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Franbuckel

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Keen Birdwatcher undertaking surveys and promoting conservation. Enjoys working in wildlife garden and painting mainly birds.

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Help us save the last Curlews of the Upper Thames Curlews in the Upper Thames are on the brink and need our help. We are working with farmers and volunteers to turn their fortunes around.

Help us save the last Curlews of the Upper Thames www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-us-sa...

15.10.2025 14:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Tree Sparrow perches on a branch showing its chestnut crown as snow falls. Wording over the image reads we need your help across the UK for the Winter Bird Survey starting in mid-September!

A Tree Sparrow perches on a branch showing its chestnut crown as snow falls. Wording over the image reads we need your help across the UK for the Winter Bird Survey starting in mid-September!

1/ Calling UK birders! πŸ“’ We need your vital help to fill data gaps for bird populations outside the breeding season via the Winter Bird Survey ➑️www.bto.org/winbs #Ornithology #UKBirding

02.09.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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Video: Dogs cool off in Hampstead Heath pool during UK heat wave | Daily Mail Online A passerby captures footage of dogs trying to cool off by playing in Hampstead Heath pool in London, as a heat wave hits the United Kingdom, sending temperatures to record levels.

I know it's hot, but please don't let your dog swim if you have treated it with a spot-on flea treatment in the last 28 days
www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/v...

20.06.2025 08:51 πŸ‘ 85 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
"IF YOU REALLY THINK THE ENVIRONMENT IS LESS IMPORTANT THAN THE ECONOMY TRY HOLDING YOUR BREATH WHILE YOU COUNT YOUR MONEY”

"IF YOU REALLY THINK THE ENVIRONMENT IS LESS IMPORTANT THAN THE ECONOMY TRY HOLDING YOUR BREATH WHILE YOU COUNT YOUR MONEY”

"IF YOU REALLY THINK THE ENVIRONMENT IS LESS IMPORTANT THAN THE ECONOMY TRY HOLDING
YOUR BREATH WHILE YOU COUNT YOUR MONEY"

@earthlyeducation.bsky.social

05.06.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 827 πŸ” 243 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 11

2/ For the first time in two decades the Heathland Birds Survey is asking birders to survey for key species, including Woodlark, Dartford Warbler and Nightjar.

17.02.2025 16:59 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a Teal alongside the wording: Waterbird ID Session and an Introduction to BTO Surveys. Saturday 15 February, 10am-1pm. Rainton Meadows, Durham. Find out more and book: www.bto.org/events. BTO logo top right of the image.

Image of a Teal alongside the wording: Waterbird ID Session and an Introduction to BTO Surveys. Saturday 15 February, 10am-1pm. Rainton Meadows, Durham. Find out more and book: www.bto.org/events. BTO logo top right of the image.

Want to learn to identify waterbirds? πŸ¦† Join our expert BTO team for a training session at @durhamwildlife.bsky.social Rainton Meadows. Book a place. ➑️ bit.ly/IDRainton #NEbirding #Birds

Not in Durham? We've got events happening across the UK, take a look at what's on. ➑️ www.bto.org/events

27.01.2025 16:45 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Snow drops already at Slimbridge

02.01.2025 20:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sending Love This Christmas To Those Who Are...
Living with a mental illness that doesn't allow them to experience the joy others are
Grieving from a painful loss they've experienced this year
Suffering in silence because they don't want to
"bring the mood down"
Christmas can be a difficult day, but please know you're not alone. We see you.

Sending Love This Christmas To Those Who Are... Living with a mental illness that doesn't allow them to experience the joy others are Grieving from a painful loss they've experienced this year Suffering in silence because they don't want to "bring the mood down" Christmas can be a difficult day, but please know you're not alone. We see you.

#joinin

25.12.2024 06:37 πŸ‘ 333 πŸ” 131 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 6
Guy Shrubsole, Lie f the Land

Guy Shrubsole, Lie f the Land

Just finished reading The Lie of the Land by Guy Shrubsole. What an eye opener, but in his words, β€œ don’t get angry, get involved”. #wildcard #wild-justice,

20.12.2024 14:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nearly finished this book. A real eye opener! A must read not just for those interested in the environment and biodiversity.

19.12.2024 10:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Remembering a great visit to Skomer island in June

16.12.2024 21:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0