Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 5hStill getting a few Common Carder bees in my East Yorkshire garden, expect that will end very soon. 000
Reposted by MacFlamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 6hMigweek 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. 0123
Reposted by MacBritish 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 1127
Reposted by MacButterfly Conservation Europe @europebutterfly.bsky.social · 22hThe 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?... 15723
Reposted by MacFlamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 19hMigweek 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. 3155
Reposted by MacGo Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Greenland 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...nypost.comGreenland fishermen want to cull 1,000 sharks that can live over 400 years with $45 per heart bountyGreenland 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. 25365244
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Over to you... you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...you.38degrees.org.ukBan data centres that harm our communities and climateBig 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... 020
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 08/10/202611 Redwing on Snuff Mill Lane, #Cottingham just now the East cost arrivals moving inland? #vismig @btobirds.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding #UKBirding 050
Reposted by MacBTO | 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 02615
Reposted by MacBeth W @doodlebeth.com · 06/10/2026Are 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 1129
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Marking the 90th anniversary of Cable Street yesterday in my own little way. 180
Reposted by MacSpurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Visiting Spurn this October please tell us your sightings using #spurnbirds or @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social in your messages. Thanks in advance! 0144
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Hi 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 160
Reposted by MacCold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Cable Street 1936-2026: Not Then Not Now roughtradebooks.com/products/cab... 261038338
Reposted by MacBat 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...bats.org.ukCampaigns - Our Work - Bat Conservation TrustCampaigning 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... 096
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 04/10/20265 Buzzard kettling over Snuff Mill Lane #Cottingham but drifting S/SW various heights #YorkshireBirding 180
Reposted by MacBat 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. 178
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Standing 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 0140
Reposted by MacCuriosity @curiosityhull.bsky.social · 02/10/2026What 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 021
Reposted by MacFlamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 01/10/2026On 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...flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk 052
Reposted by MacFlamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Migweek 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...flamboroughbirdobs.org.ukMigweek 2026 Programme - Flamborough Bird ObservatorySaturday 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... 2229
Reposted by MacBritish Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 01/10/2026Who 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...countryside-jobs.comBuilding an ecology for everybody: the BES REED network and a sector that works for allAcross 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 ... 184
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Thanks 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...youtube.com“The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry, A Poetry Film by Charlotte Ager & Katy WangYouTube video by The On Being Project 000
Reposted by MacUK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Insects 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 1146
Reposted by MacWild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Defra 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 26363
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 28/09/2026As usual Robb Johnson nails it. robbjohnson.bandcamp.com/track/mrs-bl...robbjohnson.bandcamp.comMrs Blake, by Robb Johnsontrack by Robb Johnson 000
Reposted by MacJoe Solo @joe-solo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Next 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 042
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I've just signed "Don’t scrap young people’s voice" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/do... @OpenBritainHQactionstorm.org 000
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Jay 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 080
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 😅 100
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I had a similar experience (minus Welwick) and timings, you didn't happen to speak to anyone about Dunlin not Curlew Sand did you?? 100
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Spent a large part of the day there yesterday. Our paths might have crossed!? It was still, hot and most un-Spurn-like I thought 😄 100
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Thanks 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... 😅 010
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Taking it as a birthday flyover 55 Pink-footed Goose roughly SW over the house just now 🥳 #YorkshireBirding 250
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Clouded Yellow Blue bell car park @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social 020
Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026This 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. 020