Jay Mackinnon
jayofthetriffids.bsky.social
Jay Mackinnon
@jayofthetriffids.bsky.social
Plants and nature conservation
Distance-learning MSc Wildlife Biology and Conservation @ Edinburgh Napier University accredited by Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management = graduates have skills most valued by employers www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-... @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @greenercareers.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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June 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Job alert! We've got a great opportunity for a Science/Engagement Intern to join us at BTO Northern Ireland on a 3 or 6 month internship to learn, grow and contribute to our work to make a positive impact for birds. Find out more and apply ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology

Closing date: 22 June 2025
June 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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📢 Calling all land managers across the UK!

With the removal of Asulox, we're gathering vital insights into how you’re tackling #bracken management on your land. Your experience is crucial to shaping future strategies. 📋

📅 Survey closing 15 March: bit.ly/43yzZPA
March 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
@edinburghnapier.bsky.social short online botany course on sedge identification for beginners: www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-u.... Approx 20h of study at your own pace to identify sedge species using a standard botanical key. @jen-farrar-bsbi-ni.bsky.social @naturelark.bsky.social pls share, ta!
March 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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The 2025 #NewYearPlantHunt is now officially underway!
All the resources needed to take part are here: bsbi.org/new-year-pla...
Hoping the weather is kind to 1000s of intrepid botanists heading out over the next 4 days to record wild & naturalised plants blooming in midwinter.
Good luck everyone!
December 29, 2024 at 12:02 AM