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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

There's something resetting about woodlands you can get lost in

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Museum and Institute of Zoology PAS @mizpas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🦇 New study on Greater Horseshoe Bats in the South Caucasus! A 24-years monitoring with Prof. Bogdanowicz as collaborator, reveals strong roost fidelity, movements between caves & the importance of connected roost networks for conservation. 📄 sl1nk.com/3sj4h4k #Bats #BatConservation #Biodiversity

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is my 3rd attempt at this research Hoping this time is the charm

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The latest ep of my pod @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social is out now, give it a listen!

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Dave A @batworker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sometimes you just have to improvise how you place your 🦇 bat detectors.

Apodemus PippyG and PippyG 2 bat detectors hanging on a clothes line

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Have you ever tried to read a scientific journal article and been told “you don’t have access, pay to download this article?” Did you know that the author of that article gets $0 if you pay? Instead, you can email the author and ask for a free copy! I’d be delighted to help and answer questions!

Screenshot of a scientific journal paywall

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Same camera trap 2023 2024 2026 Open > Closed No photo for 2025 but gorse had started Dynamic processes & evidence of management changes have allowed this sliver of woodland on riprarian corridor to start to close up As a proponent of it, still ofteb amazed at how effective & quick rewilding is

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Are there any nature positive examples of designation/Natura 2000 site changes? I have seen de-designation in action

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Got soaked to the bone Saturday sticking up camera traps in the misty hills of Conamara

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Got spooked by an old blind white goat that I hadn't seen in thick hazel woodland today and had to explain the significance to many continental Europeans.

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Richard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

40 years of natural colonisation or passive rewilding, far from woodland seed sources. No forest trees yet, but a mosaic of shrubland, grassland & spontaneous wetland pools, very biodiverse among intensive arable & urbanisation. Great Crested Newts & Marsh Harriers. Linnets galore.

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Can I ask everyone in my network to give this a boost? Share with your networks please - still looking for responses from all stakeholders

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A colleague in the MFRC @atu-ie.bsky.social is undertaking some research on Ocean Literacy! If you are living in Ireland and interested, please follow the link below! forms.gle/DAghreNwc9g1... Please share and repost

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Another great turnout for Green Drinks earlier this week! Thanks to Dr. Frias for speaking about his research, and to all those who joined us.

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Galway friends, please join us at the next Green Drinks!

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Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Please join us for next month's Green Drinks! Dr. João Frias will speak about his research on sustainable development and circular economy values in local families. Anyone who is interested in sustainability is welcome :) bit.ly/4tXdbTu

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

What an absolute pleasure to spend a few hours showing David Smyth (director of the @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social) around some of the farm's rainforest yesterday. We had SO much to talk about, it felt like minutes rather than hours. He'll just have to come for longer the next time!

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Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery @kennysbookshop.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

A milestone. For the first time ever, we have surpassed 2 million books on our website. That is 2 million books available to you through an independent, online bookshop. With competitive shipping prices. Shop local. www.kennys.ie

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Moira O'Donnell @naturelark.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Common Cow-wheat, Melampyrum pratense, starting to come into flower on Keston Common. A fascinating hemiparisitic plant (in this case growing on Oak) which uses ants to disperse its seeds. 🐜

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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

If you're over on Instagram, you can follow my doodling and other image-based nonsense here www.instagram.com/ciaraioch

Screenshot of my Instagram page, showing six of the images from the upper part of the page.

#SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Ireland #Art

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James Bullock @jmbecologist.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Deer impacts on woodland dynamics - does anyone know of a good systematic review of the evidence? Noting that survivorship of tree seedlings & saplings is only partial evidence for impacts on tree community dynamics

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

90% sure I found a record of a mape Ixodes vespertilionis in a subterranean Lesser hibernation roost in Mayo a few weeks back. 3 old previous records in Ireland in different county so a nice record if I can get it accepted.

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Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

REMINDER: our next Green Drinks will feature a great talk for anyone interested in learning about renewable energy & storage options in Ireland, & financial supports available. The need to switch to renewables has only grown with the latest oil crisis, so come learn how to make it happen!

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🦇Call for Abstracts! The National Bat Conference 2026 will take place 11-13 September 2026 at the University of Warwick and we're looking for abstracts. Abstracts should be submitted using the abstract submission form on this page: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/con... by end of April 2026. Please share

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Call for Abstracts - National Bat Conference - Bat Conservation Trust

The National Bat Conference 2026 will take place 11-13 September 2026 at the University of Warwick, bringing together bat enthusiasts from across the co...

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The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Never dream

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vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Kate McAney will be joining the Lough Carra Catchment Association for a talk on ‘The Secret Life of the Lesser Horseshoe Bats — why they matter to Lough Carra and the Catchment' 8pm, 31 March 2026 Partry Community Centre, County Mayo, F12 KF86 All are welcome

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

First swallow of year seen Monday! Forgot to post!

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vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Big thanks to Bat Conservation Ireland for an incredible Irish Bat Conference this weekend! We were delighted to present our work, showcase Inis Artists, and hear about so many exciting projects from across Ireland and further afield. Here’s to working together for #bats in #Ireland!

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Delighted to get to attend the 11th Bat Conference in Belfast, hosted by Bat Conservation Ireland. Got to see all the work and meet all the people! Presented two talks on PhD research and delighted to win best student talk!

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Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Excited to announce registration is now open for the next Green Drinks-please join us if you can (and share with anyone who might be interested)! Also please note our new location, Screene's on the Square. Registration: bit.ly/4seelK2

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Sammy Ball @sammyhareball.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

🦇We're Hiring! 🦢 Research Assistant position at ATU to determine the feasibility of establishing a radio receiver (Motus) network in Ireland for migrating bats and birds March 26th deadline! www.atu.ie/connect/jobs... @atu-ie.bsky.social @birdwatchireland.bsky.social @shrewgod.bsky.social

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

One day of (partial) sunshine in the field and you forget all the things you give out about! This is a special ALEW site of national importance that will hopefully be bursting with life again in a few years. We just need to get moving on official org/charity set up for RR!

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Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Despite sporadic showers, we were quite productive yesterday! We removed rhodo from ~ .6 acres, and we're slowly but sure surely turning the map pink 💪🏽

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Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Big thanks to our own Rhodo Ranger @scottbastow.bsky.social for speaking at last night's Green Drinks! He shared his knowledge of bats and ways we can help protect them from the many threats they face.

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

What a great talk, GRMA Scott for speaking!

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Scott Bastow @scottbastow.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Absolutely loved it! It was a great event.

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Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We have a new location for this month's Green Drinks-upstairs at Screene's on the Square. Join us to learn all about bats from @scottbastow.bsky.social! Register @ bit.ly/4bcg8cw. @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @bkollmann.bsky.social

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David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Lasted until Year 03 of PhD to start training for a half marathon - True to form as an academic, behind in everything. Am starting to build up stamina again after being on/off sick since November and aiming for a sub 2 hour half marathon in 6 weeks time.

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Tírdhreacha Chonamara @duichechonamara.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Baile na hInse

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Richard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

People and large mammals are known to coppice hazel etc, but they're not essential to the process. Hazel can self-coppice in 2 ways: first, the big old stems simply fall over, and new growth emerges to replace them. 1/2

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Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We're excited to share details for the March Green Drinks, and the speaker is a Rhodo Ranger, @scottbastow.bsky.social! Scott will discuss his work as an ecologist w/ a focus on bats, their role in the ecosystem, &the relationship between bats & urban development. Registration: bit.ly/468GjOe

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