Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 9hTwenty-plume moth (Alucita hexadactyla), I think! 000
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Pieter Haringsma @haringsmapieter.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Bombus Consobrinus (Lushatthumla) is the bumblebee with the longuest tongue of Scandinavia. She is dependend on Monkshood (Tyrihjelmen). On the first shot she cleans her tongue. Funasdalen, Sweden, July 2026. Enjoy! 0135
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 15/09/2026www.facebook.com/share/v/1Dqr...facebook.comFacebook 100
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Is this a Gordian worm (Nematomorpha) - the free living adult of a parasite of invertebrates? 100
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Possibly a third generation Holly Blue? At Burton Mere, Wirral. 020
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Alejandro Núñez @alexnunez23.bsky.social · 19/08/2026En verano escasean los recursos florales, desgraciadamente cada vez más. No queda otra que compartir 2639
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Pieter Haringsma @haringsmapieter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The lovely Bombus mastrucatus (formerly named Wurflenii) shot in Sweden last july. Look at the strong jaws of this bee. It often opens the flowers at the top of the corolla stealing nectar without pollination. Beacause of this the scandinavian name is Tyvhumle wich means "stealing bumblebee". 023
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Volucella pellucens - the pellucid hoverfly - whose larvae feed in wasp nests. 010
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 08/08/2026A good year for Hummingbird hawkmoths in North Wales. Usually spot one every few summers but four so far this year @cofnod.org.uk @savebutterflies.bsky.social 031
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Lovely Small Copper on Lavender taking nectar @cofnod.org.uk @savebutterflies.bsky.social 061
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Hornet hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) in the Vale of Clwyd, North Wales. A first in 38 years in our garden.. 020
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Seems quite a good season for common blue butterfies in some parts of the Vale of Clwyd @cofnod.org.uk 030
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Some beautiful new painted ladies about too..@savebutterflies.bsky.social 041
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 20/07/2026A first clouded yellow locally this year, in the Vale of Clwyd @cofnod.org.uk @savebutterflies.bsky.social 051
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Excellent BBC article on the risk of a catastrophic ocean circulation change in the Atlantic. Time to act before it’s too late. #AMOC www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comAfter record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK 6178100
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Lovely Comma on lavender @cofnod.org.uk @savebutterflies.bsky.social 1163
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴martinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · 16/07/2026If anyone doubts the profound impact of climate crisis on butterflies, look at the peak flight week of the Silver-studded Blue at Studland NNR. On average it flies 4 weeks earlier than 50 yrs ago, but first few years vs last two, its 8 weeks! Its doing well but other sp aren't @ukbms.bsky.social 04511
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Mike Pollard @mikepnature.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Little Terns busy feeding chicks at Gronant this morning. Substantial protein-rich meals being delivered at regular intervals. Great work by all involved 👏. @birdsinwales.bsky.social @btocymru.bsky.social @denbighshirecc.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social #birdingWales 2272
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Perhaps a Small blood vein moth (Scopula imitaria) - Vale of Clwyd, N. Wales @cofnod.org.uk 011
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 07/07/2026New female reproductives (gynes) of Bombus terrestris out and about pre dormancy @cofnod.org.uk 072
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Golden-ringed dragonfly - first I've seen in the garden @cofnod.org.uk 171
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Cambridge University Library @theul.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Charles Darwin changed how we see our place in nature – but how did he build his theories? 🗺️🌱 We’re currently cataloguing his personal library, full of annotations and notes that chart his transformation from a curious student to influential scientist. Find out more: loom.ly/xeloI8E 03513
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴adamplatform.bsky.social @adamplatform.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Incredibile and dramatic #heatwave in #Europe as seen from space. The #Copernicus #Sentinel3 Land (not air!) Surface Temperatures map of June 24 shows peaks of 55°C in #Spain and over 50°C (in purple) in #France. #climateemergency 514367
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Great lightshow over the Irish sea from Bardsey Island. 110
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Biosecurity for LIFE @biosecuritylife.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Back in the spring a routine Conservation Detection Dog check confirmed @skokholm_island continues to be rat-free. Jinx and his handler Greg searched buildings, burrows and were sure to check the area that a life raft wrecked back in 2024. 195
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Glow worm active again tonight @cofnod.org.uk 151
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Pieter Haringsma @haringsmapieter.bsky.social · 14/06/2026In this French document www.biodiversite-auvergne-rhone-alpes.fr/documents/li... It is said that Bombus Brodmannicus isn't seen since the 1970's. 1123
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Paul Williams @paulwilliamsnhm.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Our evolutionary tree for all world bumblebees paper on the cover of Insects! One conclusion: males with enlarged eyes and short antennae are evolutionarily convergent which may be associated with truly territorial mate-searching behaviour (competing for perches) www.researchgate.net/publication/... 1157
