The Wildlife Information Centre

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TWIC is the Local Environmental Record centre for SE & most of central Scotland. We collect, collate & disseminate information about wildlife in our area. Learn more: linktr.ee/thewildlifeinformationcentre Website: https://wildlifeinformation.co.uk/

Join TWIC as a Director. Photo of Garden Bumblebee on Ox-Eye Daisy copyright David Palmar.
Banded Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus investigator). Photo ©Ashleigh Whiffin
Close-up of a Himalayan balsam plant showing a pink, helmet-shaped flower and long green seed pods, with a soft-focus green background.
A group of people walking in single file along a narrow path through a woodland, with lush green trees overhead and bluebells flowering along the ground.
A mixed heathland landscape with low shrubs, young pine trees, patches of purple heather and areas of grass and bare ground, bordered by denser woodland in the background. No people or wildlife are visible.
A group of native bluebells growing on a leafy woodland floor, with multiple curved stems carrying drooping violet-blue flowers. The plants are surrounded by green foliage beneath dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
Close-up of a tree branch with green, winged seeds marked by reddish patches, with a woodland floor and bluebells blurred in the background.
Wild Science stall at Falkirk Science Festival, showing TWIC tables with leaflets, wildlife displays and educational boards set up under a gazebo in an outdoor courtyard.
Close-up photograph of a common carder bumblebee feeding on purple comfrey flowers, with pollen visible on the bee’s legs.
Close-up photograph of a small butterfly with light brown wings and orange spots, perched on a green grass seed head. The background is blurred green vegetation. Overlaid text reads “Join our team! Biological Records Ecologist” and “Last day for applications!”
Group of people walking along a grassy woodland edge in Vogrie Country Park, passing bluebells and trees while carrying out plant monitoring.
Close‑up of a bright orange Orange tip butterfly egg laid on the stem of a pink cuckooflower, with flower petals and buds visible in the background.
Long grass and wildflowers, including oxeye daisies, growing in a managed lawn with neat mown paths on either side, in the grounds of Kellie Castle, Fife.
Close-up photograph of Star of Bethlehem flowers, showing several white, star‑shaped blooms with six petals and pale green centres, growing among green grass and broad leaves.
A group of people of mixed ages and genders standing around a lab bench on which are set out several collection trays of weevils. Two people are examining live specimens in collection jars using hand lenses.
A hedgehog curled low to the ground on a hard surface, with its spines and face in close-up.
Close-up photograph of Moschatel flowers, showing a small cluster of pale green, cup-shaped flowers with tiny yellow stamens on a slender stem, against a softly blurred green woodland background.
A group of people stand outdoors in a grassy, wooded area, examining small natural objects. In the foreground, a person wearing a red knit hat and teal jacket looks closely through a magnifying lens. Another person behind them, in a green jacket with a backpack, also studies an object in their hand.
A brown and cream-patterned weevil (Kyklioacalles roboris) sits on rough bark, its textured body blending into the wood. The background is a smooth green, making the insect and bark stand out sharply.
A small bat resting on the ground, with dark wings folded around its body and soft brown fur.
Close-up of a female Common Blue butterfly resting on green grass, wings open to show its vivid blue colouring with a pale fringe.
A pond within a rural landscape, surrounded by grassland and wetland vegetation, with rolling hills, hedgerows and scattered trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A colourful event poster with a light blue background advertising “Wild About Saughton: Join our Spring BioBlitz” on Sunday 26 April from 10am to 2pm. It invites people to help record wildlife in Saughton Park and along the Water of Leith using the iNaturalist app, contributing to the City Nature Challenge. The poster includes meeting details, partner logos, and a QR code, with illustrated flowers along the bottom.
A hedgehog sits in tall green grass, its spines raised and its small face pointed upward. A thin blade of grass rests near its snout, and the scene appears to be outdoors in a natural garden setting.
Common Frog (Rana temporaria) and frogspawn. Photo by Natalie Harmsworth.
A group of adults outdoors in a grassy woodland clearing, closely examining moss samples using hand lenses during a field workshop.
