Cath Hodsman
@cathhodsman.bsky.social
Ret'd entomological artist, illustrator & teacher. Active conservationist & wildlife gardener, No pesticides, no-mow, no dig. Green voter.
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Many people still imagine beekeeping and honey making are somehow 'good for nature'.
But it's the *total* opposite.
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But it's the *total* opposite.
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“A beehive is as natural as a pasture of grazing sheep.” Why beekeeping is causing a huge problem for wild bees – according to scientists | Discover Wildlife
A dramatic rise in the number of managed beehives is negatively impacting wild pollinating insects
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November 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Many people still imagine beekeeping and honey making are somehow 'good for nature'.
But it's the *total* opposite.
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But it's the *total* opposite.
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Labour's blinkered 'Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return, conservation charities warn.
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places | The Wildlife Trusts
• ‘Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return • Four years on from Environment Act, nature policy is in a much darker place • Charities representing more than two...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Labour's blinkered 'Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return, conservation charities warn.
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
Did u know? We might not like cold winters,but small souls like overwintering caterpillars/insect eggs/pupae need cold, dry'ish weather to successfully complete their metamorphic lifecycle. Their great enemy is warm, wet weather that can lead to deadly fungal infections. White is wonderful. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐙🤍
November 27, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Did u know? We might not like cold winters,but small souls like overwintering caterpillars/insect eggs/pupae need cold, dry'ish weather to successfully complete their metamorphic lifecycle. Their great enemy is warm, wet weather that can lead to deadly fungal infections. White is wonderful. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐙🤍
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Coming soon, my new book; Eat The Planet Well
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Eat the Planet Well: my new book, coming soon.
YouTube video by Dave Goulson
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November 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Coming soon, my new book; Eat The Planet Well
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Did u know?Some sights lift your soul. My village has a new doctor's surgery & it was fab to see yesterday,that all of the grounds surrounding the new building have been planted up with & will be managed for,pollinators(small section pictured).Such actions are becoming mainstream - hoorah! 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐝🦋🪰
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Did u know?Some sights lift your soul. My village has a new doctor's surgery & it was fab to see yesterday,that all of the grounds surrounding the new building have been planted up with & will be managed for,pollinators(small section pictured).Such actions are becoming mainstream - hoorah! 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐝🦋🪰
Did u know?As the Xmas season approaches,it's easy to slip into buying huge amounts of plastic- in food containers/presents/Christmas decorations.Every year,I forage for gems from nature & with my daughters, we make our own festive wreaths. Always fun,different & eco. Let the wreathing begin. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍
November 25, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Did u know?As the Xmas season approaches,it's easy to slip into buying huge amounts of plastic- in food containers/presents/Christmas decorations.Every year,I forage for gems from nature & with my daughters, we make our own festive wreaths. Always fun,different & eco. Let the wreathing begin. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍
A billion minutes takes you back to the Roman Empire...puts everything into perspective....
“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
November 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM
A billion minutes takes you back to the Roman Empire...puts everything into perspective....
Did u know? Bruised/rotten apples might not appeal to our palate, but they're nutritious & tasty treats for all sorts of small souls, especially birds, in winter months when other food sources become scarce. Look at the multiple peck marks in this fruity slice. Don't bin, create a feast. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛🍎
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Did u know? Bruised/rotten apples might not appeal to our palate, but they're nutritious & tasty treats for all sorts of small souls, especially birds, in winter months when other food sources become scarce. Look at the multiple peck marks in this fruity slice. Don't bin, create a feast. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛🍎
Palm oil is in so many everyday products. Have a look at listed ingredients before you buy stuff & boycott if you see it mentioned. Sometimes it's disguised as other names. This link gives info on its other sneaky alter ego names. www.treehugger.com/sneaky-names...
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Palm oil is in so many everyday products. Have a look at listed ingredients before you buy stuff & boycott if you see it mentioned. Sometimes it's disguised as other names. This link gives info on its other sneaky alter ego names. www.treehugger.com/sneaky-names...
Did u know? I want to grow food in my wildlife garden without damaging the soil by digging, so I'm nurturing no-dig veg patches. I've layered organic brown/green material & will let nature turn it into soil. To stop weed growth, I've covered with wool. When it's "cooked", I'll get my veg in. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪱
November 23, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Did u know? I want to grow food in my wildlife garden without damaging the soil by digging, so I'm nurturing no-dig veg patches. I've layered organic brown/green material & will let nature turn it into soil. To stop weed growth, I've covered with wool. When it's "cooked", I'll get my veg in. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪱
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
The Green Party has now reached over 170,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections, the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today to be part of it ⤵️
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New "Bugs Matter" survey update seems to show ongoing and rapid insect decline, based on bug splats on cars.
@KentWildlife
@KentWildlife
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
New "Bugs Matter" survey update seems to show ongoing and rapid insect decline, based on bug splats on cars.
@KentWildlife
@KentWildlife
Did u know? Now that winter is here finding food is very important for wildlife,so it's important to give the small souls who live in/around your outside space a foraging corridor.Cut holes in wooden fences/unravel part of wire fences to allow access for animals looking for food & shelter. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🦊🦡🐸🦔
November 22, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Did u know? Now that winter is here finding food is very important for wildlife,so it's important to give the small souls who live in/around your outside space a foraging corridor.Cut holes in wooden fences/unravel part of wire fences to allow access for animals looking for food & shelter. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🦊🦡🐸🦔
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Some cautiously positive news from France, but systemic pesticides (like neonics) can persist in the soil for years, so it's early days yet.