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Weather for glow worms on the Clwydian hills. 'Unimproved' grassland after 10.30 pm or so. Found 4 in half an hour, one in my garden @cofnod.org.uk 091
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Bombus hortorum - a new gyne taking nectar from Phlomis russeliana flowers @cofnod.org.uk 082
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Redstarts still busy feeding 4 youngsters @cofnod.org.uk 000
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Oregon Zoo @oregonzoo.bsky.social · 30/05/2026This flouf is one of 15 healthy California condor chicks to hatch at our conservation center this season. A new record! #Condorable #KeepCalmAndCarrion 17490191559
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 28/05/2026..some impressive electrical activity over Denbigh, North Wales last night. 040
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Mike Pollard @mikepnature.bsky.social · 26/05/2026A (sadly) rare sighting this morning - two Lapwing chicks just about fledged. Small patch of suitable habitat near Cilcain with a fab muddy pool. Great job by this tenacious pair! @birdsinwales.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @btocymru.bsky.social #birdingWales 0192
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 26/05/2026First Small Heath yesterday, along with my first, and very worn, Painted Lady @cofnod.org.uk 010
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Wild Horizons @wildhorizons.bsky.social · 25/05/2026It’s magical to be surrounded by Willow Tit fledglings. This one left the nest yesterday morning and is now c. 330 m northeast with 6 siblings and 2 tired parents! Interestingly, they’re just c. 85 m away from another Willow Tit nest due to fledge tomorrow. It’s about to get busy in this woodland! 0257
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Redstart young under a ridge tile.. 040
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴John Walters @johnwalterswildife.bsky.social · 23/05/2026A beautiful sight of about 35 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries Boloria selene near Maceley Cove west of Prawle Point, Devon yesterday. I have never seen so many of these butterflies in one spot before. 11259
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Nice view from my window. Male redstart visiting its brood. @cofnod.org.uk 061
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Spanish bluebells and other high-risk illegal invasive plant species are openly for sale in Ireland. This is criminal, given the enormous damage invasive species cause to ecosystems, and the insane amounts of time and effort required to control them once released. share.google/6U5g3abF0KKV...share.googleIllegal invasive plant species found for sale in IrelandSeveral high-risk invasive plants that are illegal to sell in Ireland have been found for sale to Irish shoppers. 39517
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Eggs hatched yesterday I suspect: redstart male feeding brood below a ridge tile.. @cofnod.org.uk 010
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 11/05/2026The reward of island rat eradication is seeing, hearing and smelling seabirds return. Reminding myself of winter days volunteering with @northwaleswt.bsky.social. Plus recent sightings in this week's @northwaleslive.bsky.social BirdNotes. #BirdingWales #Anglesey www.birdnotes.wales/blog/volunte...birdnotes.walesVolunteers aid recovery of island seabird colonyWatching a thriving seabird colony is a special thing: the sight of thousands of whirring wings as birds move from cliff to open water, a cacophony that conveys meaning to the parents and chicks for..... 3214
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Wild Horizons @wildhorizons.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Blue Tits are a problem for Willow Tits, often taking over WT nest cavities by aggressive eviction. With 6 WT eggs inside, these BTs spent an entire day removing nesting material! The second day was full on warfare, ending in successful WTs. Now a full clutch of 8 eggs safely under incubation. Phew! 05719
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴martinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Happy Birthday Sir David Attenborough. It is a measure of this great man that amongst his many commitments he found time to support a small NGO like @savebutterflies.bsky.social and attend many events. Here opening a reserve in 1999, at the Big Butterfly Count in 2011, and Moths Count launch 2007 04510
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Mike Pollard @mikepnature.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Magical moment - watching a pair of #Yellowhammers land on the road and start a courtship dance! Never seen that before. #birdingWales @birdsinwales.bsky.social 118821
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Bracken with an understorey of bluebells - near Llyn Nantlle Uchaf, Eryri NP @cofnod.org.uk 031
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Mike Pollard @mikepnature.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Hundreds of Sanderling at Point of Ayr over high tide today, feeding & roosting with Dunlin & Ringed Plover. I helped the #RSPB volunteer warden engage with dog walkers & together we managed to prevent significant disturbance today☺️. #birdingWales @rspbcymru.bsky.social @birdsinwales.bsky.social 2432
Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴 @opj123.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Sunning on Moel y Parc - but cooling your toes in the breeze too.. @cofnod.org.uk 020
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Mike Pollard @mikepnature.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Majestic pair of #Ravens high in the Carneddau yesterday. #birdingWales @birdsinwales.bsky.social @btocymru.bsky.social 1415
Reposted by Oliver E. Prŷs-Jones 🇺🇦🏴Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Ashy-headed Wagtail, Red-rumped Swallow and White-tailed Eagle... there have been some rare birds around #NorthWales this week, but none as photogenic as this Hoopoe. Read more at @northwaleslive.bsky.social BirdNotes. 📷 Ashley Cohen #BirdingWales www.birdnotes.wales/blog/hoopoe-...birdnotes.walesHoopoe swaps the Med for FlintshireThe first Hoopoe of spring was found at an equestrian centre near Gronant on Monday. It’s a bird frequently found by non-birders, so distinctive are its broad black-and-white striped wings and... 0266