'Da ni'n 💚 dolffiniaid! 🐬 We 💚 dolphins!

Here are some common dolphins off the coast of Pembrokeshire 😍 They are highly social and work together in groups to herd their prey into a ball!

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📸 : Drew Buckley (rspb-images.com)

Did you know bottlenose dolphins can leap almost 5m from the water’s surface?

Find out more about these amazing creatures here: community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/scot…

📷 Ben Andrew

Beavers' eyes, nose and ears are all positioned atop their heads so they can have full use of their senses when swimming around. They can also shut their nostrils and ears to prevent water getting in when diving. #Autumnwatch BBC Springwatch

In just 15 minutes we'll be gobbling up the next episode of #Atumnwatch ! Who's joining us? BBC Springwatch

📷Ben Andrew

We welcome Marine Scotland commencing the development of a new National Marine Plan as a vital tool that can help address the climate and nature emergencies and look forward to engaging in the process.

'If Scotland can create a farm funding system that works for all farmers and crofters, for people and for the planet, we will have made a major investment in our future' - our piece in today's The Scotsman

#FarmForScotlandsFuture

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Over the summer we often talk about Scotland's amazing seabirds, but did you know we have an auk that only visits in winter? Check out our latest blog for five fascinating facts about little auks.
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Avian Influenza is still affecting wild bird populations, and has been the worst ever outbreak the UK has seen. Here’s what you can do if you find a sick bird. A thread 👇🧵 #Autumnwatch BBC Springwatch

With bird flu having such a devastating impact this year, James How from our Islay nature reserves shares with us the excitement, tinged with apprehension, as geese begin to arrive for the winter.
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📷 Philip Mugridge –Alamy

Great skuas (bonxies) and gannets were particularly hard hit by bird flu this summer. Scotland is globally important for these species.
Read our account of a visit to see gannets at Troup Head. WARNING: distressing content. community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/scot…
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Perfect time to look back to last year when Hannah Imlach's incredible sculpture, Moth Kota, let us see moths like never before RSPB Loch Lomond
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=gP0P8Y…
📷 Hannah Imlach
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☕️ It’s that time folks, get the kettle on and your spot on the sofa! 😍

We will be back on your screens at 8pm on BBC Two with another episode of Autumnwatch! 🍄🍂🎉

See you all in half an hour! 🤩

🧡 #Autumnwatch

📸 Mark Dunhill

Today’s Scottish Government announcement on driven grouse shooting and muirburn is a win for all of us in Scotland. But the work is far from over. We need action to ensure these harmful land management practices are consigned to the past.
Find out more: community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/scot…

📷Ben Andrew

Avian flu vigilance remains high this autumn/winter with a network of site managers & volunteers monitoring migrating geese/wintering waterbirds. The info is helping Scotland’s task force provide swift advice to help reduce transmission and impact. More: ow.ly/jZM050Ll6EL

These two hardworking colleagues are creating homes for wildlife such as barnacle geese and natterjack toads at our Mersehead nature reserve.
Read more: community.rspb.org.uk/b/life-100-for…
This work is part of our LIFE 100% For Nature project, supported by NatureScot and LIFE Programme.

Which of these struggling species have you heard about farmers and/or crofters helping?

Reply if you wanted to choose all of them, something different or to tell us more.

What a start to the series! What was your highlight of the first episode?

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📷 Ben Andrew

Did you know damselfly in Gaelic is cruinneag?

Most damselflies rest with their wings closed and dragonflies rest with their wings spread. A good wee tip to tell the difference if you’re unsure! #Autumnwatch
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📷 Andrew Bielinski

Along with their black and white markings, orcas can be identified by slight differences in their dorsal fin.

Find out more about orcas here: community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/scot…

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📷Babsies