# naturescot — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover naturescot. Page: Feed: --- ## [URGENT: Borough Market must cancel plans to shoot pigeons](https://protectthewild.org.uk/campaign/urgent-borough-market-must-cancel-plans-to-shoot-pigeons/) _2026-08-02 · Protect the Wild · Protect the Wild_ Reports suggest pigeons at one of London’s best-known markets could be shot tomorrow morning. Borough Market must intervene and choose humane, lasting solutions instead. We have received deeply concerning reports that pigeons at Borough Market are due to be shot at 10am tomorrow. Protect the Wild is calling on Borough Market’s management to cancel any \[…\] ## [24 Hours Until Final Guga Hunt Decision – Just 12 people will decide fate of 2,000 Gannets.](https://protectthewild.org.uk/campaign/24-hours-until-final-guga-hunt-decision-just-12-people-will-decide-fate-of-2000-gannets/) _2026-08-02 · Devon Docherty · Protect the Wild_ This is it. Our final chance to stop the Guga hunt going ahead this year. And with just 24 hours until NatureScot’ decision, you’d think I’d be feeling more optimistic. After all, the latest scientific assessment shows the Guga hunt would decimate Sula Sgeir’s Gannet population, and both their licensing and Marine Ornithology teams have \[…\] ## [Northern Ireland starts trapping and killing badgers, despite little evidence it works – Eye on the Wild #10](https://protectthewild.org.uk/news/breaking-news/northern-ireland-starts-trapping-and-killing-badgers-despite-little-evidence-it-works-eye-on-the-wild-10/) _2026-07-31 · Eliza Egret · Protect the Wild_ Welcome to the tenth edition of Eye on the Wild, our new weekly roundup designed to keep you up to date with the latest stories concerning British wildlife. If you have a story you think we should cover, email us at contact@protectthewild.org.uk Badgers in parts of Northern Ireland are now being trapped and tested \[…\] ## [Fireworks are terrifying wildlife. Take action now to ban them!](https://protectthewild.org.uk/campaign/fireworks-are-terrifying-wildlife-take-action-now-to-ban-them/) _2026-07-30 · Protect the Wild · Protect the Wild_ The government has launched a public consultation on fireworks, asking for views on issues including noise limits, banned products, and the rules around sale and use. It’s a rare opportunity to tell the government directly that the harm fireworks cause to wildlife can no longer be ignored. At Protect the Wild, our position is clear: \[…\] ## The Will in the Willows: Restoring Ben Lui’s Rare Mountain Plants _2026-07-30 · Make Space For Nature_ High on the slopes of Ben Lui in the Southern Highlands, a quiet restoration is underway. In this episode, we join volunteers and NatureScot staff for a day of tree planting on one of Scotland's finest National Nature Reserves. Peter Kelly, Operations Officer at NatureScot, tells us all about the effort to bring back montane scrub — a rare habitat of dwarf trees and low shrubs that once covered… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573418/episodes/19424557-the-will-in-the-willows-restoring-ben-lui-s-rare-mountain-plants.mp3) ## [Guga hunt licence set to be REFUSED](https://protectthewild.org.uk/campaign/guga-hunt-licence-set-to-be-refused/) _2026-07-29 · Devon Docherty · Protect the Wild_ If you haven’t already seen the news on our social media, NatureScot has published the papers for its upcoming board meeting on 3 August, and its own licensing and marine ornithology experts have made a clear recommendation: The 2026 Guga hunt licence should be refused. I hesitate to celebrate too soon, but this almost certainly \[…\] ## [The new Defra Secretary must not hand the hunts a new loophole.](https://protectthewild.org.uk/campaign/the-new-defra-secretary-must-not-hand-the-hunts-a-new-loophole/) _2026-07-27 · Protect the Wild · Protect the Wild_ Andy Burnham has appointed the aptly named Angela Eagle as head of Defra. For anyone who cares about ending the cruelty of hunting, this is a moment of real opportunity. Eagle has a genuine anti-hunting record, with knowledge of exactly how hunts behave. So we are calling on her to examine new evidence, outlined below, \[…\] ## [Eye on the Wild #9: Reform-led Council votes to push ahead with destroying ancient woodland](https://protectthewild.org.uk/news/eye-on-the-wild-9-reform-led-council-votes-to-push-ahead-with-destroying-ancient-woodland/) _2026-07-25 · Protect the Wild · Protect the Wild_ Welcome to the ninth edition of Eye on the Wild, our new weekly roundup designed to keep you up to date with the latest stories concerning British wildlife. If you have a story you think we should cover, email us at contact@protectthewild.org.uk Reform-led Council votes to push ahead with destroying ancient woodland Kent County \[…\] ## [Thrown Away Alive: What our investigator found in a skip full of pheasant eggs](https://protectthewild.org.uk/campaign/thrown-away-alive-what-our-investigator-found-in-a-skip-full-of-pheasant-eggs/) _2026-07-20 · Protect the Wild · Protect the Wild_ Over the past few months we have been publishing analysis of undercover footage obtained on so-called ‘game farms’ across England. We began by looking at the sheer scale of the shooting industry, and how the adult birds (not every bird, but far too many) are sometimes treated. We’ve also looked briefly at how enormous numbers \[…\] [Listen](https://protectthewild.