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From dodging downpours to battling midges… Scotland’s nature has shaped us. But right now, nature is facing its own storm and is calling on us to protect it. 🌍

It’s in our nature to act. Sign the petition today: https://bit.ly/our-nature-bluesky
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WWF Scotland @wwfscotland.bsky.social · Oct 8
In Scotland we’re known for braving the cold, battling the wind and pretending it’s ‘taps aff’ weather at 12°C. But there’s one thing we won’t just tough out - losing Scotland’s wild places.

It’s in our nature to act. Sign our petition and stand up for nature: www.wwf.org.uk/scotland/202... ✏️
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Scotland is rich in folklore, where even our trees are part of myths and legends! 🌳

The rowan tree was often planted at doorways as protection against enchantments. Ancient Druids considered it sacred, using its wood and berries for rituals and ceremonies. ✨

#NationalTreeWeek
November 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Step outside this #NationalTreeWeek! 🌳

Can you tell your oaks from your ashes on your next forest stroll?

Illustration by Harriet Gardiner.
An illustrated infographic titled ‘Tree Species in the UK’, showing drawings of leaves from various UK tree species arranged around the title. Each leaf is labelled with its species name, including Rowan, Silver Birch, Goat Willow, Guelder Rose, Sycamore, London Plane, Hazel, Wild Cherry, Alder, Ash, Dogwood, Beech, Blackthorn, Aspen, Elder, Horse Chestnut, Hawthorn, Field Maple, Common Lime, and English Oak. The background is light green.
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Time to coorie in & think about #CleanEngergy! 🏠

Heat pumps can tackle #ClimateChange, which helps nature too - but upfront costs are a barrier.

We’re raising awareness of grants & calling for more support. 💚

Learn more: www.wwf.org.uk/scotland/fut... #ClimateAction
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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This week, our very own Io Hadjicosta spoke at @parliament.scot for @sccscot.bsky.social.

Scotland's ambition to cut emissions from homes and buildings by 2045 is unreachable without clear regulation, incentives and investment. We need bold action now! 🌍

▶️ www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/loca...
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
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November 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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When it's 4pm and it's already getting dark...
A tawny owl peering out from behind a tree trunk. It's eyes are almost fully shut and it looks like it has a sleepy expression on its face. It's in it's natural habitat, and has lush green leaves in the background.
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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It's baltic out there! ❄️

Looking to help wildlife this season? Resist tidying away fallen leaves, seed heads and berries. They provide food and shelter for many species, including our feathered friends! 🍂🐦‍⬛

#Wildlife #Nature #Birds
A female blackbird amongst frosty green foliage. A stem with small leaves, from orange through to green, covered in a layer of frost. Dried flower and seed head, with a thin layer of frost. A robin, side on, perched on a frosty and mossy tree branch.
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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As temperatures fall & winter sets in, dropping the Heat in Buildings Bill is a big setback for Scotland’s climate & fuel poverty goals.

We can’t ignore the #ClimateCrisis. The next Parliament must act boldly to phase out fossil fuels & bring our world back to life. 🌍

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scottish government drops heat pumps bill for second time
The bill, aimed at driving the move from fossil fuel heating systems, has been delayed until next year.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Renewables have overtaken coal as the world’s #1 electricity source! 🔋

Solar and wind met all new demand in early 2025 – and cut fossil fuel use. But climate impacts continue.

#COP30 must phase out fossil fuels, scale up renewables and protect nature. 🍃
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Diving into your Bluesky feed with a splash of colour ✨🍃

#Kingfisher #Birds #Wildlife
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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For anyone struggling with the darker evenings... a little something to brighten your day. 🧡

#RedSquirrel #WildlifePhotography by Jo Foo in Perthshire, #Scotland.
A red squirrel perched on a tree branch looks directly into the camera with an inquisitive expression. Its tall ear tufts stand upright, and its big, bushy tail can be seen behind its body. Photo taken in Perthshire, Scotland.
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Seal pupping season is kicking off! 🦭

If you’re near the coast at this time of year, make sure to keep your distance - stay at least 100m back and keep dogs on short leads. A camera zoom or binoculars give the best close-up! 📷

#DailyDoseOfNature #WildlifePhotography #Nature
Cropped photo of a young grey seal resting on a sandy beach, taken with a zoom lens from a safe distance. The seal is lying on its side, with its head and rear flippers lifted slightly from the ground. Its pale coat is speckled with small grey spots.
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Our planet is melting before our eyes. 2024 was the hottest year on record - the first to exceed 1.5°C of warming. We face tipping points, but it’s not too late. 🌎

Across all sectors, we already have the tools to create a cleaner, safer future.

