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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

As autumn turns to winter on Gull Haven Island, a snow goose crash-lands amidst a storm and Tia and Nat jump to the rescue. #TheWinterSnowGoose by @gill-lewis.bsky.social is out now - check out these beautiful illustrations by #IrinaAvgustinovich!

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Gill Lewis @gill-lewis.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Banging quote from Mark Ruffalo - our community has fought so hard to protect wildlife from disturbance in our bay - and couldn't have done it without the help from our friends @wildjustice.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @robthomasbirds.bsky.social and many more...

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Gill Lewis @gill-lewis.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

A victory for wildlife and the community - and it raises the question - has the @pembscoast.bsky.social authority been fully informed about the impact of coasteering at other sites in Pembrokeshire where it appears no environmental impact assessments have ever been done? Time to put wildlife first

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Gill Lewis @gill-lewis.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

This was a landmark victory for wildlife - thanks to @wildjustice.bsky.social but it raises the important question - - why haven't Environmental Impact Assessments or equivalent been undertaken for other coasteering routes in Pembrokeshire? What wildlife might have been disturbed at other sites?

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cadwceibwr.bsky.social @cadwceibwr.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Diolch, thank you from Ceibwr Bay and all the wildlife and community to Wild Justice and the amazing team of lawyers at Leigh Day who believed in protecting and defending this special part of Wales @wildjustice.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @gill-lewis.bsky.social

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Good news - we won our challenge in Wales! Judge rules planning permission for outdoor adventure centre in Pembrokeshire is unlawful because of environmental concerns. Read our press release: wildjustice.org.uk/general/judg...

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Judge rules planning permission for outdoor adventure centre in Pembrokeshire is unlawful because of environmental concerns - Wild Justice

Judge rules planning permission for outdoor adventure centre in Pembrokeshire is unlawful because of environmental concerns In a victory for […]

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

BBC News coverage of our successful legal challenge against a planning decision made by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Pembrokeshire adventure centre plans quashed over environmental concerns

Wildlife campaigners won a legal case against the national park authority to quash planning permission for the adventure centre.

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Gill Lewis @gill-lewis.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

A community victory to protect wildlife & wild places - it’s vital this landmark decision raises scrutiny of impacts of adventure tourism @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social Coasteering still happening on nesting & pupping sites. Surely time for licensing @pcfcic.bsky.social @pembscoast.bsky.social

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Gill Lewis @gill-lewis.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

“Adventure Hub plans quashed over environmental concerns” A landmark result. Huge thanks to @wildjustice.bsky.social It’s vital that this will ensure greater protections for wildlife in @pembscoast.bsky.social @aledscourfield.bsky.social @bbccymruwales.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Little Rebels Award @littlerebsprize.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Interesting facts☺️: #LittleRebelsAward is a radical children’s fiction award from the Alliance of Radical Booksellers (ARB) 🪧Set up in 2012, it was 1st administered by @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social ✌️5 years later, @housmansbookshop.bsky.social joined as organisers. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

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YOLOBirder @yolobirder.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Any budding young naturalists/readers out there who would like 3 @gill-lewis.bsky.social books? I’d love to gift these to someone who would enjoy them. I’ll cover postage :)

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Little Rebels Award @littlerebsprize.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

“This prize is special. It’s about social justice, it’s about saying young lives and young people’s opinions are vital” 😃😃😃 @catwrote.bsky.social on winning the #LittleRebelsAward in 2019 #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidsBookAward #RadKidsBooks

Screenshot of a para from Catherine Johnson’s blog on winning the prize. Para reads: “It’s a real honour, as someone who has spent my writing life writing the sorts of books that do alright, that gain a – shall we say – select readership, this prize is special. It’s about social justice, it’s about saying young lives and young people’s opinions are vital, and it’s about books that deliver fantastic stories. I can’t thank the judges enough for choosing Freedom from a brilliant shortlist that included The Ghosts and Jamal by Bridget Blankley, Across the Divide by Anne Booth,Running on Empty by S.E. Durrant, The King Who Banned the Dark by Emily Haworth-Booth, Tomorrow by Nadine Kadaan, and The New Neighbours by Sarah McIntyre.

