Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 02/10/2026 #BirdOfTheDay #BestBeaks A Heron, Chiswick, London, U.K. @helenbennett.bsky.social 0110
Reposted by Mark BridgesMr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Moths Matter. Will you help create a Red List for Britain’s macro-moths, give these overlooked species the recognition they deserve & help open doors to funding opportunities & inclusion in nature recovery projects for those most at risk of extinction? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/moths-mattercrowdfunder.co.ukMoths Matter - Let's give them their momentWill you help create a Red List for Britain’s macro-moths and give these overlooked species the recognition they deserve? 052
Reposted by Mark BridgesSean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 29/09/2026The rush to speculate that asylum seekers are responsible for every crime in the news is a sort of opportunistic informational terrorism. Until it’s disproved it stokes fear and hatred. When it is disproved there are no adverse consequences and they know that they only have to be lucky once. 581634529
Reposted by Mark BridgesAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 29/09/2026If I never hear from Sharon Graham, ever again, it will be several months too soon. She is typical of the intellectual dishonesty plaguing this country, which demands radical change, but objects to anything actually changing. 60774121
Reposted by Mark BridgesFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 27/09/2026The Fix Uxbridge Road campaign argues that the stretch between Shepherd’s Bush and Acton Vale is one of the 'hollowed out' high streets that Andy Burnham targeted when he announced a crackdown on vape stores, betting shops and 'rogue businesses'. ft.trib.al/LtWGD4T 1125
Reposted by Mark BridgesKnepp Wilding @kneppwilding.bsky.social · 25/09/2026taking advantage of the perfect conditions here, and giving rise to these amazing numbers. Providing the current spell of good weather continues, we should be expecting to see these butterflies until mid-October. Photo credit: Steve Norris 093
Reposted by Mark Bridgesmartinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This feels a bit like fiddling while Rome burns and may have some adverse unintended consequences. Its a shame that tried and tested ‘vintage’ conservation does not get similar investment www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comTree vaccines and gene-edited butterflies among biotechnology projects funded by UK ‘invention agency’Exclusive: The tax-funded brainchild of Dominic Cummings hopes to find ways to speed up wild species’ evolution 1152
Reposted by Mark BridgesJames Bullock @jmbecologist.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Oh FFS. Increases in a few species is not a positive from climate change It is a signal that communities & ecosystems are under threat from rapid change Please, BBC, don’t do this simplistic reporting, feeding complacency about climate breakdown www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukHummingbird hawk moths and ivy bees: The insects growing in number as temperatures riseHummingbird hawk moths - often mistaken for small birds - are being spotted in the West Midlands. 111139
Reposted by Mark BridgesButterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The results are in 🦋📢 A huge thank you to the 101,565 of you who took part in this year's #BigButterflyCount! While many widespread butterfly species had a good summer, drought and record heat could impact next year’s populations. Read the full results 👉 buff.ly/V75ZHi7 06941
Reposted by Mark BridgesEric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I will be at the Henley Book Festival tonight in conversation with Simon Williams about my book, my life in France and La vie en rosé. Still some room, so if you find yourself idle come and join me. 68815
Reposted by Mark BridgesDavid Bowie News @davidbowienews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Remembering all those who lost their lives 25 years ago today in New York City, September 11th, 2001. ❤️ David Bowie – America & “Heroes” (Concert for New York City, 2001) Video of the Day #NeverForget911davidbowienews.comDavid Bowie – America & “Heroes” (Concert for New York City, 2001)The Concert for New York City October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. 0654152
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Thessaloniki, Greece, today. Have seen for a few days now, today finally rested just long enough to snap. Millet maybe? Any Greek butterfly id assistance most appreciated! #greekbutterflies #butterfliesofgreece #butterflies 051
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 09/09/2026In Thessaloniki, Greece, this evening. A mantis I’m assuming? Very well camouflaged, cheeky faced. 120
Reposted by Mark Bridgesarchivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Hector's House began airing in the UK on this day in 1968 (it was redubbed from the original French series La Maison de Toutou), 58618
