Scottish Seabird Centre
@seabirdcentre.bsky.social
Marine conservation and education charity supported by an award-winning visitor attraction in the stunning coastal town of North Berwick.
For 25 years we have been helping people connect with Scotland’s amazing marine wildlife, habitats & iconic seabirds.
For 25 years we have been helping people connect with Scotland’s amazing marine wildlife, habitats & iconic seabirds.
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We’ve united with nature charities across Scotland call on the First Minister to stop #BerwickBank. If progressed it could be the deadliest windfarm for birds on the planet.
Green energy is essential for the #climatecrisis, but not at this huge ecological cost↙️
www.seabird.org/press-releas...
Green energy is essential for the #climatecrisis, but not at this huge ecological cost↙️
www.seabird.org/press-releas...
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 12🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this adorable shot of a lesser black-backed gull and chick on the Isle of May, taken by Steve Adam📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this adorable shot of a lesser black-backed gull and chick on the Isle of May, taken by Steve Adam📷
December 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 12🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this adorable shot of a lesser black-backed gull and chick on the Isle of May, taken by Steve Adam📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this adorable shot of a lesser black-backed gull and chick on the Isle of May, taken by Steve Adam📷
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 11🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this incredible capture of three gannets in a row on the Bass Rock, taken by Ronnie Hek📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this incredible capture of three gannets in a row on the Bass Rock, taken by Ronnie Hek📷
December 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 11🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this incredible capture of three gannets in a row on the Bass Rock, taken by Ronnie Hek📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this incredible capture of three gannets in a row on the Bass Rock, taken by Ronnie Hek📷
Treat the bookworms in your life this Christmas with our range of nature-themed books, available online and in our shop📚📖
seabirdshop.org
#SustainableGifts #LocalGifts #Charity
seabirdshop.org
#SustainableGifts #LocalGifts #Charity
December 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Treat the bookworms in your life this Christmas with our range of nature-themed books, available online and in our shop📚📖
seabirdshop.org
#SustainableGifts #LocalGifts #Charity
seabirdshop.org
#SustainableGifts #LocalGifts #Charity
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 10🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this beautiful picture of an Arctic tern pair in Orkney, taken by Nicki Gwynn-Jones📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this beautiful picture of an Arctic tern pair in Orkney, taken by Nicki Gwynn-Jones📷
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 10🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this beautiful picture of an Arctic tern pair in Orkney, taken by Nicki Gwynn-Jones📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this beautiful picture of an Arctic tern pair in Orkney, taken by Nicki Gwynn-Jones📷
Donate to help keep our conservation projects afloat⛵️
We’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible response to our Winter Appeal. Thanks to you we’ve already raised over £8000 to support vital repairs to our conservation boat and buildings!
We’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible response to our Winter Appeal. Thanks to you we’ve already raised over £8000 to support vital repairs to our conservation boat and buildings!
December 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Donate to help keep our conservation projects afloat⛵️
We’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible response to our Winter Appeal. Thanks to you we’ve already raised over £8000 to support vital repairs to our conservation boat and buildings!
We’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible response to our Winter Appeal. Thanks to you we’ve already raised over £8000 to support vital repairs to our conservation boat and buildings!
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 9🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this action shot of a great skua over the sea at John O'Groats, taken by George Lightbody📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this action shot of a great skua over the sea at John O'Groats, taken by George Lightbody📷
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 9🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this action shot of a great skua over the sea at John O'Groats, taken by George Lightbody📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this action shot of a great skua over the sea at John O'Groats, taken by George Lightbody📷
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 8🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this shot of a puffin with some greenery on Lunga, taken by Gary Dean📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this shot of a puffin with some greenery on Lunga, taken by Gary Dean📷
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 8🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this shot of a puffin with some greenery on Lunga, taken by Gary Dean📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this shot of a puffin with some greenery on Lunga, taken by Gary Dean📷
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 7🗓️🎉 (slightly belated!)
Today's (yesterday's) image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this lovely image of a black-headed gull in some gorgeous winter light at Aberlady, taken by John Scott📷
Today's (yesterday's) image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this lovely image of a black-headed gull in some gorgeous winter light at Aberlady, taken by John Scott📷
December 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 7🗓️🎉 (slightly belated!)
