Welcome to the Fife and Kinross Group. We have over 100 miles of accessible coastline including the Firths of Forth and Tay, the latter being noted for its extensive sand and mudflats, its population of common seals and for its wintering birds. There are opportunities to visit many good wildlife watching sites including fresh water lochs, peat bogs and meadows. Members have the chance to acquire knowledge and skills through our regular events; you will never stop being surprised by wildlife.
What we do
- Arrange regular wildlife talks.
- Hold informative visits to wildlife sites and reserves.
- Defend wildlife interests in local planning decisions.
- Participate in Fife Biodiversity Action Plans.
- Take part in conservation work.
- Monitor and record local wildlife populations.
How to get involved
Come to our events, or contact the Group Chair, to discuss what interests you and suggest what you think the Group could be doing or join our Committee to help us plan interesting events for members.
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The aim of a BioBlitz is to take a snapshot of biodiversity by finding and recording all the species present in a particular area in a short space of time.
A walk along an abandoned railway line near Kilmany looking at wildlife including some invasive plant species. The leader will talk about the birds that he has seen during 30 years of monitoring the area.. DETAILS AND BOOKING (ESSENTIAL) at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kilmany-walk-wildlife-along-an-abandoned-railway-tickets-1389335452739?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you are interested in observing or helping with the annual botanical monitoring on our reserves please contact secfifekinswt@gmail.com for further details. Dates are:
SUNDAY JULY 13: Moth event
17th/18th June – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to assist with digging and planting for saltmarsh restoration on the Eden estuary.
On Tuesday. 8 July NatureScot are holding an Open Day at the Kinshaldy Car Park in Tentsmuir Forest. There will be nature-based activities for children and adults and guided walks. Timings and full details to follow
Chair of Fife and Kinross Local Group, Andy Cage, presenting a cheque for £250 to Bob Taylor, Chair of the Management Committee of CLEAR (Community-Led Environmental Action for Regeneration of Buckhaven and Methil). The donation is going to be used to purchase seeds and bulbs of wildflower pollinators to be planted in their community orchard