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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sorry I've been gone the last 2weeks! Very busy helping with a petition to try and save disabled children and young people from losing legal protections on their education support 😔 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... The more signatures the merrier! 💕 #petition #SEND #education #advocate

petition.parliament.uk

Petition: Protect legal right to support for children with SEND

I believe that the Government’s proposed SEND reforms could limit EHCPs, weaken legal rights, replace individual plans with packages, reduce appeals, and remove school choice. In my view, children cou...

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sometimes I feel like I don't do anything... 🥺 I busy with family. I still give more of my time if I think it's a good cause, but I rarely see results. The OU has really improved student experience the past 1-2yrs. When I logged in today, I reminded myself that I'VE been part of that! 🥂 #ou #proud

background is a grassy field and pale blue sky littered with small clouds. in the foreground is a blue box that states 'The open university studenthome'. After that is a pale blue-grey box with a love heart and 'personal links' as the header. Underneath are bullet pointed short cuts (links).

They are named:
Student Experience Research Panel
Curriculum design panel
Student Consultation Forum

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last week my (wonderful) boyfriend bought this pocket edition of Wingspan for me 🥰 I had no idea he was planning on it 🤓 We've glanced at the full sized game a few times but are hesitant to commit as we haven't tested it. Looking forward to our first game! 👍🏻 #wingspan #games #nerd #birds #fun

A cardboard box with cover image of a woven bird nest hanging from a branch. Chicks are poking their heads out with gaping mouths asking for food. Two adult birds are stationed on the branch, one each side. Wing span pocket edition is in big letters underneath.

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Little egret in Derbyshire today showing us those beautiful yellow feet 😍 #egret #birds #wildlife #nature #ornithology #Derbyshire

little egret stood on a leafy branch, looking forwards.

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Took these quick snaps with my mobile at a food festival this weekend. Fucsias are one of my favourites 🥰 and this 'common' colour variation is still very striking 👀✨ #nofilter #nature #wildlife #flowers #plants

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

With the next Atlas survey starting in 2027, I finally got my hands on my own copy of the 2007-2011 version so that I don't have to borrow my friends 😂 Opened to one of my favourites 😍 #birds #books #ornithology #birdatlas #atlassurvey #conservation #environment #wildlife #nature #monitoring #BTO

Bird atkas 2007-2011 open on ringed plover

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's back to University studies after a gap year 🫣 Stage 3 genetics- it's been a 3year gap since stage 2! I seem to like giving myself a challenge 😆 The resources arrived today and the module page opens in 5days. It's getting real! #openuniversity #student #maturestudent #biology #biologystudent

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's priority core count season again! 🤩 The more volunteers we have recording local sites, the more we can understand the bigger picture of what's happening with our wetland birds. We review the data gathered with the RSPB, WWT and JNCC to help improve conservation efforts and polices 💪❤️ #birds

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We lost Dolly and Tim Curry on the same day 😭💔

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Photos of the Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) at @twycrosszoo.bsky.social taken earlier this week when we popped in with the littlest before school starts again. Found in the wild in Australia, in rainforest, coastal bush, and woodland. #birds #parrot #lorikeet #birdphotography #zoo

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A rough edit from my August Wetland Bird Survey visit 🙂🦆 I'm going to plan ahead and take my tripod next time 🤞🏻 #BTO #WeBS #birds #wetlands #nature #wildlife #ducks #gulls #conservation #science #nerd #girlnerd #survey #outdoors

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Earlier this month I was trying to watch the new Spider man movie with my family. As we stopped for snacks we noticed this Mum & her 12 fuzzy kids. Trying repeatedly to cross this VERY busy round about! Managed to squeeze duck relocation in during the adverts! 😮‍💨 #ducks #birds #wildlife #Tamworth

A female mallard and her 12 very small and 'fuzzy' ducklings sheltering by a wall after being encouraged away from the road.

A Google map screen grab showing the area involved and how the ducks needs to cross the round about and then option A) a car park or option B) a very busy bridge, to get to the river. This was the direction Mum kept trying.

A female mallard and her 12 very small and 'fuzzy' ducklings spotted walking alongside the railings at a very busy round about.

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Beautiful view on route, beautiful morning for the start of the WeBS year 🥰 #volunteer #volunteerlife #birds #conservation #nature

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

My little haul from @globalbirdfair.bsky.social 2026 🥰 Several free bits from holiday stands but I'm in love with my books & pin badges ✨ The Hawke tag is holding the place of the free baseball cap I got but left at another house before I took the picture 😂 #birds #conservation #events #nature

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

My OU internship finished today. The project will be sent to those higher up to look over & make any necessary edits. It's been really nice working as part of a team on something different. Getting paid's a nice bonus 😂🤘🏻 Papillon snoot for you all to enjoy as I chill on sofa 💕 #OU #Intern #biology

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This sounds like it could be a great opportunity for someone to leave their mark! 💕 #citizenscience #competition #designcompetition #creative #oppertunity #birds #conservation

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Journal of Avian Biology @avianbiology.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Great bird science starts with great methods 🐦🔬 We are pleased to announce the launch of a new article type: Methods and Tools Read more here: vist.ly/5abuz To help launch our new article type, we have put together a Virtual Issue: vist.ly/5abuu #ornithology #methods #tools

Close-up of a red kite with text: 'Methods and Tools: expanding the avian research toolkit'.

