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Now that the wader nesting season is over, please take the time to record your sightings & nest camera records to us via the simple BTO recording form - shorturl.at/6lx6Z your information helps us to understand how the season’s gone for lapwings, curlews, oystercatchers!

Ailing on the sofa with the dreaded CV while we have three river/floodplain restoration projects going in different parts of the country. No matter: all the teams are total pros. 👏

🌳Integrating Trees Network event with a difference🌳 Firstly a talk & discussion in Blair Atholl's village hall with Davy McCracken and then a visit in the afternoon to the Barbour's Mains of Fincastle farm. Booking: tickettailor.com/events/integra…

Never been lucky enough to visit the Okavango Delta so pleased to have made a mini one here in Scotland. Huge thanks to the Nature Restoration Fund and the myriad of ace people that helped make this happen.

So chuffed to have a quick blether with Andrew O'Donnell and see him play at the Black Isle Calling this weekend. His music and wildlife films are wonderful. Check them out if you get a wee sec.

Join #farmers Andy & Debbie Duffus at Mains of Auchriachan in Tomintoul to find out how their tree planting is helping add value to their business. Wednesday 2 October between 10am-1pm for this free #IntegratingTreesNetwork farm visit. ➡️forestry.gov.scot/news-releases/…

Please Share. Are you UK based and involved in a demonstration farm or farm cluster/network? Please share your experience with colleagues at Leeds University (via a 10 min survey) to help explore the potential for developing a UK wide network: tinyurl.com/2fdbx8zs

Had fun re-wiggling (with bonus wiggles) this burn recently. Previously a straight, deep ditch. Nature can do the rest.

Some interesting chatter about Aurochs/Tauros coming to the Highlands. Let's not forget the role that hardy native cattle could play in upland environments. Skilled practitioners and an end market already in place. Also a nice excuse to post some pics of our own coos. 🙂

Why is there such a dearth of decent electric farm vehicles? Our Polaris EV is 10 years old (same as spaniel) and I love it. Seems like there is hardly anything available other than cheapo c**p or colossally expensive luxury. Surely there’s a market for sturdy farm EVs? ⚡️🌍

A wee visit to the Burren Winterage Festival in Co. Clare with Patrick Laurie Bonny cattle and incredible wildlife woven into a rich cultural heritage. Thanks to Burrenbeo Trust and all the lovely people we met. Stumbling across Father Ted's house was a bonus.

Patrick and I travelled to County Clare on a cattle and wildlife pilgrimage. It's a wonderful and fascinating place. 👇

Interested in woodland creation and biodiversity? Learn best practices for selecting sites, choosing key species, and integrating open habitats to enhance biodiversity at the online Integrating Trees Network event, Thurs 21 November, 7-8pm. Sign up at tinyurl.com/3yuju79p

Still some spaces left for our free Wader Gathering at Mar Lodge on Thursday 21st November (next week) - find out how waders fared in Scotland this year, and look ahead to 2025. Practical chat for positive change 👍 eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-for-…

For me, the government reforms of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) miss two big opportunities 1. The political opportunity Labour had coming in to win over more farmers & ‘deep rural’ voters 2. The policy opportunity to use APR more imaginatively A 🧵 on what I mean…

Snow day. Lots of Bluesky too. bsky.app/profile/rlocke…

Some more river restoration action. A Nature Restoration Funded project we did in Perthshire this summer. youtu.be/2eQnkQlNL_8?si…

This is a brilliant initiative. Many congratulations👏

Nice when your work changes maps! The OS mapping guys will be busier next year if things go to plan. #rewiggling

Join us for a free #riparian spectacular! Richard Lockett & Dee Ward plus Scottish Forestry are joining forces for an interactive webinar on #riparian planting. From designing, planting, species choice and location to cultivation and much more. ➡️tickettailor.com/events/integra…