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Scottish Wildlife Trust
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Protecting wildlife and restoring ecosystems across Scotland's land and seas.
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/
#WordsOfTheWild
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Raring to realise riparian recovery? 🌳💧

We're looking for a Knowledge and Evidence Officer to join our Riverwoods team to support the development of digital monitoring tools and continue to grow the innovative Riverwoods Digital Centre of Excellence.

Apply via our website at bit.ly/4i3nMYM
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Alongside @foescot.bsky.social, @rspbscotland.bsky.social and many more, we’ll be taking part in Scotland’s Climate March in Glasgow tomorrow 📣

A healthy climate is essential for healthy wildlife – and vice versa! So join us at Glasgow Green from 11am and make your voice heard!
A yellowhammer calling out from atop a fence post.
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Snakes, Shewalton Wood and...storytelling?! 🐍 📖

Take a listen to our second episode of Words of the Wild to find out about our latest work in Cumbernauld and what our Wildlife Watch leaders get up to.

Listen on our website or on your podcast streaming platform of choice. 🎧
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A photo of an adder curled up on a patch of green moss. The adder has pale grey scales with a dark brown diamond pattern running from its head down the centre of its back. Photo taken by Danny Green 2020VISION. A photo of a stand of birch trees and the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Shewalton Wood Wildlife Reserve in Ayrshire. The trees are tall and thin with silvery bark and are surrounded by vibrant green ferns and undergrowth. Photo taken by Pete Haskell.
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Did you know that in folklore, woodcock were believed to fly to the moon during months when they weren't seen?! 🪽🌕

The first full moon in November is sometimes called the 'Woodcock Moon' as it's around the time that migrating woodcock arrive and join our resident birds.

#WildlifeWednesday
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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There's only a couple of days left to apply to join our North of Scotland team working on Inverbroom!

Head over to our website to apply today. 👇
bit.ly/3LfJzjs

#Scotland #Vacancy
A drone photo taken at Inverbroom in the North West Highlands. The photo looks along a large loch towards green hills capped by white clouds in a blue sky. Photo taken by Landfor.
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Task list for today:

Stick the kettle on 🫖
Crack open the biscuits 🍪
Put your feet up and listen to stories about Scotland’s wonderful wildlife 🛋️

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#Podcast #SundayVibes #Nature
A red squirrel eating a nut from a wooden feeder, while sheltering from the rain under a red umbrella.
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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We recently sat down with Dan Bagur, author of "Pine Marten: The Secret World of Martes martes". In our latest blog, Dan discusses his book, the behaviour of pine martens, and how he developed his own love of nature.

Read more 🔗 buff.ly/5mJOMtn
A pine marten climbing a thin tree trunk.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Our Words of the Wild podcast is back - and what a line up we’ve got to kick off season two!

Tune in as we explore the wilds of Rahoy Hills, discover what life is like on the magical island of Handa and much more.

Listen here 🎧 scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/podcast/
Two small buildings – one stone and one wooden with a turf roof – by the rocky coast on Handa. A puffin in flight against a grey-blue sky. A panoramic view of sea lochs sitting amongst Rahoy Hills.
November 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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As we await a decision from The Scottish Government on the future of Coul Links, our Chair, Kenny Taylor, discusses what makes the site so special for wildlife, and why the damaging development of a golf course must not be allowed to proceed.

Read more: buff.ly/z7TePLL

📷 Scott Leatham
A view over grassy sand dunes and a beach, out to sea at Coul Links
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Thanks to Ellen Forbes for sharing these lovely illustrations 🍄
A drawing of yellow stagshorn fungus. It has lots of yellow-orange, antler like tendrils.
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Did you know there are over 15,000 species of fungi in the UK!?

Our new blog doesn’t quite cover that many, but it has some fascinating facts about some of our favourites, including collared earthstar and yellow stagshorn.

Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/shczV8Z
A drawing of collared earthstar fungus. It is white and star-shaped, with a hole in the middle which is emitting spores.
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Congratulations to the winners of this year's Words of the Wild competition: Rosie Howat, Jessica-Joy Ibarra-Nagy, Abby Kumar, Faith MacLachlan, Finola Scott and Cairistìona Stone.

Read the full story – and all the finalists’ entries – on our website:

scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/winners...
Four winners from the Words of the Wild writing competition standing in front of a Scottish Wildlife Trust banner.
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Guess who's back?! 👀

We're thrilled to announce that season 2 of our #WordsOfTheWild podcast is back! Ed and Rachel are back with six new episodes, with more stories from across Scotland.

The first episode will be out soon but in you can catch up on season 1 on our website now. 👇
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November 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Looking for a new challenge? We have some exciting new vacancies to join our team at Inverbroom.

Head over to our website to find out more and apply today!
bit.ly/3LfJzjs

#Vacancy
A photo of Loch a' Bhraoin at Inverbroom in the North West Highlands. The photo looks down the loch towards distant snow capped mountains. Photo taken by Sarah Robinson.
November 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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This funding will allow us to undertake ecological surveys, develop management plans, create new jobs based at Inverbroom and more.