Person holding a small bird with tagging equipment.

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

There's still time to apply for our Senior Library Manager (Records Management) vacancy. ⌛ Help shape the future of records management by leading innovative, compliant recordkeeping & supporting the adoption of emerging technologies. 👉 ow.ly/qakb50ZgQ6L Closing date: 12 July #LibraryJobs

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BTO Garden BirdWatch @bto-gbw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🐝 Spotted a bumblebee nest in Norfolk? Help Garden BirdWatch, the University of East Anglia & the Bumblebee Conservation Trust learn more about where bumblebees nest. Report your sighting: 📧 bumblebee.nest@uea.ac.uk or send us a message! #Bumblebees #CitizenScience

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Hey #Derbyshire 😀 You can find us at Bakewell Country Festival on 12th July 2026. ✨ Pop it in you calendar 📅 It looks like it's going to be a good day out! 👍 *Link in comments* #festival #familydayout #summer #events #daytrip #birds #reptiles #BTO #DARG #Midlands #conservation #Bakewell

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Can you deliver an accessible, inclusive and engaging logo design for a new citizen science project? With a prize of £1,500 for the winning design and deadline of midnight on Sunday 9 August 2026. Find out more bit.ly/birdatlaslogo

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Derbyshire Garden BirdWatch are looking for more bird lovers to join this nation wide citizen science project 🤗 This one you can do from the comfort of your home 🏠 Not in Derbyshire? No problem! All regions of @bto-gbw.bsky.social will welcome new volunteers! #birds #nature #BTO #Survey

GBW Counters Needed in Derbyshire!
Love birds and wildlife? Join the Garden BirdWatch Survey!

We need volunteers who enjoy birdwatching and want to help monitor our garden visitors for citizen science

Ideal for both able-bodied birders and many with mobility or health issues as you can do it from the comfort of your own home!

Weekly log which is submitted online
Monitor your own garden (or a friend/relatives if you spend most of your time there)
No requirement to provide supplementary food
Can also record a small selection of other creatures (optional)
Contribute to an ongoing national monitoring project
Beginners and seasoned birders welcome!

Get in touch with the Local Organiser at alexandra.birdwatch@gmail.com

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Sorry I was MIA. Jumping straight back in with some recruitment drives! 😁 Derbyshire WeBS have 100+ vacant sites, just waiting for birding volunteers. We can also add new sites if you have one you'd like to cover 🦆 Not local? No problem! WeBS is everywhere ✨ #birds #BTO #WeBS #surveys #nature

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

🥳🎂 40th Bday this week and was not disappointed 😍 My family gets me 😆

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Taken earlier this week on my phone. Was just walking up the front garden path to my car to pick up my daughter 🐦‍⬛😍 Nice to see my gardens are providing even when I forget to fill the feeders 😅 #GBW #gardenbirdwatch #birds #nature #wildlife #BTO #blackbird #spring

A male blackbird with a mouthful in a garden with grass, dandelions and Spanish bluebells

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I've never really been one for colouring 😆 but I have been saying I'll complete these beginner drawing courses online for 2years & never started 🫣 Figured I could at least learn about using colours 🤷🏻‍♀️ This is only about my 4th, still researching techniques 🥰 #colouring #alcoholmarkers #cozycuties

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

That's my local Derbyshire toad patrol done for the year 🐸 Toads are 🔴 red listed for conservation purposes. All newts saved were smooth newts (which are tiny!) Already can't wait for next year 😃 @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ARG #DARG #amphibians #toads #conservation #wildlife #nature

End of year list of animals saved on a single toad patrol patch in Derbyshire: 1595 toads, 730 frogs, 137 newts.

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Photo uploads part 2 You can interact with us on bluesky @ @btobirds.bsky.social - main BTO feed @bto-gbw.bsky.social - Garden BirdWatch @webs-gsmp.bsky.social - Wetland Bird Survey @bbs-birds.bsky.social - Breeding Bird Survey #BTO #birds #nature #conservation #survey #wildlife #WeBS #GBW

grey wagtail sat on a rock looking out towards the water. tail to the camera and head facing away

Rook in a tree by it's nest in our local rookery

grey wagtail on a rock in the stream, body facing forwards, head tilted to the viewers right.

