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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

It's the morning of our first BOSF Social Morning of 2026 - and there's still time to join us! Meet at 'The Shed', Cotteridge Park, #Birmingham, B30 2HF 10–11am: Optional gardening (bring gloves & sturdy shoes!) 11am–12pm: Tea, coffee & cakes ☕🍰 Hope to see you there! 👇

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Our 20th Anniversary Baton Walks last summer were incredible, many thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social! He walked miles across #Birmingham, connecting with green spaces volunteers, the "unsung heroes" of Brum! Stay tuned for more collaborations with @brumbiosphere.bsky.social coming this year! 💚

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

This is the most beautiful Mistle Thrush song I have ever heard! What made it even more magical was the fact that it was gracing a new collaborative nature project in Nechells. It’s worth taking 26 seconds just to heal the mind and enjoy the wonder of Brum’s birdsong 😎👌 @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Hughie King @hughieking.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Long staying Firecrests at Sutton Park, W Mids today.

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Brum Biosphere @brumbiosphere.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

It was a real pleasure to lead a bird walk today with the Friends of Swanshurst Park. The range of habitat meant that 32 species were recorded, but the real buzz for me came from the energy and enthusiasm of this group I’m looking forward to leading another one at nearby Trittiford next month

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WM-Net Zero @wmnetzero.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

How can climate action also improve health and well-being? Join our webinar on 4 June (10:00–11:30 BST) to explore the new WM-Net Zero Climate & Health tool and see how it can be used to assess health and economic impacts of climate policy. 🔗 Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

An early start and long shift to clear, set up and monitor feeding stations @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social was rewarded with some quality birding: Jack Snipe 90+ Stock Dove Peregrine 3 Stonechat 14 Crossbill SW ➡️ Uffmoor Wood 10+ Lesser Redpoll Now 45+ Yellowhammer! 12+ Reed Bunting

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Place happiness, health, wellbeing & wonderment at the heart of your New Year’s resolutions and kick off by joining me for a FREE guided bird walk with the volunteers who help Brum look after the fabulous Quinton Meadows LNR. 10:00am-11:30am this Saturday 3rd January 😎 @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

It is an absolute honour to be facilitating the development of the Sheepcote Street Nature Group. This is such an exciting project in the heart of our great city! There are so many amazing projects and positive news stories rising across Birmingham! @bosfonline.bsky.social #BrumBiosphere

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

It was great to join Friends of Stechford Hall Park on Monday The park’s birds put on a real show and it was wonderful to feel the happiness as everyone connected with nature 😎 Highlights: 2 Green Woodpecker 9+ Pied Wagtail 13 Goldfinch 75+ Starling chasing a Sparrowhawk! @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Last time out 2 Spotted Flycatchers stole the show I’m looking forward to teaming up with Friends of Stechford Hall Park again tomorrow to connect the local community to nature for their happiness, health & wellbeing Meet 11am at the play area off Stechford Road, B34 6AB @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Pure #PatchGold! 10 Crossbill @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this morning! It is so energising, inspiring and uplifting to fall in love with nature every day! Every experience feels just as powerful as the first. I would highly recommend that you fall in love with nature too! 😎

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

This is the 5th year that I’ve witnessed the return of winter finch & bunting flocks to @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social - it gets more and more exciting! Nature Friendly Farming on this urban fringe has served thousands and thousands of birds in that time! Time to roll it out around Brum! 🚜

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

It’s fabulous to sense the growing connection with Brum’s birds and butterflies across the city and demand is growing! 42 bird species have been recorded during guided walks with the Friends of Swanshurst Park, and the local community are loving the boost to their happiness and wellbeing! 😎

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Great to be involved in the launch of the Life Sciences Festival in #Birmingham yesterday. Thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) for the invite and the chance to host a stall - it was a brilliant opportunity to connect with organisations from across the West Midlands.

