@seabirdcentre.bsky.social
Marine conservation and education charity supported by an award-winning visitor attraction in the stunning coastal town of North Berwick. For 25 years we have been helping people connect with Scotland’s amazing marine wildlife, habitats & iconic seabirds.
Here is just a taste of what we got up to in our February Holiday Club!
Our Easter Holiday Club is coming up soon, and we still have spaces on Friday (10 April)📢🐰
You can sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/ZHW2uvLAED or email holidayclub@seabird.org📧
We all want to see a thriving offshore wind industry that's helping Scotland meet its climate goals and build a green economy, but it must be delivered in harmony with nature🌱
To find out more about Berwick Bank, head to our website at www.seabird.org/conservation/berwick-bank-offshore-windfarm
Campaigners outside SSE's offices in Glasgow holding a banner which reads: "Stop Berwick Bank"
Today we gathered outside SSE's Glasgow office to urge them to stop the Berwick Bank offshore wind farm.
Together we delivered a petition signed by 12,500 people opposing this damaging project.
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Together with @rspbscotland.bsky.social, @mcsuk.bsky.social, @scotwildlife.bsky.social and @n-t-s.bsky.social, we delivered a petition with over 12.5k signatures calling for Berwick Bank Windfarm to be cancelled❌
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Today we gathered outside SSE headquarters in Glasgow with a renewed plea to cancel Berwick Bank Offshore Wind development.
The development is predicted to kill tens of thousands of seabirds over its lifetime.
Applications close 18 March
www.seabird.org/vacancies
We have TWO exciting opportunities to join our team📢
Join our passionate Visitor Experience team and help us inspire a love for Scotland’s marine wildlife!
More information on how to apply is available on our website (see below)🔗
It's World Book day!
To celebrate, we're highlighting just some of our favourite books in our gift shop📖
Whatever your age, we've got something for you🎁
These books, and more (!), are also available to order online: https://seabirdshop.org/collections/all/books
#WorldBookDay
This world wildlife day, we're highlighting some of Scotland's smaller marine species that might slip under the radar - but shouldn't!
Why not join one of our rockpooling sessions in the spring and summer to try and spot some of these?
#WorldWildlifeDay
Scotland’s seas need urgent protection. After a decade of delays, Scottish Environment LINK calls on party leaders to start a public consultation on coastal marine protected areas within 100 days of the May 2026 elections.
Let’s protect marine life and support coastal communities. #SaveScottishSeas
Our seabird of the month for March is the European shag.
Want to start spring in style? The eccentric shag can provide all the sparkle and inspiration you need✨
These stylish seabirds (NOT rugs) will be among the first to lay their eggs this year - just in time for Easter!🥚
Less than 1 week to go until our next Members' 'Wildlife Wednesdays' event🙌
All of our Members are welcome to join (and bring a friend)!
Come along to our Café for a chat with the conservation team all about the latest wildlife and conservation news📢☕🐦
Sign up via our website: www.seabird.org/events
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Looking to do your bit for nature this spring? Well you might just be in luck...
The next month or so is absolutely packed with beach cleans!
Join us at any (or all) of these free events and help us to keep East Lothian's coastline clean, for people and for wildlife💙
Visit us in person or shop online: seabirdshop.org/collections/...
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Looking for some inspiration for Mother's Day presents?
We have a wide range of rather lovely nature and ocean-themed gifts🎁💙
From jewellery and art prints, to soaps and candles, there's something for everyone!
Come along and join us this Sunday for a discussion on how BSL can highlight the interesting features of ten key seabird species.
This is a free event and includes free entry to the Discovery Experience and to the Scottish Seabird Photography Competition Exhibition.
The first gannets of 2026 have returned and have been spotted flying over the Bass Rock💙🥳
Join us this week in the Discovery Experience for a gannet trail, a brand new gannet talk, and our wild island watch (where we might even spot a gannet through our scopes👀)
With Scotland's resident gannets set to return for the breeding season soon, now is the time to start looking out for them at sea!👀
Follow these ID tips to help you out (and remember to bring binoculars too🔭)➡️
3. Join us as a Member and help us do more to save Scotland's seabirds, restore our seas and inspire a love of nature🌊
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2. Take part in citizen science projects such as WDC's Shorewatch🐬
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1. Take part in one of our regular beach cleans (check out our events page: www.seabird.org/events )🚮
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Give back to nature this Valentine's Day❤️
Here are 3 simple ways that you can give wildlife a helping hand and show your love for nature!
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are highlighting just some of the fantastic #WomenInScience that we are proud to work alongside.
They help us to better understand and protect the wildlife on our local islands and in Scottish marine habitats🙌
The Isle of May lies about 11 miles off the coast of Fife where the Firth of Forth meets the North Sea. It measures approximately 1.5 to 1.8 km long and 0.5 km wide and covers an area of roughly 57 hectares (0.57 km²) so it's relatively small. There are high cliffs along the west of the island that are about 45m in height. The land slopes down to a rocky shoreline along the east coast. The island is a patchwork of grassy areas traversed by old stone walls. Pufflings eventually have to leave their burrows and find their way off the island and out to sea. They do this in the dark of the night to avoid predators, mainly gulls. Most make it in one go but others find themselves stuck behind the walls as it gets light. They then have to sit out the daylight and try again. There are a number of Wardens on the island who will give them a helping hand if they are found.
First taste of the big wide world!
This little guy was popped into a canvas bag to keep it from becoming stressed. The crew from one of the Scottish Seabird Centre boats released it into the sea on their way back to the mainland. A spectacular place to visit. About 200,000 seabirds ((puffins, guillemots, razorbills, shags, kittiwakes, arctic terns, various gulls) make the island home during the summer in order to breed.
I came across these shots today when searching files. This is an Atlantic Puffin chick (aka a Puffling). More info in ALT. Well worth a visit to the island. #Birds #Puffins #IsleOfMay #Nature #Photography #Nikon @seabirdcentre.bsky.social
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This Valentine's why not share your love of nature with the special someone in your life?❤️
Or why not treat yourself!
Our gift shop and online store are the ideal place to buy high-quality, sustainable, local gifts.
Browse our full range of gifts online via the link below or visit our giftshop🔗📌
If you're visiting this week, remember that our FREE seabird photography competition exhibition is still open - come along and vote for your favourite!⭐
www.seabird.org/events/seabi...
