Reposted by DonnaEoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Nobody ever planted a tree in this photo. It was a working gravel pit 30 years ago. We need to get over our obsession with planting trees and let nature do the job. The results are just SO much better. It's also about realising we are not, in fact, central to everything. 🌍 525102601054
Reposted by DonnaBylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 20/12/2024Anglia Square’s transformation begins. After years of uncertainty, Norwich City Council leads redevelopment with 1,100 homes, offices, retail spaces, & a focus on affordable housing. Sovereign House demolition starts this spring | Eleanor Storeyeastangliabylines.co.ukAnglia Square redevelopment: a new chapter for NorwichNorwich’s Anglia Square redevelopment advances: 1,100 homes, office spaces, and shops planned, replacing derelict Sovereign House 2206
Reposted by DonnaWilson Ornithological Society @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Research shows that the noise of human recreation—even just the sound of hikers talking—can be surprisingly disruptive to wildlife, including birds. #ornithologyaudubon.orgFor Wildlife, Human Noise Is the Downside of Outdoor FunAs more people explore wild places, researchers aim to understand and minimize the impacts recreation has on birds and other animals. 03113
Reposted by DonnaRoyal Institution @rigb.org · 04/12/2024Set your reminders for the 2024 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI! 🗓️ 29, 30 and 31 December 📺 BBC Four and iPlayer ⏰9pm In the series, Chris van Tulleken will explore the surprising science of food – from production to digestion. More info: rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2024-christmas-lectures 46229
Donna @donnadean.bsky.social · 14/12/2024@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social Waiting patiently for #UEA Christmas 🎄 🎅 Lecture 030
Reposted by DonnaLeigh Harlen (Birch) @leighharlen.bsky.social · 06/12/2024I can't post a horny toad without a shoutout to this delightful @rosemarymosco.com comic because it lives in my head forever now 7456129
Reposted by DonnaWest Midlands Ringing Group @westmidlandsrg.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Fantastic morning @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social ringing with @chris4patches.bsky.social 29 Linnet, 1 Dunnock and a single Wren. Dunnock often overlooked but are absolute stunners as the picture shows ❤️ 1264
Donna @donnadean.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Short session of garden #birdringing today. All going well for about 10 mins, then next door had a furniture delivery that took ages and all the birds disappeared 🙈. These two the best of a tit flock. #greattit #coaltit 050
Reposted by DonnaGrants Hat @grantshat.bsky.social · 23/11/2024#Ecologists suffer from a burden of knowledge unlike that of most careers... Not only are we often underpaid, but we are also forced to watch the things we most care about be destroyed by apathetic or malicious humans who live blissfully ignorant to the importance of the natural world.... #ecogrief 49825
Reposted by DonnaMatt Berry @matthewberry.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Just because, here's a male Loew's Blue (Plebejus loewii). It's European range is restricted to a few southeastern Aegean islands. It is much more common & widespread across neighbouring Turkey. #butterflies 1635
Reposted by DonnaMark Avery @markavery.bsky.social · 23/11/20247000 signatures already to ban driven grouse shooting - thank you!! Did you know you can see the number of signs in each constituency? Go to the petition and click on 'Show on a map'. Corby & E Northants has 16 signatures as well as mine. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Ban driven grouse shootingChris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery (Wild Justice) believe that driven grouse shooting is bad for people, the environment and wildlife. People; we think grouse shooting is economically insignifi... 06620
Reposted by DonnaSam Langlois @naturalistsam.bsky.social · 23/11/2024A close look at the fine details of a Kittiwake 419931
Reposted by DonnaSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Etymology of the day: to be ‘blowing a hoolie’ (or ‘hooley’) was probably inspired by the Orkney word ‘hoolan’, a howling gale, with a touch of the ‘hooley’ that is a very noisy party thrown in. 1234490548
Reposted by DonnaProf. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 20/11/2024I have worked on the slowing and the tipping point of the #AMOC since 1991. Here is what we know now - the short 15 minute summary. AMOC slowing is already affecting our weather. The AMOC tipping point may change your childrens' life. /5 🌊 youtu.be/mm_YZ2juQL4?...youtu.beIs the AMOC Shutting Down?YouTube video by Earth System Analysis - Potsdam Institute 16304162
Donna @donnadean.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Throwback Thursday #birdringing my first Marsh Harrier juvenile last year. Stunning creature 😍 North Norfolk river location 190
