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Some thoughts on SNH and the Strathbraan raven licence

I don’t normally post about controversial or political subjects on this blog. Firstly, because it is a blog about celebrating and appreciating our natural world; secondly, because my PhD is controversial and political enough. I study the conflict between grouse shooting interests and raptor conservation interests in Scotland – at best, a highly charged, heavily…

A year in fieldwork

It seems like an awful long time ago since I last wrote a blog. In fact, it was an awful long time ago. My last post was dated June 2017, and that one even started with an apology for being 7 months late with it. Well, another eight months later and here we are! I…

Behind my 1st published paper
A seabird spectacular at Fowlsheugh
Some thoughts on SNH and the Strathbraan raven licence
A year in fieldwork
5 things we can do #NowforNature

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When a storm hits but its your day off and you're determined you're going to get out and ENJOY OUTSIDE and some bloody waterfalls. Also kind of smug you finally became adult enough to afford a functioning waterproof 😏 #adulting #365dayswild @mountainequipment

Exploring some pretty awesome coastlines and making the most of spring 🌼🌊 (before the storm hit..) I did see an otter, literally right by the waters edge. True to form, i didn't have my hefty camera with its stalker lens...#iswearithappened #idst #365dayswild

Some comorants staring out to a pretty tropical looking sea (i assure you its Scotland!) One of the freedivers of the bird world, some species dive up to 45m deep for their supper 🐟 you can normally catch them drying out on rocks...or at least when the sun allows ;) #seabirds #nature #wildlife #365dayswild #marinelife #nowfornature #wildlifephotography

This weather is making me long for hazy summer days spent immersed in salt water getting wrinkled as a prune, exploring the gems of the western isles (look at those waves!!!👌🌊), sundowners round the fire and waking up to the sound of surf and seabirds to plan the next adventure. Bring on #summer! #westisbest #surfing #staysalty #adventures #underwaterlife

Happy #worldwildlifeday !!!! 🐾 choosing to celebrate the occasion with this pic of a brown hare, hiding away in the undergrowth of Aberfeldy. Spring is the best time of year to see them, as breeding season brings them out to 'box'. This particular hare looks pretty sedentary, but they can reach speeds of 45mph... This is one of the best photos ive ever taken, and one which makes me look like a half decent photographer. Not one that regularly falls over in bogs, mistreats her camera and most often forgets it. #nature #britishnature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nowfornature

HAPPY #NOWFORNATURE WEEK!!!! 🕊🐳🐢🐍🐟🐙🐝🐞🦀🌲🌱 we at @afocusonnature have a campaign on the go, that aims to showcase all the incredible, innovative and inspiring (yaas alliteration) things people are doing to help save nature and protect our environment in their everyday lives. The goal is to demonstrate to governments that we need to be taking action now to save our planet, and people are already doing it...not waiting for 2020 or 2050. And that young people are at the forefront of that movement 💪👐 you can get involved by: 1. sharing a pledge of what you are committing to do to help protect our planet, 2. Sharing pics and videos of what you're doing now, and 3. Suggesting what we all could be doing more of. Use the hashtag #nowfornature. We want to hear from you, no matter where you are, who you are, how small or mighty your pledge is. Lets spread some #conservationoptimism!! (My 1st pledge of the week is to take less photos with a plastic bottle in the frame 🙈😅) #conservation #climateaction #biodiversity #environment #sustainability