www.theguardian.com/politics/202... But why??? That doesn’t make any sense! Unless different rules apply to Tories? ( Is that the case??) We went from Johnson, to Truss, to Sunak! Sorry - but if any RW press/media are demanding this, then they should be told politely and emphatically “NO”.

Extraordinary discovery, shows the huge risks these butterflies take when migrating

As we face an unprecedented May heatwave, please remember that globally we haven't any idea how many are killed by extreme heat. The given estimates may be a small fraction of the real total. A huge and shocking data gap, which illustrates rich world indifference. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Good evening, or as appropriate for your part of the world. #Birds #HenHarrier #Hebrides #Scotland

#SaturdatMotivation The sun is shining for most of the UK, what better than to seek out #butterflies? These beautiful female common blue from 23rd May 2022, I've never seen such strong colour on them before or since. These at #StAnnes sand dunes. Plus my 1st small heath @savebutterflies.bsky.social

On the Scottish National Trail between Peebles and West Linton today - following the route of old drove roads through the Borders landscape.

"Suspensions. Resignations. Racism allegations. Extremist posts. Internal rows. Councillors quitting within days of being elected." via Reform Are Not Your Friends

Very happy to see this Yellow Wagtail at Prees Heath in Shropshire today for #BirdsSeenIn2026

The Danish gov’t has installed floating platforms planted with wildflowers and native vegetation in the harbors and canals of Copenhagen, to create urban habitat sanctuaries for birds, bees, pollinators, insects, and even some aquatic life. #FlowersOfBluesky #InnovativeSolutions💡

Today’s parenting spotlight lands on the Pied Flycatcher. 🌳 Males and females take turns zipping insects to their fledglings hidden high in the trees. The young birds will linger in the treetops for a week or so, before dispersing into the wider woodland. #SpringStories

Reform UK Gone Since the Local Elections Dr David Bull has been sacked as Chair.

"supermarkets are being urged by the government to limit food prices in return for easing regulations" A pathetic effort to impact prices by weak-kneed Starmer and Co. Does anyone seriously think supermarkets will take notice? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

From Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026

Forcing Farage to talk about the Brexit disaster is key to defeating him inews.co.uk/opinion/forc...

Still thinking about this (from @ferrisjabr.bsky.social 's Becoming Earth): "a single gallon of gasoline represents 100 tonnes of ancient life, roughly equivalent to 20 adult elephants". I knew it was big, but never worked it out. A tank of petrol is a LOT of ancient life. +1 reason to electrify!

A deeply concerning analysis by @richardjmurphy.bsky.social I'm not qualified to assess its merits, but it sounds as if we should at least be highly alert to the possibilities he raises. www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/05...

How to change this debate. " Being outside the EU costs every UK household an average of £8,300 every year. But being inside again would only cost each UK household £38 every year. Do you still think we should stay out? "

Glanville Fritillaries on Hutchinson's Bank NR in Surrey today @savebutterflies.bsky.social Always a treat to see this beautiful species when the Sun breaks through @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Lenticular pile up @lakesstiles.bsky.social #clouds #Mull

It's a #butterfly day! 🤩😍🎉🦋 Both pics are of a red admiral! Excellent underwing camouflage. @savebutterflies.bsky.social #Lancashire

White-tailed Eagle. Magnificent photo taken by Phil Gower in Mull, Scotland. #eagle #bird #whitetailedeagle #ocean #seaeagle #wildlife #scottish #mull #scotland #nature #bsky #hebrides

Had a lovely week on Mull and visited my favourite places.

Finally managed to revisit Mull .. Loch Na Keal

Callanish Stone Circle Built from ancient Lewisian Gneiss, these are among the oldest exposed rocks in the world. The stone circle dates to approximately c 2900BC, placing it firmly in the Neolithic period. #callanish #stonecircles #Lewis #Hebrides #Scotland #archaeology

On Baosbheinn today - an amazing mountain that gets very little attention - didn’t see another person all day.

Today in Brexit Britain you are being asked to believe that a Thailand-based cryptocurrency tycoon secretly gave Nigel Farage - the person, not his party - five million pounds without any hope or expectation of getting anything in return.

Postcard from the field from tour leader @dunnjons.bsky.social, co-leading our #OrchidsOfTheGargano tour with legendary Italian naturalist, Andrea Corso: Fragrant Orchid today carried us to the brink of 50 species for the week, while freshly emerged Italian Marbled White was a lovely bonus.

The shore of Glenelg Bay at Glenelg in Lochalsh, which since 2012 has been twinned with Glenelg on Mars. This Glenelg is reached by crossing the Mam Ratagan pass or by ferry from the Isle of Skye. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot... #Scotland #Glenelg #Lochalsh #Mars

Half of England’s schools unfit due to leaks, sinking floorboards, unfit windows, mould, collapsed drains, faulty toilets. Schools reserved for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) unfit for use. Children punished. Rich don't send their children to state schools.

BP's profits for the first three months of the year up from $1.38bn to $3.2bn (£2.4bn) following a surge in oil prices. Up from $1.38bn to $3.2bn (£2.4bn), fuelling inflation, poverty and misery for millions. Bonanza for execs and shareholders. No UK curbs on profiteering.

Beautiful Crater Lake NP. The lake really is this color. Save our parks! Fund our parks! 🌿

The Yellowhammers were quite approachable at Roydon Common in Norfolk this morning for #BirdsSeenIn2026

US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns https://aje.news/cl4v91

Lesser Twayblade: my first orchid of the year, in full bloom on Barra today, typically tucked away under the heather on a bed of moss. @ukorchids.bsky.social

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Large Tortoiseshell seen today in Bury Sy Edmunds. Has obviously been around for some time. Possible hibernation?

Not to be seen on the BBC TV News, doesn’t suit their agenda . Also not to be seen in the Telegraph, Express, Mail, Sun, etc. And nowadays not in the Guardian either.

United Nations: More Than 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza from October 2023 to December 2025

The Corncrakes are back! It was the first bird I heard when I stepped out the door this morning and we heard several more around Barra during the day. Here's one from our back garden in 2020. #birdingscotland

STOP PRETENDING YOUR RACISM IS PATRIOTISM

Small Copper and Green Hairstreak seen today at Holme Dunes in Norfolk. My first of each for the year, sitting within five yards of eachother.

the first holly blue sighting i've had this year and more are on the way!

It's a #butterfly day! 😍🤩🎉🦋 Great to see at least 5 male green hairstreaks very active in the sunshine in #SouthCumbria, and thankfully Mr Wonderful let me use his fancy camera to give me chance to take my own pic! That's 9 species so far this year @savebutterflies.bsky.social #vitaminN

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