Reposted by Mark BridgesAndrew Fusek Peters @andrewfusekpeters.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Lovely to capture Clouded Yellow in flight at Venus Pool on Saturday Om1mk2 and 50-200f2.8 @shropshirewildlife.bsky.social @omsystem.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social 2214
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 05/09/2026In Thessaloniki for a few days and always a Greek treat to be out dining with local cats 041
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Thessaloniki Greece, a couple of butterflies yesterday - Short-tailed blue - abundance, Painted Lady- a fair few. 1112
Reposted by Mark BridgesWIRED @wired.com · 05/09/2026The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better. www.wired.com/story/how-do...wired.comScientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without EarsThe research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better. 59815
Reposted by Mark BridgesPaul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Nigel Farage resigns when he shouldn't, but doesn't resign when he should. 432628534
Reposted by Mark BridgesHelen Bennett 🌿 @helenbennett.bsky.social · 01/09/2026A little sleeping beauty glistening among the dewy grass, seemed like the perfect scene for the first day of meteorological autumn! 📷✨🧡 Happy Tuesday everyone, wishing you a great new month ahead. 🕊️ #Nature #Photography #Insects #MacroPhotography #Inverts #Butterflies #BugSky #UKWildlife #ECK 2535851
Reposted by Mark BridgesOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Amidst all the terrible tragedy one story of everyday heroism which saved 900 children www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...theguardian.comHeadteacher saves 900 children from deadly flash flood in NepalRajendra Dawadi ordered students to higher ground with moments to spare after receiving warnings from upstream 633979
Reposted by Mark BridgesButterfly Conservation Norfolk @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Peacock caterpillars normal food plant is Common Nettle so one of our transect walkers was surprised to see them feeding on Marsh Thistle. Anyone else noticed this change of behavior? 📷️ Tessa Needham 1306
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 27/08/2026www.theguardian.com/science/2026... Amazing project and effort to preserve both specimens and such a beautiful structure.theguardian.com‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouseHorticulturalists begin moving and propagating plants before the rusty and warped Palm House begins renovation – but some are too tall to save 000
Reposted by Mark BridgesJoan Armatrading @joanarmatrading.bsky.social · 27/08/202650 years on. Released today in 1976 — the Joan Armatrading album. Love and Affection. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBo... 5499
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Hammersmith tonight. A great concert. A wonderful rendition of “Jolene” gracefully included. 000
Reposted by Mark Bridgeskottke.org @kottke.org · 25/08/2026In lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s family is asking for donations to her Imagination Library, which has distributed over 330 million books to kids. [imaginationlibrary.com]imaginationlibrary.comHomeDolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas. 112954
Reposted by Mark BridgesDavid Quantick @quantick.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Judge: I order you to pay $10,000. Mario: Why? Judge: It’s a fine. Mario: (sad) No it's-a not. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...theguardian.comDistracted Italian pedestrians who cross road while on phone could be fined under new codeUpdated draft highway code follows several court rulings assigning blame for road accidents to careless pedestrians 4593
Reposted by Mark BridgesRay Padgett @raypadgett.bsky.social · 24/08/2026My latest "Venue Spotlight" looks at every time Bob Dylan has played the iconic Royal Albert Hall—from 1965 all the way up to 2024. John Lennon tells Dylan, “Maybe they didn’t get it. It’s the price of being ahead of your time.” Dylan: “Maybe, but I’m only twenty minutes ahead, so I won’t get far.”flaggingdown.comBob Dylan at the Royal Albert Hall, 1965-2024George Harrison: "The people who walked out must have been idiots" 0206
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 24/08/2026This Saturday, Oxon. (SU7581) My first trap deployment so no expert..25 moths total. Attempted Id's - Many, 1) Broard-boarded Yellow Underwing, 2)good few Large Yellow Underwing, 3) not sure, 4) Flounced Rustic (hope for name alone), 5) Straw Underwing? @mothiduk.bsky.social #mothsmatter #teammoth 290
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 24/08/2026This past Saturday, my first outing with my own moth trap - I was in Henley-On-Thames -so SU7581 I believe. I could only photograph underside before this flew off. I am guessing a Light or Small Emerald -probably not enough to id. #teammoth #mothsmatter @mothiduk.bsky.social ? 130
