Stanechacker
@scottishbirder.bsky.social
Birding, wildlife photos, cycling, nature conservation, "dangerously liberal", Scottish independence, woke lefty?, Aberdeen FC fan. My own thoughts - like it or lump it 🙂
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The first specific, National Park-wide survey of peregrine falcons in 20 years has revealed a continuing downward trend in numbers.
Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/44jcee0
📷 Fergus Gill
Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/44jcee0
📷 Fergus Gill
November 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The first specific, National Park-wide survey of peregrine falcons in 20 years has revealed a continuing downward trend in numbers.
Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/44jcee0
📷 Fergus Gill
Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/44jcee0
📷 Fergus Gill
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The world is upside down.
The Natural Environment Bill could be a turning point for Scotland’s nature. But Part 2 of the Bill threatens our most important wildlife protections. A Bill meant to help nature should not put it at risk!
Email your MSPs 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
The Natural Environment Bill could be a turning point for Scotland’s nature. But Part 2 of the Bill threatens our most important wildlife protections. A Bill meant to help nature should not put it at risk!
Email your MSPs 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The world is upside down.
The Natural Environment Bill could be a turning point for Scotland’s nature. But Part 2 of the Bill threatens our most important wildlife protections. A Bill meant to help nature should not put it at risk!
Email your MSPs 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
The Natural Environment Bill could be a turning point for Scotland’s nature. But Part 2 of the Bill threatens our most important wildlife protections. A Bill meant to help nature should not put it at risk!
Email your MSPs 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
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Scotland's swifts are in freefall. They need action now.
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Scotland's swifts are in freefall. They need action now.
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Yesterday, @scotgov said Swift Bricks don't belong in the Natural Environment Bill. We disagree.
There's still time to back Swift Bricks - email your MSPs now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
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There’s still time to #SaveCoulLinks.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
There’s still time to #SaveCoulLinks.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
A late Sandwich Tern on the rocks at Dalgety Bay Sailing Club at high tide this morning #BirdingFife
November 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A late Sandwich Tern on the rocks at Dalgety Bay Sailing Club at high tide this morning #BirdingFife
3 White-rumped and 1 Pec Sand at Myroe Levels, Co. Londonderry this afternoon #RareBirdsUK
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
3 White-rumped and 1 Pec Sand at Myroe Levels, Co. Londonderry this afternoon #RareBirdsUK
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Yesterday the Scottish Government announced a further delay to the implementation of muirburn licencing.
That very same day, a muirburn in Aberdeenshire got out of control and started a wildfire.
We can’t afford any more delay. 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
That very same day, a muirburn in Aberdeenshire got out of control and started a wildfire.
We can’t afford any more delay. 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
October 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Yesterday the Scottish Government announced a further delay to the implementation of muirburn licencing.
That very same day, a muirburn in Aberdeenshire got out of control and started a wildfire.
We can’t afford any more delay. 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
That very same day, a muirburn in Aberdeenshire got out of control and started a wildfire.
We can’t afford any more delay. 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
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📣You really couldn't make this up!
On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/b...
On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/b...
Breaking news….’out of control muirburn’ on grouse moor in Cairngorms National Park
You couldn’t make this up if you tried… Breaking News….on the day the Scottish Government announced it was delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing af…
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October 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
📣You really couldn't make this up!
On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/b...
On the day Scottish Govt announces it is delaying, for a second time, the implementation of muirburn licensing, this happens...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/09/b...
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Our reaction to a further delay by the Scottish Government on the implementation of muirburn licencing.
October 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Our reaction to a further delay by the Scottish Government on the implementation of muirburn licencing.
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We're incredibly concerned about the welfare of two satellite-tagged golden eagles, Tarras and Wren, that have recently disappeared in Dumfries and Galloway.
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland.
Read more 👉 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce80l4jgd1qo
📷 Chris Gomersall, RSPB Images
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland.
Read more 👉 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce80l4jgd1qo
📷 Chris Gomersall, RSPB Images
September 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We're incredibly concerned about the welfare of two satellite-tagged golden eagles, Tarras and Wren, that have recently disappeared in Dumfries and Galloway.
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland.
Read more 👉 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce80l4jgd1qo
📷 Chris Gomersall, RSPB Images
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland.
