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East Yorkshire (VC61)-based Wildlife botherer: Birds and Moths in particular; Pan-Species Lister; music obsessed; Dad & Partner; No expert in all the above, working on it.

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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 5h
Still getting a few Common Carder bees in my East Yorkshire garden, expect that will end very soon.
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 6h
Migweek day 1 Nets are going up at South Landing, if visiting the ringing please park in the pay and display car park not along the road verges as it’s a £50 fine if you do and may block access to the lifeboat station in an emergency.
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British Mycological Society @britmycolsoc.org.uk · 21/09/2026
🍄 Looking for a way to explore #fungi with groups of young people? Fungi Connect offers a creative way to discover the fascinating world of fungi. 👉 Find out more & sign up: ukfungusday.co.uk/fungiconnect Supported by @SummerfieldBooks.com #mycology #education
A poster advertising Fungi Connect, with photos of fungal artwork and young people at a table.
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Butterfly Conservation Europe @europebutterfly.bsky.social · 22h
The new (slightly revised) Red List of European Moths has been published by the EU. A summary and links to downloads can be found on our website. Moths play a vital role in ecosystems and there is also an important new document on how to plan for their conservation www.bc-europe.eu/webpage.php?...
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 7h
Fingers crossed for a great migweek.
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 19h
Migweek starts tomorrow!!! Update!! Sadly the weather is taking its toll on events. Guided walk (for those booked on it) is taking place, 10am at the lighthouse. Ringing at South Landing will be assessed in the morning. Ringing at RSPB Bempton is cancelled tomorrow but will take place Sunday.
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Greenland fishermen want to cull 1,000 sharks that can live over 400 years and only start to reproduce at the age of 150 with $45 per heart bounty The plan has been dropped but there is momentum growing to kill the sharks Absolute evil - spread the word nypost.com/2026/10/07/w...
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Greenland fishermen want to cull 1,000 sharks that can live over 400 years with $45 per heart bounty
Greenland sharks becomes sexually mature at the old age of 150 and are believed to gestate thier young for over a decade — meaning populations can take an extremely long time to recover.
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Over to you... you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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Ban data centres that harm our communities and climate
Big Tech’s giant data centres swallow as much power as millions of homes, guzzle our water, and risk driving up our energy bills - all with zero limits. We need basic rules: ⚡ 100% clean power 💧 Ze...
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
11 Redwing on Snuff Mill Lane, #Cottingham just now the East cost arrivals moving inland? #vismig @btobirds.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding #UKBirding
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
✨ New Project Alert ✨ We’re working on a new partnership project looking at Curlew chick survival, key predation pressures & interventions in relation to population recovery. Your donation could support our work to restore breeding wader populations ➡️ www.bto.org/breeding... #Ornithology
A wading bird known as a Curlew is amongst green grass showing its brown mottled plumage and long decurved bill. Wording above reads: Support BTO's work with breeding waders.
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Certainly was!!
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Beth W @doodlebeth.com · 06/10/2026
Are there any active groups/resources for disabled birders in the UK? I'm trying to improve access at our local reserve (Portbury Wharf) and to get funding we have to show that people will actually use it (not just me). I have created a map to show how accessible it is so far #UKBirding
a map of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve showing all the different path surfaces, ramps, gates & inclines.
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Very nice, as always Steve
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
✊️
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Marking the 90th anniversary of Cable Street yesterday in my own little way.
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Excellent. Thanks
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Visiting Spurn this October please tell us your sightings using #spurnbirds or @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social in your messages. Thanks in advance!
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Hi Ian, I added to iRecord but having doubts now. Can this be anything other than Zig-zag Elm Sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) or have I made a schoolboy error? A distraction on my @webs-gsmp.bsky.social count this morning (a week early as I know I can't go next weekend) VC61 @suillia.bsky.social
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Cable Street 1936-2026: Not Then Not Now roughtradebooks.com/products/cab...
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The most I think I've ever had here... must check....
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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🦇 Campaigning is a rapidly expanding and vital part of BCT's work. Alongside our practical work, our campaigns allow us to voice concerns over issues that could shape bat conservation for years to come. Explore these pages about our major campaigns past and present: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/cam...
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Campaigns - Our Work - Bat Conservation Trust
Campaigning is a rapidly expanding and vital part of BCT's work. Alongside our practical work, our campaigns allow us to voice concerns over issues that...
