Celebrating Sacha Dench, a force for global conservation
Australian biologist Sacha Dench embodies what it means to turn passion into purpose. From tracking the epic journeys of migratory birds to being appointed UN Ambassador for Migratory Species, her work is reshaping how the world understands and protects wildlife.
But her path is anything but ordinary.
A former Australian Freediving Champion, Sacha has blended science, storytelling, and adventure into a career that inspires action. She founded Ecodivers, a volunteer group restoring marine ecosystems through seagrass rehabilitation, plastic‑waste clean‑ups, and marine‑life surveys — proving that conservation thrives when communities get involved.
Learn more about her journey: ramsar.org/person/sacha-denc…
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Welcome little bob! First #ArkaigOsprey chick hatched today at 12.40.39. Congratulations #Louis and #Dorcha!
#WoodlandTrust
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RIP Nought 💔 20/1/2023 - 31/8/2025 RTA - driver didn’t stop, the car behind did, took him to vet who called me. It was instant, they said. Grateful thanks to the kind lady who stopped. At least I know. Brought him home and showed him to his twin brother Zero.
Another success story thanks to hard work, dedication, and expert loving care - thank you for all you do, Pauly, to #SaveOurWildlife
Three weeks ago today baby Jip was brought in. Dehydrated, hypothermic and emaciated at just 113g.
This is bodycam footage of his last weigh in and check today.
Just look at how he has grown and developed in those three weeks!
He'll be released tomorrow, back to the wild from a supportive garden where good food and clean water are always available.
Godspeed Baby Jip.
Welcome home #Dorcha! Resident female #Osprey returns to #WoodlandTrust #LochArkaig Nest Two
Home safely from #migration. Now we await her mate #Louis - hurry home!
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Absolutely outrageous - why do the courts do this?Former Scottish #gamekeeper receives pathetic sentence for digging #Badger sett raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025… @RaptorPersUK
This is heartbreaking - #SaveOurWildlife from #IdiotsWithGuns and #IdiotsWithSnares and #IdiotsWithTraps, and the corrupt authorities who condone the illegal slaughter. Shame on #Cyprus! @CABS_REPORTS
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Welcome home #NC0! Resident female #Osprey returns to @LochoftheLowes nest, and immediately starts tidying up - that will take a while, it's a bit of a mess.
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Petition signed and shared. #SaveOurWildlife
I finally sitdown for a one on one with gamekeeper Glenn Massacre (@mrhenrymorris) and it gets HEATED !
We discuss what constitutes 'vermin' and how he ALWAYS follows the letter of the law .
Please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
#SaveOurWildlife from those who would do them harm, and lazy authorities not doing their jobs properly.
Natural England closes the hen harrier brood meddling trial & delays decision on wider roll-out of licences.
New blog ⬇️⬇️
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Welcome home #Maya! Intruder #Blue25 is on @rutlandospreys nest with #Blue33. Suddenly a third #Osprey appears - it's Maya! There is much display of wings from all three but not much sound, then B25 takes herself off as the rightful female has returned.
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That was an interesting programme, @sachadench is a great speaker and clearly passionate about her work, overcoming obstacles on the way to give nature a helping hand. If you missed it, #ThisNaturalLife is available on @BBCSounds
Join @Marthakearney at 3pm today on @BBCRadio4 as she meets @sachadench to discuss her love of nature
#FlightOfTheVUltures #TogetherWeFly
#TogetherWeCan #MakeADufference
Why are #Vultures so persecuted when they do such an essential job of cleaning up and #wastedisposal? Help Sacha & CWB to help vultures: conservation-without-borders…
#GoSacha! #FlightOfTheVultures #TogetherWeFly #TogetherWeCan #MakeADifference
Join @sachadench and the #CWB team on our next exciting adventure: #FlightOfTheVultures #TogetherWeFly #TogetherWeCan #MakeADifference
#LeaveTheLeaves and help to #SaveOurWildlife
Yes, I know it's a mild-ish, dry and sunny weekend, but please leave your garden alone!
It may be offending your brainwashed eye but please be patient.
It's not untidy, it's natural.
And right now it's a nursery.
So many insects in larvae form overwinter in the hollow stems, leaf layer and dead plant debris. Destroy that, and you are destroying this year's insects - so crop pests multiply, pollinators die, and our hedgehogs starve.
It really is that simple, and that critical.
ALT Inkle, a wild hedgehog in a state of severe starvation brought into Hedgehog Cabin, a hedgehog hospital.
Vote for your favourite European #TreeOfTheYear - I voted for the #UK contender- the grand old #SkipinnishOak, of course
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It is possible to save #MigratingBirds, even at one powerline at a time. Listen to @sachadench talking about this problem and the solutions, in the company of @EleringAS and friends who have actually done something about it. #TogetherWeFly #TogetherWeCan youtu.be/jlkw1cGA8aI
Thank you for all you do to #SaveOurWildlife 💚🦔
Darling Noel is the perfect patient & this is despite him having so many ailments to treat. His treatment for mange and internal parasites is ongoing & today this precious boy had his 2nd of 4 ringworm treatments. Just look at his adorable face, isn’t he gorgeous 🥰 #hedgehogs
If you have hedgehogs visiting your garden feeder now they are either underweight or sick. Please watch out for these danger signs:
❗️Coming earlier than usual to the feeder
❗️Not eating as much
❗️Running circuits
❗️Doing smelly or sloppy poo
❗️Any audible breathing sounds
❗️Clusters of ticks
If you notice any one of these, please get them to a rescue urgently.
For more info: xitter.cf/HedgehogCabin/status/1…
ALT Shepherd, a wild hedgehog being treated at Hedgehog Cabin, a hedgehog hospital.