Read more 👉 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce80l4jgd1qo
📷 Chris Gomersall, RSPB Images
At last, managed a Monterey Bay pelagic 🙂 It was as superb as I'd hoped for. Great birding - shearwaters, petrels, jaegers/skuas and auklets, while the Humpback Whales were magnificent #birds #birding #California
September 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
At last, managed a Monterey Bay pelagic 🙂 It was as superb as I'd hoped for. Great birding - shearwaters, petrels, jaegers/skuas and auklets, while the Humpback Whales were magnificent #birds #birding #California
Nice to catch-up with the Marsh Sandpiper at Musselburgh yesterday, 28 years since my last Scottish one, at the same site #BirdingLothian #Birds
September 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Nice to catch-up with the Marsh Sandpiper at Musselburgh yesterday, 28 years since my last Scottish one, at the same site #BirdingLothian #Birds
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Stronger protections are still needed to restore Scotland's seas 🌊
Encouraging progress has been made across Scotland’s 20 offshore Marine Protected Areas, which include measures that should benefit vulnerable seabird populations - but gaps remain 👇
Encouraging progress has been made across Scotland’s 20 offshore Marine Protected Areas, which include measures that should benefit vulnerable seabird populations - but gaps remain 👇
The Scottish government announced new fisheries management measures for offshore marine protected areas on 1 September, marking an important step in fulfilling its obligations to protect marine wildlife across a large area of Scotland’s seas.
Read our reaction: www.scotlink.org/scottish-dee...
Read our reaction: www.scotlink.org/scottish-dee...
Scottish deep sea protections: a welcome step after years of delay - Scotlink
The Scottish government announced new fisheries management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) on 1 September, marking an important step in fulfilling its obligations to protect marine...
www.scotlink.org
September 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Stronger protections are still needed to restore Scotland's seas 🌊
Encouraging progress has been made across Scotland’s 20 offshore Marine Protected Areas, which include measures that should benefit vulnerable seabird populations - but gaps remain 👇
Encouraging progress has been made across Scotland’s 20 offshore Marine Protected Areas, which include measures that should benefit vulnerable seabird populations - but gaps remain 👇
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Fantastic news! Defra Ministers listened to the science rather than the hysteria & rhetoric of the grouse shooting industry.
Ban comes in to force 30 Sept 2025.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/09/m...
Ban comes in to force 30 Sept 2025.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/09/m...
More excellent news: UK government bans burning on deep peat in England
Press release from Defra (9 September 2025) BURNING BANNED ON ENGLAND’S DEEP PEAT TO PROTECT WILDLIFE Ban on burning heather and grass on deep peat extended to improve air quality for local c…
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September 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Fantastic news! Defra Ministers listened to the science rather than the hysteria & rhetoric of the grouse shooting industry.
Ban comes in to force 30 Sept 2025.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/09/m...
Ban comes in to force 30 Sept 2025.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/09/09/m...
Fabulous afternoon at (the Costa del) Tentsmuir yesterday afternoon☀️ #BirdingFife #Birds
August 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Fabulous afternoon at (the Costa del) Tentsmuir yesterday afternoon☀️ #BirdingFife #Birds
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🗣 ‘A sticking plaster on a gaping wound’
The Seabird Action Plan was meant to be a moment of hope for Scotland’s magnificent seabirds.
But it comes just days after the approval of Berwick Bank windfarm, which is set to kill tens of thousands of seabirds near some of our most iconic colonies.
The Seabird Action Plan was meant to be a moment of hope for Scotland’s magnificent seabirds.
But it comes just days after the approval of Berwick Bank windfarm, which is set to kill tens of thousands of seabirds near some of our most iconic colonies.
August 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🗣 ‘A sticking plaster on a gaping wound’
The Seabird Action Plan was meant to be a moment of hope for Scotland’s magnificent seabirds.
But it comes just days after the approval of Berwick Bank windfarm, which is set to kill tens of thousands of seabirds near some of our most iconic colonies.
The Seabird Action Plan was meant to be a moment of hope for Scotland’s magnificent seabirds.
But it comes just days after the approval of Berwick Bank windfarm, which is set to kill tens of thousands of seabirds near some of our most iconic colonies.
A long sunny walk in Angus yesterday - good numbers of raptors, in an area notorious for their persecution. Maybe grouse shoot licensing is delivering already...🤞🤞🤞 #BirdingScotland #RaptorResearch
August 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A long sunny walk in Angus yesterday - good numbers of raptors, in an area notorious for their persecution. Maybe grouse shoot licensing is delivering already...🤞🤞🤞 #BirdingScotland #RaptorResearch
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By law, this should lead to local restrictions on releasing Pheasants and Red-legged Partridges for shooting - but who is monitoring this? Pretty hard to do when millions of Pheasants are still under the radar because estates have failed to declare them.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/09/s...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/09/s...
