Nigel Willby
@NWillby
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Just wondering @British_Airways since I landed at LAX almost 96 hours ago when I might get my bag (we both know exactly where it is) or any useful information on it. Trying to manage expectations. Thanks
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Of all the stillwater habitats lakes are the most important for freshwater biodiversity conservation & hence deserve more attention. New research published from the @HydroscapeNERC project @AlanLaw_ @NWillby. https://t.co/DbDcPFAShX
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“To Beave or Not to Beave?” - a guest presentation by Duncan Pepper - 12 Dec 8pm Atlantic Salmon are in crisis in Scotland. Ever wondered how restoring healthy rivers (and beavers) could help reverse the fortunes for this species? Join us to learn more. https://t.co/xGjj9HGTGe
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New & #OpenAccess in @ESAMonographs: The trophic cascade involving Yellowstone wolves, elk, and aspen is primarily driven by predator-induced reductions in elk density rather than changes in elk behavior https://t.co/VeOLRUG6QJ With #OpenData in @datadryad
#NSFFunded @NSF
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“How Argaty Red Kites project has become a conservation beacon for Scotland” - big thanks @C_MAlexander for the kind words & a beautifully written article in today’s @thecourieruk @ScotlandTBP @BeaverTrust @james_nairne @ScotAgritourism @ScotRewilding
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Tom Bowser’s dedication to rewilding has turned the Argaty Red Kites project into a sanctuary for Scotland’s wildlife.
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First few patches of Grass of Parnassus now out at Tentsmuir Dunes. A plant you can never have too much of! #wildflowerhour
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Finally! @BerndHaenfling @Calvia14 @lynseyrharper @AlanLaw_ @NWillby @ianjwinfield @cristinadimuri et al. It's Bean real.. Optimising species detection probability and sampling effort in lake fish eDNA surveys. Metabarcoding and Metagenomics 8: e104655. https://t.co/ZE459PleIV
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Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding is transforming biodiversity monitoring in aquatic environments. Such an approach has been developed and deployed for monitoring lake fish communities in Great...
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Great day hosting a gathering of organisations who have made a real difference for beavers. @BeaverTrust @cairngormsnews @HeartofArgyll @RSPBScotland @ScotRewilding @ScotlandTBP @ScotsBeavers @treesforlifeuk & @StirlingCampus have done so much to improve these animals’ futures.
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#balsam seedlings looking ominously prolific this year on the back of a wet spring @SISI_project @ZarahPattison
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Now that's a before and after!
“I've been lucky to have worked @ForestryLS Glenmore Forest for 30+ years & during this time the change in the forest has been remarkable. I hope the next Forester can take as much pride as I have” – Extract from Brian's Commonplace Book entry 📷 An Lochan Uaine in 1984 & 2023
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On Tue 14th May we host a screening of The Bough Breaks, the stunning new film by @MouseholeFilms It explores both the work of Alan Watson Featherstone to restore the ancient Caledonian forest & rewilding as a means of saving our broken planet. Book now: https://t.co/LuHCneUJkq
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Really excited to announce the launch of the Braemar Nature Festival 10-19 May, a local festival celebrating nature & a great reason to visit the eastern #Cairngorms this spring. Full programme complete with booking links available here: https://t.co/BsntM4ik9P Spread the word!
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Moschatel amidst snow this morning presumably wondering why it hatched so early this year @wildflower_hour
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On Tue 14 May we’re screening The Bough Breaks, the stunning new film by @MouseholeFilms It explores both the work of @AlanWatsonFeat1 to restore the ancient Caledonian forest & rewilding as a means of saving our broken planet. Tickets: £5 Book now at: https://t.co/LuHCneUJkq
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More evidence of the importance of lakes: The global value of freshwater lakes - Li - 2024 - Ecology Letters - Wiley Online Library
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The viewpoint article highlights the significant ecological benefits provided by freshwater lakes, valued between USD 1.3 to 5.1 trillion per year, with a natural asset value estimated at USD 87 to...
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35 birds of 15 species this morning for #BigGardenBirdWatch incl 2 Mistle thrush, though admittedly I briefly annexed part of my neighbours garden for the GSW (shh!)
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