A simple way to make your own delicious cider with minimal equipment, just in time for Christmas. A great way to use up windfall apples. youtu.be/jRjBUjcJJMg

Another campaign to go peat free, it only takes a second, please sign (link in comment below). Such an easy step we could take to address both climate and biodiversity crises.

Stuck for ideas for Christmas presents? :)

Heather nectar metabolites reduce within-colony epidemics of the bumblebee parasite Crithidia bombi showing that anti microbial compounds in nectar are effective at improving bee health at colony levels. @rbgkew.bsky.social @markjfbrown.bsky.social royalsocietypublishing.org/rspb/article...

Stuck for ideas for Christmas presents? :)

It seems to me that extreme inequality is at the root of all our societal instability. It creates poverty and puts vast power in the hands of an unelected greedy few.

Free online talk, tonight, book asap on Eventbright: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saving-our...

Gary Lineker on Gaza, "It's the worst thing I have seen in my lifetime. Constant images day in, day out of children losing their lives." "But the minute you raise your voice against it you get accused of being a supporter of Hamas."

Do you treat your dog to prevent fleas? You really need to watch this. It doesn't hurt and you'll be glad you did.

Watch my most recent talk at your leisure here: wsrt.org.uk/news/insect-...

📗 *Eat The Planet Well* being published soon! #Brighton #Wildlife #Biodiversity #Nature #brightonwildlife

This is worrying. Recently moved into a new build development. Scuffed up a patch of grass to sow a mini meadow- only to find plastic netting embedded in the newly laid turf. Apparently rife in new builds as easier to lay & cheaper to produce. @davegoulson.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social

Last night attended a talk by @davegoulson.bsky.social on insect declines, organised by Western Sussex rivers trust. Super talk highlighting the impact of neonicotinoids/insecticides use not only in farming but surprisingly on our pets. #Pesticides #Pets. #Pollinator #Insects #Moths #Butterflies

Coming soon, my new book; Eat The Planet Well youtube.com/shorts/zzoQJ...

New "Bugs Matter" survey update seems to show ongoing and rapid insect decline, based on bug splats on cars. @KentWildlife

Insect Declines and the role of pesticides with @davegoulson.bsky.social online talk... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wsrt-wet-w...

I'm giving a talk on "Insect Declines, Pesticides and Pet Parasiticides", online, FREE to join, 7pm-8pm Wed 26th November Organised by Western Sussex Rivers Trust. Book your free ticket! lnkd.in/e4y8v5Fn

We are delighted to have @davegoulson.bsky.social give a zoom presentation (joint with #BCSurreySWLondon) on 3rd December. Booking is free but essential www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saving-our... @savebutterflies.bsky.social #teammoth www.hertsmiddx-butterflies.org.uk/winter-zoom.... Correct date 3rd!

Honoured to be named a "Highly Cited Researcher" for the 8th year running, though I'm not sure what it really means :) Explore the full list below. clarivate.com/highly-cited...

Campaign group Restore Nature with @davegoulson.bsky.social are fighting to protect Todrig from turning into an ecological desert in the form of a spruce plantation– Scot Forestry didn’t even think it deemed an environmental impact assessment . Beggars belief .

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?