Stanechacker
@scottishbirder.bsky.social
Birding, wildlife photos, cycling, nature conservation, "dangerously liberal", Scottish independence, woke lefty?, Aberdeen FC fan. My own thoughts - like it or lump it 🙂
House Sparrow wins again for my #BigGardenBirdwatch 🏆 @rspb.bsky.social Grateful to have so many appear in my garden, but the couple of Tree Sparrows that used to come with them haven't been around for a couple of years
January 25, 2026 at 5:56 PM
House Sparrow wins again for my #BigGardenBirdwatch 🏆 @rspb.bsky.social Grateful to have so many appear in my garden, but the couple of Tree Sparrows that used to come with them haven't been around for a couple of years
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January 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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🚨WOW! Now closing on 88,000 signatures! The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is getting so close to the 100,000 needed.
Let’s keep going!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Let’s keep going!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
January 22, 2026 at 8:28 AM
🚨WOW! Now closing on 88,000 signatures! The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is getting so close to the 100,000 needed.
Let’s keep going!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Let’s keep going!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Excellent work by Border Force & colleagues on Operation Thunder 2025 - who knew spider-trafficking was becoming a big thing?
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Endangered species seized in wildlife smuggling crackdown
Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species and illegal wildlife products as part of an intensive international operation to target criminal networks.
www.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Excellent work by Border Force & colleagues on Operation Thunder 2025 - who knew spider-trafficking was becoming a big thing?
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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The RSPB reports six of its satellite-tagged Hen Harriers 'disappeared' on or close to grouse moors in England in 2025, and another one was illegally poisoned.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime 🌍
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/20/r...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime 🌍
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RSPB reports six of its satellite-tagged Hen Harriers ‘disappeared’ on or close to grouse moors in England in 2025 & another was illegally poisoned
The RSPB has today issued a press release documenting the suspicious disappearance of six of its satellite-tagged Hen Harriers in 2025, as well as one that had been illegally poisoned. All seven in…
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January 20, 2026 at 12:27 AM
The RSPB reports six of its satellite-tagged Hen Harriers 'disappeared' on or close to grouse moors in England in 2025, and another one was illegally poisoned.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime 🌍
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/20/r...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime 🌍
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/20/r...
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I’m sorry, but there is absolutely no excuse for travelling to a remote Scottish island to bash baby gannets to death and call it “tradition” or a “local delicacy”.
Especially when there’s a Tesco superstore on the very island where these birds are eaten.
END THE GUGA HUNT.
Especially when there’s a Tesco superstore on the very island where these birds are eaten.
END THE GUGA HUNT.
January 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
I’m sorry, but there is absolutely no excuse for travelling to a remote Scottish island to bash baby gannets to death and call it “tradition” or a “local delicacy”.
Especially when there’s a Tesco superstore on the very island where these birds are eaten.
END THE GUGA HUNT.
Especially when there’s a Tesco superstore on the very island where these birds are eaten.
END THE GUGA HUNT.
Potentially award-winning picture 😂 of the Ross's Goose, with Pink-footed Geese, just west of Kinross this afternoon. Nice bird though, and plaudits to whoever found it 👏 #BirdingScotland
January 15, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Potentially award-winning picture 😂 of the Ross's Goose, with Pink-footed Geese, just west of Kinross this afternoon. Nice bird though, and plaudits to whoever found it 👏 #BirdingScotland
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Gulls are in serious trouble in Scotland.
These remarkable birds are facing significant pressures. A recent report revealed licensed control could have contributed to declines ➡️ rspb.org.uk/scotland/news/licensed-gull-control-in-scotland
We must balance the needs of protected species and people.
These remarkable birds are facing significant pressures. A recent report revealed licensed control could have contributed to declines ➡️ rspb.org.uk/scotland/news/licensed-gull-control-in-scotland
We must balance the needs of protected species and people.
January 15, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Gulls are in serious trouble in Scotland.
These remarkable birds are facing significant pressures. A recent report revealed licensed control could have contributed to declines ➡️ rspb.org.uk/scotland/news/licensed-gull-control-in-scotland
We must balance the needs of protected species and people.
