Collaborative conservationist & amateur selecta. Just saying stuff is not the gig. Crack-on and do something!
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Joined November 2023
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On a roll with butterflies this weekend. Dark Green Fritillary, high up on limestone pavement grassland habitat today. #butterflies @savebutterflies
Very lucky to have seen 8 Scotch Argus butterflies today at a @cumbriawildlife reserve. @savebutterflies #scotchargus #Butterflies
Back in the game after 10 years away! 39 out of 42 is not too shabby either! #ClayPigeon
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I must call out the flood of fossil fuel expansion we are seeing in some of the world’s wealthiest countries.
In signing such a surge of new oil and gas licenses, they are signing away our future.
Countries must phase-out fossil fuels – fast and fairly.
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💧Wetlands are often referred to as the 'kidneys of the planet' because of their vital role in filtering and purifying water. But their importance doesn't stop there.
Wetlands play an important role to support and sustain life on Earth.
via @RamsarConv
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Did you know? Forested watersheds and wetlands provide 75% of the world's accessible freshwater.
via @FAO
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The edge of a #ghostpingo pond that was ressurected <2 years ago. It supports nearly 40 wetland plants, including many mega-rarities. This is a former pig farm where all of the ponds had been filled in. WHAT A RESULT! The most successful form of ecological restoration known?
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We are running the Summer Big Windermere Survey despite funding uncertainty. Please donate and support this important community science initiative. 🔬🧪🦠💧crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-big-… bbc.com/news/articles/c3gwyj…
Eastern fells on a botany ramble this afternoon. Highlights were Sundews and orchids found in various wet flushes. Loads more cool stuff too! #LakeDistrict #Botany
Save the largest known rare bat colony! The Norwich Western Link Road would be disastrous for Norfolk’s wildlife. Nature’s recovery must be a priority, not further destruction. @NorfolkWT @StopWensumLink action.wildlifetrusts.org/pa…
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The Amazing @Hullccnews Streetscene team got on with the clean up in Hull as soon as we had clearance from our colleagues at @Humberbeat.
The idiots who caused all this don't define us, our people & those who work to ensure everything gets back to normal do! #TeamHull 👏👍
"Cause out on the edge of darkness. There rides the peace train. Oh, peace train take this country. Come take me home again . youtu.be/0QpjR6-Uuks?si=fi9f…
Sound systems and struggle: community spirit in east London – in pictures theguardian.com/artanddesign…
Mayfly Si retweeted
This year, 1 August is #EarthOvershootDay. Unfortunately, that means humanity’s demand for ecological resources in a given year has exceeded what Earth can regenerate.
Discover why there is still time to ditch this trend and immediate action is crucial: genevaenvironmentnetwork.org…
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A huge👏 to all past & current funders, donors & volunteers who’ve supported #BigWindermereSurvey over the last 2 yrs. Your backing has enabled the delivery/dissemination of this important community science initiative. We’re still seeking donations to support the summer survey!
Given over the whole of the front garden to the @Buzz_dont_tweet B-lines pollinators project. A micro-scale approach but transformational gain for nature. It's alive with Invertebrates. Most of the village think I've lost the plot! #NatureGarden
This critical work needs to be funded! #CommunityScience BBC News - Water quality survey to run despite end of grants
bbc.com/news/articles/c3gwyj…
Wonderful day down at the pond. The fishing was good, and the birdlife was better. Yesterday's list included, common tern, oyster catcher, common reed bunting, long tailed tit, goldfinch, blackcap, cettis warbler, common reed warbler. #FishermanNaturalist #Hull
