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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Saturday 18 January:: *TRUST MEMBERS ONLY* Visit to Downfield organic farm near Cults – repeat of last winter’s trip – we may see geese, pipits and animal tracks. **BOOKING (ESSENTIAL) at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-farmland-birds-walk-tickets-1109596816949?aff=oddtdtcreator
Future events:
COME AND JOIN OUR FRIENDLY COMMITTEE! Meeting about 6 times a year, mostly on Zoom, we plan events to share our enthusiasm for nature. We also help out on reserves, keep an eye on planning matters and any issues impacting the environment, help monitor local wildlife and encourage action for wildlife. No previous experience or skills needed, just love of nature and a wish to give something back. It’s fun and rewarding! Interested? Please email secfifekinswt@gmail.com to arrange an informal chat.
Members who visit the Fife coastline regularly may be interested in this citizen science project. It involves monthly visits to a 1km square of coastline to look for and record blue mussels. Full details on their website at https://edinburghshoreline.org.uk/show-us-your-mussels-project/
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.