Leaders at #COP30: It's time to act. ⌛
An ice cream cone floats against a dark navy background, topped with a glowing scoop depicting planet Earth, complete with blue oceans and green land. The scoop is melting, with bright blue drips running down the cone.
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Autumn is a perfect time to spot floofy, feathered friends! Keep an eye out for long-tailed tits this weekend, foraging for food amongst branches and leaves. 👀🍃

#Nature #Wildlife #Birds
Two long tailed tits peering at each other, in amongst bright green foliage.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Some funny wildlife photos to give you a chuckle!

These are just some of the 40 finalists part of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards with Nikon Europe! Winners being announced on the 9th December. 🏆

#Nature #WildlifePhotography
Two guillemots up close. One with its beak open, the other resting its head inside its beak and stares at the camera. A red squirrel mid jump, photographed from below, its body spread out and arms up, almost making it look flat as it soars in the sky. The ground is blurred tones of greens and browns. Two frogs spotted in Leonora, Australia. The photo captures one frog standing on the other frogs back to peer over the edge of a bore hole casing. A gannet on a windy day on Bempton Cliffs, UK, during the nesting season. The gannet has been hit in the face by a large clump of grass, which appears to have been carried by the wind. The background is a light, out of focus blue.
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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We’ve launched a new report! 📝

Our climate is changing - drier summers and wetter winters challenge farmers like never before. ‘Farming for the Future’ shows how advice, training and knowledge-sharing can help Scottish agriculture thrive whilst protecting nature. 🍃

➡️ www.wwf.org.uk/our-reports/...
Stuart on his nature-friendly farm in the Scottish Borders, inspecting the quality of bales of hay. In the background are rolling hills and surrounding farms.
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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From mob grazing in Fife to wildlife-rich hedgerows in Berwickshire, many farmers show how farming can restore nature & cut emissions. 🐄

Farming may be Scotland’s 3rd largest greenhouse gas emitter, but it’s also part of the solution. 🌿

🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Climate #Agriculture #Nature
Hedgerows and mob grazing: Can farming fix its carbon black hole?
Scottish ministers are putting the finishing touches to a plan aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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The water’s cold but the threat to #nature is chilling.

Scotland’s nature has shaped us. But now, it needs us. ⚠️

It’s in our nature to act. Sign our petition calling on political parties to take bold action for nature & climate. 📢 https://bit.ly/our-nature-bluesky

#NatureLoss #ClimateAction
Matt in a Scottish loch for a wild swim. He's clenching his arms and making a facial expressions which shows he's finding the water cold. Overlapping text reads, ‘It’s not that bad actually.'
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Hedgehogs are far from spooky… but it looks like this one got the memo that it’s #Halloween! 🎃
A hedgehog within the shadows of a dimly lit garden at night.
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Today at Scottish Parliament, MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill.
This morning LINK was outside with the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign, representing red squirrels, Scottish wildcats, puffins and bees. 🐿️🐝
This Bill is our VITAL chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌿🐾
#savenature
October 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Tomorrow MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill - a once-in-a-generation chance to help nature recover. 📢

We're calling on MSPs to vote in favour of the Bill. ✅

This is the first step in creating a bold plan for nature - one that empowers communities and drives future action. 🌿
A photo of a red squirrel taken by Oliver Hellowell in Perthshire, Scotland in Autumn time. The red squirrel is perched on a moss covered rock, with its front arms held close to its chest and its bushy tail resting on the rock.
October 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Clocks have changed, temps are dropping & homes are feeling chillier! ❄️

A warm home shouldn’t be a luxury, but the way we heat them just now is costly on our pockets & on the planet. In this video, Kristin & Huw share how they made their home greener & warmer. 🏡

#CleanHeat #HeatPump #ClimateAction
October 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Autumn starter pack: rain, mud and a soggy snout.

#Nature #Wildlife
A close-up of a young, fluffy badger surrounded by grass and mud. Its damp fur stands on end, and its nose is covered in mud.
October 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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46,000 oysters now in the Firth of Forth! 🎉

Well done to the volunteers & Restoration Forth partners who have been busy cleaning & reintroducing another 6,000 oysters - bringing the total to an incredible 46,000.

We hope they go “Forth” & flourish! 🦪

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Restoration Forth volunteer reintroducing a handful of European flat oysters into the Firth of Forth from the side of a boat. A member of the team can be seen on the right of the photo, taking a picture on their mobile phone.
October 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Autumn is a busy season for hedgehogs. 🍂

They’re foraging, feasting, and gathering leaves to build cosy nests before hibernation.

Ways you can help:
🌿 Leave log piles or compost heaps for shelter
🍁 Avoid tidying up fallen leaves
[Alt: A hedgehog sniffs the ground in a dimly lit garden at night.]
October 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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The only local enjoying the water today. From seals to swimmers, we all need healthy seas. 🦭

But the wild we know, and love is under threat. Habitats are changing. #ClimateChange and #nature loss are accelerating. 💔

Help us take action by signing the petition: bit.ly/our-nature-b...
October 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM