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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

We are proud to announce that our wonderful partners @bosfonline.bsky.social will be at the very heart of the Brum Biosphere mechanism. We warmly invite you watch their celebration of 20 years of voluntary action to inspire your community 😎 m.youtube.com/watch?v=ENaU...

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

A MASSIVE heads up to everyone that is proud of Brum and the West Midlands! Our social historian Professor Carl Chinn MBE is starting a new podcast to create a living record of our time through conversations with grassroots campaigners & changemakers! ourlives-ourstories.kit.com/launch

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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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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 · 07/01/2026

Fantastic to see that Yellowhammer numbers have now reached 30 at @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social 😍 A little sample of them were captured in this photo. Don’t you just love Nature Friendly Farming on Brum’s urban fringe! 😎 @worcswt.bsky.social @bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Nature Friendly Farming does it again! This gorgeous Snow Bunting found refuge @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social during horrendous weather on 22nd November 2025 It was allowed to settle, found our winter bird provisions and stayed till New Year’s Day! Well done to finder Alec Longhurst 👌👏

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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 · 20/11/2025

Find out about @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social success story & how Nature Friendly Farming can feed nature into our lives on the urban fringe & within the @bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social conurbation Doors/bar open 6:30pm at Fairfield Village Hall, B61 9LZ, this Saturday. FREE community social event

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Great to return to @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social today after a leg injury Finch numbers have predictably fallen after fireworks/storms but Yellowhammer are building and great to record 6 Reed Bunting. Stonechat are wintering again at a new site but no sign of XC or BZ yet. Also Peregrine noted.

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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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Lukas Large @lukaslarge.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

A nice local story: Rare purseweb spider discovered by visitor at Kinver Edge - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Rare purseweb spider discovered by visitor at Kinver Edge

The purseweb spider has not been spotted in the area before, National Trust bosses say.

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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 · 21/10/2025

Join me and Friends at Highbury Park this Saturday 25th October to discover the miracles of bird migration! Meet in the car park at B13 8NZ from 9:15am Last time out a Tree Pipit was found showing how much birdlife there is in Brum waiting to be discovered! #BrumBiosphere @bosfonline.bsky.social

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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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nffn.bsky.social @nffn.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

A win for nature-friendly farmers! 🎉 The Govt has confirmed 1-year extensions to Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreements - providing certainty for those delivering for food, nature & climate. 👉 “This was a key ask from NFFN, and it’s a strong signal,” says our CEO @linesmartin.bsky.social. #nffn

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

This morning’s gratitude was based on a sample of 3 bird species populations that are increasing on Brum’s urban fringe as a result of Countryside Stewardship that is being withdrawn on 31st December without a replacement! Also Linnet, Skylark, Yellowhammer… www.linkedin.com/posts/chris-...

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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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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

2 Raven circling low over Colmore Row near Snow Hill Station earlier this afternoon. A tick for this area of Brum and great to hear their gronking calls echoing around the buildings here

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Congratulations guys and no surprise at all! Well deserved recognition for an amazing network of Brum’s “unsung heroes” who passionately and unconditionally give so much to our great city 👌👏👏👏👏👏 bsky.app/profile/bosf...

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Discover Nature in Autumn! Join @wardendgftc.bsky.social & @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumcjc.bsky.social for a guided autumn Walk & Talk. Explore the changing season, learn about local wildlife, & enjoy a morning in nature. Sat 4th Oct 10am-12pm Ward End Park, #Birmingham Free and open to all!

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

An important Cuckoo host species, the Meadow Pipit is often overlooked but has huge character and claw! Their “parachute” display is a delight to watch! They are declining; Amber-listed and on the global IUCN “near threatened” list Great to see 130+ @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social today 😎

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

The 5th Mobile Catering Services for Parks tender is now live on In-Tend. Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 (midday). Details & docs (ref: PQ0614): www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/05232... Covers pitches across Birmingham’s parks. Contracts run for 4 years. @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social

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Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks - Find a Tender

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

The UK Spotted Flycatcher population has declined by 93% in my lifetime! Friends of Stechford Hall Park enjoyed watching 2 during my guided walk today Brum has a HUGE story to tell about its nature & how it improves the lives of its people! Volunteers are the storytellers! @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

2 Spotted Flycatchers Stechford Hall Park spotted at noon today and still present with group of warblers on central area near playground #WestMidsBirds

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

I warmly invite you to join me and Friends of Stechford Hall Park tomorrow to enter the fascinating world of Brum’s birds & butterflies: 11am via Stechford Road B34 6AB This is their 1st nature event so will also be cause for a great celebration of Brum community development @bosfonline.bsky.social

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Catherine Hill @ctjhill.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Lovely to see & hear from so many people working with nature locally at @chris4patches.bsky.social's walking workshop today. Including @naomifisher.bsky.social & folks from @wittonlakes.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social. The sunshine was great & slightly unexpected.

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

News just in! @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social and the Green Flag Award are working with the @universityofleeds.bsky.social and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust to support a new campaign: #SaferParks - #StandUpAgainstStreetHarassment

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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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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

A huge thank you to Carl Chinn, Brummie Historian & Local Legend, for his brilliant @birminghamlive.bsky.social article on the history of the city’s open spaces - and for highlighting BOSF & our network of volunteers. He recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary with us & @chris4patches.bsky.social 💚

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

We're co-hosting a screening of ACTionism with the Plastic Free Gathering, Friday 19th Sept 7-9pm at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social The film explores bringing people together for collective action. There'll be a Q&A with with the filmmaker and a chance to socialise. actionnetwork.org/events/film-...

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Film Screening: ACTionism

We have teamed up with the organiser of The Plastic Free Gathering (see below for more details) to host a screening of the film, ACTionism, on Friday 19 September, 7PM at the Warehouse. The film expl...

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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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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

I warmly invite you to join me on Friday 19th September 2025 for my walking workshop, “Life with Nature” Together we will explore how our region and its people can thrive by bringing nature into our daily lives and boardrooms Register here: wmlifesciencesweek.co.uk/event/life-w... #LSW25

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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

After carrying the @bosfonline.bsky.social 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton over 150,000 steps to Brum’s “unsung superheroes”, what better way to recharge & reflect than to survey @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social It was fantastic to see record numbers of Small Copper & Common Blue plus 106 Linnet!

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Do you have a broken electrical or battery-powered household item? Give it a second chance at our Repair Workshop with Recognition Circular, sponsored by @veoliauk.bsky.social Friday 29 August, 10am-2pm - Expert volunteers - Cut waste - Save money Book your slot: recognition-circular...

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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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Chris Millward @chris4patches.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Don’t you just love good news! Linnet have had a record-breaking breeding season @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social with a loose colony and 2 other sites occupied. 23+ were there today Also Yellow Wagtail successfully raised 2 young, the first confirmed breeding on the farms this century 😎

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

📢 Last call! We are looking for our new Campaigns Coordinator to join our small staff team at The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth. ⭐Applications close on Monday 11 August at 9AM. For more info and to apply: www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-coordinator #Jobs #Activism #BirminghamUK

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

Here’s why the @bosfonline.bsky.social 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton, is making its way around Birmingham This is a huge voluntary movement that is now contributing £1.3million plus a range of other benefits to our great city every year! You can find the schedule for this Sunday below 👇

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

If you’re looking to get outdoors, meet new people, and make a real difference in your local community - why not lend a hand with one of the amazing volunteer groups across the city? Head to the map page on our website to find your local group & get involved this summer bosf.org.uk/members/ 💚

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Save the date: 24th August We’ll be rounding off the baton’s journey with a big celebration at Cotteridge Park - and everyone’s welcome! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and shine a light on the amazing work happening across Birmingham’s parks and open spaces.

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

3:45-4:15pm Harborne Hill Allotments 4:45-5:15pm Edgbaston Reservoir 5:45-6:15pm Sheepcote Street Nature Group Each stop celebrates the “unsung heroes” behind Birmingham’s green spaces -local volunteers who connect communities through nature, care, and commitment! 💚

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The journey begins this Sunday, 3rd August 2025! Day 1 Walk Schedule: 8:00-8:15am Cotteridge Park 9:30-9:45am Deelands Community Garden 10:00-10:30am Balaam’s Wood 11:15-11:45am Ley Hill Park 12:15-12:45pm Senneleys Park 1:30-2:00pm Pitts Wood 2:45-3:15pm Queens Park

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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Every Sunday this August, @chris4patches.bsky.social (Team4Nature) will carry the BOSF Celebration Baton (beautifully handmade by retired Park Manager - Lee Southall), as he walks across the city connecting with the incredible volunteer groups who help to care for our city’s parks & open spaces.

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