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

It was an absolute pleasure to lead a guided bird & butterfly walk with the growing number of Friends of Queens Park in Brum Fantastic to record 21 bird species incl Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, House Martin, Sparrowhawk & Treecreeper and 5 butterfly species #BrumBiosphere @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

BOSF ambassador @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) is back on the move this Sunday 17 Aug, carrying our 20th Anniversary Baton through Hodge Hill to Yardley, visiting parks & connecting with the amazing volunteers, "the unsung heroes" who care for #Birmingham’s green spaces! 💚

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Join us tomorrow, Sunday 10th August, for Day 2 of our 20th Anniversary Baton Journey! After an amazing Day 1 exploring Northfield, Edgbaston, and Ladywood with @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) carrying our Celebration Baton, we’re excited to keep the adventure going!

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Could you be our next Campaigns Coordinator? Full information is on our website: www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-coordinator The closing date and time is 9am Monday 11th August. We look forward to reading your application! #Birmingham #Charity #Jobs

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Friends of Key Hill cemetery & Warstone Lane cemetery, B'ham JQ @friends-fkwc.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Birmingham Evening Tour, Thur 24 July, 5.30pm -7.30pm An introduction to both Warstone Lane & Key Hill cemeteries. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries in the company of fellow history enthusiasts. Link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-to... #Birmingham

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EcoRecord @ecorecord.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

You can help your area climb the league by submitting wildlife sightings using the free iNaturalist app/website! Each month we will highlight the town or city that makes the biggest gains! uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wes...

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West Midlands Wildlife Recording League 2025

Which town or city in the West Midlands Region (Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire &amp; West Midlands County) will record the most wildlife in 2025?

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EcoRecord @ecorecord.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Exciting News! We have now expanded our iNaturalist Wildlife Recording League to include some other towns and cities in the West Midlands region! Which place will record the most wild species by the end of 2025? It's currently very tight at the top!

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

The evening of memories, part of the @bosfonline.bsky.social 20th Anniversary celebrations was without doubt the highlight of the year so far for me. I’m so excited that this volunteer movement continues to strengthen and I’m proud to serve it with all my heart 🙏✨ bsky.app/profile/bosf...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Join us for free family fun this summer at Calthorpe Park, Balsall Heath, #Birmingham, (B12 9LF)! 🐞🌳🎨 Bug hunts, crafts, trails & more - all free! Email rebecca@bosf.org.uk to find out more and to register!

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Fascinating records @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this week include: Banded Burdock Fly (Terrellia tussilaginis) Wasp Hoverfly - Verrall’s Spearhorn (Chrysotoxum verralli) White-barred Tortrix (Olindia schumacherana) Just look at the eyes & leg barbs on Goldenrod Crab Spider to aid hunting! 😎

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

771 butterflies of 15 species were on the @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social transects today 249 Ringlet 242 Meadow Brown 82 Small Skipper 63 G-V White 51 Large White 26 Small White 20 Marbled White 16 Large Skipper 8 Comma 4 Gatekeeper 3 S Tortoiseshell 3 Peacock 2 Red Admiral Brimstone S Wood 😎

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

It was fantastic to submit my 10,000th wildlife record on @inaturalist.bsky.social this week Almost half the species found were within 3 miles of Birmingham Cathedral My 10,000th record came at the site where George Dawson developed the Civic Gospel that transformed Brum! #CityofNature

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Steve Lilly @stevelilart.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Out & about this weekend with 2 events & artwork for all budgets: Saturday: #Cirencester Market Sunday: #Leamington Arts, Eats & Treats Festival in Victoria Park 11 -5. My webstore is always open www.stevelilart.co.uk

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

I just love urban safaris! Lancaster Circus Queensway, a palisade fence along Moseley Street & Charles Henry Street and the grounds around, Bransford Tower, Vaughton Street yielded 113 wildlife species yesterday and this is BEFORE Brum becomes a biophilic future city! @naturallybham.bsky.social

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

The @wardendgftc.bsky.social volunteers are hosting our next social on Thurs 5 June, 1-3pm. Nature & Networking: Cotterills Lane & Beyond! Join us for a walk along the River Cole, led by @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumbiosphere.bsky.social Meet at EBAHA Social Club, 151-153 Cotterills Lane, B8 3RY

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Join us for a relaxed morning hosted by the Moseley in Bloom volunteers for our next Morning Social, Wed 18 June, 11am Preview two beautiful gardens ahead of #MoseleyOpenGardens & explore the hidden gem of Moseley Park! RSVP: info@bosf.org.uk #Moseley #Birmingham

