Lisa
@wildlenslife.bsky.social
Birding
BSc (Hon) Environmental Science Student
Hiking
Nature Nerd
Wildlife Photography - all photos my own (raw with no edits unless specified)
Wildlife Watch Leader - @scotwildlife.bsky.social
NE Scotland 🏴
BSc (Hon) Environmental Science Student
Hiking
Nature Nerd
Wildlife Photography - all photos my own (raw with no edits unless specified)
Wildlife Watch Leader - @scotwildlife.bsky.social
NE Scotland 🏴
Discovering Desertas petrels are storm chasers is a pretty cool start to the day! 🌪️ #BirdMigration
Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised
Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are re...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Discovering Desertas petrels are storm chasers is a pretty cool start to the day! 🌪️ #BirdMigration
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Celebrating the life of a conservation legend. 🕊️
Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿
Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿
Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
In tribute to Dame Jane Goodall, a conservation legend
Today, we pay tribute to conservation hero Dame Jane Goodall (1934-2025).
www.birdlife.org
October 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Celebrating the life of a conservation legend. 🕊️
Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿
Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿
Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
After recently capturing this pair of gannets with their egg, I was concerned about their success and survival. This paper gives me hope that they’ve all made it! 😊
#BirdingScotland 🐦 🌿 📷
#BirdingScotland 🐦 🌿 📷
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
After recently capturing this pair of gannets with their egg, I was concerned about their success and survival. This paper gives me hope that they’ve all made it! 😊
#BirdingScotland 🐦 🌿 📷
#BirdingScotland 🐦 🌿 📷
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It’s always difficult, I think, to do a post out of the blue where you just come straight out and say “BUY MY BOOK HERE LOOK HERE IT IS” without any preamble, but sometimes you just have to take a deep breath and do it.
Tl;dr: BUY MY BOOK HERE LOOK HERE IT IS
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Tl;dr: BUY MY BOOK HERE LOOK HERE IT IS
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Book: Why Do Birds Suddenly Disappear?
A signed copy of Why Do Birds Suddenly Disappear? Fill in the ‘dedication’ box if you would like a special message as well as a signature. Format: paperback
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September 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
It’s always difficult, I think, to do a post out of the blue where you just come straight out and say “BUY MY BOOK HERE LOOK HERE IT IS” without any preamble, but sometimes you just have to take a deep breath and do it.
Tl;dr: BUY MY BOOK HERE LOOK HERE IT IS
levparikian.com/index.php/pr...
Tl;dr: BUY MY BOOK HERE LOOK HERE IT IS
levparikian.com/index.php/pr...
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The post breeding season fieldwork has begun with shag ring resighting on the go. Please send any colour ringed shag sightings from the UK east coast to shags@ceh.ac.uk
August 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The post breeding season fieldwork has begun with shag ring resighting on the go. Please send any colour ringed shag sightings from the UK east coast to shags@ceh.ac.uk
What a capture…so beautiful! 😍 #Birds
Cedar Waxwings are named after the little waxy red tips, called astaxanthin, on their secondary feathers.
This Cedar Waxwing was pulling off some fancy aerial manoeuvres while hunting bugs, and showed off these tiny red tips!
The astaxanthin are now thought to be involved with social status.
This Cedar Waxwing was pulling off some fancy aerial manoeuvres while hunting bugs, and showed off these tiny red tips!
The astaxanthin are now thought to be involved with social status.
August 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
What a capture…so beautiful! 😍 #Birds
Hey fellow 🏴 birders can you help?
Common or Scottish Crossbill? Spotted in the pine woods of Glen Tanar Estate today.
@twmar.bsky.social @stevedudley.bsky.social @naturalistsam.bsky.social @inchgarthbirding.bsky.social @anthrobirder.bsky.social
#BirdingScotland #Birds #BirdingUK
Common or Scottish Crossbill? Spotted in the pine woods of Glen Tanar Estate today.
@twmar.bsky.social @stevedudley.bsky.social @naturalistsam.bsky.social @inchgarthbirding.bsky.social @anthrobirder.bsky.social
#BirdingScotland #Birds #BirdingUK
August 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Hey fellow 🏴 birders can you help?
