Moray Loves Nature

19/01/2026

You are invited to Nature in North East Scotland: Connected, Expanded, Resilient, Protected!

📅 Friday 6th March
📍 The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen
🕙 10:00 – 16:00
👉 Book your place: https://tinyurl.com/2y2arzuy

A day of inspiration, collaboration, and action for our region’s biodiversity. 🐦🌿

Let’s connect habitats, strengthen nature networks, and protect what makes the North East so special. 💚

Whether you’re a seasoned conservation volunteer, a land manager, or simply someone who cares deeply about nature, this event is a chance to learn, share ideas, and work together for a healthier, more resilient natural environment.

19/01/2026

I’m looking forward to delivering a range of tracking courses this year, including some exciting collaborations!

I’m looking forward to hosting CyberTracker evaluator John Rhyder again for some tracking certifications in Moray.

I’ve been a keen naturalist since I was a little kid and really got the tracking bug around 2003 (in my 20s). I’ve been studying and practicing tracking pretty obsessively since then, and I find it to be an incredibly effective, powerful way and fun way to connect to nature. It gives us a rich insight into the lives of other species around us and the astonishing web of life we are a part of.

I have some other tracking courses in the pipeline up along with the Terrific Trees week Aigas Field Centre stargazing and more!

Link in bio ☝🏼
Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
Bamff Wildland and Ecotourism
The Field Studies Council

19/01/2026

We are inviting communities across the Highlands and Moray to take part in discussions about the possible return of lynx to northern Scotland 🐆 This month, the Lynx to Scotland partnership is launching a wide-ranging community and stakeholder discussion, with dozens of local events planned across the region. These will offer information and gather local views on the benefits and concerns that would come with the species’ return.

“Northern Scotland can support a thriving population of lynx, but social acceptance is just as important – so we’re exploring in detail how people feel about bringing back this important missing native species,” says Steve Micklewright, CEO.

Studies show the region contains some of Scotland’s best lynx habitat, with enough woodland and wild prey to support up to 250 of these elusive cats. Lynx pose no threat to people and are a missing native species that play an important role in healthy ecosystems.

A carefully managed reintroduction could bring benefits for biodiversity, landscapes, communities and businesses - including helping to manage deer numbers and supporting nature-based tourism - while recognising and addressing potential impacts.

Find out more 👉 https://treesforlife.org.uk/lynx-communities-in-highland-and-moray-invited-to-discuss-reintroduction/

📷 Scotland: The Big Picture
[Image Description: Lynx in a snowy birch wood.]
The Lifescape Project SCOTLAND: The Big Picture

19/01/2026

🔷🔸𝗖𝗣𝗗 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 🔸🔷

We are delighted to be hosting an evening CPD with Paul from New Arc Wildlife Rescue, focusing on “𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿: 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲”

📅 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆
📍 𝗔𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹
Skene Road, Kingswells, AB15 8PJ
⏰ 𝟳.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁
☕ Light refreshments provided

💷 £𝟮𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻– all proceeds donated to New Arc to support their fantastic work

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Suitable for vets, nurses and support staff

📧 𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹:
[email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you for an informative and enjoyable evening 🦅🦉🦊🦢

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19/01/2026

🌊 LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! 🌊
We’re recruiting Residential Volunteers & Guides for the 2026 season at the Scottish Dolphin Centre — and applications close this Monday at 10am! 🐬✨
If you’re passionate about wildlife, conservation, or just looking for an unforgettable experience, this is your moment.
📅 Placement runs: 3rd March – 28th August 2026
🏡 What’s included: Free accommodation surrounded by amazing wildlife + £35/week food allowance
💛 We welcome applicants from all walks of life who want to make a real difference.
Don’t miss out — apply now and spend your summer helping protect some of Scotland’s most iconic species!
👉 Apply here: https://uk.whales.org/about/job-vacancies/residential-volunteer-guide/
⏰ Deadline: Monday at 10am

19/01/2026

19/01/2026

Well, it is approximately 115 days or 3 months and 25 days till our swifts arrive back! Not that i am counting or anything 🥰😂

Don't forget our House Martins and Swallows will return before that! So why not be ready for them with some new nesting cups before April?

The Sand Martins will arrive back even earlier in March!

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