@stevewillis.bsky.social
Scottish birder and naturalist who enjoys the hills, rivers, and wilder bits. Also to be found working at BTO Scotland. All opinions my own.
Nice one Josh! I'm away out looking for some tonight....
24.07.2025 13:12 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Just finished four events for @btoscotland.bsky.social at Orkney Nature Festival. Wonderful birds, stunning weather and lovely folks! #BirdingScotland
14.05.2025 16:02 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Our top-notch science continues....
01.04.2025 07:55 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
An annotated image from an excited BTO colleague- a Golden Eagle over RSPB Insh Marshes. They also saw a Goshawk and, up on Cairngorm, a flock of about 50 Snow Bunting.
Our first ever conference excursion specifically for young people. We had a great time with the young folk and their parents.
Chris Wernham of BTO opens proceedings.
Well that's a wrap on the Scottish Birdwatchers' Conference with @scottishbirding.bsky.social. Thanks to everyone who made it such a brilliant weekend! Great talks on Saturday and fab birding excursions on Sunday- early Wheatear were found, Golden Eagles showed, and the Youth Walk was a riot!
17.03.2025 08:54 β π 36 π 5 π¬ 0 π 3
Image of two young people, one using binoculars, looking at a seabird colony. Wording reads: Bird Camp Scotland 2025. East Lothian, 30 May - 1 June. For school students aged 10β16. Totally free of charge. Apply today! www.the-soc.org.uk. BTO Scotland and SOC logo top right of image.
Calling young bird enthusiasts! π¦
Join us for Bird Camp in Scotland this year, which is totally free of charge! π Find out more and apply β‘οΈ bit.ly/BTOBirdCamps
Weβre working in partnership with @scottishbirding.bsky.social to bring you a fun, nature filled Bird Camp in East Lothian. π¦
Dust off your bins and prepare yer lugs (ears) for springtime! Full details of our online AND face-to-face events here (not below, as this guy says): www.bto.org/about-bto/na...
04.03.2025 09:54 β π 25 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
The mighty P+D at #CelticConnections. Superb gig. #peatlemania
24.01.2025 09:55 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Top day oot around Cairngorm. Three Ptarmigan, a puckle Snow Bunting, five Black Grouse. Plus stunning views!
18.01.2025 20:26 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Who's joining us in Inverness on Saturday 15th March for the Scottish Birdwatchers' Conference then? Together with @scottishbirding.bsky.social we'll be hosting a great range of talks (and walks)! Full details and how to book here: www.the-soc.org.uk/pages/event/... #BirdingScotland
16.01.2025 13:36 β π 9 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0Hi Josh- you'll love Argaty! RSPB Loch Lomond is great too. The oakwoods at Loch Katrine are stunning, as are the ones around the Falls of Leny (Callander) and at Glen Finglas. The Lodge at Aberfoyle is fantastic for raptors on a sunny day in spring...
15.01.2025 14:56 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Dipper standing on a rock with river water in background.
Welcome to BTO Scotland's recently fledged Bluesky account! Please give us a follow for regular updates on BTO's work in Scotland. π
π·Dipper by Edmund Fellowes/BTO
#BirdingScotland #addBirder
Chilly commute π΄ββοΈ this morning but always nice to reach a distance milestone. Started the 2025 Commute Route BirdTrack list tooβ¦
09.01.2025 10:34 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Image of a Stonechat on a purple background alongside the wording: Work with us! Senior Programme Lead (Bird Atlas). www.bto.org/jobs BTO logo features top right of image.
Job Alert. π’ Join BTO as Senior Programme Lead for Bird Atlas β‘οΈ www.bto.org/jobs
β±οΈ Closing date: Sunday 19 January
π Post: Full time, fixed term (3 years)
π Salary: Β£45,435
π¦ Skills: Strong leadership, project management and experience managing volunteer-driven projects. #Ornithology #UKBirding