Thank you to National Lottery players for your incredible support!
A close up of a pine marten. A willow warbler singing from a tree branch.
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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We have some very exciting news to announce 🥳

Following our acquisition of Inverbroom Estate earlier this year, we have now been awarded nearly £750,000 of support from National Lottery Heritage Fund to help realise our vision for the site.

Full story on our website 🔗 buff.ly/UN7og8w
An aerial shot of Inverbroom Estate. There are several buildings dotted amongst fields and small patches of woodland, with step hills coming down either side. A loch in the background is stretching into the distance.
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Halloween is nearly here! 🎃🦉🦇

If you're looking for some spooky activity ideas, check out our latest blog! 👇
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📸 Tawny owl and full moon © Alan Price
A photo of a tawny owl, silhouetted against a large full moon. The owl is swooping into land on a tree stump. In the background, there are stars visible in the dark sky around the moon. Photo taken by Alan Price.
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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If you're in the Dalkeith area on Saturday 8 November, why not check out the next screening of the #Riverwoods film?

📆 Date: Saturday 8 November
🕙 Time: 14:00-16:00
📌 Location: One Dalkeith, 21 Eskdaill Ct, Dalkeith, EH22 1AG

Head over to buff.ly/OKsYhrv to book your place!
A photo of a kingfisher perched on the branch of a tree. The kingfisher has vibrant blue and orange plumage. Photo taken in Edinburgh by Jamie McDermaid.
October 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Did you know that bats hibernate? 🦇

Although bats are a well-loved symbol of Halloween, it won't be long before they head off to hibernate in November. During hibernation, bats lower their body temperature and their heart rate drops to help them conserve energy during the colder months.💤
A photo of a Daubenton's bat flying low over water in the dark. The bat has long black leathery wings with a round furry brown body. Photo taken by Dale Sutton as part of the 2020VISION project.
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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❓Wondering about Wildlife Watch? Well wonder no more!

Take a look at our blog to find out more about what our wonderful Wildlife Watch leaders got up to at our a recent training day with @pkcountryside.bsky.social. 👇
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A photo of four adults taken through a frame made out of natural materials. The adults are Wildlife Watch leaders with the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
October 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Did you know that the hearing of a tawny owl could be up to 10 times better than a humans?! 🦉

Tawny owls have two ear openings which improve their directional hearing. A passage through the skull links the eardrums, and enables the source of the sound to be pinpointed! 👂

#WildlifeWednesday
A photo of a tawny owl perched on the branch of a tree. The owl has mottled brown feathers and is looking back over it's shoulder towards the camera. The tree has green leaves and large green buds growing on surrounding branches. Photo taken by Tom Ellis.
October 22, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Looking to take action for nature but not sure where to start? 🤔
Our online Pioneers Programme is designed to help you build the skills, knowledge and confidence to organise positive action for nature in your community. 💚

Head over to our e-learning website to find out more. 👇
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A photo of a group of people walking along a track through the woods. There are four people visible, some are carrying binoculars and rucksacks. Photo taken by Jo Foo Wildlife Photography at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre.
October 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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It's Sunday! Are you more speedy squirrel or dozing diver today? 💨💤
A photo of a red squirrel running along a long. The squirrel is partly blurred with the speed of its movement. Photo taken by Peter Cairns as part of the 2020VISION project. A photo of two adult red throated divers with a young juvenile in between them floating on a still body of water. Both adults have their beaks tucked under their wings as they sleep. Photo taken by Mark Hamblin as part of the 2020VISION project.
October 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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These magnificent mushrooms were spotted on our Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch reserve in Edinburgh. 🍄

📸 Huge thanks to @davidst999.bsky.social for sending these brilliant photos in.

1&2 - Bleeding fairy caps
3 - Glistening ink caps
A photo of a large cluster of bleeding fairy cap mushrooms growing from a mossy surface in the woods. The mushrooms are grouped together and have pale stems with reddish caps. Photo taken by David Stevens at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch Wildlife Reserve. A photo of a small cluster of four bleeding fairy cap mushrooms growing from a mossy surface in the woods. The mushrooms are grouped together and have pale stems with reddish caps. In the background, other clusters of similar mushrooms are growing. Photo taken by David Stevens at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch Wildlife Reserve. A photo of three glistening ink cap mushrooms growing from a mossy surface in the woods. The mushrooms are growing together and have pale stems with ochre coloured caps which look like they are speckled with water. Photo taken by David Stevens at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch Wildlife Reserve.
October 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Join Buglife for a screening of Riverwoods: An Untold Story 🎬
Find out more about river woodlands and the work being undertaken across the #Riverwoods Blueprint Project partnership.
📆 Tuesday 28 October
🕙 18:30-20:30
📌 Duthac Centre, Tain, IV19 1BQ
Sign up: buff.ly/1a47CLr
A close up photo of an Atlantic salmon's face. Behind the salmon, there are brown rocks at the bottom of a river. Photo taken by Linda Pitkin as part of the 2020VISION project.
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM