As if I needed more reasons to hate the laurel hedges spreading rapidly through suburbia... apparently there are people who want to put them on the list of invasive species... which can't be sold or planted...

One of our local colour-ringed juvenile Ring Ouzels has turned up near Glossop. The lower bird in photo, seen feeding on Rowan & Hawthorn. Ringed in the nest at Stanage on 27/6/25 (second brood) - an 18km movement west Thanks to reporter Paul Cole for sharing his photos #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding

This is an interesting record of one of "our" birds exploring the wider region post-juvenile moult. It has moved 18km through the Snake Valley, the first confirmed record of an Eastern Moors juv moving in a westerly direction pre-migration - knowledge only possible through colour-ringing #ukbirding

Keep looking up! 16 Glossy Ibis in the skies of #TheOutdoorCity this morning spotted by @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social - see: open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Thanks so much @abbeydalebeers.bsky.social !

Today’s post for #Sheffield #TheOutdoorCity - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Today’s notpaper for #Sheffield #TheOutdoorCity - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Many thanks for the kind words @rikkiprice.bsky.social & the opportunity for the shout out @helpsheffield.co.uk

Latest niche exclusive - 1st view of the rewilding Sheaf as it could appear in the new Castlegate Park - abitblackoverbillsmothers.substack.com/p/whats-on-o...

Today’s notpaper for #Sheffield #TheOutdoorCity - news of Parkwood Springs parkrun, a new code of conduct & registration scheme for pro dog walkers, #SlowWays success, & lots more: open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

This week's Tribune briefing is now out! Featuring: 🗞️ ‘The biggest street art festival Sheffield has ever seen’ 🟡 Nick Clegg lifts lid on time at Facebook 🕷️ False widow spiders arrive in city 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Flag activist exposed at people smuggler 🌦️ Plus, this week's weather, home of the week and things to do

'Wildlife at World’s End' An excellent write up of our recent BioBlitz and cause for optimism at Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park.

Today’s notpaper: scary spiders, life at the World’s End, #SlowWays, #Sheffield land grab inspection & lots more - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Thanks @helenintgarden.bsky.social !

After over 250 years, salmon run to inner city #Sheffield. The full story in today’s notpaper for #TheOutdoorCity - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Thanks @sebschmoller.bsky.social - it’s great news. But lots still to do in the city of 7 hills and 5+ rivers.

'Connecting Sheffield' has long promised a fully connected cycling network across Sheffield, so why is it taking so long to build? 👉 www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/top... #Sheffield #ConnectingSheffield #Cycling #ActiveTravel #SheffieldCityCouncil #SheffieldTribune #SheffieldForum

From Norway to Neepsend: the first Atlantic Salmon born in #Sheffield for over 250 years. Sign up for the full story tomorrow: abitblackoverbillsmothers.substack.com

Latest piece for @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social - #walking #wheeling #cycling in #Sheffield - www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/whats-holdin...

Salmon return to #Sheffield #TheOutdoorCity. News just in of the first record of breeding Atlantic Salmon in Sheffield for two centuries - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Today’s post: how #Sheffield could be more #TheOutdoorCity. And how to join the wild world. open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Latest piece for @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social - moth lessons - www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/in-search-of...

“In some cases the only way to identify it is by killing and dissecting it and examining its genitalia,” says Ben. “We’re not going to do that tonight.” @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social joins the moth watchers for an evening with these mysterious creatures. www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/in-search-of...

🥾 Just shy of 200 people joined us up at Moscar Moor today to mark the start of the shooting season and united around our call for this huge grouse shooting estate in the Peak District to be taken into community ownership.

Today’s notpaper for #TheOutdoorCity - elder #ultrarunning #EcclesallWoods #SheffieldGreenbelt #Totley rifle range & lots more - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Today’s post for #Sheffield #TheOutdoorCity - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

The first August post on the swifts we share our house with @longbarrowpress.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social

What’s On Out There? New links & listings for #Sheffield #TheOutdoorCity - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... You can listen to Prof Steve on Infinite Monkey Cage, with @robinince.bsky.social my 3rd favourite Brian, other great panelists make this an entertaining chat well worth a listen 🎧

Happy 500th #parkrun Steve! @stevehaake.bsky.social in Endcliffe today, celebrating a huge milestone in typically modest fashion with balloons from running pal @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social David Bocking

Today’s post: #moorland #beavers #natureemergency #peakdistrict #theoutdoorcity - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

This week’s notpaper for #Sheffield #TheOutdoorCity - ta @rogerbutterfield.bsky.social & Zaf for pics - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Today’s post for @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social - www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/tinderbox-the-fire-risk-growing-on-sheffields-borders

Today’s #rewilding #activetravel #nature #walking post for #Sheffield #TheOutdoorCity - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Here he is, Sheffields own Prof Steve Haake on IMC @robinince.bsky.social

Today’s post for #TheOutdoorCity : open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Thanks @slowwaysuk.bsky.social Keep up the great work!

Latest notpaper for #TheOutdoorCity - how to restore a moor, a #Sheffield hidden hillside & #Slowways - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

@wildsheffield.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social @ianthewildside.bsky.social

Today’s Sunday at Bill’s Mother’s: the wildness not wilderness issue - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

Visiting for #docfest @sheffdocfest.bsky.social fancy keeping fit, join us for our weekly run around the city, discovering quirky little places and pleasant spaces. 6.30pm at our City Centre Cycle Hub. www.russellsbicycleshed.co.uk/news/2025/5/... #Sheffield #running

Another outright female winner of the @spinerace.bsky.social! Huge congrats to Anna Troup!! Ultra women are rockstars 🙌

Better for you and the environment! 🌍 For the whole of this week we’ve increased our discount if you bring your own cup to 50p! Every pitch from June 16th to 22nd inc Nether Edge market on Sunday too ☺️ . Thank you to our lovely customers who let us take their photo with their cups too💛😂 #sheffield

Good things do happen to good people & today that’s my friend Yvonne Witter, Chair of Peak District Mosaic. She has been awarded an MBE in Birthday honours list! 👑 Glorious day to celebrate on Stannage www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-abo... @cprecountryside.bsky.social @peakdistrict.bsky.social

Latest notpaper for #Sheffield #TheOutdoorCity - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

A wholesome Saturday in Sheffield... Arts and crafts fans, we have the perfect day for you. On June 21 you can enjoy: 🏺Ceramics workshops 🎨 A Sanctuary Artists Workshop ✂️ Learning the ancient art of Chinese paper-cutting Free tickets are available for the last two. Tickets: bit.ly/43XB1U3

Spot the giraffe in Sheffield city centre 👀

How we uncovered untold stories of female endurance athletes, by @emmajourno.bsky.social mjauk.org/2025/05/26/e...

Today’s post for #TheOutdoorCity - ta @e-beardmore.bsky.social - open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

A new leisurely June post on the swifts we share our house with @longbarrowpress.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @petegreensolo.com @poet-markgoodwin.bsky.social