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Mark Bridges

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London again, after a spell (20+ years) in The United States.

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Roy Kelly @stanyanfan49.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
An accurate appraisal of Jeffrey Archer. anwilson.substack.com/p/jeffrey-ar...
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Jeffrey Archer
Fraudulence on a criminal scale
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Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Millions of specimens, brought together, can help us reconstruct what species and ecosystems looked like in the past. This evidence can help us understand what has changed and guide where conservation action could have the greatest impact. 🌿
Photograph showing arranged mounted butterfly specimens on a white background.
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#BirdOfTheDay #BestBeaks A Heron, Chiswick, London, U.K. @helenbennett.bsky.social
A Heron photographed in Chiswick, London, U.K. Beak, Head and neck fairly close-up.
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Thanks for this, very helpful for me.
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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Moths 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-matter
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Moths Matter - Let's give them their moment
Will you help create a Red List for Britain’s macro-moths and give these overlooked species the recognition they deserve?
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Stop making sense ?
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Sean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 29/09/2026
The 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.
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If 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.
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Crikey!
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 27/09/2026
The 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
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Knepp Wilding @kneppwilding.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
taking 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
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"Crispr-Cas9 gene-editing on the swallowtail, a butterfly on Britain's red list of endangered species, to increase its resistance to insecticides widely used on farms". Is not habitat reduction via climate change the major threat for the Swallowtail (Papilio machaon-England),
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martinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This 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/...
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Tree 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
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Looking forward to being there too.
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James Bullock @jmbecologist.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Oh 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...
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Hummingbird hawk moths and ivy bees: The insects growing in number as temperatures rise
Hummingbird hawk moths - often mistaken for small birds - are being spotted in the West Midlands.
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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The 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
A Peacock butterfly feeding on buddleia. Text overlay reads 'The results are in' with Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count logo in the bottom right. Image by Gundula Vogal
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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I 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.
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David Bowie News @davidbowienews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Remembering 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 #NeverForget911
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David Bowie – America & “Heroes” (Concert for New York City, 2001)
The Concert for New York City October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden.
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Patrick, thank you. How wonderful - on all possible counts.
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Thessaloniki, 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
A Skipper Butterfly on some lantana flowers, Greece. I’m not certain of exact I.d.
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
In Thessaloniki, Greece, this evening. A mantis I’m assuming? Very well camouflaged, cheeky faced.
In Thessaloniki, Greece,  a very well hidden green insect amongst green plants - I am guessing a Mantis of some type.In Thessaloniki, Greece,  a very well hidden green insect amongst green plants - I am guessing a Mantis of some type.In Thessaloniki, Greece,  a very well hidden green insect amongst green plants - I am guessing a Mantis of some type.
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Don’t antagonise them, looks like they have the stomachs for a fight.
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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Hector's House began airing in the UK on this day in 1968 (it was redubbed from the original French series La Maison de Toutou),
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Andrew Fusek Peters @andrewfusekpeters.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Lovely 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
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
🙏
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
In Thessaloniki for a few days and always a Greek treat to be out dining with local cats
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Thessaloniki Greece, a couple of butterflies yesterday - Short-tailed blue - abundance, Painted Lady- a fair few.
A Short-tailed blue butterfly, Thessaloniki, Greece, yesterday.A Painted Lady butterfly, Thessaloniki, Greece, yesterday
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Wonderful shot!
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WIRED @wired.com · 05/09/2026
The 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...
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Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears
The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.
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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Nigel Farage resigns when he shouldn't, but doesn't resign when he should.
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
And some green (‘ish) grass. Blimey!
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Helen Bennett 🌿 @helenbennett.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A 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
A close-up profile view of a small female Common Blue butterfly resting on a thin, delicate plant stem. Her wings are closed as she sleeps in a soft brownish-grey background adorned with numerous black spots, each tightly ringed in bright white, alongside a vibrant row of orange crescents tracing along the outer edges. Tiny glistening dew droplets cling to the fine hairs of her body, face, and antennae.The background is a soft, dreamlike blur of warm golden, cream, and muted brown tones of the dried grass that surround her. Above the butterfly, there are several large, perfectly formed raindrops. These hanging water droplets catch the morning light, acting like tiny crystal lenses that mirror the surrounding foliage. The overall lighting is warm and ethereal, filled with circular, glowing bokeh rings that create a peaceful, dewy morning atmosphere.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Amidst all the terrible tragedy one story of everyday heroism which saved 900 children www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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Headteacher saves 900 children from deadly flash flood in Nepal
Rajendra Dawadi ordered students to higher ground with moments to spare after receiving warnings from upstream
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Butterfly Conservation Norfolk @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Peacock 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
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/science/2026... Amazing project and effort to preserve both specimens and such a beautiful structure.
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‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse
Horticulturalists begin moving and propagating plants before the rusty and warped Palm House begins renovation – but some are too tall to save
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Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
So cute.
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Joan Armatrading @joanarmatrading.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
50 years on. Released today in 1976 — the Joan Armatrading album. Love and Affection. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBo...
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Hammersmith tonight. A great concert. A wonderful rendition of “Jolene” gracefully included.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Heroic.
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kottke.org @kottke.org · 25/08/2026
In 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]
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Home
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.
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David Quantick @quantick.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Judge: 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...
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Distracted Italian pedestrians who cross road while on phone could be fined under new code
Updated draft highway code follows several court rulings assigning blame for road accidents to careless pedestrians
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
And all the lonely sneezers.
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thank you!
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Ray Padgett @raypadgett.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
My 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.”
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Bob Dylan at the Royal Albert Hall, 1965-2024
George Harrison: "The people who walked out must have been idiots"
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thanks very much
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This 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
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This 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 ?
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Matt Owen @mjowen174.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
My 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 👍👍
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Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Bold illustrated wall art, greeting cards and homewares designed in Manchester. Inspired by architecture, music and mid century design. Made in the UK.
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A picture of The Goodies Record, Goodies Greatest
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Mark Bridges @mbridges.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Careless of me re. tenure, thank you for the correction.
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