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Scottish Wildlife Trust
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Protecting wildlife and restoring ecosystems across Scotland's land and seas.
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/
#WordsOfTheWild
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We have ambitious and innovative plans to protect Scotland’s vulnerable red squirrels. But we need your help. 🐿️

Donate via Big Give today and your gift will be doubled, at no extra cost to you! 🐾

Give now: bit.ly/4rckPci

📸 Raymond Leinster

#ChristmasChallenge
A red squirrel sitting between two trees.
December 6, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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For some nice uplifting content this #InternationalVolunteerDay, pop over to our YouTube channel and find out how our Angus & Dundee Local Group have helped turn a mile-long rubbish tip into a precious urban greenspace.

🎥 buff.ly/186qe3n

Huge thanks to all our volunteers for your amazing support 🙏
A woman walking along a trail towards an underpass. There are green trees and bushed on both sides of the path.
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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It's estimated that invasive non-native species (INNS) cost the Scottish economy around £500 million annually!

This week's INNS Finance Summit was a vital opportunity to identify new ways to scale up action and tackle this important issue.

Read more: buff.ly/E71XmFD
Rhododendron bushes grown over native species in a woodland. Five people standing in front of a map of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. They are: Stan Whittaker (Non-Native Species Advisor, NatureScot); Colin Galbraith (Chair, NatureScot); Heather Reid (Convenor, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority and Board Member, NatureScot); Chris Stark (Head of Mission Control, Clean Power 2030); Jo Pike (Chief Executive, Scottish Wildlife Trust; Simon Jones (Director of Environment and Visitor Services, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority.
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Urgent action is needed to protect Scotland’s red squirrels. Will you help secure their future? 🐿️

Donate via Big Give today and your gift will be matched, at no extra cost to you! 🐾

Give now: bit.ly/4rckPci

📸 Raymond Leinster

#ChristmasChallenge
A red squirrel peering out from behind a snowy tree trunk.]
December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Tune in for your weekly dose of wildlife with the latest episode of our Words of the Wild #podcast 🎧

This week, we find out what makes our volunteers tick, pay a visit to the Fife & Kinross Local Group and discover a day in the life of an ecologist.

Listen here 👇

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A close up of a badger cub.
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Delighted to welcome Tarka and Sika to the Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels team!

Read more 🐶👇
scotsquirrels.bsky.social Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 3d
We have some very exciting new colleagues joining our team in the North East!

Conservation K9 Consultancy have been training two dogs to alert to the scent of grey squirrels. Read the blog to find out more about our new team and their roles: buff.ly/tbL0K4L

📷 Elisabeth Welbourn
December 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Not only is today #GivingTuesday, it's also the launch of Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge 2025! 🎄

For the next week, donations to our Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels appeal will be doubled, at no extra cost to you! 🐿️

Donate now: bit.ly/4rckPci

📸 Raymond Leinster
A red squirrel perched on a snowy branch, holding a nut.
December 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Join our Fife and Kinross Group for an evening with award-winning nature photographer and filmmaker Libby Penman
📅 Date: Sunday 7 December
📍 Location: St Margaret's Church Hall, Glenrothes
⏰ Time: 7pm
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December 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Checked today on these Common Eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) in The Scottish Wildlife Trusts' Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve. Developing nicely. #Fungi #Mushrooms #Mycology #Nature #Photography #Nikon @scotwildlife.bsky.social
Common Eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) in The Scottish Wildlife Trusts' Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve. Common Eyelash fungus (Scutellinia scutellata) in The Scottish Wildlife Trusts' Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve. Love this little heart shaped one.
November 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Did you know that squirrels don’t hibernate? Despite this common misconception, both red and grey squirrels are active all year round.

📷 Raymond Leinster
A red squirrel on a mossy branch in falling snow.
November 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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It's been a busy year here at the Trust with lots of highlights! In particular we were blown away by the response to our Words of the Wild writing competition with nearly 900 entries!

We also celebrated our first ever GooseFest at Montrose Basin and had lots of fun celebrating! 🪿
A graphic with the title artwork for the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Words of the Wild: From source to sea writing competition. The artwork is set on a wavey blue background and the letters of the word 'wild' contain illustrations of Scottish species and habitats. Designed by Malini Chakraborty. A photo of four pink footed geese flying through blue skies with white fluffy clouds behind them. The geese are silhouetted against the sky creating dark goosey shapes. There is a red logo in the top right corner for the Scottish Wildlife Trust's GoosFest. Photo taken by Scott O'Hara.
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Me heading off to listen to the latest episode of Words of the Wild. 🎧

