. The gannets are rubbing their beaks together in a display of affection.

A pair of puffins flying through a sunlit sky. The sky behind is orange and pink and the puffins are outlined neatly with their black and white plumage and large red beaks.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Streams of Creativity is an online gallery celebrating Scotland's river woodlands 🌊🌳 These willow fish were created at the Kyle of Sutherland Rivers Trust's Tree Hatchery. Have you created something inspired by these special habitats? We'd love to feature it 👇 buff.ly/5JzLwXh

A pair of wicker fish hanging on the wire of a fence. There is a large garden space beyond with several pallets and a large polytunnel.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Some fantastic news for red squirrel conservation in Scotland!

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It's been a dramatic few days over on the osprey nest at our Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve with the return of some familiar feathers and first time fliers! Read all the latest in our blog - buff.ly/EPJvniI 📸 © Scottish Wildlife Trust #BirdingScotland

An osprey perched on a large nest with another osprey diving aggressively towards it. There is a juvenile osprey hunkering low in the nest. In the background there are tall trees and a wide loch.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We have some very exciting news today 🥳 We're delighted to welcome award-winning wildlife photographer, Kiran Simpson, as the Scottish Wildlife Trust's newest Ambassador! Read the full story on our website 👇 buff.ly/rmUeqAI @kiransimpson.bsky.social #Nature #Wildlife #Photography 📷️ Don Simpson

Scottish Wildlife Trust Ambassador, Kiran Wilson, standing in a forest with a long lens camera.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Happy #BogDay! 🥳 Today is all about brilliant bogs, super swamps, fantastic fens and marvellous marshes! Did you know that bogs cover just 3% of the world's surface but studies have found they hold nearly 30% of soil carbon! #InternationalBogDay #Carbon #Peat

The view looking out across a network of pools and bog towards the sun set. The sun is shining bright orange and giving the few clouds an orange undertone.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

#Riverwoods is telling the stories of Scotland’s rivers 🌊 River Folk Tales sessions have taken place across the country, from Dornoch to Innerleithen, bringing together artists and communities in celebration of river woodlands. Read our recap 👉 buff.ly/OdLfCfr 📸 - Destination Tweed

A storyteller sits reading to a group of people sat in a rough semi-circle in a village hall, around tables with maps and leaflets.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The Natural Environment Act brings statutory nature targets and powers aimed at improving biodiversity and regenerating ecosystems. In our latest #Riverwoods blog, we look at why this is a huge opportunity to accelerate river woodland restoration 🌳 👉 buff.ly/LesxAAF 📸Peter Cairns 2020VISION

A river snaking through a wooded valley. There is moss and heather on the river banks and several fallen trees. The water is dark grey with white patches as the water flows round rocks.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that his autumn, we are holding our first ever Words of the Wild Book Festival, featuring a range of events with some of today's top nature writers 📚 The festival will run from Tue 30 Sep – Sat 3 Oct. Find out more on our website 👇 buff.ly/QJaepKE

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

❗LAST CHANCE TO ENTER❗ Our Words of the Wild nature writing competition closes tomorrow so get your entries submitted asap! Find all the details and enter via our website at buff.ly/c01L7s3

A graphic for the Scottish WIlldife Trust's Words of the Wild writing competition highlighting entries close tomorrow.

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Are you doomscrolling again? 👀 Turn that screen time into action for Scotland’s marine life. Many of our marine protected areas have no real protection from destructive industrial fishing. Take 30 seconds to protect our seas. Click the link to email your MSPs now! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Spring is an important season for river woodland creation projects 🌳 Our Riverwoods Demonstration Area partners have been busy engaging with landowners, conducting surveys and identifying planting opportunities within their catchments. Read their updates: www.riverwoods.org.uk/spring-updat...

A long rectangular area along the bank of a river surrounded by deer fencing. The river stretches into the distance and nearby hills.

Two people standing on a grassy hill looking down towards a river. The sky above is full of grey clouds and there is tall damp grass in the foreground.

A person kneeling down to set up a wooden stake and tree guard in a wide grassy area. There are other tree guards and wooden stakes in the background.

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Fife & Kinross Local Group, Scottish Wildlife Trust @fifekinrossswt.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Out with the botanical monitors this morning at our Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve at Fleecefaulds Meadow. Bonus was the grasshopper warbler that sang throughout @scotwildlife.bsky.social @fifebirdnews.bsky.social

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Dr Fiona Porter @fionaporter.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Amazing sea cliffs on @scotwildlife.bsky.social Handa island last week - so many seabirds, especially guillemots! Saw puffins and skuas too. The photo was the best my phone could do.