Thanks to Letterbox Library and Housmans and the CLPE who hosted the evening in their stunning library.”

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Key themes: management & protection of temperate rainforest, natural regeneration, Curlews, peat cutting, grouse moors, rewilding. Oct 1-3, Sheffield. Booking now open. Details 🔽 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/24/c...

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Conference: A Wilder Future for the Uplands

For those of you interested in the uplands, UKEconet and the South Yorkshire Biodiversity Research Group are co-hosting a three-day conference in Sheffield in October. The conference includes two d…

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Great work from an actual, genuine 'partnership' working on bird of prey conservation in the Peak District. Well done National Trust, Peak District National Park Authority, RSPB, Peak District Raptor Study Group 👏👏 #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/19/s...

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‘Springwatch’ Hen Harriers nest successfully on National Trust moorland in Peak District National Park

Press release from National Trust (18 August 2025) LATEST HEN HARRIER FLEDGLINGS RECEIVE PROTECTIVE SATELLITE TAGS IN THE PEAK DISTRICT Two hen harrier chicks from a nest found on National Trust la…

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Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

#philosophyinthewild member & rockstar changemaker & storyteller #nicoladavies - what a keynote & stunning art from #FranEvans. Well done to all the team at #llangwmlitfest it has been such a pleasure to work with you all. More tomorrow #pembrokeshire #MaryMidgley #mixedcommunity 3/3

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Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

with the #notesfromabiscuittin #philosophyinthewild @inparenthesis.bsky.social global project! Gill’s books & workshops have been transformative for my animal & nature loving cubs & so many other children. Lovely to see our friends at #VictoriaBooks & to then loudly cheer on fellow #TeamWales 2/3

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Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

The most inspiring time at #llagwmlitfest encouraging folk to think about our mixed communities & how to look after our seal friends. A very special audience and such a great privilege to get to work with the unparalleled @gill-lewis.bsky.social whose work is in beautiful alignment 1/3

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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Irish children's authors & others have come together to raise funds for Palestine. Organised by @sineadohart.bsky.social & @rurooie.bsky.social I'll be hosting a Picture Book event with @chrishaughton.bsky.social Paddy Donnelly & Patricia Forde - check it all out: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

REVIVE - the coalition for grouse moor reform, has joined Bluesky! Please give them a follow: @revivecoalition.bsky.social

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Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Back at the very special #dewisacre for more #philosophyinthewild ‘finding hope in mixed communities’ & this time - with the adults! It means the world to us that the adults relished this event, fell in love with the wisdom of #MaryMidgley & that Ned the cat was so happy & involved too 1/3

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Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

The shortlist for the 2025 #LittleRebelsAward has been announced, one of our favourite awards. Congratulations to all the interrupters on this year's list! Winner announced in October @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social #BookSky #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/debut-author...

A graphic showing the covers of the six books on the shortlist for the Little Rebels Award 2025

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Today we're in court! Our case challenging overgrazing on Dartmoor will be heard over the next two days. Wish us luck. Read the press release from our lawyers: wildjustice.org.uk/sssis/legal-...

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Natur Cymru @naturcymru.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

For £30 a year you can subscribe to Natur Cymru and support @inccymru.bsky.social to deliver its conservation and campaign work in Wales. Please support us if you can! www.natureconservation.wales/natur-cymru/...

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Wild Cymru @wildcymru.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

To celebrate the success of our upland Water Vole project, we've produced this wonderful (day in a life) animation with @clothcatstudio.bsky.social. American Mink are still the biggest threat Water Voles face. Please help us fight for our remaining Water Voles. bit.ly/4eymyTy Thank you & pls share.

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Chantal Lyons @chantallyons.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Loved @argatyredkites.bsky.social’s new book on his ultimately triumphant battle to save #beavers from being shot & bring them to his land in Scotland. 1/2

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Gill Lewis @gill-lewis.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

It would be great if King Charles’ harmony philosophy extended to being a voice to ban his great grandmother’s damaging legacy of driven grouse shooting - and be a beacon to rewild vast UK landscapes instead @wildjustice.bsky.social @raptorpersuk.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Harmony Summit: Inside King Charles's fiery gathering that shone a light on his beliefs

The King's philosophy of harmony with nature was on display at the Highgrove summit.

