Choosing an apple tree for your garden; which apple variety is best? Here I show you some of my favourites. Why not plant an apple tree today! youtu.be/pLkThVoCuwg

The Christmas Island shrew, Crocidura trichura, declared extinct 19 October 2025.

Still a few tickets left for this evening actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

It has been a fabulous year for sloes, why not make your own sloe gin for Christmas, also perfect as a Christmas gift for alcoholic friends and family! It is incredibly easy, but get picking before the birds eat them! youtu.be/wZzOVXCZsi4

Friday Flyday! A mating pair of big-headed flies, Pipunculidae, photographed in Texas.

Let's hear it for ivy! The last flower of the year is one of the best for pollinators, vital for a last feed for butterflies such as the red admiral. Learn a little more... youtu.be/-W6aa6nUVPA

For all ages: Poster book and children's activity book versions of Insectarium now available! Long live the little creatures...

Crop yields in England 2nd lowest on record as climate chaos kicks in - exactly as scientists have been predicting for years www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Officially extinct yesterday, RIP slender-billed curlew

Nestle quietly exits global initiative to reduce dairy methane emissions #climatecrisis HT @carbonbrief.org www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Crazy but well worth 4 minutes of your day.

BREAKING: Heroic police officers save public from this terrifying terrorist who was holding a sign the government doesn’t like x

A quick bee hotel tip, to keep your young bees safe for the winter :) youtu.be/nP4S1Gmqjxg

Great to meet @davegoulson.bsky.social and hear him speak at a really well attended event at the wonderful Hanworth Air Parks Biodiversity Project yesterday. The work of HABP and @cambeauty.bsky.social is clearly hugely valued in the community, and I look forward to reading Silent Earth.

Got permission to share this reaction video from TikTok! Love it! 👉🏼 Join.greenparty.org.uk

4/4 Please do listen to @davegoulson.bsky.social clip about being kind to wasps.... Despite the large size & proximity of this nest site, they haven't caused any issues at all & my boisterous / careless grandkids have visited & left safe & sound. youtu.be/bhAgza_E3ww

1/3 🧵🐞 A 2025 meta-analysis of 1,705 studies confirms that #pesticides are widely toxic to many non-target organisms. @davegoulson.bsky.social www.pan-europe.info/blog/pestici...

Scottish Forestry have decided that planting a vast sitka spruce plantation in the Scottish Borders (11 sq km) does not need an Environmental Impact Assessment. Please consider giving to this crowdfund to support a legal challenge + share. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-todri...

Research reveals huge disparity between perceived and actual willingness of public to contribute to fixing climate - "[Politicians] have more public support than they may realise" #climatecrisis #89percent www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Discover some of the best plants for bees: Devil's bit scabious youtu.be/7FQ0LgljTos? An absolute beauty :)

The job of CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust is now being advertised, as the wonderful Gill Perkins has announced she is stepping down. Fab opportunity for the right person: www.bumblebeeconservation.org/what-we-do/v...

Now is the perfect time of year to have a go at making cider :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nvp...

🍅Our new paper in @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social evaluating the effectiveness of #CitizenScience approach for understanding plant-pollinator interactions in urban food growing 🫛 @davegoulson.bsky.social @calacastellanos.bsky.social @leah-salm.bsky.social nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

This should be a fun event, come along, lots of great speakers, live music etc.! #GenerationRestoration #EarthedSummit2025

📢Help save Coul Links! Once again, this beautiful place is threatened by plans for a golf course which would do irreparable damage to rare habitats and wildlife. 🌱🦆🐦🦋🪰 Join us in sending a message to Scottish Ministers to stand up for nature. Add your voice: action.rspb.org.uk/page/166270/...

Some ideas for growing mixtures of veg together to mimic natural ecosystems and get the most from your growing space. The opposite of monoculture farming! youtu.be/-0DyF9l8WJE #organic #growyourown #allotment

Thoughtful article on the risks associated with a new GM food supplement for honeybees gmwatch.org/en/106-news/...

UCL are running a survey called 'Ham or Jam, helping scientists by recording wasp food preferences: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/au...

Wasp heaven - amazing creatures! This is a good way to distract them from your picnic :)

Beautiful picnic and wild swimming spot on the river Ouse. The finishing touch: a #turdinabag. Why would anyone do this? WTF?

Dave Goulson has undertaken research into #pollinators and developed a planting list. See 👉🏼 www.sussex.ac.uk/lifesci/goul... Check his series of videos on the best plants for bees and wildlife! #Brighton #Wildlife #Biodiversity #brightonwildlife

Well done, Craig Best - not afraid to say it how it is 👏👏 #RaptorResarch #Ornithology #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/20/h...

Marjoram: One of the absolute best plants for pollinators! This is one of a series of short videos in a YouTube playlist highlighting some of the best plants to grow if you want to attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies and more. youtu.be/gisVGo-Yirk

Excited to be talking about the importance and wonder of insects at Earthed Summit, London, 18th Sept. Lots of great speakers plus other events, pls share.

New Europe-wide study finds that efforts to provide pollinator habitat in urban areas - such as sowing wildflower mixes - really do work, boosting numbers of bees and butterflies: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

It seems that this BBC story is not entirely accurate or fair, apologies for posting.

Very sad to see Labour govt flogging off allotment sites. Allotments provide sustainable, healthy food, encourage exercise and community spirit, & are rich in biodiversity. 10,000 people are on waiting lists to get one! Idiotic. We need more, not fewer! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Best Plants for Bees: Klasea bulgarica One of a series of short videos highlighting some of the best plants for attracting bees and other pollinators. If you'd like more, watch my YouTube playlist "Best Plants for Bees" youtu.be/PMdvqJegTwo

Wasps (and me!) in @thesundaytimes.bsky.social today. Thanks @ben-spencer.bsky.social for championing wasps! Get involved with #WaspPicnicSurvey and #BigWaspSurvey! #SummerOfWaspLove Links below! @uclcber.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social @adamhartscience.bsky.social

Be kind to Wasps with @davegoulson.bsky.social .... youtube.com/watch?v=bhAg...

Appalling... disaster for wildlife and humans - and totally unnecessary. don't forget it leaches into our already beleaguered and polluted watercourses.

Pesticides harm people, pets, bats and other wildlife. 🦇🐝🦔🐞🪰👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 The largest ever UK-wide survey on pesticide use by local authorities has revealed that 45% of UK councils are taking action to end or reduce their pesticide use.

🖋️"With unsustainable wildlife loss across the planet, we need to learn to live alongside all organisms – even wasps." Prof Seirian Sumner @waspwoman.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social gives a scientist’s guide to dining safely with insects. theconversation.com/what-to-do-w...

New research from Pesticide Action Network reveals the extent of pesticide use by UK councils. These are poisons being sprayed in your street, your local park. Pls share. For links to the full report & to find out what you can do, follow the link below www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-fr...

Be Kind to Wasps! A plea for tolerance of these fascinating and useful creatures. youtu.be/bhAgza_E3ww

Interesting zine exploring how the humanities & arts play an important role in conservation: interleavedmagazine.com/sumor-interl...

It's been the best year for insects in decades. Have a peep at Dave's garden to see lots of our 6-legged friends. A great way to start the day.

Come for a wander about my garden jungle in a fabulous year for insects youtu.be/jRggmGecN7g

Probably an unnecessary re-post for anyone following me. But if this message reaches just one person who isn't aware that honeybees are not the solution (and increasingly part of the problem), then it's totally worth it!

Next up, why more livestock farms and food animals means less wildlife by definition. www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...