These remarkable birds are facing significant pressures. A recent report revealed licensed control could have contributed to declines ➡️ rspb.org.uk/scotland/news/licensed-gull-control-in-scotland
We must balance the needs of protected species and people.
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Gamekeeper Thomas Munday convicted after brutally clubbing a trapped Buzzard to death on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire.
Press release and video in blog ⬇️
‼️WARNING - the video content is highly disturbing.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/12/g...
Press release and video in blog ⬇️
‼️WARNING - the video content is highly disturbing.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/12/g...
Gamekeeper Thomas Munday convicted after brutally clubbing trapped Buzzard to death on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire
Further to last week’s blog about a gamekeeper being due to appear in court charged with killing a Buzzard on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire (here), the case was heard today a…
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January 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Gamekeeper Thomas Munday convicted after brutally clubbing a trapped Buzzard to death on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire.
Press release and video in blog ⬇️
‼️WARNING - the video content is highly disturbing.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/12/g...
Press release and video in blog ⬇️
‼️WARNING - the video content is highly disturbing.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/12/g...
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Gamekeeper Thomas Munday convicted after brutally clubbing trapped Buzzard to death on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire – Raptor Persecution UK raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/12/g...
Gamekeeper Thomas Munday convicted after brutally clubbing trapped Buzzard to death on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire
Further to last week’s blog about a gamekeeper being due to appear in court charged with killing a Buzzard on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire (here), the case was heard today a…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Gamekeeper Thomas Munday convicted after brutally clubbing trapped Buzzard to death on a Pheasant shoot at Hovingham, North Yorkshire – Raptor Persecution UK raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/12/g...
An appalling incident and a pathetic penalty www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... #UKBirding
Gamekeeper pleads guilty to killing a Buzzard
Covert RSPB filming caught the brutal killing of the bird on a pheasant shooting estate in Yorkshire.
www.rspb.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM
An appalling incident and a pathetic penalty www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... #UKBirding
A pathetic penalty for this criminal. Plaudits to the RSPB for exposing yet another gamekeeper breaking the law www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeEs... #birds #gamekeeping #nature
Gamekeeper filmed brutally killing protected Buzzard | RSPB
YouTube video by RSPB
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January 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
A pathetic penalty for this criminal. Plaudits to the RSPB for exposing yet another gamekeeper breaking the law www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeEs... #birds #gamekeeping #nature
An astonishing 10 Blackbirds on the small patch of grass in my garden today, presumably a result of the recent hard weather. But, shows how valuable even this can be for nature, instead of the pathetic plastic "outdoor rooms" some people seem to prefer
January 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
An astonishing 10 Blackbirds on the small patch of grass in my garden today, presumably a result of the recent hard weather. But, shows how valuable even this can be for nature, instead of the pathetic plastic "outdoor rooms" some people seem to prefer
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Peregrine found with gunshot injuries - police appeal for information.
Details in blog 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/11/p...
Details in blog 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/11/p...
Peregrine found with gunshot injuries – police appeal for information
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched an investigation and an appeal for information after a Peregrine was found with gunshot injuries in County Tyrone. Peregrine Falcon. Photo…
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January 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Peregrine found with gunshot injuries - police appeal for information.
Details in blog 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/11/p...
Details in blog 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/11/p...
Monochrome moments at Broadwood Loch, Cumbernauld this morning #BirdingScotland #Birds
January 10, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Monochrome moments at Broadwood Loch, Cumbernauld this morning #BirdingScotland #Birds
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Glad we made this decision today
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
January 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Glad we made this decision today
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
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NEW PUB: 369 forest-dependent raptor species, on average, have lost 10% of their forest habitat since 2001 and only 52% of forest remains within their ranges. Many species have <25% forest cover left.
@theperegrinefund.bsky.social @globalchangebio.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Rapid Global Deforestation Leaves Forest‐Dependent Raptors With Half of Their Suitable Habitat Remaining
We analyzed high-resolution global data on forest change between 2001 and 2023 within the ranges of 369 forest-dependent raptor species. On average, these species have lost 10% of forest within their...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
NEW PUB: 369 forest-dependent raptor species, on average, have lost 10% of their forest habitat since 2001 and only 52% of forest remains within their ranges. Many species have <25% forest cover left.
