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Alan Stewart

@wildlifeblog

Retired Tayside Police and National Wildlife Crime Unit officer. Author of 10 books on wildlife, wildlife crime and of wildlifedetective.wordpress.com

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Blue Planet Society (@seasaver) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UKšŸ‡¬šŸ‡§MPs call for ban on bottom trawling in protected marine areas šŸ‘ The Environment committee also wants to outlaw dredging and mining due to the destructive effects on the seabed and marine life 🌊✊ theguardian.com/environment/20…

Rottal Steading (@rottalsteading) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We will have Scottish author Sue Lawrence with us on Saturday 21st June for the launch of her new novel ā€˜Whispers in the Glen’, a story inspired by real events in wartime Glen Clova. Everyone is welcome to this free event, so we hope you can join us.

We will have Scottish author Sue Lawrence with us on Saturday 21st June for the launch of her new novel ā€˜Whispers in the Glen’, a story inspired by real events in wartime Glen Clova. 

Everyone is welcome to this free event, so we hope you can join us.
Graeme Peacock (@graemepeacock1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Let’s hear it for Network Rail. Ripping out 25x mature trees on Ryton Willows LNR in Gateshead in the middle of the nesting season We have Tawnies & Buzzards & more raising young in there. They don’t give a *>?k about wildlife do they? Gateshead Council RSPB BBC North East

Raptor Persecution UK (@raptorpersuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Another Raven found shot dead next to a grouse moor in notorious persecution hotspot in Peak District National Park. Just up the road from the #springwatch site. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/06/09/ano…

Another Raven found shot dead next to a grouse moor in notorious persecution hotspot in Peak District National Park.

Just up the road from the #springwatch site.

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/06/09/ano…
RSPB (@natures_voice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s our final round of Nature or No Nature! Keir Starmer, you’re up again. Nature in the UK will thrive or fail based on your government's decisions. This huge responsibility lays with you and it cannot be ignored. So, our final question to you:

It’s our final round of Nature or No Nature! 

<a href="/Keir_Starmer/">Keir Starmer</a>, you’re up again.

Nature in the UK will thrive or fail based on your government's decisions.

This huge responsibility lays with you and it cannot be ignored.

So, our final question to you:
South Esk Catchment (@southesknews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Still time to book a place on our Rottal Burn nature walk this Friday 13th as part of the Angus Tourism Cooperative #AngusOutdoorAdventure summer festival. More info at facebook.com/photo.php?fbid… #Angus #tourism

Still time to book a place on our Rottal Burn nature walk this Friday 13th as part of the <a href="/AngusTourism/">Angus Tourism Cooperative</a>  #AngusOutdoorAdventure summer festival. More info at

facebook.com/photo.php?fbid…

#Angus #tourism
Protect the Wild (@protectthewild_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Labour’s Planning Bill lets developers destroy vital habitats—then ā€œoffsetā€ the damage by paying into a fund. No local restoration, no real accountability. Experts call it a ā€œlicence to kill nature.ā€ Even Natural England’s head says claims behind it lack evidence.

Labour’s Planning Bill lets developers destroy vital habitats—then ā€œoffsetā€ the damage by paying into a fund. No local restoration, no real accountability. Experts call it a ā€œlicence to kill nature.ā€ Even Natural England’s head says claims behind it lack evidence.
Alan Stewart (@wildlifeblog) 's Twitter Profile Photo

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Monkey torture - Police Scotland said it was one of the most horrific cases they'd dealt with

Alan Stewart (@wildlifeblog) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On my walk a pair of little ringed plovers (at distance), fairly uncommon birds in Scotland. Of course it wouldn't be a proper walk without brown hares. These two must have been thinking they were rabbits as they basked at the entrance to rabbit burrows.

On my walk a pair of little ringed plovers (at distance), fairly uncommon birds in Scotland. Of course it wouldn't be a proper walk without brown hares. These two must have been thinking they were rabbits as they basked at the entrance to rabbit burrows.
Police Scotland (@policescotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Disturbing or harming whales and dolphins is a wildlife crime, which can result in an unlimited fine or up to five years imprisonment. Whether you're wild swimming, kayaking, jet-skiing or sailing, be respectful to marine animal's space 🐬

Alan Stewart (@wildlifeblog) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The ducks rescued at day-old didn't mind the rain yesterday. They're happy to have a preen and a snooze on the grass. They now fly off at dusk to places unknown and return just after first light for breakfast

The ducks rescued at day-old didn't mind the rain yesterday. They're happy to have a preen and a snooze on the grass. They now fly off at dusk to places unknown and return just after first light for breakfast
Alan Stewart (@wildlifeblog) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Not had red squirrels in the garden for a few months but here are some young squirrels from earlier. The netting, with a few larger holes in it, are to allow wee birds in but exclude jackdaws. The bottom is open to let the birds out quickly and to allow red squirrels to get in.

Not had red squirrels in the garden for a few months but here are some young squirrels from earlier. The netting, with a few larger holes in it, are to allow wee birds in but exclude jackdaws. The bottom is open to let the birds out quickly and to allow red squirrels to get in.
World Animal Protection (@movetheworld) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One week ago, 246 pilot whales were brutally killed in the Faroe Islands, including pregnant mothers and calves. Chased for over an hour, many suffered for up to 30 minutes before dying. This is cruelty. It must end. We are calling on the Faroese Government to ban this hunt.

One week ago, 246 pilot whales were brutally killed in the Faroe Islands, including pregnant mothers and calves. Chased for over an hour, many suffered for up to 30 minutes before dying.

This is cruelty. It must end. We are calling on the Faroese Government to ban this hunt.
Alan Stewart (@wildlifeblog) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My walk today was a bit different, taking me among farm buildings where there were nesting swallows. It was a nice warm morning for insects so the chicks were being well fed.

My walk today was a bit different, taking me among farm buildings where there were nesting swallows. It was a nice warm morning for insects so the chicks were being well fed.
Alan Stewart (@wildlifeblog) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sparrowhawk caught a young blackbird this morning. Held it a couple of minutes till it was dead then flew off with it to pluck and eat it elsewhere.

Sparrowhawk caught a young blackbird this morning.  Held it a couple of minutes till it was dead then flew off with it to pluck and eat it elsewhere.