Our new Storymap reveals the scale of habitat restoration at some of our finest nature sites. Repeat photography at our National Nature Reserves shows expanding Caledonian pine forests, spreading birch woodlands and restored peatlands. Explore here: orlo.uk/FXDZH

It's not just our roads where deer are casualties, Hampshire's HAD team are trained to deal with a scene. Police Scotland RSPCA (England & Wales) Donna Jones NatureScot Rural Crime Team - Gloucestershire Constabulary British Deer Society (BDS)

Check out this dramatic view of the stunning Noss National Nature Reserve.

Have you visited the island yet? ⤵️

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📷 Lorne Gill/NatureScot

When walking across farmland, if cattle react aggressively & move towards you, keep calm.

Take the shortest, safest route out of the field. If you have a dog, release it so it can find its own way to safety.

More tips: orlo.uk/v0g9G
#KnowTheCode #RespectProtectEnjoy

Here's a slow motion clip of a female Great Spotted Woodpecker feeding her chick at Loch Leven in Fife today. #Birding #TwitterNaturePhotography RSPB RSPB Scotland BBC Springwatch NatureScot Scottish Wildlife Trust

Stop 2 was to the Burn o’ Vat / Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve where Simon Ritchie from NatureScot told us about the management of this reserve, including information all of the amazing wildlife that call this home and visitors who come all year round 🦆🦅🐿️

The RSPB Scotland Loch Garten Nature Centre's refurbishment, partly funded by the Natural & Cultural Heritage Fund, is spectacular! Floor-to-ceiling windows & a new deck give amazing views. There are also new trails, signs, bicycle stands & toilets & an extended car park. #erdf

Love watching the #Drimnin Great spotted woodpeckers at this time of year

BBC Springwatch NatureScot RSPB Scotland #wildlifephotography #lovenature #cottagerentals VisitScotland

Great tits are not always easy to identify by their calls alone. With each male having an average repertoire of four songs they can sing at three different tempos, it is easy to see how a single population of great tits can belt out up to 40 individual tunes.

🎥 © Rhiannon Law

Atlantic Puffin with sand eels. Isle of May Scotland, Nikon D500 Nikon UK & Ireland BBC Wildlife BBC Springwatch BTO BTO Scotland RSPB RSPB Scotland NatureScot #ThePhotoHour #scottishwildlife The SOC #puffin #scotland VisitScotland #createyourlight #birdsseenin2024

There's nothing like a bit of rain to fire up the kittiwakes. Finally nest building frenzy. Constant stream of birds to the pools. Muddy bills and feet everywhere. How long before the first egg? UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology RSPB David Steel NatureScot The Seabird Group

Since 2019, an average of 88 Scottish beavers have been killed under licence, while 100,000 hectares of suitable beaver habitat identified by NatureScot, remains unoccupied. In what world can this be rationalised?

“There is no doubt, with at least 50 words that can be translated as ‘bog’, that the Gaels have a special relationship with waterlogged peatlands.”

Ruairidh Maclean explores Butterwort’s strong heritage in Gaelic on NatureScot’s blog: bit.ly/the-magic-mòth…

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DNA isn't only used by forensic scientists, SEPA scientists have been discovering a new use for environmental DNA (eDNA) to trace species and gather evidence to assess our environment.

Find out more about eDNA and the work we're doing alongside NatureScot, and the Scottish

Early morning start for #pinemarten looking to raid the bird feeders .... sadly ... a bit too late
#Springwatch2024 in the #Glen
#Glen moriston #visitdundreggan
BBC Springwatch 8 Out Of 10 Bats Dundreggan Rewilding Centre Trees for Life H&I Voices Think Health Think Nature NatureScot Abriachan Forest

It's quite striking the amount of regeneration of native trees in many parts of the Highlands. Driving through Glen Shiel very different from a few years ago. Changing rapidly. Must give campaigners like Eoghan Daltun 🌍 hope but also incredibly frustrating Ireland is falling

The wildlife that call the canals home are great at posing for pictures. 📸 🦆 What wonderful wildlife have you spotted on the network this #WildlifeWednesday ? NatureScot

#rephotography #aspectsofrephotography