RT @savebutterflies: The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨. This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission….

Climate change is impacting nature, and we know nature can also help us fight climate change 💪. People across Scotland will meet their MSPs at Scottish Parliament on Thursday 18 September to call for urgent climate action. Will you join them?. 📝 Sign up:

*Spoilers* Check your answers here 👇. 1. Nuthatch.2. Stonechat.3. Red Kite.4. Crane.5. Scottish Crossbill.6. Little Tern.7. Storm Petrel.8. Merlin.

It's World Emoji Day 🎉. Test your bird AND emoji knowledge with our quiz! Share your answers in the replies 👇

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🗣 “To see them back is quite a joyous sight” . Common Cranes disappeared from Scotland around 500 years ago. However, in 2012 a few birds naturally recolonised Aberdeenshire. 🍃 . This is the story of their return and of the people helping to make sure they thrive. 🙌

RT @rzss: Why were a group of conservationists looking at this fly? 🪰🤔

RT @SaveOurWildcats: We've been keeping a not-so-wee secret 🙀. Feature-length documentary ‘Clinging by a Claw’ is coming to Scotland's silv….

We took a trip with Reid the Biosecurity Dog to the Shiant Islands in the Hebrides. 🐕. His job is make sure the islands remain free of rats to protect our native seabirds from non-native invasive predators. 🐀. Watch the full video here 👇:

Hot stuff coming through ☀️. Birds have lots of ways to cope with hot weather and you can give them a helping hand! Putting a bird bath in your outdoor space can provide a welcome source of water for drinking and bathing ⛲. 📷 Ray Kennedy

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🏊‍♀️ Taking a dip to cool down? Even if you’re a confident swimmer, it is always important to be careful around water. Follow safety guidance and signage to look after yourself, others and wildlife.

🔥 The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have issued an extreme wildfire warning across Scotland from Friday 11 July to Monday 14 July. Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code’s advice and avoid having outdoor fires when a wildfire danger assessment is in place.

🗑️ If you’re planning a picnic, remember to take away any litter and leave no trace. 🥾 Keep an eye on any signage and stick to established paths and trails where possible to keep yourself safe and give wildlife space.

📝 Plan ahead to avoid any surprises. Get to know where you’re going and anything you might need to bring with you. 💧 Stay hydrated and fuelled - make sure you have plenty of water and some tasty snacks!.

Will you be spending time in the sunshine this weekend? . We can all play a part in keeping ourselves and our wildlife safe. Scroll for some top tips for enjoying the outdoors in hot weather 👇. Thank you for enjoying Scotland’s amazing nature responsibly 💚

As RSPB Ambassador Dave Sexton (@skyeandfrisa) said after receiving the news:. “Kinky is a shining example of what perseverance can achieve. “He’s one of Mother Nature’s survivors. What a bird!”.

On 1 July, Kinky was spotted flying in the skies above Loch na Keal in Mull. Blair Ketterringham, a crew member on the Mull Charters vessel Lady Jayne, snapped these pictures.

While Kinky’s parents were spotted breeding in Mull once again, there had been no sight of Kinky. That is, until last week….

Due to his injury Kinky continued to fed by his parents long after White-tailed Eagle chicks usually go off to fend for themselves in behaviour that stunned experts. Yet there were fears that his wobbly flight would cause problems when it came to surviving independently.