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LIVE-CHICK-CAMBRIAN-BIRDS.mp4) ## [End the Guga Hunt Campaign Heads to Lush Stores](https://protectthewild.org.uk/campaign/end-the-guga-hunt-campaign-heads-to-lush-stores/) _2026-07-19 · Devon Docherty · Protect the Wild_ What happens when you spend four days asking complete strangers whether baby Gannets should still be beaten to death in the name of tradition? You discover just how ready people are for change. After seeing the work we’ve been doing to end the Guga Hunt, Lush invited us into their stores to raise awareness of \[…\] ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2VeKH5kplSqC) _2026-07-19 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Church of England votes AGAINST rewilding: Eye on the Wild #8](https://protectthewild.org.uk/news/church-of-england-votes-against-rewilding-eye-on-the-wild-8/) _2026-07-17 · Charlie Moores · Protect the Wild_ Welcome to the eighth edition of Eye on the Wild, our new weekly roundup designed to keep you up to date with the latest stories concerning British wildlife. If you have a story you think we should cover, email us at contact@protectthewild.org.uk The Church of England has voted AGAINST a plan to rewild 30% of \[…\] ## Secrets in the Sand: Findhorn Dunes Rewilded _2026-06-10 · Make Space For Nature_ A sand dune can look lifeless but is actually one of the most important places for biodiversity in Scotland. We head to the Moray coast to explore the Findhorn Hinterland, where a small, determined local charity is restoring dunes, grassland and woodland while keeping the whole community involved. Along the way we hear why Nature 30 recognition matters for safeguarding the site, and why… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573418/episodes/19058796-secrets-in-the-sand-findhorn-dunes-rewilded.mp3) ## Nature Networks: Meet the People Connecting Communities and Habitats Across Scotland _2026-05-25 · Make Space For Nature_ A city park can look ordinary until you realise it's part of a much bigger plan. From Leith Links in Edinburgh, we explore how a citywide Nature Network is being built to tackle biodiversity loss, prepare for climate change, and make neighbourhoods healthier and more beautiful. Fiona Leith chats to Alexandra Hoadley, Ecologist and Greenspace Development Officer at the City of Edinburgh Council,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573418/episodes/19051601-nature-networks-meet-the-people-connecting-communities-and-habitats-across-scotland.mp3) ## Scotland Uncovered — One Week in Scotland: The Ultimate Road Trip Itinerary with Greig McBride _2026-05-13 · Make Space For Nature_ In this episode, we chat to Greig McBride, creator of 'Scotland Uncovered', who makes the case that rain and mist aren't obstacles to enjoying Scotland — they're part of what makes it extraordinary. Greig shares a practical one-week itinerary taking in Loch Lomond, Glencoe, the west coast, and the Cairngorms, alongside an honest conversation about the pressures of overtourism on places like Skye… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573418/episodes/19052770-scotland-uncovered-one-week-in-scotland-the-ultimate-road-trip-itinerary-with-greig-mcbride.mp3) ## Clever, Adaptable and in Crisis: The Truth About Scotland's Gulls _2026-03-23 · Make Space For Nature_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573418/episodes/18880647-clever-adaptable-and-in-crisis-the-truth-about-scotland-s-gulls.mp3) ## Mixing Colours: Digital Creator Ophelie Adeyemi on Belonging in Scotland's Outdoors _2026-01-14 · Make Space For Nature_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573418/episodes/18480395-mixing-colours-digital-creator-ophelie-adeyemi-on-belonging-in-scotland-s-outdoors.mp3) ## "What's The Story?" The Power of Nature, Positivity and Scottish Spirit – with digital creator Eddy Cheeee _2025-12-18 · Make Space For Nature_ Goosebumps in the snow at Glen Coe. Laughter in the rain. A stranger’s kindness on Arran. We sit with traveller and creator Eddie Chee to trace how a spontaneous trip to Glasgow turned into a deep love for Scotland’s wild weather, rolling hills, and everyday magic—and why a ten‑minute walk can reset a heavy mind. We trade big‑ticket views for quieter corners, moving from the Quiraing and Old Man… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573418/episodes/18362729-what-s-the-story-the-power-of-nature-positivity-and-scottish-spirit-with-digital-creator-eddy-cheeee.mp3) ## Beyond the Diagnosis: How Digital Creator Liam Robertson Found Support in Nature _2025-12-09 · Make Space For Nature_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573418/episodes/18292356-beyond-the-diagnosis-how-digital-creator-liam-robertson-found-support-in-nature.mp3) ## Future-Proofing Caerlaverock: Wilder, Wetter, Working Together _2025-11-04 · Make Space For Nature_ Join us at the Solway Coast to explore how collaboration is creating climate resilience on Scotland's dynamic coastline. David Pickett from the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) Caerlaverock Wetland Centre and Anna Austin from Caerlaverock Estate share how they're reconnecting fragmented landscapes. With backing from the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund, they're turning drains into… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573418/episodes/18002574-future-proofing-caerlaverock-wilder-wetter-working-together.mp3) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PyhTU4nGDVSP) _2025-11-04 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## Forecasting the Future: From Changing Weather to Changing Habitats, with the Met Office _2025-10-01 · Make Space For Nature_ The natural world is speaking to us through shifting species patterns, and Graham Madge from the Met Office is helping us translate. As both a climate communicator and lifelong wildlife observer, Graham brings a unique perspective to understanding how Scotland's changing climate is reshaping our beloved landscapes and wildlife. Climate change isn't just about distant polar bears - profound… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573418/episodes/17872711-forecasting-the-future-from-changing-weather-to-changing-habitats-with-the-met-office.mp3)