Sea cliffs showing lots of seabirds, especially guillemots.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Trust has been engaging with visitors to Falls of Clyde for over 40 years, but the way in which people engage with this spectacular reserve has evolved over time. We have now taken the decision not to reopen our unstaffed visitor centre on the site. ⛓️ 1/4

White text over a blue background. It reads: "Falls of Clyde visitor centre update. We have decided not to reopen the unstaffed visitor centre at Falls of Clyde. The closure will allow staff to prioritise other community engagement activities, including tree planting and badger surveys across the wider Clyde Valley. The Trust will continue to manage Falls of Clyde for people and wildlife.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We’ve been waiting over a decade for the Scottish Gov to restrict damaging fishing practices in Marine Protected Areas. Our marine wildlife can’t afford to wait any longer. Sign @scotlink.bsky.social's e-action and ask your elected representatives to launch a consultation now! buff.ly/u2uf5N0

A purple, bloody henry starfish on the ocean floor.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Did you know that foxes have been known to move into badger setts? And the two species usually get on fine as housemates 🚀 It’s unknown how well foxes get on with toad mechanics, smug blue falcons or wise old hares. #Nature #VideoGames #StarFox #Nintendo #Fox #Wildlife

A fox walking over grass in the direction of the photographer.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This greater black backed gull was spotted on our Handa Island Wildlife Reserve, regurgitating a whole guillemot egg! 🥚 Huge thanks to our volunteer, Manisha Parmar, for capturing the video. #Wildlife #BirdingScotland

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Please be aware that the visitor centre and car park will be closed at our Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve tomorrow. We'll be back to normal opening hours on Wednesday 24 June. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

A graphic outlining that the car park and visitor centre will be closed at Loch of the Lowes on Tuesday 23 June 2026.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Summer Solstice! ☀ With all that daylight, it's the perfect opportunity to get outside and connect with nature! 💚

The sun setting behind a low hill. The ground is silhouetted black and there is a tree outlined on the distant ridge. The sun is casting a bright orange glow which is giving the clouds above orange and pink tones.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We now have a number of sightings of sick red squirrels in Dollar, which we suspect to be squirrelpox. We have not yet had this confirmed by post mortem, but a recent video captured shows a red with symptoms of squirrelpox and we have ruled out some other likely causes, including leprosy.

A red squirrel with lesions on its face indicating potential squirrelpox.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Check out this British Sign Language glossary made by the Scottish Sensory Centre! It includes a whole range of marine species and is ideal for practising for our Snorkelling for All Celebration in a few weeks! buff.ly/aqeiBk1 Book tickets for our #SnorkellingForAll Celebration here bit.ly/4u5DUhn

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Scottish Sensory Centre: British Sign Language Glossary of Curriculum Terms - Marine species

For everyone who is involved in the education of deaf children, deafblind children and visually impaired children and young people, the young people themselves and their families.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Want to discover a secret haven for nature right in the heart of Edinburgh? Join us for an open day at Johnston Terrace Garden, nestled beneath the castle in the heart of the Old Town. 📅 Date: Saturday 20 June ⏰ Time: 2pm-4pm For more information please go to buff.ly/KuHdztY

A wooden boardwalk leads to a greenhouse. On both sides of the greenhouse blue wildflowers are growing amongst grass and other green plants, and in the background there are trees, and a roof can be seen in the background.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

30 Days Wild is in full swing! From learning about the wonderful wildlife around us to using your senses to connect with wild spaces, there's loads of ways to get involved. If you haven't signed up, there's still time! 👇 buff.ly/O91Ihdp #30DaysWild #nature @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social

A photo of two otters with blue text on the top that reads "choose the wild life this #30DaysWild".

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We're so excited to have Macduff Marine Aquarium and the Scottish Sensory Centre leading some seashore safaris at our Snorkelling for All Celebration in a few weeks! The team will be exploring the rock pools around Hopeman Bay to see what wildlife we can spot. Book your place here bit.ly/4u5DUhn

A split view of a coastal rock pool. Beneath the water there is a dark green shore crab and several shells. Above the water there are large limpet-covered rocks as well as mussel shells.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Who do you think should start up front for Scotland tonight? First up, we've got Che Adders. #WorldCup #HaitiVsScotland #Scotland #HAISCO

An adder curled up on moss, with a cartoon image of a football next to it.

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Josh’s Wildlife @joshswildlife.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Day 11 #30DaysWild Started a PSL for the garden. Been meaning to do it for while, but was inspired by Nick Baker to make a start. Up to almost 350 species so far! @scotwildlife.bsky.social #UKWildlife #Nature

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