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Sorry I'm late posting photos from my last WeBS count! It's been a very busy! Just a few of the usual suspects 😊 The weather is starting to pick up now. Why not get involved with bird surveys at the BTO including our Garden BirdWatch project 🐦‍⬛

Grey heron stood on a branch in the water, looking like a crisp early spring morning

Grey lag goose stood on the bank, water behind it, beak open honking

Great crested Grebe looking down into it's reflection in the water

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

A wonderful conference as usual @btobirds.bsky.social 🥳 Thanks for having us 🤗 and thanks so much to everyone who took the time to give talks ⭐✨ I manage to JUST stick within my limit for purchasing books and stickers 😅 #birds #conservation #science #ornithology #wildlife #BTO #nature

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

A great start to the day here at the BTO Annual Conference in Northampton! We have a packed day ahead, and we’re looking forward to chatting to so many members and supporters.

Photo of the audience gathered at the BTO Annual Conference in Northampton

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy new year everyone! 🥳 And a massive thank you to all our volunteers who put their time into aiding conservation via citizen science ❤️🏆 #BTO #WeBS #birds #science #conservation #wildlife #nature #Derbyshire #newyear #wetlands #citizenscience

A picture of gulls sat on a frozen pond. Most are black-headed gulls in winter plumage, one is a young herring gull.

They are stood normally except for one.

Writing in a black font laid over the bottom of the image says "Jonathan decided to see the new year in 'on the right foot'. Unfortunately, Jonathan is a gull. He doesn't know his left from his right." Followed by "Wishing you all the best for 2026" which stands out on a lighter background and teal coloured font, a bauble image at each end.

The gull in question is stood on his left leg...

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

🎄🎁 Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all have a nice day, whatever your plans are 💕

Selfie in front of light up Christmas tree. Wearing hat, scarf and coat because it's cold outside. Sticker of a bow added and the words 'Merry Christmas'.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Happy Christmas from BTO! 🎄🐦 Thank you to all who have supported us during 2025. 💚 📷 Curlew by Edmund Fellowes / BTO

A Curlew walks through a field covered in snow.

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Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) | Goose & Swan Monitoring (GSMP) @webs-gsmp.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Wishing all our counters, Local Organisers, volunteers and supporters a very happy Christmas and New Year. Thank you for all your hard work and support this year and we are looking forward to seeing what WeBS counts show in 2026! 🎄

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Saw this twist for the first time this year 😅 #joke #meme #birds #christmas

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I came across this on FB and felt moved to share it. This is just one rescue. It is happening all over. If you can, please support a rescue local to you 💌 #nature #birdflu #HPAI #avianinfluenza #conservation #support #birds #wildlife #ornithology #rescue #swanrescue #help

Post taken from a facebook post made by MK Swan Rescue in Milton Keynes. Highlights that rescuers are heart broken walking away from ill or injured birds they are not permitted to aid due to the laws about not risking further spread of avain influenza.

Second part of the post, asking to be kind to rescuers in the field if they appear to be doing very little. Also asking for donations to the charity.

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

My study buddies for my Academic Integrity session online with the OU tonight 🙂💕📝 #dogs #study #student #science #openuniversity

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Wildlife rescue Linjoy, based in Burton upon Trent & sanctuary at Etwal Derby are often the first to shout out if anything is off with Swans in the local area & surrounding areas. Today they are once again alerting coming across many cases of avian influenza 💔😞 Screenshot taken from their FB #news

Screenshot advises that Alvaston Park, Elvaston Castle, Albert Village Lake, Straws Bridge Nature Reserve and private lakes in both Long Eaton and Spondon have been affected.

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

You can make it to the end of Monday, I believe in you 🤗 *Author of image unknown #meme #duck #joke #funny #monday #bird #nature #wildlife

Picture of a mallard looking into an aeroplane via one of the windows by the seats.

Text says: induction, the act of inserting ducks. Deduction, the act of removing ducks. Reduction, replacing a worn out duck with a replacement duck.

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

A reminder from Our Blue Planet, for those thinking of using fake webs as decorations this year 😕 #safety #birds #halloween #decorations #nature #traps #wildlife #spooky #october #dangerous

Image shows a bird trapped in a fake cobweb Halloween decoration on a bush. Warning message advises not to use them as birds don't see them and can get stuck. Credit is 'our blue planet'

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Author is birdandmoon 👍🏻 Gave me a giggle 😁 #birds #halloween #meme #funny

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Layla Alexandra @part-time-nerd.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

A peek at Indie's set up. Custom made with additional viewing panels (partially obscured so she feels safer). 4ft long, 2ft tall & just shy 2ft wide. Low wattage UV tube at hot end. Lots of clutter to wriggle through & feel safe. She also gets a night-time temp drop. #snake #python #viv #royal

A 4ft wooden vivarium with ceramic heater, low wattage UV tube, climbing log, fake trailing plants, rocks and water bowl.

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