Happy #flyday All ~ another lifer ✅ yesterday at Westhay Moor NR and again struggled with the poor light but delighted to get just a few useable photos of the Marsh Harriers 😍 🦉 #ukbirding #ukwildlife #naturephotography #birdwatching #naturetherapy #marshharrier #somersetlevels @rspb.bsky.social

European Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris): The Head & Body length of this rodent is 23cm (9in) with its tail adding 20cm (8in)! Amazing photo taken by Mike Phelps in the UK.

Of all the CPD events for teachers I've planned this is by far the most exciting as it is immersive, regenerative and transformative 🌱 We're thrilled that @katharineburke.bsky.social has agreed to be our keystone speaker. #GroundEd tickets are now available 👇🏼 www.tickettailor.com/events/terra...

Reported sightings today. 08:35 27/09 Osprey Isle of Wight Newtown Harbour NNR 08:00 one still 13:18 27/09 Osprey Cheshire Caldy 13:00 one flew south over Stapledon Wood 14:43 27/09 Osprey Suffolk Aldeburgh Marshes one at Town Marshes

The Migvie Stone - a Class II Pictish Stone located in St. Final’s Kirkyard, two miles north of Logie Coldstone, in Aberdeenshire. Class II stones date from the 8th and 9th centuries. 📸 My own. #StandingStoneSunday #Picts #Aberdeenshire

So, Sunday Times runs with latest poll showing Farage winning if there was an election now. But makes NO mention of Reform’s collusion with Russia. And this is how democracy gets beaten to death in the dark. Voters are not being told the truth. Reform is given the stage but is NEVER held to account.

14:54 27/09 Osprey Hampshire Titchfield Haven NNR one again 15:54 27/09 Osprey Cork Ring one at Ring Strand 16:09 27/09 Osprey Norfolk Blickling Hall Lake one late afternoon 17:44 27/09 Osprey Staffordshire Trentham 16:33 one flew south over lake

To mark this weekend's 200th anniversary celebrations of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) here's a reminder of a brilliant #postboxtopper in Yarm #railway #PostboxSaturday #locomotive @folkloresociety.bsky.social

Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulous): The Waxwings that move south from northern Eurasian & N.American forests during the winter frequently appear in towns, cities and urban areas. Cracking photograph taken by Richard Cousens in Yorkshire, UK. #waxwing #waxwings #bird #birds #wildlife #nature

From our garden a hummingbird taking a rest near a zinnia flower . A challenge from @alan678.bsky.social and @robcrank68.bsky.social #BirdoftheDay #birdsinmygarden

A throwback to a cold December night in Ireland for #SleepySep #constellations #photography #EastCoastKin

Sometimes i am happy with my window special on those moments the sky explodes in colors like this☺️ Have a fine day. #sunset #window #EastCoastKin #mobilephonephotography #zelden #home #sky #clouds

🌿☕ No idea where I got this from.. however thank you to whosoever... Enjoy 💐🍷 The wonders of the English Language 🥳

13:52 24/09 Osprey Hampshire Fawley Power Station 12:45 still at outfall channel 14:40 24/09 Osprey London Walthamstow Wetlands LWT one flew over East Warwick Reservoir 14:43 24/09 Osprey South Yorkshire Harthill Reservoir 13:50 one

Happy #Caturday 🛍️🐱

Neil the Nuthatch #birds #ukbirds #nature #wildlife

11:15 one flew over as viewed from Titchwell beach 11:20 12/09 Osprey Nottinghamshire Hoveringham GPs again at Sailing Lake then flew high towards Railway Pit 11:48 12/09 Osprey West Sussex Thorney Island again at The Deeps 11:51 12/09 Osprey Northumberland Budle Bay one

Cynthia the Song Thrush will be loving this rain we've had. Hopefully, I'll see her out and about tomorrow in between the showers. #birds #ukbirds #nature #wildlife

More reported sightings. 14:38 12/09 Osprey East Yorkshire Easington 12:15 one drifted south past Green Lane 14:43 12/09 Osprey East Yorkshire Flamborough Head 08:03 one on cliffs north of foghorn 14:59 12/09 Osprey Cork Ahanesk one 15:11 12/09 Osprey Durham Rainton Meadows DWT 15:05 one flew high

Meanwhile, over on nest two, we think mum began her migration around 2 September. Youngster 9K4 and the adult male, Blue 476, are still around, with dad bringing in plenty of fish.