Close-up of a Dark-edged Bee-fly resting on a green leaf. The insect has a round, fluffy brown and yellow body, clear wings, and a long, straight proboscis extending forward. It resembles a small bee but is perched among bright green, lobed leaves in soft natural light.
A silhouetted tree and hedgerow against a dusky blue sky, with a small crescent moon glowing above, creating a calm and peaceful evening scene.
Wildlife recording at Tandlaw Moss on a TWIC excursion. Photo by Michael Scott
Infographic titled “Tips for Using Merlin” showing guidance for recording birds, including recording for 2–3 minutes, avoiding stopping and starting recordings, and using features like step-by-step ID and photo ID in the Merlin Bird ID app.
A common frog partially submerged in a pond beside clusters of frogspawn, with hundreds of small black eggs visible inside clear jelly in the water.
Recording winter trees at Glenlude. Photo by Charles Fletcher (SBCAN)
Two participants sit at a table during a bryophyte identification workshop, examining moss samples with microscopes while using field guides and notes. One person holds a small clump of moss while another studies specimens under a microscope. The table is covered with books, hand lenses, and identification sheets, showing a hands-on learning environment.
Three wildlife recorders standing in tall grass beside a tree, discussing findings while carrying survey equipment during a field survey.
Rocky Scottish coastline at sunset with calm sea, red sandstone cliffs and a small pebble beach, the sky glowing pink and gold above the water.
Topographic map showing woodland in Leithope Forest; two central grid squares are marked in red to indicate under-recorded areas needing biodiversity data.
Small group of people examining plants along a woodland path, using a field guide and looking closely at vegetation during a wildlife recording outing.
A dense clump of white snowdrops in flower, growing through fallen leaves with more snowdrops visible in the background.
Infographic “How to Use iRecord (Mobile App)”. The design presents five steps for submitting a wildlife record using the iRecord app. Open the app and log in or register. Spot wildlife, take a clear photo if possible, and identify the species accurately. Add your sighting by uploading or taking a photo, entering location details, confirming the grid reference on a map, checking the auto-filled date and recorder name, and adding extra details such as stage or count. Check the record for accuracy and amend details if needed. Submit the record by clicking “Finish” and then “Upload.” Illustrations of a smartphone screen, binoculars, and wildlife elements support the instructions. A footer encourages accurate recording and including a location and photo.
Several people wearing life jackets paddle canoes along a narrow canal bordered by dense green trees and plants. A person with a backpack stands on the path beside the water, leaning forward to look into the canal.
Close-up of a brown toad with dark mottled markings sitting among green grass and dry pine needles, its golden eye visible as it faces slightly to the right.
Promotional graphic for a Botanical Society of Scotland lecture. The design features a soft sage-green background with the Society’s gold seal in the top corner. A large central image shows a pressed herbarium plant specimen mounted on archival paper with labels. Text reads: “Upcoming Lecture – Dr. Olwen Grace: Curating Herbaria in a Time of Biodiversity Crisis. Thursday 26 February | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.”
Portrait infographic titled “What makes a good wildlife record?” The design uses soft natural colours and simple icons. It lists five key elements: What (species or best guess), Where (grid reference or place name), When (date and time), Who (your name or recorder), and Evidence (photo, sound, or notes). Text at the bottom reads: “Every record helps build a clearer picture of wildlife.”
Event poster for Borders Organic Gardeners’ Potato Day. Text reads: “Potato Day. Springwood Park, Kelso. Sunday 1 March 2026, 11am–3pm.” The poster highlights a large selection of potato varieties including heritage and blight-resistant types, priced at 20p per tuber, plus a café, free parking, crafts, advice, plants and seeds, children’s activities and a green fair. Entry costs £2.
Common toad sitting among grass and dried vegetation, looking towards the camera during early spring migration.
A cluster of white snowdrop flowers with green stems growing closely together on a woodland floor.
A person with a backpack stands in an open grassy landscape with hills and a lake in the background, arms outstretched. Overlaid text reads: “Share your climate story. Help research into climate emotions and mental health in Scotland through creative writing. No climate expertise or writing experience needed.
Close-up of beech mast in winter, showing brown, spiky seed husks hanging from a branch against a blue sky.