Latest kinetic sculpture “We Were Angels” available to buy or exhibit - I love it in my home, but it seems selfish not to offer others the chance to enjoy the light glowing from these birds…

Looking forward to this next year!

Fully funded PhD working on insectivorous bird declines with a broad range of stakeholders. Starting ASAP #ornithology #zoology #biodiversity #science #ecology www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

🦇 Make the most of today's warm evening and take part in our Sunset Survey. It's the perfect bat survey for beginners and you can do it from your garden, window or local park! More info: buff.ly/Unc13WI

Three young birdwatchers have raised and donated £1,112 to a charity close to their hearts, after completing a five-day Welsh cycling tour

Gethin from @btocymru.bsky.social will be running an “Introduction to Garden BirdWatch” online event to promote @bto-gbw.bsky.social on 4 November at 7pm. It is open to all regions. For more information please see the image of the flyer. To book your place go to www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

Last year 100,000 people marched across London in support of nature and BBC News didn’t cover it, leading to complaints to Ofcom about political bias. Today BBC News covered a similar size march on front pages and every channel demonstrating fully its political bias. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Now that we've reached the end of the first survey season, make sure you enter your data by 21st September in order to be included in this year’s analysis! This analysis is the core purpose of the project, and only data submitted by that deadline can contribute to the first year report. #cudyllcymru

Proud of @hughhanmer.bsky.social being invited to talk at this event about his work. Gutted I won't be there in person (due to dog sitting responsibilities) - @nhm-london.bsky.social is always my favourite spot in London!

🚨Calling all GBW participants in the north of England! 30 years of Garden BirdWatch: our Doncaster conference features expert talks, panels & discussion on garden wildlife ecology & conservation. Book your tickets 👉 www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

Bird conservation is only going to work if these species have healthy habitats to live in. Can citizen scientists help gather vital information on habitat condition? This new study investigates➡️ www.bto.org/citizen-science-habitat-monitoring #Ornithology #citsci @ukceh.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social

1/ Calling UK birders! 📢 We need your vital help to fill data gaps for bird populations outside the breeding season via the Winter Bird Survey ➡️www.bto.org/winbs #Ornithology #UKBirding

All our autumn events are now ready for bookings on our webpage. If you'd like to know more about our surveys or build your ID skills, be sure to sign up to an online or in-person session! ➡️ www.bto.org/cymru-events #BirdingWales

Last chance to apply! 📢 We're looking for a Seabird Monitoring Programme Organiser. For the full job role and to apply visit www.bto.org/jobs Deadline for applications is Monday 8 September. #Ornithology @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

I am sickened by the relentless demonisation of refugees. No refugee underfunded a school. No refugee closed a hospital. No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled. We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!

1/ New study! Camera footage showing nest predation on natural nests was collated and analysed from across the UK to increase understanding of nest predation events. Discover the findings ⬇️ and read the study ➡️ http://www.bto.org/n... #Ornithology

Looking forward to making a return to the @birdsinwales.bsky.social conference this year, where I'll be sharing some of what @bto-gbw.bsky.social has taught us about #gardenecology

Artificial grass: I absolutely hate the stuff. It's terrible for the planet (we really don't need more plastic), and terrible for nature - invertebrates can't live in it and it restricts access to the soil underneath. It also heats up during hot weather so it isn't safe for dogs or children. 1/3

Yesterday a game keeper asked me to safe a young kite that was stuck up a tree. It had one claw entangled in plastic. In eight years of ringing 1200 kites, I’ve seen every year chicks with ligaments entangled. Some 1-2 % already dies in the nest due to plastic. This one was ‘lucky’ to have fledged.

Seen a Southern Small White? Difficult to distinguish from other whites. James Corton @jamescbr.bsky.social has produced a guide based on data from @chrisvanswaay.bsky.social an expert on the species. Go to our home page suffolkbutterflies.org.uk & click on the link to the guide.

We’re delighted to announce Gwneud Traciau (Making Tracks) an exciting new project, based in #Dolgarrog, in the heart of the #ConwyValley. The village is well known for its industrial past and the 1925 Eigiau Dam disaster. Come and find out more 3pm - 7.30pm Thur 27/08 Dolgarrog Community Centre

It's fricking August... Why do I still have #tadpoles in my Suffolk #garden #pond? #frog @arc-trust.bsky.social

Sunshine and sunflowers today! @nationaltrust.org.uk Kingston Lacey #BorderCollie #NTDogs

Exciting Volunteering Opportunity for aspiring young leaders! Applications are now open to join the BTO Youth Advisory Panel 👉 bit.ly/_YAPVolunteer If you're aged 16-24, passionate about nature and people’s engagement in the natural world, then this is your chance to have a positive impact.

A flock of 12 Cattle Egrets dropped into the @btobirds.bsky.social‬ reserve in Norfolk today! They are rapidly increasing, with over 800 counted in WeBS in 2023/24 —explore where at app.bto.org/webs-reporti... 📷by @neilcalbrade.bsky.social

Scientists from the Royal Horticultural Society have reviewed and updated the RHS "Plants for Pollinators" list, and volunteers at RHS gardens are using PoMS FIT Counts to gather further data on insects visiting flowers www.rhs.org.uk/science/arti...

The Norfolk Biodiversity Partnership are still looking for nominations in each of the award categories listed below - if you know a person or group in Norfolk that would meet the criteria below then please nominate them via www.norfolkbiodiversity.org

There are still a couple of days left to take part in PondWatch! Spend 30 mindful minutes by a pond before 31st July, then submit your sightings and reflections using the online form. Every record helps support dragonfly conservation. 👉 british-dragonflies.org.uk/pondwatch-re...

