The Berwickshire Branch of the Scottish Wildlife Trust covers the whole of the “county” and organises a series of wildlife related walks in the summer months and indoor talks over the winter to promote the cause of the flora and fauna of the area. We are happy to try to answer any questions you might have and welcome any information that you might have.
What we do
We aim to update you on what is going on in your area, inform you on wildlife topics or particular species through our walks and talks programme and give you the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through our various workshops and events.
We have our own Facebook page “Scottish Wildlife Trust Berwickshire where we advertise our events and post updates
How to get involved
Volunteers can help out with:
Hospitality at our events
Suggesting activities
Joining our Committee
Waxcap fungi
Wild Pansy near lauder.
Mute Swans at Spottiswoode Loch
Royal Fern growing in Lamberton.
Male Blackbird collecting food for brood of 5 in Lamberton.
Mimicry is one of the most remarkable features of the natural world, where a harmless animal has evolved to look just like one that is dangerous or poisonous. In this way the harmless one can gain protection from predators which will keep well clear. Recently I was able to find at Spottiswoode an insect which shows truly remarkable mimicry, and had not been seen in Berwickshire for over 140 years. This is the Lunar Hornet Moth. David Long