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 🙂
Shooting interests & the rightwing press want to exploit the wildfires to reinstate moorland burning. But you don't fight fire with fire. You fight it with water. This wildfire in Wales' Elan Valley in May stopped abruptly when it reached re-wetted peat bogs: www.walesfarmer.co.uk/news/2614875...
Confirmation of further White-tailed Eagle poisonings in Dorset raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/07/22/c...
Confirmation of further White-tailed Eagle poisonings in Dorset
Press release from Wildlife Poisoning Research UK (WPRUK), 22 July 2026: CONFIRMATION OF FURTHER EAGLE POISONINGS IN DORSET The white tailed sea eagle is one of England’s rarest and most impressive…
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Spent a fabulous hour or so at the always excellent Ythan Estuary, Aberdeenshire yesterday. As usual, lots to see - terns, seals, Eiders, but highlights were a fishing Osprey and an unexpected Roseate Tern flying up river #BirdingScotland
The last few days have been incredibly challenging but seeing the immense community effort to halt the spread of the fire and to support each other, is incredible and a testament to how deeply we all care for this landscape. Encouraging progress has been made, but this remains an ongoing situation.
If you’re travelling east of Edinburgh and in East Lothian #Scotland and love birds, do visit the lovely shop, gallery and friendly staff of the @scottishbirding.bsky.social
RSPB Abernethy is an incredible place for nature, supporting more than 5,000 species including some of the UK's rarest and most threatened wildlife. Its importance is recognised not just on a UK level but an international one by many protected area designations.
A new Buzzard colour-ringing project has started in Central Scotland to better understand the local population and dispersal. The project is using red ring with a three letter code. If you spot a ringed bird, please report your sighting to buzzardcolourringing@gmail.com #ClydeBirding
Climate change is already impacting birds across the UK. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and more frequent extreme weather can shape where species live, how common they are and the timing of breeding and migration. Some of the UK’s most vulnerable birds are already declining.
A police investigation has been launched after the satellite tag from a missing Hen Harrier was found to have been deliberately cut from its harness on Ruabon Moor, one of the UK's most infamous bird of prey persecution hot-spots:
Satellite-tagged Hen Harrier disappears on notorious North Wales grouse moor
A satellite-tagged Hen Harrier has disappeared on Ruabon Moor in North Wales, with forensic analysis showing its tracking harness was deliberately cut, prompting a police appeal.
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Latest survey reveals that Dotterel have declined by 89% since monitoring began in 1987/88 Dotterel's resilience to climate change could be supported through limiting disturbance by people and dogs, and managing grazing Read a summary: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 🪶 🧪 @naturescot.bsky.social
A couple of very 'pixelly' pictures of Scotland's (and the UK's) second Long-tailed Shrike near Crail yesterday evening. Fife has an astonishing record for rare shrikes! #BirdingScotland
Shocking wildlife crimes continue as the government doesn't do what's necessary and the criminals, often gamekeepers on shooting estates, have nothing to fear.
Raptor Persecution UK@raptorpersuk.bsky.social · last mo.Another young satellite-tagged Golden Eagle from south Scotland translocation project found injured with 17 shotgun pellets embedded in wings & body. Police Scotland press release + commentary from me ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/27/a...
Every time I see reports on shot birds of prey, I find arguments like “hunting is conservation” weaker and weaker. I know some hunters who are true conservationists and are very knowledgeable, but it only takes a few assholes to screw up for everyone.
Raptor Persecution UK@raptorpersuk.bsky.social · last mo.Another young satellite-tagged Golden Eagle from south Scotland translocation project found injured with 17 shotgun pellets embedded in wings & body. Police Scotland press release + commentary from me ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/27/a...
Another young satellite-tagged Golden Eagle from south Scotland translocation project found injured with 17 shotgun pellets embedded in wings & body. Police Scotland press release + commentary from me ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/27/a...
