LordWoolamaloo, to wildlife
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Previously when I've been lucky enough to see a heron, they normally tend to stay stock-still, watching everything. This one decided to take a wee stroll https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_gazette/53703566238/in/photostream/

#Wildlife #Nature #photography #photographie #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #bird #oiseau #WaterOfLeith #heron #Ecosse #Scotland

LordWoolamaloo, to edinburgh
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geo, to edinburgh
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A good read on a local community group working hard to keep their waterways clear of sewage, and attempting to protect the future of the Water of Leith’s basins.

https://www.ercs.scot/news/save-our-shore-leith-two-years-of-advocating-for-a-clean-water-of-leith/

It’s a strong reminder that the government works for the people, and we need to continue to hold them accountable.

#Edinburgh #Leith #WaterOfLeith #ERCS #EnvironmentalRightsCenterScotland #Sewage

LordWoolamaloo, to edinburgh
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Saw an otter, on the Water of Leith at Saughton Park https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_gazette/53309848163/in/dateposted/

Sadly this was the only photo I got - it was getting dark, & the wee bugger was too fast (and mostly underwater!). But what a wonderful thing to see. I had heard there was sometimes one along this stretch, but never been lucky enough to be in the right place and time to see her.

patrickhadfield, to edinburgh
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Last week I saw a kingfisher on the Water of Leith just by the Gallery of Modern Art; and today, I saw it again, in exactly the same place.

Only this time I had my camera!

Not great photos, but I'm well chuffed - it the first time I've ever managed to photograph a kingfisher!

A kingfisher seen from the side. The feathers on its head, wings and tail are irridescent blue, those on its chest and around its black eye are browny-orange. There are patches of white towards the back of its neck. It is standing on a branch over a river (not visible in the picture), its feet and claws red against the grey bark of the branch.

geo, (edited ) to random
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Having our first “community organization” meeting with Scottish Water this afternoon to see how their projects on upgrading the Water of Leith CSOs goes.

Only taken 4 months, and we have many questions, and are looking forward to hearing about timelines and plans so that we citizens can hold our water company accountable.

PaulHenni, to edinburgh
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ElaineF, to random

a fine start here in sunny
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geo, to random
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Attending my first Edinburgh City Council meeting this morning.

As a resident of The Shore, with a keen interest in the environment around us, going in support of & interested in hearing the debate on motion 8.4 by Councillor Caldwell - Sewage in Edinburgh's Waterways.

More info can be found at this link: https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=150&MId=6475&Ver=4

Looking forward to commenting after the discussions.

geo,
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Our part is done for the moment.
Looking forward to hearing what the councillors have to say on motion 8.4.

geo,
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Really happy with the unanimous passing of the motion today by the councillors.

Thanks to @JackRMCaldwell (If he is still using Mastodon!) for bringing this motion forward today, and the other councillors who weighed in with their thoughts and amendments.

The fight continues though! Watch this space!

Extra motivated to get out for some litter picking soon. 😉

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