Common or Scottish Crossbill? Spotted in the pine woods of Glen Tanar Estate today.
@twmar.bsky.social @stevedudley.bsky.social @naturalistsam.bsky.social @inchgarthbirding.bsky.social @anthrobirder.bsky.social
#BirdingScotland #Birds #BirdingUK
Common or Scottish Crossbill? Spotted in the pine woods of Glen Tanar Estate today.
@twmar.bsky.social @stevedudley.bsky.social @naturalistsam.bsky.social @inchgarthbirding.bsky.social @anthrobirder.bsky.social
#BirdingScotland #Birds #BirdingUK
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New research from Pesticide Action Network reveals the extent of pesticide use by UK councils. These are poisons being sprayed in your street, your local park. Pls share.
For links to the full report & to find out what you can do, follow the link below
www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-fr...
For links to the full report & to find out what you can do, follow the link below
www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-fr...
July 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
New research from Pesticide Action Network reveals the extent of pesticide use by UK councils. These are poisons being sprayed in your street, your local park. Pls share.
For links to the full report & to find out what you can do, follow the link below
www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-fr...
For links to the full report & to find out what you can do, follow the link below
www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-fr...
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The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨
This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved.
No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️
Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org
This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved.
No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️
Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org
July 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨
This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved.
No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️
Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org
This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved.
No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️
Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org
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Some devastating news today.
Earlier this year the First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social said "nature should be at the heart of climate action". This decision flies in the face of that.
Earlier this year the First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social said "nature should be at the heart of climate action". This decision flies in the face of that.
A dark day for Scotland’s seabirds.
We're incredibly concerned that Scottish Government have granted consent for the Berwick Bank offshore windfarm, which could catapult some of our most vulnerable species toward extinction 🚨
We will carefully scrutinise the details and consider our next steps.
We're incredibly concerned that Scottish Government have granted consent for the Berwick Bank offshore windfarm, which could catapult some of our most vulnerable species toward extinction 🚨
We will carefully scrutinise the details and consider our next steps.
July 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Some devastating news today.
Earlier this year the First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social said "nature should be at the heart of climate action". This decision flies in the face of that.
Earlier this year the First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social said "nature should be at the heart of climate action". This decision flies in the face of that.
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We are extremely concerned to hear that consent has been given to Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm, which will be one of the world's largest such developments, sited in an internationally important area for seabirds.
Read on for our full statement 🧵👇 (1/7)
Read on for our full statement 🧵👇 (1/7)
July 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We are extremely concerned to hear that consent has been given to Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm, which will be one of the world's largest such developments, sited in an internationally important area for seabirds.
Read on for our full statement 🧵👇 (1/7)
Read on for our full statement 🧵👇 (1/7)
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Back to normal yesterday, spotting wildlife in Aberdeen. I really enjoyed my time on the Rhine in Germany and the Netherlands but it can’t compete with the Dee where biodiversity is concerned.
June 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Back to normal yesterday, spotting wildlife in Aberdeen. I really enjoyed my time on the Rhine in Germany and the Netherlands but it can’t compete with the Dee where biodiversity is concerned.
Blue tit fledglings enjoying the sanctuary of my garden to get a good feed from Mum! 🐥🥰
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#Birds #ScottishWildlife #WildlifePhotography #TwosDay #Nature
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#Birds #ScottishWildlife #WildlifePhotography #TwosDay #Nature
June 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Blue tit fledglings enjoying the sanctuary of my garden to get a good feed from Mum! 🐥🥰
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#Birds #ScottishWildlife #WildlifePhotography #TwosDay #Nature
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#Birds #ScottishWildlife #WildlifePhotography #TwosDay #Nature
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The difference just 4 years can make when land is released from overgrazing.
Nothing was planted here: all these native trees, wildflowers, etc, came naturally, along with loads of butterflies, birds, + other animal life.
THIS is how we reverse nature loss. #Rewilding 🌍
Nothing was planted here: all these native trees, wildflowers, etc, came naturally, along with loads of butterflies, birds, + other animal life.