Heads up, we'll be turning the osprey cams off for this year on 22 September 🥹 It's been a great season and we'll try to bring you a little highlight reel next week. Link to camera ⬇️ www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey-webcam

🌿☕ Good afternoon☀️ The word meadow comes from Old English mædwe meaning mown land or land used for hay, not just a wild grassy field Originally a meadow was a place managed for hay, not just an untouched field The meaning expanded to include natural grassland, particularly rich in wildflowers🌸🥀💐🌿

More reported sightings. 17:27 12/09 Osprey Nottinghamshire Netherfield Lagoons 11/09 one flew over yesterday late morning 18:31 12/09 Osprey Lincolnshire Scothern 18:07 one drifted high south-east towards Langworth 18:44 12/09 Osprey Cornwall Kingsmill Lake one

Busy today, more reported sightings. 19:29 12/09 Osprey Kent Kingsnorth Power Station one along River Medway near Bees Ness Jetty 19:44 12/09 Osprey Leicestershire and Rutland Bradgate Park 07:40 one flew south 19:45 12/09 Osprey Norfolk Cley Marshes NWT one this afternoon;

Three Ospreys & one distant White-tailed Eagle seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social pop-up watch at Ham Common this am in between squalls. First Osprey flew in at low tide & landed on low post near gull islands before tide came in, when it went to higher post. @ukoi.bsky.social

A few more photos.

🚨 Boris Johnson’s secret deals, shady lobbying & cash grabs exposed. Millions in private gigs and still taking £115K of OUR money while under investigation. Suspend his ex-PM allowance now. 38d.gs/yvgb?utm_cam...

"Until we break this interconnected system of destruction, Scotland's uplands will continue to serve private interests" and "our wildlife will continue to pay the price" Op-ed in The Herald by the Director of League Against Cruel Sports (Scotland) www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2538...

Paris took back control of its water from private profiteers in 2010. 💧 Now they have affordable bills, free water fountains, high customer satisfaction and safe swimming in the Seine. ✅ Public ownership is the only way this happens. Let's make it happen here! Join us to make it a reality 👇

Rewilding – the large-scale restoration of nature – offers hope in the face of biodiversity loss and the climate crisis. Want to find out more? Check out these inspiring books about rewilding and nature! littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/rew...

Adult ringed Osprey over French's Pool this am, soon after the other one caught a fish. This looks like 442, which is a 2022 male from Kielder. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ukoi.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social

The unringed Osprey caught a fish on first attempt in French's Pool, Lytchett Fields, this morning (first time I have seen this!). 2/2 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social @ukoi.bsky.social

Things I care about Keir Starmer: The nhs Social care A fairer society The uber rich paying a bigger chunk of taxes An agenda set by RW media A disproportionate amount of air time given to Farage and Reform Things I don’t care about: Boats Small boats Boats Small boats Boats Small boats

Great piece today by Simon Barnes, one of last to see a Slender-billed Curlew observer.co.uk/news/science... following research confirming extinction @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @naturalis.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social

07:20 07/09 Osprey Buckinghamshire Eythrope probable sat on post 08:22 07/09 Osprey Jersey Noirmont Point 08:21 one flew over heading south 08:28 07/09 Osprey Northumberland Gosforth Park NR (permit only) 08:18 one flew south-west

14:33 07/09 Osprey Norfolk Northrepps 14:30 one drifting west 14:46 07/09 Osprey Cork The Gearagh 14:00 one 14:47 07/09 Osprey Nottinghamshire Idle Valley NR one circled car park at Belmoor then flew west

15:37 07/09 Osprey Kent Nor Marsh and Motney Hill RSPB adult on post in marsh 15:44 07/09 Osprey Dumfries & Galloway Carsethorn one flew south

#LochArkaig osprey Breac (7P7) flying over Cantabria on the north coast of Spain on August 30th when he was 97 days old. Last seen in Lochaber on August 15th! Huge thanks to @asturnatura.bsky.social for reporting the sighting and allowing us to share this photo. #ArkaigOsprey #Ospreycam