It’s been two years since the deadly Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel, during which at least 1,200 Israelis and other nationals - mostly civilians - were killed and 251 people were taken hostage, of which 20 are still alive and held in Gaza.

There are those out there who seek the call of the wild, and race up mountains while dodging wolves. Then there are those of us who seek the call of the mild, and race through books while wolfing down snacks.

Lots of Holly Blue, Celastrina argiolus, around the ivy at the moment. The spring generation primarily uses holly, whereas the summer generation switch to ivy. One of the many beautiful species supported by this underrated plant!

Its week 26, the final week of our 50th survey season! 🎺 🎉 🦋 🥳 A HUGE thank you to all the fantastic volunteers for walking transects, recording butterflies and entering data this year. Your efforts greatly contribute to our understanding of butterfly populations and helps us conserve them ❤️

We’re calling for the ban of Israel in European and global football. We’ve banned Russia, who have committed far less atrocities (evil nonetheless).

One of those “Doh! Why didn’t we think of it earlier?” moments

East Yorkshire sunflowers ! Happy late summer Saturday 🌻🦋

If you’re thinking of incorporating wildflowers into your garden do consider planting Devils-bit Scabious, it’s beautiful easy to grow and beneficial to insects in late summer. Looks great with Birds-foot Trefoil which is the top herbaceous plant for insects 🦋

"With limited tools to express their revulsion toward Netanyahu’s chosen course, allies must reconsider decades-old aversion to pausing military aid... Why arm Israel to continue doing what Americans abhor and what violates international law and simple decency?"

Sitting outside in the garden waiting for the stars and shooting stars to come out. So far satellites 15 - Perseids 0 too much space hardware 🙄

Did u know?It's great to attract adult butterflies & moths into yr garden by providing nectar-rich plants.If you want to host their entire lifecycle, you need to grow their larval food plants.The Brimstone is one of our earliest b'flies.If you want to see its caterpillars,grow Alder Buckthorn🪲🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🦋

Thanks to NLOW Wildlife Festival for opportunity to talk about beetles, berms & biodiversity today. Laurie Friday(Cambridge University) kindly gave overview of what survey data tells us. Particularly pleased to meet some of the farmers doing sterling work creating & enhancing habitats on their land👍

On this #PoisonedPlanet, so many threats to life. Cocktail of #pesticides and important issue for many species #NatureCrisis www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

@bcyorkshire.bsky.social @mikepilsworth.bsky.social

Iron Prominent hiding in plain sight this morning!

Shackled, malnourished and suffering convulsions: son of UK couple imprisoned in Afghanistan warns situation ‘escalating’ and they could die

Here’s some good news: if you’re a U.S. citizen, you own part of 640 million acres of public land. Here’s the bad news: Republicans are trying to sell it off. Ryan Busse sounds the alarm.

Dark Red, Marsh, Dune, Green-flowered, Broad-leaved - can you find a flowering Epipactis species for #WildflowerHour this week? If you can, share your finds this Sunday 8-9pm using the hashtag #HelleborineChallenge! With special thanks to @thenewgalaxy.bsky.social for this week’s theme!

We have had a few cancellations for the walk at Cassiobury Park tomorrow (29th June) - a chance to see specialist woodland butterflies, even a Purple Emperor if you are lucky. If you are quick book a place on this free walk. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/butterfly-... @savebutterflies

Please ask your MP to speak up for these persecuted birds.

What's your vibe? 1. scone monster 2. burrito beast 3. salad wizard 4. curry witch

Good for the Co-Op.

Headfirst into the weekend? It must be #FlyDay! 📷 @manxmannin.bsky.social

With 40% of irreplaceable #AncientWoodland turned into plantation, it's time to remember our Forgotten Forests🌲 Many of these plantations are now ready to be felled. This could be our last chance to rescue woodlands👇 campaigns.woodlandtrust.org.uk/page/166361/... Photo by Ben Lee

@wildflowerhour.bsky.social a bit late to the party. Lesser Water Parsnip I think. Near Storwood, Pocklington Canal East Yorkshire.

Two of five Leopard Moths from the actinic traps last night! @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @mikepilsworth.bsky.social

May is the perfect month to start our messy mission, remember to leave a messy patch of long grass this month and join #NoMowMay 🌷🪻🌱🌿🦋

BTO are looking for volunteers to cover 1-km squares to look for Nightjar. It's a really simple survey to take part in, just two evening visits Find out more: www.bto.org/get-involved... #SomersetBirding

The latest Waterbirds in the UK report shows a 26% decline in Golden Plover numbers over the last 25 years. 📉 To find out more about this species and trends, go to page 22 on the report. ⬇️ @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social #Ornithology

A Dipper bobbing by a river is a heart-warming scene, but one that’s disappearing! In the last year alone numbers fell by a shocking 31% across the UK shown by the latest Waterways Breeding Bird Survey. #Ornithology #Springwatch @bbs-birds.bsky.social 📷 Dipper by Tom Streeter/BTO

Cub found alone in US woods now being raised by wildlife staff in bear costumes

Common Heath moth today feeling the heat of strong sunshine in East Yorkshire.

The agricultural landscapes of Nepal have high potential for bird conservation: An analysis of research, threats and policy gaps | www.sciencedirect.co... | Biological Conservation | #ornithology 🪶

Good work Alan! Looking forward to covering a few squares around Thetford Forest.

A few more Duke of Burgundy seen today at Pickering, N. Yorkshire. @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Ah #NoMowMay2025 is here! You can give nature the boost it needs & deserves by letting the wildflowers & wildlife in your garden thrive this May. #NoMowMay was founded by the amazing @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social & is led by our friends @plantlifeuk.bsky.social www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/no...

Besides the Easter Bunny, who is your favorite fantastical animal? 1. Wine Drunk Wombat 2. Riot Badger 3. Schnapps Weasel 4. Turtle of Destruction

Look what happens when the grass is left uncut Violets 😊

That's 90,000 signatures! 90,000 of you calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting. If we reach 100,000, we can get this debated in parliament. So please sign and share - help us get there!

Learn to recognise widespread UK songbirds in summer by their songs and calls in our Bird Sound ID in Summer sessions. Book now ➡️ www.bto.org/training #Ornithology

📢 We need your help to record Dartford Warbler for the Heathland Birds Survey. Find a priority survey site near you ➡️ www.bto.org/heathlan... #UKBirding #BirdingWales

Baby bird season is rapidly approaching. Please read and share! #BirdsMatter

The wooded North Henge is the most well-preserved of the three late Neolithic monuments at Nosterfield-Thornborough, with both the outer rampart and inner ditch remaining relatively intact.

If you're in N.Ireland and love plants, this may be your dream job! Please spread the word to any botanists you know! @bsbiscotland.bsky.social @cedar-ni.bsky.social @bitheolaidhe.bsky.social @donnarainey4.bsky.social @martinebrennan.bsky.social @stickybeak.bsky.social @seanronayne.bsky.social