Ecologist. Wildlife enthusiast. Birder. Principal Ecologist at BSG Ecology.
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So I have started doing a few of these inspired by the #morethanweeds #nonjustweeds movements across Europe. Done a few around #Ladygrove in #Didcot so far
Thanks to Robert Harris at @Didcot !
#didcotbugs
Attending this today!
ABSTRACTS RELEASED FOR #HerpJSM2020
Find out more about what's in store at the ARC-BHS Scientific Meeting 2020 and book your place via arc-trust.org/news/abstracts…
REGISTRATION CLOSES 10PM, SUNDAY 29th NOVEMBER.
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This Saturday is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay & we are celebrating our 2020 juveniles who are currently flying south on their first migration! Here's the latest on their progress
#WMBD2020 #whitestorkproject #storkstalking
@DurrellWildlife @CotsWildTweets @KneppSafaris @RoyDennisWF
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Not only did 2019 juveniles reveal different migratory strategies, but this years released juveniles have already made their way south!
@AldinaFranco
@BirdsMove @ProjectStork
@CotsWildTweets @DurrellWildlife @KneppSafaris @RoyDennisWF
#whitestorkproject #storkstalking
So proud of my little peanut. Exploring the #DidcotBugs HQ already! #muskmallow is a firm favourite of hers for smoooshing! 🕷🐞🐜👶
#wildlife #wildlifegarden #drystonewall #wildgarden #rewilding .. sort of!
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A first from the Obs: group of Tuna lingering more or less due south from our viewpoint, c1.5 miles out; several good views of them jumping right out of the water. – at South West, England
Might follow these myself. @DidcotTC any councillors who would like to 'attend' these? bbowt.org.uk/wildparishes
It's nice when the bugs that turn up colour-coordinate with your signs! 😜 The first #DidcotBugs mini plots noe have some #Cinnabarmoth caterpillars on ragwort and a gorgeous display of #commonknapweed. The yarrow, oxeye daisy and ragged robin seem to be doing ok too.
Did a little arable weed patch at the front. A few annuals like this gorgeous #corncockle have popped up as well as #nightfloweringcatchfly! #DidcotBugs #wildflower #wildlifegarden
ID help needed!! What the heck is this little woolly bug? Seems to be running not moving like a caterpillar. Trying to get a view of underside..definitely six legs! @bugboybaker @Buzz_dont_tweet @Natures_Voice @ChrisGPackham
Interesting visitor to the bug hotel in the drizzle this afternoon! #scarlettigermoth #bughotel #beehotel #DidcotBugs
So while opening up some vetch seed pods to spread them more widely in my patch I came across these little guys! Presumably a beetle larva? Individually curled up in the seed 'slot'! @Buzz_dont_tweet @RSPBScience @BBCSpringwatch #wildlife #wildlifegarden #wildlifegardening
Late (and only) #breedingbirdsurvey #bbs visit to my square this year. Usual selection of farmland goodies: #cornbunting and #yellowwagtail and #brownhare. Plus skylark nest in a weedy margin which also had some awesome thistles being well attended by 3 species of bumblebees!
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Great to see #rewilding becoming an increasingly mainstream approach. Everyone can do their bit to restore nature and build climate resilience - from doorstep to mountain top!
We are set to explore a new approach to grass cutting across the borough. ‘Rewilding’ aims to restore, reclaim and protect natural habitats and native species across the borough. rdgcouncil.co.uk/rewilding_T… #Rewilding #RewildingRDG #rdguk #rdg
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It is a wonderful sound to be heard here around @KneppSafaris
These little chicks were doing mini bill clatters just days after hatching and now they can be heard when the adults return.
#whitestorkproject #whitestork #storkstalking
From the outset the family bond is strong in white storks. Each time a parent returns from foraging they perform a welcoming display, bobbing up and down and clattering their beaks. Within 2 days of hatching the young chicks can be seen doing the same display.
#Springwatch 💚