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Join me and friends for a “Birdfest” at Swanshurst Park, B13 0TB on Sunday 22nd June between 12 and 2pm. Loads of fun games and activities, including bird walks, forest school, henna, storytelling and a woodcarving demonstration. Free lunch (1st come-1st served) 😎 @bosfonline.bsky.social

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BTO England @btoengland.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

If you're near Birmingham, you can also join #BTOYouth at RSPB Sandwell Valley for Big Bird Race! This event is on Saturday 24 May, 10am-2pm, and is open to all ages and birding abilities. Sign up ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev... #Team4Nature @ramandeep-nij.bsky.social @chris4patches.bsky.social

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Free beginner birdwatching event at @rspb.bsky.social Sandwell Valley on Sat 24 May, 10am–2pm Join @btoengland.bsky.social youth rep Ramandeep, @chris4patches.bsky.social Team4Nature for a fun, welcoming day of birding for all ages & experience levels. Info & booking: www.bto.org/community/ev...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Incredible effort @chris4patches.bsky.social, 66 species and 35 miles is no small feat! Huge thanks for highlighting the fantastic work of Friends groups across #Birmingham. They’re vital for our parks & open spaces, helping protect nature & all the wildlife that depend on it 💚🌳🦉 #WestMidsAllDayer

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Here’s the map of @chris4patches.bsky.social’s 35-mile walk tomorrow! He’ll be setting off at 4:30am and finishing with an evening birdwatch at Edgbaston Reservoir! If you’d like to join in with the #WestMidsAllDayer, just email your bird sightings from #Birmingham to chris@team4nature.co.uk 💚

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Tomorrow, @chris4patches.bsky.social embarks on a 35mile walk across #Birmingham for the #WestMidsAllDayer - visiting 20+ green spaces & 4 canals (Tame Valley, B&F, W&B, Stratford-upon-Avon)! It’s the biggest one yet - join in, cheer him on, & come for the #birdwatch at Edgbaston Reservoir (7pm)!

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

This Saturday, 3rd May I will be walking 35 miles across Birmingham to celebrate its birdlife and open spaces! Join me and @edgresfriends.bsky.social at the end of my walk for an exciting pre-dusk birdwatch with stunning views of Edgbaston reservoir & the city, 7pm - dusk #WestMidsAllDayer

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Big thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social for getting us involved - and for all the amazing support he gives to #Birmingham’s "unsung heroes": the #volunteers who care for our parks and open spaces. 🙌💚🌳

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

It was great seeing local artist @stevelilart.bsky.social selling his amazing art, Friends of Reddings Lane Park running creative activities, Glue Collective, and @bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social - as well as fascinating talks by @beccasbutterfli.bsky.social and @markavery.bsky.social!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

🌞 What an amazing day at the @brumbiosphere.bsky.social celebration at Highfield Hall! The sun was shining and lots of families came out to enjoy eco workshops, nature walks, fascinating talks, creative activities, and a free veggie lunch! Such a brilliant, welcoming event, and all completely free!

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Brum Biosphere @brumbiosphere.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Plenty of arrivals @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this morning as Swallows & Common Whitethroat returned (1st time that they’ve been later than Lesser Whitethroat) Nice to see my 1st Wheatear of the year. This always evokes childhood memories when I saw my first one ever on the seat of a tractor! 🤣

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Due to the wet weather forecast, tomorrow’s nature walk through Brookmeadow with Friends of Shard End Parks & @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumbiosphere.bsky.social has been postponed. New date: Sat 17 May Meet 9:45am - Brookmeadow Rd gate, #Birmingham, B34 6RD Refreshments provided!

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Brum Biosphere @brumbiosphere.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We warmly invite you to join us and our friends from across the city at Highfield Hall, 127, 129, Highfield Road, Hall Green, B28 0HS on Saturday 26th April from 10am - 4pm to celebrate Brum’s nature & green spaces 😎 Event programme here: www.team4nature.co.uk/blog/campaig... #BrumBiosphere

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