THIS is how we reverse nature loss. #Rewilding 🌍
May 16, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The difference just 4 years can make when land is released from overgrazing.
Nothing was planted here: all these native trees, wildflowers, etc, came naturally, along with loads of butterflies, birds, + other animal life.
THIS is how we reverse nature loss. #Rewilding 🌍
Nothing was planted here: all these native trees, wildflowers, etc, came naturally, along with loads of butterflies, birds, + other animal life.
THIS is how we reverse nature loss. #Rewilding 🌍
To invest in nature you have to stop destroying it! @snp.org @johnswinney.bsky.social
“We are utterly dismayed by this news... To see it destroyed in a National Park beggars belief. This proposal contravenes multiple regulations and sparked vast opposition locally and nationally.”
buff.ly/OIP5tbf
“We are utterly dismayed by this news... To see it destroyed in a National Park beggars belief. This proposal contravenes multiple regulations and sparked vast opposition locally and nationally.”
buff.ly/OIP5tbf
Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort set for approval after appeal
The theme park operator wants to build a £40m resort with a waterpark, monorail, hotel and restaurants.
buff.ly
May 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
To invest in nature you have to stop destroying it! @snp.org @johnswinney.bsky.social
“We are utterly dismayed by this news... To see it destroyed in a National Park beggars belief. This proposal contravenes multiple regulations and sparked vast opposition locally and nationally.”
buff.ly/OIP5tbf
“We are utterly dismayed by this news... To see it destroyed in a National Park beggars belief. This proposal contravenes multiple regulations and sparked vast opposition locally and nationally.”
buff.ly/OIP5tbf
Finally managed to see and capture the beautiful and elusive Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia) that has been teasing me with its reeling for the last few weeks!
I have never seen a bird open its beak so wide to sing!
#Birds #BirdingScotland #SpringMigrant #UKWildlife
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I have never seen a bird open its beak so wide to sing!
#Birds #BirdingScotland #SpringMigrant #UKWildlife
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May 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Finally managed to see and capture the beautiful and elusive Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia) that has been teasing me with its reeling for the last few weeks!
I have never seen a bird open its beak so wide to sing!
#Birds #BirdingScotland #SpringMigrant #UKWildlife
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I have never seen a bird open its beak so wide to sing!
#Birds #BirdingScotland #SpringMigrant #UKWildlife
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📢 New report: 5 years left to stop illegal bird killing 🚨
Millions of birds are illegally killed every year in Europe, the Middle East & North Africa.
The goal to halve this by 2030 is still within reach if we act now!
Read more: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/05...
#FlightForSurvival
Millions of birds are illegally killed every year in Europe, the Middle East & North Africa.
The goal to halve this by 2030 is still within reach if we act now!
Read more: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/05...
#FlightForSurvival
May 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM
📢 New report: 5 years left to stop illegal bird killing 🚨
Millions of birds are illegally killed every year in Europe, the Middle East & North Africa.
The goal to halve this by 2030 is still within reach if we act now!
Read more: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/05...
#FlightForSurvival
Millions of birds are illegally killed every year in Europe, the Middle East & North Africa.
The goal to halve this by 2030 is still within reach if we act now!
Read more: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/05...
#FlightForSurvival
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UK Govt is holding a public consultation on its plans to further restrict burning on England's peatlands, 80% of which are currently degraded. Setting fire to grouse moors to produce artificially high numbers of red grouse for shooting must stop. Have your say 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/general/plea...
wildjustice.org.uk/general/plea...
May 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM
UK Govt is holding a public consultation on its plans to further restrict burning on England's peatlands, 80% of which are currently degraded. Setting fire to grouse moors to produce artificially high numbers of red grouse for shooting must stop. Have your say 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/general/plea...
wildjustice.org.uk/general/plea...
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Take a moment for yourself and reconnect with nature this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚🌿
Spending time outdoors can boost your wellbeing and lower stress levels.
