I don't post on this platform anymore. I have started a BlueSky account @naturenoise but I wont be engaging with social media much going forwards.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined May 2018
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Why climate change (not beavers) is the greatest threat to floodplain farmers.
In this letter we look at the issues farmer face & what might be done to help. Thanks to @scottishfarmer for publishing. #beaver
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Our Argyll and Inner Hebrides team have been working on a special project - a video!
You can learn more about the vital work they are doing, the amazing species they are working to conserve, and how you can get involved by watching the full video on YouTube 📽️
Link below 👇
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WOW 😍 We have 299 of your hotels registered with The Big Bee Hotel Experiment!
Challenge: Help us reach 350 by the end of this week! Share and shout about our most popular project yet 🐝
thebuzzclub.uk/thebigbeehote…
@wildcommunityuk @DaveGoulson @EllenRotheray @SussexUni @LNHSoc
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Finally! Found 2 Short-necked Oil-beetles at Traigh Ghrianal on the west coast machair of #Tiree today - both only 15mm long but busy munching on buttercup leaves @SpeciesEdge @BuglifeScotland @arobgoo @silvbee @Nadair_Thiriodh
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Today we welcomed a new family group of three beavers to the National Park at @RSPBScotland Insh Marshes 🦫
We’ll keep working with land managers and partners to ensure beavers have a positive impact on their surroundings.
More: cairngorms.co.uk/beavers-rel…
📸 RSPB Scotland
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What are your thoughts on beaver reintroductions in the UK?
The Beaver Trust are partnering with us to deliver an exciting in-person course where you can learn more about these fascinating mammals, their history and ecology: buff.ly/3HOtCeY
Photo: Paul Dibben
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In his latest blog Grant Moir, our CEO, reflects on recent conversations about rural jobs and agriculture in the Cairngorms National Park, and meeting with the newly rekindled Farmers’ and Crofters’ Group last week: cairngorms.co.uk/food-for-th…
ALT Cairngorms National Park Authority Chief Executive, Grant Moir, smiling at the camera with a river and woodland in the background.
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Fun morning on the marsh with @silvbee ringing #jacksnipe. Made my first day time captures with net and thermal, although my technique remains somewhat unorthodox and needs further work! 5 of 15 caught, one of which was a retrap from early Nov. Just great birds 👌
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We have today approved a licence application from @cairngormsnews to release up to 6 beaver families at sites in the upper River Spey catchment. The decision will increase the current range of beavers in Scotland as set out in Scotland's Beaver Strategy: orlo.uk/jpolk
ALT Beaver swimming ©Lorne Gill/NatureScot
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Aaahhhh! First beaver kits of 2023! We could cry! @rcampbellpalmer @BeaverTrust @james_nairne @emccandless89 @skyeandfrisa @ThePhotoHour @S_KingWild #beaver #beavers @BBCSpringwatch @BBCCountryfile @BBCEarth @WildlifeMag @NWillby @AlanLaw_ @AlanPuttock @HelenMcCallin
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It's @SolitaryBeeWeek!! 🐝
Did you know 90% of bee species worldwide are solitary? And Species on the Edge is working hard to protect 1 of these species, the northern colletes.
Learn more about the northern colletes from SotE Project Officer, Sally 👇
buglife.org.uk/blog/an-intro…
ALT Northern colletes bee digging
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We're thrilled that @HeritageFundUK have awarded us £4.1m to save Wales' most threatened species & support community action for nature! All made possible with National Lottery players & match funding from @NatResWales @WelshGovernment @EsmeeFairbairn @WCVACymru @Arts_Wales_
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1 week to go… Wildlife ranger wanted to join red kite & beaver rewilding project… is this you? Please submit CVs by 17 June. Details 👇 @TCVtweets @RSPBScotland @ScotlandTBP @BeaverTrust @silvbee @squirrelsteve2 @pollypullar1 @treesforlifeuk @NWillby @AlanLaw_ – at Scotland, United Kingdom
We’re hiring!
🦅 Wildlife Ranger wanted to join award-winning rewilding project
🦫Duties include: leading red kite & beaver tours + plenty of hands-on conservation!
🦅Please submit CVs by 17th June to ArgatyRedKites1@btInternet.com #rewildingjobs #TwitterNatureCommunity
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Species on the Edge has officially launched!!
nature.scot/new-conservation…
@savebutterflies @BuglifeScotland @BuzzingScotland @_BCT_ @ARC_Bytes @nature_scot @RSPBScotland @PlantlifeScot @HeritageFundUK
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Today's the day and the sun is shining!! 🤩☀️
See you soon!!
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We are very excited to invite you to the Species on the Edge National Launch!
This free family fun-day will officially kick off our 4.5 year programme of conservation activity taking place around the country.
Join us to learn more about the programme & for a general fun time!🎉
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"Has mummy seen this?"
Garden pond stage 1 complete. Hard work getting down to 70cm depth but necessary for overwintering frogs. Liner and filling next before planting out with mostly native plants. @RewildScotland @ScotlandTBP #rewildyourspace #givenatureahome #nature