Worth taking a moment to read this article in full 👇
#neonicotinoids #birds #insects #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Worth taking a moment to read this article in full 👇
#neonicotinoids #birds #insects #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
France’s birds start to show signs of recovery after bee-harming pesticide ban
Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decades
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Some cautiously positive news from France, but systemic pesticides (like neonics) can persist in the soil for years, so it's early days yet.
Worth taking a moment to read this article in full 👇
#neonicotinoids #birds #insects #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Worth taking a moment to read this article in full 👇
#neonicotinoids #birds #insects #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Insect Declines and the role of pesticides with @davegoulson.bsky.social online talk...
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WSRT Wet Wednesday Webinars: Insect Declines with Dave Goulson
Join Dave Goulson for a deep dive into the role of pesticides in driving insect declines in our next WSRT Wet Wednesday Webinar!
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November 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Insect Declines and the role of pesticides with @davegoulson.bsky.social online talk...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wsrt-wet-w...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wsrt-wet-w...
Did u know? For the small souls in your garden, the very cold weather can be as dry as very hot weather,so always provide daily fresh water. To slow freezing rates, put balls, sticks & other objects into your ponds/birdbaths etc. It'll leave tiny areas underneath that are ice-free for longer. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🐦⬛🌍
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Did u know? For the small souls in your garden, the very cold weather can be as dry as very hot weather,so always provide daily fresh water. To slow freezing rates, put balls, sticks & other objects into your ponds/birdbaths etc. It'll leave tiny areas underneath that are ice-free for longer. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🐦⬛🌍
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Hey Scotland! 🏴 Wanna save our swifts? Ask your MSP to support @markruskell swift brick amendment to The Natural Environment Bill. Show England how it’s done!!!
November 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Hey Scotland! 🏴 Wanna save our swifts? Ask your MSP to support @markruskell swift brick amendment to The Natural Environment Bill. Show England how it’s done!!!
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How to help wild birds survive in winter:
🌻 provide food: seeds, suet and peanuts
🌳 grow berry-producing trees and shrubs
❄️ offer fresh water when natural water sources are frozen
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/fee...
🌻 provide food: seeds, suet and peanuts
🌳 grow berry-producing trees and shrubs
❄️ offer fresh water when natural water sources are frozen
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/fee...
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
How to help wild birds survive in winter:
🌻 provide food: seeds, suet and peanuts
🌳 grow berry-producing trees and shrubs
❄️ offer fresh water when natural water sources are frozen
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/fee...
🌻 provide food: seeds, suet and peanuts
🌳 grow berry-producing trees and shrubs
❄️ offer fresh water when natural water sources are frozen
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/fee...
Did u know? We hate waste in our house &, wherever possible, recycle, reuse or repurpose. This is one of our blackbirds enjoying some of our food waste. It turns out they love to feast on the leftover porridge oats scraped out from the saucepan. It's always gone within a couple of mins. Bless 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Did u know? We hate waste in our house &, wherever possible, recycle, reuse or repurpose. This is one of our blackbirds enjoying some of our food waste. It turns out they love to feast on the leftover porridge oats scraped out from the saucepan. It's always gone within a couple of mins. Bless 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛
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“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Did u know? It's lovely when you get to spend time with your wild garden family.Yesterday, my compost heap robin took full advantage of the couple of hours I spent in that part of the garden. He's getting very confident now,coming up so close to me,pecking up small morsels I uncover as I work.🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Did u know? It's lovely when you get to spend time with your wild garden family.Yesterday, my compost heap robin took full advantage of the couple of hours I spent in that part of the garden. He's getting very confident now,coming up so close to me,pecking up small morsels I uncover as I work.🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛
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🎶 It's beginning to feel a lot like Swift-mas... 🎶
I put swift bricks into our parapet wall a couple of years ago. Still no joy attracting any tenants but hope springs eternal! If you’re doing any works to high up walls and roofs it’s worth considering adding some
Swift bricks to the mix
Swift bricks to the mix
November 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
🎶 It's beginning to feel a lot like Swift-mas... 🎶
Did u know? Sometimes it's good not to bother to fix things. Meet our leaky front gutter... or our Clematis self watering *system*. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱💧🌍
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Did u know? Sometimes it's good not to bother to fix things. Meet our leaky front gutter... or our Clematis self watering *system*. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱💧🌍
Did u know? In wildlife friendly gardens things don't have to be *attractive* to be useful to small souls. This straggly upright is a Hawthorn sapling that self-seeded in our rambling rose hedge. Our resident birds love to perch on it to view their kingdom, like this feisty little robin. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Did u know? In wildlife friendly gardens things don't have to be *attractive* to be useful to small souls. This straggly upright is a Hawthorn sapling that self-seeded in our rambling rose hedge. Our resident birds love to perch on it to view their kingdom, like this feisty little robin. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛
More votes for @greenparty.org.uk then... How low can this govmnt go..
Steve Reed has told Labour MPs to vote down amendment to the new planning bill intended to protect British wildlife and its habitats from destruction.
First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Housing secretary tells Labour MPs to vote down planning bill amendment
Amendment restricts protection for animals to allow faster house building
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:10 AM
More votes for @greenparty.org.uk then... How low can this govmnt go..