Another young satellite-tagged Golden Eagle from south Scotland translocation project found injured with 17 shotgun pellets embedded in wings & body
Press release from Police Scotland (26 June 2026), followed by my commentary: POLICE APPEAL AFTER SQUEAGLE THE GOLDEN EAGLE FOUND WITH SHOTGUN INJURIES Police Scotland is appealing for information …
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Local Osprey unimpressed with fly-by Caspian Tern at Loch Leven, Kinross this afternoon! But a Scottish ✔️ for me 🙂 #BirdingScotland #RareBirdsUK
🚨 Berwick Bank update The developer has applied to change the plans, which could make it easier to build this deadly wind farm close to world famous seabird sites. Action for climate and nature must go hand in hand. There's still time to stop Berwick Bank. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
On Sat 20 June (10.30am-3.00pm), we'll be hosting an Optics Day, with Viking Optical, at SOC HQ, Aberlady. It's a great opportunity to test the latest models under field conditions & take advantage of free, expert, impartial advice to help you select the right equipment for you tinyurl.com/5ux2e282
Hope they prosecute. A lesson for all dog owners who refuse to use a lead when in nature reserves and areas with breeding birds. @btobirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social #BirdingScotland www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/e...
Nesting swan killed and eggs lost following dog attack at Holyrood Park
Dog attack leaves breeding swan dead at Edinburgh's Dunsapie Loch
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“The impacts predicted for this site are an order of magnitude greater, and across more species than we have seen for any other offshore wind farm application in Scotland.” (NatureScot, 2023, about Berwick Bank) Read more from @vickyallan.bsky.social here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2616638...
Impacts 'greater than we have seen for any other offshore wind farm application'
Scotland's biggest offshore windfarm is on a site that a consultation submission said would classify as a specially protected area 'in its…
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To mark 90 years of SOC and raise funds for our charity, we've launched a new pin badge! The Peregrine was chosen in recognition of SOC’s role in the celebrated Glasgow Peregrine Project. Badges are £2 and available from SOC Headquarters, at Glasgow Peregrine Watches, or contact us to arrange p&p
Birds of prey still being slaughtered by criminal gamekeepers on shooting estates. 19th century attitudes to our native wildlife are clearly still held by far too many in the gamebird shooting industry www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #BirdingScotland #raptors
Britain's protected birds of prey still illegally targeted – RSPB
The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.
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Protected areas should safeguard our most important places for nature - but new data reveals sharp declines in monitoring which puts these precious places at risk 🚨 Monitoring is essential to be able to deliver the urgent action nature needs to thrive. We must do better for Scotland’s wildlife.
Make sure nature isn't forgotten! Right now, MSPs are deciding what matters most in the next Scottish Parliament, and you can help ensure nature is on their list. Meeting your MSP is a powerful way to make sure Scotland’s wildlife has a strong voice 📣
Trial extended for two Scottish gamekeepers accused of offences relating to alleged shooting of Red Kites in Cairngorms National Park. NB: Comments turned off as legal proceedings are live ⚖️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/05/01/t...
Trial extended for two Scottish gamekeepers accused of offences relating to alleged shooting of Red Kites in Cairngorms National Park
A four-day trial against two Scottish gamekeepers has been extended after the court ran out of time to hear all the evidence. Head gamekeeper Graeme Rankin and assistant gamekeeper Steven Hague app…
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Scottish gamekeeper Russell Mason receives derisory sentence for brutal killing of a Goshawk ⚖️ RSPB press release, covert video, & my commentary on this case ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #BirdingScotland #UKBirding raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/04/24/s...
Scottish gamekeeper Russell Mason receives derisory sentence for brutal killing of Goshawk
Scottish gamekeeper and former convicted sex offender Russell Douglas Mason, 49, attended a sentencing hearing at Perth Sheriff Court this morning, after pleading guilty last month to the brutal ki…
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Scotland is home to extraordinary wildlife, but it's under threat. The next Scottish Parliament will shape the future of nature recovery. Golden Eagles, Red Squirrels and Puffins don't have a voice - but you do. Urge your candidates to stand up for nature today 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/188517/...
To reduce disease, we all need to make some urgent but simple changes to how we feed our garden birds. See our website for the latest guidance: brnw.ch/21x1t4w
The #BigGardenBirdwatch 2026 results have landed! 🪶 Have House Sparrows remained in the top spot, or has another species swooped in to claim the crown? A massive thank you to everyone who took part this year. Did you spot anything that didn’t make it into the top 10? Let us know 👇
Where to Watch Birds in Scotland launched on this day in 2019 With 1.75 million site views since then, our free app helps beginner & experienced birders alike discover the best places to see birds across Scotland. If you haven't downloaded it yet, you can do so here www.the-soc.org.uk/about-us/app