@theperegrinefund.bsky.social @globalchangebio.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@theperegrinefund.bsky.social @globalchangebio.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
3 Great White Egrets and at least 6 Little Egrets at a chilly Loch Leven, Kinross-shire today. Unthinkable in January just a few years ago, the northerly spread of these 2 species has been incredible. A Kingfisher on the River Leven was more traditional winter fare... #BirdingScotland
January 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
3 Great White Egrets and at least 6 Little Egrets at a chilly Loch Leven, Kinross-shire today. Unthinkable in January just a few years ago, the northerly spread of these 2 species has been incredible. A Kingfisher on the River Leven was more traditional winter fare... #BirdingScotland
A good year's #birding, with California Condor off the bucket list, and also achieving a long-held ambition of doing a Monterey Bay pelagic. And some decent bird closer to home. All the best for 2026 #BirdingScotland
December 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
A good year's #birding, with California Condor off the bucket list, and also achieving a long-held ambition of doing a Monterey Bay pelagic. And some decent bird closer to home. All the best for 2026 #BirdingScotland
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FOURTH White-tailed Eagle disappears - RSPB offers reward for information leading to a conviction for this one or any of the other three.
New blog ⬇️⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/19/f...
New blog ⬇️⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/19/f...
Fourth White-tailed Eagle ‘disappears’ & RSPB offers £10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction
Following the appalling news over the last couple of days about the highly suspicious, and almost certainly criminal, disappearance of three satellite-tagged White-tailed Eagles here, here and here…
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December 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
FOURTH White-tailed Eagle disappears - RSPB offers reward for information leading to a conviction for this one or any of the other three.
New blog ⬇️⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/19/f...
New blog ⬇️⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/19/f...
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🎉The good news just keeps coming!
Late last night, MSPs voted in favour of using the Natural Environment Bill to close an unintended loophole in legislation to licence grouse moor shooting.
This is a major step forward in protecting Scotland’s wildlife.
Full quote in image 👇
📷: Andy Hay
Late last night, MSPs voted in favour of using the Natural Environment Bill to close an unintended loophole in legislation to licence grouse moor shooting.
This is a major step forward in protecting Scotland’s wildlife.
Full quote in image 👇
📷: Andy Hay
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🎉The good news just keeps coming!
Late last night, MSPs voted in favour of using the Natural Environment Bill to close an unintended loophole in legislation to licence grouse moor shooting.
This is a major step forward in protecting Scotland’s wildlife.
Full quote in image 👇
📷: Andy Hay
Late last night, MSPs voted in favour of using the Natural Environment Bill to close an unintended loophole in legislation to licence grouse moor shooting.
This is a major step forward in protecting Scotland’s wildlife.
Full quote in image 👇
📷: Andy Hay
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The first specific, National Park-wide survey of peregrine falcons in 20 years has revealed a continuing downward trend in numbers.
Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/44jcee0
📷 Fergus Gill
Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/44jcee0
📷 Fergus Gill
November 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The first specific, National Park-wide survey of peregrine falcons in 20 years has revealed a continuing downward trend in numbers.
Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/44jcee0
📷 Fergus Gill
Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/44jcee0
📷 Fergus Gill
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The world is upside down.
The Natural Environment Bill could be a turning point for Scotland’s nature. But Part 2 of the Bill threatens our most important wildlife protections. A Bill meant to help nature should not put it at risk!
Email your MSPs 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
The Natural Environment Bill could be a turning point for Scotland’s nature. But Part 2 of the Bill threatens our most important wildlife protections. A Bill meant to help nature should not put it at risk!
Email your MSPs 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The world is upside down.
The Natural Environment Bill could be a turning point for Scotland’s nature. But Part 2 of the Bill threatens our most important wildlife protections. A Bill meant to help nature should not put it at risk!
Email your MSPs 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
The Natural Environment Bill could be a turning point for Scotland’s nature. But Part 2 of the Bill threatens our most important wildlife protections. A Bill meant to help nature should not put it at risk!
Email your MSPs 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
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Scotland's swifts are in freefall. They need action now.
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Scotland's swifts are in freefall. They need action now.
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
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There’s still time to #SaveCoulLinks.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
There’s still time to #SaveCoulLinks.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.