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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Live near Ceres? We need volunteers to check the sheep which we graze on our Fleecefaulds Meadow reserve on a rota basis. Each visit takes 30-120 minutes (depending on how easy it is to find the sheep!) The reserve is steep and uneven in places so a reasonable degree of fitness is required and walking poles are recommended. Training will be given. If interested please email the Reserve Convener at secfifekinswt@gmail.com for further information.
VISIT TO THE KILMINNING COMMUNITY REWILDING PROJECT
Join us on this walk to look at Townhill Wood in the autumn with fungi and winter migrants hopefully present. This is a reasonably level walk but mud and wet vegetation may be encountered. Family friendly but children must be with an adult. Dogs on short leads please. Binoculars recommended.
Save the dates for our autumn program of events! All events must be pre-booked on Eventbrite – keep an eye on this page and our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/swtfifeandkinrossmc) to see when booking opens.
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/