Tune into the sounds of wildlife while you wander 👉 buff.ly/RVLCOrs
Spending time outdoors can boost your wellbeing and lower stress levels.
Tune into the sounds of wildlife while you wander 👉 buff.ly/RVLCOrs
May 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Take a moment for yourself and reconnect with nature this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚🌿
Spending time outdoors can boost your wellbeing and lower stress levels.
Tune into the sounds of wildlife while you wander 👉 buff.ly/RVLCOrs
Spending time outdoors can boost your wellbeing and lower stress levels.
Tune into the sounds of wildlife while you wander 👉 buff.ly/RVLCOrs
An amazing weekend of #Birding! Highlights: witnessing Black Grouse Lekking, a White-Tailed Eagle soaring above my head, a male Hen Harrier, Ravens, Cuckoos and my favourite Lapwings to name a few! Also finally managed to capture a Skylark! Worth the 5am start both mornings! #BirdingScotland 🦅 🪶🌿 📷
May 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
An amazing weekend of #Birding! Highlights: witnessing Black Grouse Lekking, a White-Tailed Eagle soaring above my head, a male Hen Harrier, Ravens, Cuckoos and my favourite Lapwings to name a few! Also finally managed to capture a Skylark! Worth the 5am start both mornings! #BirdingScotland 🦅 🪶🌿 📷
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Millions of migratory birds spend part of their lives in cities—breeding, feeding, or stopping to rest.
Ahead of #MigratoryBirdDay, we join the call to turn our urban cities into #SharedSpaces —bird-friendly cities that benefit both birds and people.http://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
Ahead of #MigratoryBirdDay, we join the call to turn our urban cities into #SharedSpaces —bird-friendly cities that benefit both birds and people.http://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
May 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Millions of migratory birds spend part of their lives in cities—breeding, feeding, or stopping to rest.
Ahead of #MigratoryBirdDay, we join the call to turn our urban cities into #SharedSpaces —bird-friendly cities that benefit both birds and people.http://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
Ahead of #MigratoryBirdDay, we join the call to turn our urban cities into #SharedSpaces —bird-friendly cities that benefit both birds and people.http://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
"It's surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth."
~ Sir David Attenborough ~
#EarthDay #EveryoneNeedsNature #ScottishWildlife #WildlifePhotography
🌿 📷 🐝 🦊 🦋 🦌
~ Sir David Attenborough ~
#EarthDay #EveryoneNeedsNature #ScottishWildlife #WildlifePhotography
🌿 📷 🐝 🦊 🦋 🦌
April 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
"It's surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth."
~ Sir David Attenborough ~
#EarthDay #EveryoneNeedsNature #ScottishWildlife #WildlifePhotography
🌿 📷 🐝 🦊 🦋 🦌
~ Sir David Attenborough ~
#EarthDay #EveryoneNeedsNature #ScottishWildlife #WildlifePhotography
🌿 📷 🐝 🦊 🦋 🦌
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100 years of average January-March temperature anomalies over land areas through 2025...
This data offers a window of our changing climate.
Data available from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0 at www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...
This data offers a window of our changing climate.
Data available from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0 at www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...
April 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
100 years of average January-March temperature anomalies over land areas through 2025...
This data offers a window of our changing climate.
Data available from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0 at www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...
This data offers a window of our changing climate.
Data available from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0 at www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...
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🚨 I have another record to share - carbon dioxide (CO₂) averaged a record high of 428.2 ppm in March 2025
10 years ago March averaged about 401.7 ppm
Provided by gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/. Climate monitoring and data like this are at risk. #StandUpForScience
10 years ago March averaged about 401.7 ppm
Provided by gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/. Climate monitoring and data like this are at risk. #StandUpForScience
April 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
🚨 I have another record to share - carbon dioxide (CO₂) averaged a record high of 428.2 ppm in March 2025
10 years ago March averaged about 401.7 ppm
Provided by gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/. Climate monitoring and data like this are at risk. #StandUpForScience
10 years ago March averaged about 401.7 ppm
Provided by gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/. Climate monitoring and data like this are at risk. #StandUpForScience