Take a listen to this week's episode for snorkelling, politics and youth action! 🤿 Streaming now via our website or all major podcast platforms.
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With thanks to Bespoken Media.
A puffin waddling along looking happy. The puffin is mid-step and has one foot raised. Photo taken by Charles Thody.
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Don't miss your chance to take action for nature! 🦋🐦🌿🦔🐳
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs today 🔗 👇
scotlink.eaction.online/targets

#nature #ScotlandLovesNature #NaturalEnvironmentBill #ActNow
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Check out this brilliant blog from the @scotsquirrels.bsky.social‬ team about their trapping work on the Loch Lomond islands. 👇

We recently chatted to the team on our #WordsOfTheWild podcast! Head over to our website to take a listen 🎧
scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/podcast/
scotsquirrels.bsky.social Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 14d
Earlier this week we were on @scotwildlife.bsky.social's podcast, talking about the work we’ve been doing with Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park on the islands in Loch Lomond.

Read today’s blog for a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to work on the islands: buff.ly/ktxyEiW
A boat parked up on the shore of one of the islands. The coastline is sandy, with trees and shrubs further inland. It is a beautiful sunny day.
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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This week is #NationalTreeWeek 🌳

Riverwoods Blueprint Project partners are currently working across three distinct river catchments to restore 150ha of river woodlands. That means planting over 200,000 trees!

Find out more about our work 👉https://buff.ly/Vcqmoho
A photo of a river running through a woodland. The trees are tall with mossy trunks and green leaves while the river meanders between their roots and large mossy rocks. Photo taken by Ross Hoddinott as part of the 2020VISION project.
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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There's not long left to dive on this opportunity to join our Riverwoods team! ⌛

Head over to our website to find out more about the Knowledge and Evidence Officer role and apply today.
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📸 Diving coot © Andrew Parkinson 2020VISION
A photo of a coot mid-dive. The bird's yellow legs and grey body are visible above the water as it launches into a dive. Photo taken by Andrew Parkinson as part of the 2020VISION project.
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Did someone say new podcast episode?! 👀

Check out episode 3 of Words of the Wild to hear about Riverwoods, red squirrels and crofting.

Listen via our website or search 'Words of the Wild' on your podcast streaming platform of choice.
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A photo of a red squirrel peaking out from behind a large tree with patches of snow on the bark. Photo taken by Mark Hamblin as part of the 2020VISION project.
November 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Scott McTominay be like ⚽

#Scotland #WorldCup #TartanArmy
An upside down red squirrel, diving towards the ground.
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Brightening up your weekend with this lovely clip of a red squirrel enjoying some beechnuts in Milltimber, Aberdeen. Thank you to Kirsty Algouneh for sending them in. Watch the video for the sweetest wee hop over the hedge!
November 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets

#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Raring to realise riparian recovery? 🌳💧

We're looking for a Knowledge and Evidence Officer to join our Riverwoods team to support the development of digital monitoring tools and continue to grow the innovative Riverwoods Digital Centre of Excellence.

Apply via our website at bit.ly/4i3nMYM
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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We’ve just launched our new fundraising appeal to ensure we’re able to keep protecting Scotland’s native red squirrels, as we have been doing since 2009.

Any amount you can give will help.

Find out more and donate here: scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/how-to-help/...

Thank you.

📷 Keilidh Ewan
A red squirrel on the roof of a building, with a rainy background. It is looking straight into the camera, and the tufts on its ears are wet.
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Alongside @foescot.bsky.social, @rspbscotland.bsky.social and many more, we’ll be taking part in Scotland’s Climate March in Glasgow tomorrow 📣

A healthy climate is essential for healthy wildlife – and vice versa! So join us at Glasgow Green from 11am and make your voice heard!
A yellowhammer calling out from atop a fence post.
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Snakes, Shewalton Wood and...storytelling?! 🐍 📖

Take a listen to our second episode of Words of the Wild to find out about our latest work in Cumbernauld and what our Wildlife Watch leaders get up to.

Listen on our website or on your podcast streaming platform of choice. 🎧
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A photo of an adder curled up on a patch of green moss. The adder has pale grey scales with a dark brown diamond pattern running from its head down the centre of its back. Photo taken by Danny Green 2020VISION. A photo of a stand of birch trees and the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Shewalton Wood Wildlife Reserve in Ayrshire. The trees are tall and thin with silvery bark and are surrounded by vibrant green ferns and undergrowth. Photo taken by Pete Haskell.
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Did you know that in folklore, woodcock were believed to fly to the moon during months when they weren't seen?! 🪽🌕

The first full moon in November is sometimes called the 'Woodcock Moon' as it's around the time that migrating woodcock arrive and join our resident birds.

#WildlifeWednesday
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM