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Aberdeen BioBlitz wildlife identification

New to Wildlife Spotting? Here’s How to Get Started with the Aberdeen BioBlitz

New to wildlife spotting? Discover wildlife identification guides, recording tips & ways to submit sightings for the Aberdeen BioBlitz.

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Heatwaves, Bumblebees and 5 Things You Can Do in North East Scotland to Help

Heatwaves and bumblebees: 5 simple ways you can help bumblebees (and other pollinators) during heatwaves in North East Scotland.

Aberdeen City Wide BioBlitz - 14th August

Aberdeen City Wide BioBlitz 2026

On 14th August, Aberdeen will come alive with wildlife exploration as communities, families, nature lovers and experts come together for the Aberdeen City Wide BioBlitz.

Upcoming North East Scotland Swift Events

Discover North East Scotland Swift Events

Join events with NES Swifts (Huntly Swift Group) and help protect one of our NESBiP Big 5 species.

Discover Woodland Wildlife in Elgin on Friday 10th July

Discover Woodland Wildlife in Elgin – BioBlitz Event

Join NESBiP, Moray Council and NESBReC for the first Elgin Oakwood BioBlitz on Friday 10 July. Take part in expert led wildlife walks and help record woodland biodiversity.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 logo and theme with the NESBiP Logo

International Day for Biological Diversity: Acting Locally for Global Impact

Celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity by exploring how local action in North East Scotland supports global biodiversity.

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Spring Seminar 2026: reflections, celebrations, and asking for help – Guest Blog

Read this beautifully written piece by Grace Green on some thoughtful takeaways from the Spring Seminar hosted by NESBIP and NESCAN Hub in March 2026.

Help Hedgerows this National Hedgerow Week

Helping Hedgerows this National Hedgerow Week 2026

Helping hedgerows in North East Scotland: discover simple ways to support wildlife & boost biodiversity this National Hedgerow Week.

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5 Simple Actions to Help Hedgehogs in North East Scotland

Help hedgehogs in North East Scotland this Hedgehog Awareness Week with these 5 easy actions. Read to learn what you can do.

Get Involved

Keen to do your bit for biodiversity? Here are some ways you can help your local biodiversity.

Report your wildlife sighting

Help gather important information about the state of nature.

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Become part of the vibrant local communities helping our biodiversity

Calling all property developers

Visit our Developer Hub to find out how you can help our biodiversity