📢Job alert! We’re looking for the next Seabird Monitoring Programme Organiser to join the BTO Surveys Team!🔭📈 ℹ️ For more information and to apply: www.bto.org/jobs 🗓️ Deadline for applications: 8th Sept 2025. #seabirds #citizenscience @btobirds.bsky.social, @jncc.bsky.social, @rspb.bsky.social

Help @rspbscience.bsky.social study bird disease (trichomonosis) outbreaks If you see a sick or dead bird in your garden, please report it here: gardenwildlifehealth.org @bto-gbw.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social 📷 Ben Andrew

Was getting worried as hadn't recorded Sparrowhawk for my @bto-gbw.bsky.social for a few weeks. Look out the window from cooking @hughhanmer.bsky.social a birthday brunch and spot this dude enjoying lunch on the patio! Will be one less Blackbird to count now. #SuffolkBirds #GardenWildlife

The humble Peppered Moth is found in UK gardens, yet its amazing story has made it famous all over the world! The story has been brought to life in this beautiful animation, created by Sarah Hoyle and voiced by Youth Panel member @senizdoesnature.bsky.social. #MothsMatter #MothWeek

Public consultation on name of reserve near #Bangor Historical information provides evidence for a name change from “Spinnies Aberogwen” to “Llyn Celanedd”. If you would like to find out more, and have your say, visit northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/NameChangeCo...

🐦 Rediscover your garden, get to know its wild visitors and find out how they are faring.🌱🐝🦔 Sign up for the GBW newsletter! 👉 bit.ly/GBWeNews Get the latest on urban ecology, expert tips, species ID guides, courses and local events. #CitizenScience

Working at home yesterday was interrupted when I heard this outside the office window. Ran downstairs to get cracking views of our local #PeregrineFalcons displaying right over the garden! Won't be adding to my @bto-gbw.bsky.social list, but a great addition for #SuffolkBirds.

Took the girls for an evening wander, and Wish found a Dipper! I miss the mountains, and rivers, and beaches... When can we move back to Wales, @hughhanmer.bsky.social? #WelshBirds #DogWalk

Somewhere, in that sea hoare, is a Chough! Honest! Not the best of conditions for #BirdWatching @rspbcymru.bsky.social #SouthStack today, but nice to see some seabirds still on the cliffs. @hughhanmer.bsky.social

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🐦 Exciting volunteering opportunity! 🔭 We are looking for an Ornithological Volunteer to join our friendly team on the Calf of Man during peak autumn migration, from the 2nd September until 30th September 2025! See below for more information 👇 www.mwt.im/jobs/calf-ma... @btobirds.bsky.social

Nice to finally ring some #BarnOwls this evening with @hughhanmer.bsky.social after a very slow start to the season in Suffolk. 2 broods of 3 healthy chicks ringed, and a female caught on 5 little uns, so return visit planned in a few weeks time. All birds ringed under @btobirds.bsky.social licence.

Haha! They're at it again! Another amazing thread from the RSPB socials team!

GOOD NEWS: Lead shot will be banned! RESULT! After years of campaigning, the use of toxic lead ammunition by the shooting industry will be banned. This is excellent news for people's health and for wildlife. Read the Defra press release here: wildjustice.org.uk/general/toxi...

Over 8 years of monitoring, Ivy and Hogweed are ahead in FIT Count data for highest average number of insect visits per count 🥇 Other popular plants: 🐝 Enjoyed by bees (all kinds) Bramble Knapweeds Buddleja Lavender 🪰 Great for hoverflies and other flies Ragwort Thistles 5/ #InsectWeek

‼️FREE marine conservation residential for young people in Scotland‼️ Applications are open for ten young people 13-17 years old living in the central belt of Scotland to attend💙 📍 Millport, Scotland 📅 11-13 August 2025 Thanks the NLCF's #YoungStart funding 🥳 Apply 👇 tinyurl.com/yw6t7bpe

🐝🌷BTO is a proud partner of @pomscheme.bsky.social - and to kick off #NationalInsectWeek, we're thrilled to share the 2024 PoMS Annual Report! 🪻 4200+ FIT Counts 🦋 37,922 insect visits 📆 301 survey days Huge thanks to all volunteers! 👉 Read + join in for 2025: ukpoms.org.uk/reports #CitSci

Welcome all to Day 1! 🐝 To mark the start of #InsectWeek 2025, we're calling on the public to #StandTallForTheSmall & take the Insect Week pledge - a commitment to discover, observe & protect insects in all their fascinating variety 🐝 Sign the pledge and get a free poster 🔽 @ukceh.bsky.social‬

Out failing to record #Nightjars for the @btobirds.bsky.social #HeathlandBirdSurvey in #Suffolk this evening. Girls being good fluffy assistants while we stopped to listen to the baby Tawnies. We #HeardAnOwl (or several) but were #ZeroHeroes on the target species front! @hughhanmer.bsky.social

As @royentsoc.bsky.social #InsectWeek begins, we’re excited to share the latest @pomscheme.bsky.social annual report 🐝🪰🪲 Explore this year’s findings and help us welcome The RHS as a new PoMS partner! 👏🏼 Planting a variety of flowers and creating diverse habitats is key for pollinators 🌼 🧵🧪 1/

Returning a young Reed Warbler to the reedbed after ringing this morning. Not quite fully grown but able to get about in the reeds ok. Caught under licence. #BirdRinging #NorfolkBirds @btobirds.bsky.social @hughhanmer.bsky.social