The countdown has begun…
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It’s that time of year again as we’re searching the skies for that familiar wing shape and distinctive call as our male and female osprey return from migration. Who will …
How returning beavers to Scotland can benefit a wide range of wildlife
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World Wildlife Day is celebrated by the United Nations each year on 3 March. This year the theme is ‘Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration’. In Scotland, the species with …
Egyptian geese: where did they come from?
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Outside of osprey season it’s not unusual to have other birds or mammals investigating the osprey nest. Usually they are looking for insects, fungi or even grass to feed on. …
Nature stories – Catherine Leatherland
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During Scotland’s Year of Stories, the Scottish Wildlife Trust is publishing a series of first-hand accounts from people who have faced barriers connecting to nature. Our first account comes from …
Why 2022 is a critical year for biodiversity
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The beginning of the year is often a time for reflection and provides a good opportunity to look ahead. Doing so this year highlights what a big year 2022 will …
Gaining conservation skills and experience through long-term volunteering
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Between March 2020 and February 2021 the Trust managed an Erasmus+ funded European Solidarity Corps project, helping young people from France and Spain gain conservation skills and experience through long-term …
Building conservation skills and experience through an internship in Ayrshire
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Community Engagement Assistant Leanne Kirkpatrick explains how an internship with the Trust is helping her gain the skills and experience needed for a career in conservation. I recently graduated from …
People power: Seven Cs to save the seven seas
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There are a lot of ways that we can act, individually or collaboratively, to connect more strongly with our seas whilst simultaneously protecting them. If you’re reading this blog post, …
My season volunteering on Handa Island
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Dora Hamilton volunteered on Handa Island Wildlife Reserve as a Seabird Fieldworker in 2021. We asked her to share some of the special moments and experiences from the placement. What …
Seven ways the Scottish Government can show international leadership in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises
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The Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15), the governing body of the Convention on Biological Diversity will set the post-2020 global biodiversity framework for the next decade. Originally expected to take place …