Reposted by DonnaNorfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society @norfolknats.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Jim Flanagan and Tristan Bantock are carrying out an IUCN status review/assessment on seedbugs for Natural England. It will cover the groundbugs Lygaeidae, stiltbugs in the Berytidae and the beetbugs in the Piesmatidae. Please submit any unsubmitted records ASAP via iRecord or direct to the authors. 02813
Reposted by DonnaRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Very useful survey of British public opinion on hunting/shooting from @yougov.bsky.social. A thread on what conservationists can take from it. 1. It covers domestic & overseas hunting. But headlines are strong opposition to recreational hunting/shooting. yougov.co.uk/society/arti... #conservation 23213
Reposted by DonnaDavid Steel @steelyseabirder.bsky.social · 20/11/2024I co-authored a paper with Dr Chris Redfern looking into how people actually benefit nesting Arctic Terns on the Farne Islands (in complete contrast to what we have believed and thought). Link to the paper: nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/57ASV9... Photo: Siegfried Woldhek #Seabirds 1022434
Donna @donnadean.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Beaver engineering in a Norfolk enclosure today. 2 years ago this was a dry woodland with a trickle of water in the headwaters of a chalk stream. Now it’s buzzing with wildlife and constantly evolving. 🙌 🦫 051
Reposted by DonnaCharlie Radclyffe @charlierad.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Two weeks ago there were 2000 or so #starterpacks Now we’ve got 40,000+ What an extraordinary change! You can search them all here: blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...blueskydirectory.comAll - Bluesky DirectoryA curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform. 1209
Reposted by DonnaMark Duggan @markduggan.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Little Owl - Isle of Sheppey. #UKwildlife #birds #ukbirding #ornithology 1457723
Reposted by DonnaMike Morse @bexbirder.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Kingfisher is far from annual here, in fact for the last few years it's been rarer than Woodchat Shrike! So, 'patch gold' this morning... it's all relative. 1251
Reposted by DonnaMary Gemignani @marygemignani.bsky.social · 17/11/2024I saw more than 1000 migrating Sandhill Cranes fly past high in the sky yesterday afternoon. Happy to get a few clicks. Sunday Silhouettes. #birds 1836343
Donna @donnadean.bsky.social · 17/11/2024One of the males - sharing his displeasure somewhat at the inconvenience to his day. #birdringing #ornithology #norfolkbroads 060
Donna @donnadean.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Today I ringed my first Swans - one or two feisty, mature males. But on the whole, a calm and lovely autumn day in Norfolk #norfolkbroads #birdringing #ornithology 030
Reposted by DonnaSamantha Batty @yorkshireeden.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Pleased to have added another Hawk-moth species to the garden list this year, with 9 Convolvulus Hawk-moths visiting our S.Yorkshire garden through September. The highlight of my Mothing year. 613919
Reposted by DonnaJonathan (JP) @canary57.bsky.social · 16/11/2024A handsome male Black Redstart was frequenting the wind turbine compound at Ness Point, Lowestoft this afternoon. 0241
Reposted by DonnaNorth Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 16/11/2024The 2024 season is coming to a close! Its been an incredible year of birds. It appears we may have beaten last years yearlist total, but still need to wait on various rarities making the grade! A big thank you from me, Maddy and Alison to all the volunteers and guests this year! 211213
Reposted by DonnaMike Buckland @mcbuckland.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Cattle Egret is now a common sight along the North Norfolk coast year round. This was one of three at Holme NWT on 9th November. #UKBirding #NorfolkBirding 0373
Reposted by DonnaDave Andrews @pterodroma.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Just a reminder to Norfolk birders joining bluesky there's a Norfolk birding feed you can add to your feeds, if you use #NorfolkBirding it will also be picked up by the national UK birding feed too, no need to use both hashtags. 02511
Reposted by DonnaNic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Who says November is dull? These autumn moths have such delicate patterning: Black-spotted Chestnut, a relative newcomer from the Continent, with black stigmata (markings on forewings), Juniper Carpet & Red-green Carpet (what a pair!) & Scarce Umber ♂️ (♀️ is almost wingless). #MothsMatter 3707
Reposted by DonnaLundy Bird Observatory @lundybirds.bsky.social · 13/11/2024🚨 We're delighted to announce that applications have opened for our residential, long-term volunteer positions in 2025. Vacant roles: 🪶 Bird Observatory Assistant 🐧 Seabird Fieldworker 🦭 Seal Fieldworker 🪚 Assistant Ranger Accommodation and meals are provided free for the duration of the roles. 13218
Reposted by DonnaMike Holley @mikeholley.bsky.social · 26/10/2024Amazing views of this Buzzard as it tried to shake off harrassing Lapwings at WWT Welney on Wednesday. #norfolkbirding #UKBirding 1396
Donna @donnadean.bsky.social · 15/11/20241st post, finally given up on the other place. Here’s a friendly Alpine Chough and some great mountain spots from an epic hiking trip to the #Dolomites this summer 050