Today's (yesterday's) image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this lovely image of a black-headed gull in some gorgeous winter light at Aberlady, taken by John Scott📷
Today's (yesterday's) image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this lovely image of a black-headed gull in some gorgeous winter light at Aberlady, taken by John Scott📷
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 6🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this beautiful picture of an Arctic skua bobbing around in the waves off Ronay, taken by Rosie Adey📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this beautiful picture of an Arctic skua bobbing around in the waves off Ronay, taken by Rosie Adey📷
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 6🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this beautiful picture of an Arctic skua bobbing around in the waves off Ronay, taken by Rosie Adey📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this beautiful picture of an Arctic skua bobbing around in the waves off Ronay, taken by Rosie Adey📷
Shop local this Christmas with our range of North Berwick/East Lothian gifts, available online and in our shop🗓️🍫🍯
seabirdshop.org
#SustainableGifts #LocalGifts #Charity
seabirdshop.org
#SustainableGifts #LocalGifts #Charity
December 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Shop local this Christmas with our range of North Berwick/East Lothian gifts, available online and in our shop🗓️🍫🍯
seabirdshop.org
#SustainableGifts #LocalGifts #Charity
seabirdshop.org
#SustainableGifts #LocalGifts #Charity
Scotland is home to some of the most spectacular seabird colonies on the planet, but the challenges facing them have never been greater. Without urgent action we risk losing many species from our shores forever...
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Scotland is home to some of the most spectacular seabird colonies on the planet, but the challenges facing them have never been greater. Without urgent action we risk losing many species from our shores forever...
This International Volunteer Day we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who gives up their time to help our Charity.
We're supported by an incredible team of volunteers across our conservation projects, and in the Centre by our fantastic Volunteer Group🙏
We're supported by an incredible team of volunteers across our conservation projects, and in the Centre by our fantastic Volunteer Group🙏
December 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This International Volunteer Day we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who gives up their time to help our Charity.
We're supported by an incredible team of volunteers across our conservation projects, and in the Centre by our fantastic Volunteer Group🙏
We're supported by an incredible team of volunteers across our conservation projects, and in the Centre by our fantastic Volunteer Group🙏
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 5🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this colourful portrait of a black guillemot from the Isle of Lewis, taken by David Greig📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this colourful portrait of a black guillemot from the Isle of Lewis, taken by David Greig📷
December 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 5🗓️🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this colourful portrait of a black guillemot from the Isle of Lewis, taken by David Greig📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this colourful portrait of a black guillemot from the Isle of Lewis, taken by David Greig📷
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 4📅🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this impressive portrait of a great black-backed gull at Port Seton, taken by John Scott📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this impressive portrait of a great black-backed gull at Port Seton, taken by John Scott📷
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 4📅🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this impressive portrait of a great black-backed gull at Port Seton, taken by John Scott📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this impressive portrait of a great black-backed gull at Port Seton, taken by John Scott📷
Exciting news🎉
Our Wildlife Club will return from January!
Meeting every Friday during term time (in two groups: 1.15-2.45pm and 2.45 - 4.15pm) this fun and engaging out-of-school group is aimed at teaching local P1-P7 children all about the natural world🌱
Our Wildlife Club will return from January!
Meeting every Friday during term time (in two groups: 1.15-2.45pm and 2.45 - 4.15pm) this fun and engaging out-of-school group is aimed at teaching local P1-P7 children all about the natural world🌱
December 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Exciting news🎉
Our Wildlife Club will return from January!
Meeting every Friday during term time (in two groups: 1.15-2.45pm and 2.45 - 4.15pm) this fun and engaging out-of-school group is aimed at teaching local P1-P7 children all about the natural world🌱
Our Wildlife Club will return from January!
Meeting every Friday during term time (in two groups: 1.15-2.45pm and 2.45 - 4.15pm) this fun and engaging out-of-school group is aimed at teaching local P1-P7 children all about the natural world🌱
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Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
December 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 3📅🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this very scenic photograph of a common gull at Calgary Beach, taken by Nicole Tietze📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this very scenic photograph of a common gull at Calgary Beach, taken by Nicole Tietze📷
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 3📅🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this very scenic photograph of a common gull at Calgary Beach, taken by Nicole Tietze📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this very scenic photograph of a common gull at Calgary Beach, taken by Nicole Tietze📷
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 2📅🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this stunning image of a shag in Aberdeen, taken by Mark Deans📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this stunning image of a shag in Aberdeen, taken by Mark Deans📷
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 2📅🎉
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this stunning image of a shag in Aberdeen, taken by Mark Deans📷
Today's image from our Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition is this stunning image of a shag in Aberdeen, taken by Mark Deans📷
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 1📅🎉
In the build up to Christmas, we're going to be a sharing a different image from our current exhibition (showcasing the best images from our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition) every day!
In the build up to Christmas, we're going to be a sharing a different image from our current exhibition (showcasing the best images from our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition) every day!
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Scottish Seabird Advent Calendar - Day 1📅🎉
In the build up to Christmas, we're going to be a sharing a different image from our current exhibition (showcasing the best images from our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition) every day!