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Mark Avery @markavery.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Guest blog by @parliamentarygoose.bsky.social Reintroductions markavery.info/2025/07/11/g...

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Mark Avery @markavery.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Good news on lead - but why did it take such a long time? I'm not really sure markavery.info/2025/07/11/g... #Pb #lead #toxic #waterfowl #shooting #food #BASC #willfulblindness

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Finally! This is an historic win for all those who have spent decades trying to get the govt to act. Non-compliance is expected to be high so effective monitoring & robust enforcement must follow. Defra press release + commentary from me ⬇️ raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/10/p...

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Press release from Defra: Toxic lead ammunition banned to protect Britain’s countryside

Press release from Defra (10 July 2025): TOXIC LEAD AMMUNITION BANNED TO PROTECT BRITAIN’S COUNTRYSIDE New ban on use of lead in ammunition to protect iconic wildlife and clean up the nation’…

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

GOOD NEWS: Lead shot will be banned! RESULT! After years of campaigning, the use of toxic lead ammunition by the shooting industry will be banned. This is excellent news for people's health and for wildlife. Read the Defra press release here: wildjustice.org.uk/general/toxi...

Quote from Chris Packham: “In pipes, paint and petrol, we said goodbye to lead poisoning in humans years ago. But down to the cruel belligerence of the shooting industry, which ironically and pathetically postures as pro-conservation, 100 thousand wild birds a year have been dying through the accidental ingestion of lead shot. I don’t call that conservation, I call it a colossal, wilful waste of wildlife. Top work from Steve Reed and Emma Hardy - thank you.”

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

After decades of campaigning, restrictions on toxic lead ammunition are finally on the way. 👏 A long-overdue move that will save tens of thousands of birds & countless other wildlife from lead poisoning. Thank you to all who campaigned with us & to UK Gov for taking this step.

A Red Kite glides in mid-turn above a softly blurred countryside, its rust-red body and distinctive forked tail sharply outlined. The sun lights up the bird’s feathers and yellow eye as it scans the land below.

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Gill Lewis @gill-lewis.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Fighting for Ceibwr Bay - Going to the Judicial Review @cadwceibwr.bsky.social with @wildjustice.bsky.social and Leigh Day. It’s been frustrating that our reports of wildlife disturbance this year have not been answered by NRW, PNCPA or National Trust wildjustice.org.uk/general/our-...

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Our Pembrokeshire case in the courts - Wild Justice

Community thoughts on the Judicial Review of the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park Authority (PCNPA) planning decision to approve an outdoor […]

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Rewilding Britain @rewildingbritain.org.uk · 07/07/2025

While some decision makers chose to champion the status quo, we want to highlight @oliviablakemp.bsky.social and her superb speaking of truth to power, including a vital call to move to land uses that support the needs of the wider community.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

March 2025: Defra withdraws GL45 amid concerns of Avian Flu. June 2025: BASC starts legal proceedings against this decision June 2025: Avian Flu outbreaks start popping up across the UK, including at commercial gamebird rearing facility. Defra 1 - BASC 0. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/07/d...

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DEFRA withdraws licence for release of gamebirds on Special Protection Areas due to high risk of avian flu – BASC starts legal challenge

In 2020, Wild Justice won a significant legal challenge against Defra, forcing it to introduce a licensing scheme for the release of gamebirds (Pheasants & Red-legged Partridges) on or near Nat…

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Watch @oliviablakemp.bsky.social’s brutal takedown of driven grouse shooting in just 90 seconds from last weeks debate in Parliament. @wildjustice.bsky.social

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Mark Avery @markavery.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Today is the 2nd anniversary of the publication of Reflections. I reckon it’s a good book but then, I wrote it. It proposes that we should all be conservation investors rather than passive members/supporters. See what others think markavery.info/2025/07/04/r...

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I think the raptors may beg to differ . There were many farcical moments in Monday's @wildjustice.bsky.social debate on driven grouse shooting , but this tops them all .

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Anyone remember where I parked my locally sourced organic Land Rover ? The Tragic Comedy of Grouse Shooting Lies: presented to you by your elected representatives , at the @wildjustice.bsky.social driven grouse shooting debate earlier this week – enjoy .

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