Six more Bird Flu outbreaks in England, Scotland & Wales
A further six outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI, also known as Bird Flu) have been reported from across England, Wales and Scotland in the last week. These will have implications…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
August 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
By law, this should lead to local restrictions on releasing Pheasants and Red-legged Partridges for shooting - but who is monitoring this? Pretty hard to do when millions of Pheasants are still under the radar because estates have failed to declare them.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/09/s...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/09/s...
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Five Hen Harrier chicks have fledged in Cumbria and Lancashire, despite the unexplained disappearance of four breeding males – incidents the RSPB believes point to illegal killing:
Hen Harrier chicks fledge despite suspected persecution
Five Hen Harrier chicks have fledged in Cumbria and Lancashire, despite four breeding males vanishing in suspected persecution cases. The RSPB intervened to feed females, ensuring the chicks' survival. Police are investigating, as conservationists warn the Red-listed birds remain at severe risk from illegal killing and habitat threats.
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August 7, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Five Hen Harrier chicks have fledged in Cumbria and Lancashire, despite the unexplained disappearance of four breeding males – incidents the RSPB believes point to illegal killing:
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Help @rspbscience.bsky.social study bird disease (trichomonosis) outbreaks
If you see a sick or dead bird in your garden, please report it here: gardenwildlifehealth.org
@bto-gbw.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
📷 Ben Andrew
If you see a sick or dead bird in your garden, please report it here: gardenwildlifehealth.org
@bto-gbw.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
📷 Ben Andrew
July 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Help @rspbscience.bsky.social study bird disease (trichomonosis) outbreaks
If you see a sick or dead bird in your garden, please report it here: gardenwildlifehealth.org
@bto-gbw.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
📷 Ben Andrew
If you see a sick or dead bird in your garden, please report it here: gardenwildlifehealth.org
@bto-gbw.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
📷 Ben Andrew
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Four adult breeding Hen Harriers 'vanished' from nest sites in Cumbria & Lancashire in May 2025 - silence from police, valiant conservation efforts from RSPB staff & volunteers.
RSPB press release & some questions from me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/24/h...
RSPB press release & some questions from me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/24/h...
Hen Harrier chicks fledge with RSPB support after suspicious loss of parent birds
RSPB press release (24 July 2025) Chicks fledge with RSPB support after suspicious loss of parent Hen Harriers. In May 2025, over a period of eight days, four breeding male Hen Harriers suspi…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
July 24, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Four adult breeding Hen Harriers 'vanished' from nest sites in Cumbria & Lancashire in May 2025 - silence from police, valiant conservation efforts from RSPB staff & volunteers.
RSPB press release & some questions from me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/24/h...
RSPB press release & some questions from me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/24/h...
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We are deeply concerned to read today’s Marine Strategy Update which reports that 13 of the 15 indicators of Good Environmental Status across our waters are being missed.
What more proof is needed that our governments are failing to protect and restore our seas and that urgent action is vital.
What more proof is needed that our governments are failing to protect and restore our seas and that urgent action is vital.
June 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We are deeply concerned to read today’s Marine Strategy Update which reports that 13 of the 15 indicators of Good Environmental Status across our waters are being missed.
What more proof is needed that our governments are failing to protect and restore our seas and that urgent action is vital.
What more proof is needed that our governments are failing to protect and restore our seas and that urgent action is vital.
It was great to spend a couple of hours @rspbni.bsky.social Portmore Lough reserve yesterday evening, just watching the Common Terns doing their thing 🙂 #UKbirding #Birds
June 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It was great to spend a couple of hours @rspbni.bsky.social Portmore Lough reserve yesterday evening, just watching the Common Terns doing their thing 🙂 #UKbirding #Birds
Fabulous few hours on a blustery Isle of May yesterday, a place that never disappoints 🙂 #BirdingScotland
June 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Fabulous few hours on a blustery Isle of May yesterday, a place that never disappoints 🙂 #BirdingScotland
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It is with a heavy heart we announce the death of Frisa, the UK’s oldest wild White-tailed Eagle.
This clip shows Frisa on the very first series of Springwatch in 2005, feeding some of the 25 chicks she raised during her lifetime.
Catch the full story on tonight's episode.
❤
This clip shows Frisa on the very first series of Springwatch in 2005, feeding some of the 25 chicks she raised during her lifetime.
Catch the full story on tonight's episode.
❤
June 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It is with a heavy heart we announce the death of Frisa, the UK’s oldest wild White-tailed Eagle.
This clip shows Frisa on the very first series of Springwatch in 2005, feeding some of the 25 chicks she raised during her lifetime.
Catch the full story on tonight's episode.
❤
This clip shows Frisa on the very first series of Springwatch in 2005, feeding some of the 25 chicks she raised during her lifetime.
Catch the full story on tonight's episode.
❤