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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

It hasn’t been the warmest day but a sheltered spot along a hawthorn hedge was perfect for a #FITCount - 20 pollinating insects counted in 10mins. You just have to look closely! 👀 @pomscheme.bsky.social

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

An evening walk through the woods back in May 2021. #PhotoDeclutter

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Thrift and Pignut - two of my favourite wildflowers. Still mining memories of cliff paths in Cornwall. Here is the path and the view as you come round into Looe. A lovely walk.

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

More cliff walk flowers from the 2021 archive. We walked from Talland Bay to Looe and enjoyed some fish and chips in the sun. I remember it was so warm sitting against the wall in the harbour. 🌞 It’s really lovely looking back at these flowers and remembering where we were #PhotoDeclutter

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Milkwort, Speedwell and Bird’s-foot-trefoil on the coast path near Looe in Cornwall from a trip back in 2021. Weird to see us wearing facemasks in some of the photos but good memories of warm days on the cliffs and swimming in the sea. #PhotoDeclutter

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The Conservation Volunteers @tcvnational.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Citizen science is a fantastic way to explore your local environment while contributing to valuable scientific research. From monitoring wildlife & trees to recording environmental data, there are numerous ways for people of all ages to get involved in conservation projects. buff.ly/ZKD97a2

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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Listen to the slow-motion buzz of this Red-tailed bumblebee enjoying a dandelion buffet 🌼🐝 Many plants considered as “weeds” are great sources of food for bumblebees. By letting these plants grow this #NoMoMay – and, if you can, beyond – you’ll be making a big difference for bumblebees ❤️

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

This is one of my favourite spring things - when plants emerge from the soil with such force they punch straight through the leaves lying above them. An old photo from March 2021 in Glasgow. #PhotoDeclutter

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

This first one is from a trip back in 2019 to the Azores with a close friend. We went for the marine life but were really wowed by the plants.

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Was horrified to discover I had over 15,000 photos on my phone 😅 most of these are of plants, which as much as I love them, really aren’t necessary so in a bid to digitally declutter I’m going to start posting old photos here so they can bring other people some joy and then I can delete them!

Yellow flowers close up on a cliff edge looking out over the deep blue sea

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

We are only two days in but #NoMowMay is already bringing me so much joy. I spotted the blue of the forget-me-nots from the bedroom window and had to rush out to see them close up. 🌼🌸

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Had the opportunity to test the new FIT Count quick guide I helped write for @pomscheme.bsky.social with some brilliant volunteers from @tcvnational.bsky.social and West Dumbartonshire Council. Perfect weather for counting pollinators!

Two people watching a quatrat on a hawthorn bush

A group of people carrying out FIT counts in an old play park

A person with their clipboard watching a quadrat

A group of people gathered around in the sunshine learning about pollinators.

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UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme @pomscheme.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

NEW: a "Quick Guide" to FIT Counts (pdf) is now available from the PoMS website, providing a summary of how to do the counts and how to recognise the insect groups. This is a welcome addition to our more detailed guides, which are of course still available as well! ukpoms.org.uk/news/quick-g...

Images of the two pages of the new Quick Guide to Flower-Insect Timed Counts - the first page outlines the FIT Count method, and the second page provides tips on recognising the insect groups that we ask you to count

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

In the new year we will be working with the Hort-Ecologists to produce artwork and a zine to communicate the results and share the amazing outputs. Huge thank you to The British Ecological Society for funding this project and to the inspiring Hort-Ecology volunteers for their time & ideas 🌱

Photo of participants sitting in a circle in the garden with golden dappled light text below says: Funded by a British Ecological Society outreach grant

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

People responded positively to the more biodiverse or nature friendly squares. The paving slab and plastic grass were associated with boredom, sadness and anger. It was heart warming to see the prose, poetry and drawings that people produced - “I smel bees” had to be my favourite

Presentation slide showing hand written text and drawings of people’s responses to the nature observation.

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

The Hort-Ecologists designed an observational and mindful activity called “Moments in Nature”. Visitors to the garden were invited to use their senses to explore squares representing different garden types: a flowery meadow, long grass, a neat lawn, a paving slab & plastic grass

Presentation slide showing photos of people participating in the nature observation activity and the information board in the gardens.

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

We took a participatory approach, working with garden volunteers - ‘Hort-Ecologists’ to share knowledge and collaboratively develop an activity around a research question of their choice. Everyone brought something to the table and our 4 workshops brimmed with ideas.

Presentation slide showing the flow diagram: knowledge sharing, scientific methods, and activity development with photos of participants sitting in the garden

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

The Hidden Gardens is a sanctuary green space in the heart of Glasgow Southside. An oasis of nature grown from a derelict tram shed it serves one of the most diverse neighbourhoods in Scotland by tackling social isolation and the challenges faced by more deprived communities.

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

Reflecting on the wonderful #BES2023 conference in Belfast last week. It was a joy to hang out with so many inspirational ecology people, and an honour to talk about the Hort-Ecology project I ran this summer with Emily May Armstrong at the Hidden Gardens in #Glasgow

Miranda standing by the lectern on stage at the BES conference with the title slide of her Hort-Ecology talk behind

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 13/12/2023

An excellent start to #BES2023 in Belfast with a welcome from the chair Yadvinder Malhi and plenary lecture from @isabella_tree Inspirational images of the @KneppWilding estate. Sparked lots of discussion over tea about land use, #agriculture, #rewilding and future pathways.

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Martin Harvey @kitenet.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

A good point, and well-illustrated #NotJustBees #ento

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Miranda Bane @buzzscience.bsky.social · 18/11/2023

TODAY: Flies...pollination...the field site with the best view! Intrigued? Join me at the Dipterists Day with @DipteristsForum & @NtlMuseumsScot (link to join online). Can't wait to speak on behalf of UK PoMS about the Pollinator Monitoring Scheme in Scotland. dipterists.org.uk/news/update-...

Image of presentation title slide. Title of talk: The UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme in Scotland, by Miranda Bane, Martin Harvey, Claire Carvell and Robin Hutchinson, with a close up photo of a solitary bee.

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