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
5 Buzzard kettling over Snuff Mill Lane #Cottingham but drifting S/SW various heights #YorkshireBirding
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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🦇 We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead our Connecting People and Landscapes project. More information and how to apply: www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo... Deadline: 09:30am, this Sunday, 5 October.
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Standing in the garden pegging out the washing. 2 Skylark gently calling as they fly over. I love migration at thus time of year #alwaysbebirding #YorkshireBirding
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Curiosity @curiosityhull.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What Is A Generation Hull Apprenticeship? Sophie from Generation Hull explains what apprenticeships are available with them and introduces some beneficiaries. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/33eph8he @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
On the same evening we will be hosting an auction to raise funds for FBO’s projects. With lots from @birdguides.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @nhbs.bsky.social @opticron.bsky.social With artwork from Ben Green and the legendary DIM Wallace flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Migweek is just over a week away!!! Bird ringing demonstrations, vismigging, Guided walks, Expert talks on migration Plus much more !! Book your place on the events by following the link below flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
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Migweek 2026 Programme - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th October 2026 Every day Ringing Demonstration 8am – 12pm at the Living Seas Centre, Flamborough Come and meet FBO’s ringing team, see birds up close and discover the secrets...
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 01/10/2026
Who gets to build a career protecting nature – and what helps people feel that they belong in our sector? The BES @reednetwork.bsky.social have written a piece for @countrysidejobs.bsky.social - read it here👇 www.countryside-jobs.com/article/buil...
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Building an ecology for everybody: the BES REED network and a sector that works for all
Across the countryside and conservation sector, from National Park teams and Local Authority advisory units, to conservation charities and consultancies, the people working to protect nature still do ...
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Thanks to @theconversation.com I discovered "The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry Captures my current feelings rather beautifully, here A Poetry Film by Charlotte Ager & Katy Wang www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewB...
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“The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry, A Poetry Film by Charlotte Ager & Katy Wang
YouTube video by The On Being Project
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Insects do far more than feed wildlife - a major new global study found insects provide shelter, chemical defences, sanitation and other vital benefits to 1000s of animal species. Scientists warn insect declines could have far-reaching impacts across ecosystems. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3mm3a6x2
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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Defra is gathering evidence that could shape the future policy on gamebird shooting. Have your say! Have you experienced issues such as gamebird collisions, dumped dead birds, illegal traps, suspicious raptor deaths, disturbance, damage or loss of access to land? For info, visit buff.ly/TGjrkrK
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As usual Robb Johnson nails it. robbjohnson.bandcamp.com/track/mrs-bl...
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Mrs Blake, by Robb Johnson
track by Robb Johnson
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Joe Solo @joe-solo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Next weekend looks like THIS! FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER ATHERTON- The Snug (with Jess Silk) SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER HOWDEN- Shire Hall (with TV Smith) SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER YORK- Fulford Arms (with Jess Silk) The York gig is an afternoon show, so don't get caught out! See you down the front x
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
👏 Great find
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I've just signed "Don’t scrap young people’s voice" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/do... @OpenBritainHQ
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
👏
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Fascinating
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Jay again! 3rd this year. Closest yet, within 20m of my garden. Can't see why it would actually come into the garden but that would be special. Naturally it vanished when I went for my camera #Cottingham @bto-gbw.bsky.social Appeared to be carrying something. Caching behaviour? #YorkshireBirding
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations Andy
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
👍
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
😅 I also only saw Dunlin, but had a conversation with about 3 people all of us independently thinking initially there was a Curlew sand but deciding it wasn't. Crossed my mind it might have been you 😅
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I had a similar experience (minus Welwick) and timings, you didn't happen to speak to anyone about Dunlin not Curlew Sand did you??
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Plenty vacant East Yorks #YorkshireBirding
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Spent a large part of the day there yesterday. Our paths might have crossed!? It was still, hot and most un-Spurn-like I thought 😄
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Thanks Alan. A seasonal treat, as you say
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Thanks Chris. Just realised that might have sounded like a plea for birthday wishes... wasn't my intention, just got a bit giddy at the odds... 😅
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Taking it as a birthday flyover 55 Pink-footed Goose roughly SW over the house just now 🥳 #YorkshireBirding
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Clouded Yellow Blue bell car park @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This is the first I have heard, just now, Bird Therapy wasn't an easy read in many ways, but revealing and heartfelt. My thoughts are with close friends and family. A dark world just lost a flicker of light.
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