In the build up to Christmas, we're going to be a sharing a different image from our current exhibition (showcasing the best images from our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition) every day!
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Gannets. These are Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus) on the Bass Rock off the East Coast of Scotland. Colony impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Down by 25-30%. More information in ALT. #Birds 🪶 #Photography #Nikon @seabirdcentre.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Gannets. These are Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus) on the Bass Rock off the East Coast of Scotland. Colony impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Down by 25-30%. More information in ALT. #Birds 🪶 #Photography #Nikon @seabirdcentre.bsky.social
Calling all Scottish Seabird Centre Members📢
Join our Conservation team this week for our first Wildlife Wednesday!
Come along for a chat in our Café, highlighting the latest updates on wildlife & conservation.
🕙10am - 11am
📅Wed 3rd December
🗺️Scottish Seabird Centre Cafe
Join our Conservation team this week for our first Wildlife Wednesday!
Come along for a chat in our Café, highlighting the latest updates on wildlife & conservation.
🕙10am - 11am
📅Wed 3rd December
🗺️Scottish Seabird Centre Cafe
December 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Calling all Scottish Seabird Centre Members📢
Join our Conservation team this week for our first Wildlife Wednesday!
Come along for a chat in our Café, highlighting the latest updates on wildlife & conservation.
🕙10am - 11am
📅Wed 3rd December
🗺️Scottish Seabird Centre Cafe
Join our Conservation team this week for our first Wildlife Wednesday!
Come along for a chat in our Café, highlighting the latest updates on wildlife & conservation.
🕙10am - 11am
📅Wed 3rd December
🗺️Scottish Seabird Centre Cafe
A big thanks to everyone who came along to our Community Day today😊
Our Festive Weekend continues tomorrow and on Sunday too!🎄
Try samples from local suppliers, take part in festive crafts in our Discovery Experience, and check out our new Seabird Photography Exhibition📷
Our Festive Weekend continues tomorrow and on Sunday too!🎄
Try samples from local suppliers, take part in festive crafts in our Discovery Experience, and check out our new Seabird Photography Exhibition📷
November 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A big thanks to everyone who came along to our Community Day today😊
Our Festive Weekend continues tomorrow and on Sunday too!🎄
Try samples from local suppliers, take part in festive crafts in our Discovery Experience, and check out our new Seabird Photography Exhibition📷
Our Festive Weekend continues tomorrow and on Sunday too!🎄
Try samples from local suppliers, take part in festive crafts in our Discovery Experience, and check out our new Seabird Photography Exhibition📷
Some pretty epic scenes outside the Centre this morning🧡
One of the perks of the shorter days is that the light can be absolutely beautiful (if it isn't cloudy or raining🌧️) - hard to beat a coastal winter sunset!🌅❄️
📷©️Stewart watt
One of the perks of the shorter days is that the light can be absolutely beautiful (if it isn't cloudy or raining🌧️) - hard to beat a coastal winter sunset!🌅❄️
📷©️Stewart watt
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Some pretty epic scenes outside the Centre this morning🧡
One of the perks of the shorter days is that the light can be absolutely beautiful (if it isn't cloudy or raining🌧️) - hard to beat a coastal winter sunset!🌅❄️
📷©️Stewart watt
One of the perks of the shorter days is that the light can be absolutely beautiful (if it isn't cloudy or raining🌧️) - hard to beat a coastal winter sunset!🌅❄️
📷©️Stewart watt
If you're planning to visit this weekend, don't forget that our Discovery Experience is 20% off entry in November!
With seal pups almost everywhere you look on our Craigleith live cameras, this is the perfect time to visit🦭
With seal pups almost everywhere you look on our Craigleith live cameras, this is the perfect time to visit🦭
November 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
If you're planning to visit this weekend, don't forget that our Discovery Experience is 20% off entry in November!
With seal pups almost everywhere you look on our Craigleith live cameras, this is the perfect time to visit🦭
With seal pups almost everywhere you look on our Craigleith live cameras, this is the perfect time to visit🦭
We're delighted to announce that our Scottish Seabird Photography Exhibition is now open!🙌
Featuring the best images from our recent competition, this exhibition includes at least one image of every seabird which breeds in Scotland🪶🌊
Featuring the best images from our recent competition, this exhibition includes at least one image of every seabird which breeds in Scotland🪶🌊
November 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We're delighted to announce that our Scottish Seabird Photography Exhibition is now open!🙌
Featuring the best images from our recent competition, this exhibition includes at least one image of every seabird which breeds in Scotland🪶🌊
Featuring the best images from our recent competition, this exhibition includes at least one image of every seabird which breeds in Scotland🪶🌊