Loves and lives by the Sea. Interested in communities and how we get along. Fostering positive relationships across differing perspectives is my vocation.
Joined February 2012
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29 May 2024
Humpback whale photographed by @simonwaitland at West Weyms, Fife on 25/05, then 28/05 by @drewkennedy at Scapa Pier, Orkney on 28/05 We believe the same animal was seen in Orkney on 15/05. Travelling Orkney, Fife, Orkney in 13 days #forthmarinemammals #lovenature #citizenscience
ALT Top video still of humpback whale filmed by Drew Kennedy @ Scapa Pier, Orkney on 28/05. Bottom photo of humpback taken by Simon Waitland at West Weyms, Fife on 28/05. The images show the dorsal fin and left side profile of the same whale identified by unique scar patterns, demonstrating this whale travelled from Fife to Orkney over the three days.
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29 May 2024
Got my tags all wrong and canβt change here. Sorry! Hope all those wondering why enjoy learning a little something about whales in Scotland. π«’
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24 May 2024
Mediation is in the news more than ever. That said there's lots of work to do in making it mainstream. Scottish Mediation is seeking a new Chair to help us in that endeavour and if youβre interested, weβd love to hear from you. scottishmediation.org.uk/202β¦
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11 May 2024
Wowee!!! What a night. Aurora; North, South, East and West! Looking towards Edinburgh from Kinghorn, Fife 12:30 am 11/05/24 @WasJustSayin
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4 Apr 2024
Portugese man o war. How can something so beautiful be so stingy?! #lovenature #NaturePhotography
ALT Picture of Portugese man o war on sea.
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1 Apr 2024
CfGR have been working with stakeholders for almost 3 years to facilitate constructive dialogue to explore and build upon common ground in Scottish upland deer management. Collaborating to find workable solutions for the future. @ADMGScotland @ScotLINK @NatureScot @ForestryLS
1 Apr 2024
Common Ground @CivicMediators in @TheScotsman @alicampsie75 : scotsman.com/heritage-and-re⦠/ Thanks to the 150 participants in this work @ADMGScotland @ScotGamekeepers @NatureScot @treesforlifeuk @ASRainforest @ForestryLS @cairngormsnews @lornaslater @ScotMediation @alunthomas1958
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Sam Tedcastle retweeted
3 Oct 2023
We are pleased to see the development of new beginnings in Scotland's upland deer sector with the establishment of #TheCommonGroundForum.
Initiated by @ADMGScotland and LINK, the Forum aims to set aside disagreements & unite with a common purposeπ
thecommongroundforum.scot/?pβ¦
ALT Red deer image, credits Mae Martin
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Sam Tedcastle retweeted
11 Mar 2024
Around 100 stalkers and gamekeepers attended The Common Ground Forum stalkers event on Friday at Glen Quoich to discuss deer management in a changing world and to try new innovations such as drone and night vision technology.
Thanks to the Gordon family for hosting.
ALT View of snow-topped mountains, blue cloudy sky
ALT Two NatureScot staff members talking to two people. Image is taken indoors in large shed-type building with corrugated walls.
ALT Group of people standing in a circle outside, listening to instructor, green trees in background
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4 Mar 2024
Happy 200th Birthday @RNLI! 5 years for me volunteering @rnli_kinghorn has been a community & family affair. So many dedicated people volunteering to #savinglivesatsea over the years.
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20 Dec 2023
Being a volunteer for @strandings is so interesting.
20 Dec 2023
πDay 5, our golden volunteers!πWe have 300 trained volunteers that are so committed to gathering vital data to help these animals. They are absolutely integral to the scheme, and we could not do what we do without them. Thank you so much!πππ₯ #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
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Sam Tedcastle retweeted
6 Dec 2023
What a joyβ¨οΈ to have the great whales visiting waters around Scotland, seemingly more regularly. I never thought as a little girl you could see so much from our shores - it's special to know there are little folks growing up knowing the UK has so much to see around the coast π
6 Dec 2023
Today a #Sei whale and a #Humpback in the #ForthofForth!! Great to see big whales frequenting our waters again. #Forthmarinemammals #naturelovers
@whalesorg @WWF_Whales
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Sam Tedcastle retweeted
6 Dec 2023
π It gets even better!!! π€© Sei whale spotted today in the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
As well as the humpback whale which has been there since 2nd December π
6 Dec 2023
Today a #Sei whale and a #Humpback in the #ForthofForth!! Great to see big whales frequenting our waters again. #Forthmarinemammals #naturelovers
@whalesorg @WWF_Whales
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6 Dec 2023
Today a #Sei whale and a #Humpback in the #ForthofForth!! Great to see big whales frequenting our waters again. #Forthmarinemammals #naturelovers
@whalesorg @WWF_Whales
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5 Dec 2023
#humpback whale in Firth of Forth this afternoon with Edinburgh in the background. #forthmarinemammals Are people aware of the nature on their doorstep?
#lovenature #natureonmydoorstep #naturelovers
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5 Dec 2023
A humpback from my window! Itβs been in the Firth since 2nd December #forthmarinemammals #lovenature #humpback #firthofforth
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Sam Tedcastle retweeted
23 Nov 2023
Was really delighted to attend the awards last night after the Forth Marine Mammals page was shortlisted for a community award π and very please we got seated with the awesome mariney gang! Fab inspiring evening π @HWDT_org @ArranCoast @ScotWildlife @Natures_Voice @SamTedcastle
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11 Nov 2023
Great footage of a Sei whale from the Firth of Forth. Weβve watched at least two over last month or so. Unfortunately one stranded at South Queensferry π€π½ for this one. #forthmarinemammals
10 Nov 2023
So chuffed to have seen the third largest species of rorqual, the sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis), today from Joppa in Edinburgh and drone it. However, the last couple of sei whales to be seen in the Forth have stranded so fingers crossed that it makes itβs way out safely π€π»
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Sam Tedcastle retweeted
5 Oct 2023
Mediation & building good relations around deer management: @SamTedcastle writes in current issue of @ScotMediation newsletter / @_KateForbes @MareeToddMSP @DAJCameron @lornaslater @MairiGougeon @RussellFindlay1 @SarahBoyack @ScotLINK @ForestryLS @FoEScot @ScotLandEstates
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Sam Tedcastle retweeted
21 Sep 2023
Such a privilege to attend the #NatureofScotland awards shortlisting event at Scottish Parliament as a small representative of the massive community effort behind the Forth Marine Mammals page, which got through to the final! π₯°π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώππππ
Vote for us at rspb.org.uk/about-the-rspb/aβ¦
20 Sep 2023
π±Communities can do amazing things for nature, and...the winner of this year's #NatureOfScotland Community Initiative award is down to you! π
Find out more and vote for your favourite: rspb.org.uk/about-the-rspb/aβ¦
ALT Finalists for the Nature of Scotland 2023 Community Initiative award
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