Reposted by Mark BridgesMatt Owen @mjowen174.bsky.social · 19/08/2026My far, far better half @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having an incredibly tough month business-wise. Her website is full of amazing, stylish designs and it’d be great if you could visit her website and who knows, maybe even purchase something www.gailmyerscough.co.uk - if you could plse share this 👍👍gailmyerscough.co.ukGail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | ManchesterBold illustrated wall art, greeting cards and homewares designed in Manchester. Inspired by architecture, music and mid century design. Made in the UK. 4159147
Reposted by Mark Bridgesarchivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 18/08/2026'The Daleks Take Over America'. Daily Record (18th August 1978) 1365
Reposted by Mark BridgesOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 18/08/2026In 1987 the poet Benjamin Zephaniah was considered for a visiting fellowship at Cambridge. Here's how Rupert Murdoch's Sun newspaper approached that particular story. 47668275
Reposted by Mark BridgesDave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Reform politician Richard Tice suggested people should simply enjoy heatwaves. Not even the UK's media are having it. 36415
Reposted by Mark BridgesHenry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 14/08/2026It's not just that Farage stands accused of inventing the notion of a credible threat to save himself from embarrassment - it's that he linked it to the heroism of those who fought in world wars. 39815187
Reposted by Mark BridgesDave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026I've only just seen this Daily Mail headline and I am on the verge of committing a, uh, terms of service violation. 0329
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Interesting Data Protection/Reform Party analysis xzzsw.mjt.lu/nl3/GeE6GjQu...xzzsw.mjt.lu2040 Daily Email 12/8/26 020
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 11/08/2026brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/karen-carp...brokenbottleboy.substack.comKaren Carpenter, Ariana Grande, and the grim weight of celebrityShould the media ignore what's in front of all of us? An interview from 1981 still holds lessons for the present day. 101
Reposted by Mark BridgesJoan Armatrading @joanarmatrading.bsky.social · 07/08/2026The sustained light is a gift. 0142
Reposted by Mark BridgesPaul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 07/08/2026‘Listening’ to ‘legitimate concerns’ is what led us to violent riots in Thetford. Embracing flag-shagging is what inspires lynch mobs. These are the worst of people, and we should have said so clearly and loudly from the start. We should be saying it now. 33824237
Reposted by Mark BridgesMarjo Slingerland-Boks @marjosl.eurosky.social · 06/08/2026Good morning all, Rob have set the themes for #BirdOfTheDay to day on #LongLegs and #Borb This pigeon was all puffed up so he could fill the bird bath😅 #ECK #Birds 2828146
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 06/08/2026I think, a female Brown Hairstreak, this morning at Godolphin Community Gardens, Shepherds Bush, London - photo by one of our volunteers with @hcgagardens.bsky.social. @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social 1152
Reposted by Mark BridgesOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Once again @countbinface.bsky.social manages to make me feel more patriotic and proud to be British than 20 years of right wing whining and flag shagging ever managed. 381270322
Reposted by Mark BridgesAndrew Fusek Peters @andrewfusekpeters.bsky.social · 06/08/2026amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo... Nice to get a feature in Amateur Photographer with my beaver work @omsystem.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.socialamateurphotographer.comLook at these amazingly cute beavers – back in British waters for the first time in agesBeavers are back in the UK and if you fancy photographing them, it's very possible - an experienced wildlife expert shares their secrets 0123
Reposted by Mark BridgesClimate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026SUV buyers want to kill pedestrians. Literally. 3255
Reposted by Mark Bridgeskottke.org @kottke.org · 05/08/2026Lidar and other discoveries continue to show that the Amazon rainforest was home to a “sprawling ancient civilization much bigger than researchers expected” (possibly up to 3 million people around 100-300 CE). [smithsonianmag.com]smithsonianmag.comMysterious Shapes Hidden Beneath the Amazon Canopy Reveal a Sprawling Ancient Civilization Much Bigger Than Researchers ExpectedScientists recently discovered hundreds of monumental, geometric earthworks known as "geoglyphs" in northern Brazil from the Aquiry civilization 2318
Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Spotted on the pavement of the Uxbridge Road, walking to Shepherds Bush Market station, around 9.30 a.m. today. Managed to scoop up and place at foot of… a Lime tree with some lower growth. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social urban moth 071