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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

We always knew that Labour cares about little else other than keeping private developers happy.

But here's proof showing off to JP Morgan despite destruction of some of the "rarest creatures in our country."

Let's make that description Labour votes.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer

Exclusive: Chancellor says 20,000 homes were being held up due to ‘some snails that are a protected species or something’

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Wilson @ecology-digest.bsky.social · 3d

#Arachtober is a good month to remind folk my book #SpidersAndHarvestmenOfYorkshire by @naturebureau.bsky.social ought to be available to purchase by the end of the month.

It’s not too late to get a pre-publication offer here: www.naturebureau.co.uk/spiders-harv...

@britishspiders.bsky.social

Spiders & Harvestmen of Yorkshire – An Atlas naturebureau.co.uk

NatureBureau - one company, two passions. NatureBureau is a design and ecological consultancy, established more than 30 years ago. We combine ecological expertise with a distinctive style in graphic d...

www.naturebureau.co.uk

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Dave Brice @davebriceflies.bsky.social · 13d

CABI ?

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Dave Brice @davebriceflies.bsky.social · 17d

Minilimosina v-atrum (Sphaeroceridae) Diptera is another; not sure why, though🤔

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 19d

A Crowdfunder to save Beer Mill farm - 112 acres of rare, species rich land in Devon. There's matched funding, so your donation would be doubled. Please chip in if you can. @guyshrubsole.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @rewildingbritain.org.uk

PLEASE SAVE BEER MILL FOR NATURE

Help us save 112 acres of rare, species-rich land in Devon for nature

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Dave Brice @davebriceflies.bsky.social · 18d

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Andy Musgrove @andymus.bsky.social · 21d

I've even prepared some sawflies for people to play with...

Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society @norfolknats.bsky.social · 21d

A last reminder that there is an NNNS Sawfly workshop running on Sunday 21st Sept 2025 at Sheringham Park - see details below and get in touch with Mark Welch if you are interested in booking a place.

Poster screenshot reads:

Sawfly Identification Workshop with Andy Musgrove

21st September 2025

Description: Bring your own microscope if you wish, but we will have 5 suitable ones available on the day.

Where: Meet at 09:45 in the courtyard by the cafe (as we did for the Diptera workshop in May). Sheringham Park

Bring a packed lunch and drink - or you could go to the cafe.

Booking & Price: £15. Please email Mark Welch m.welch@nhm.ac.uk for details and to reserve a space.

A photo of a sawlfy on a green leaf. The saefly is mostly black but with a large red band around the body and some white on the hind femur.

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Judy Webb @judywebb.bsky.social · 21d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Save COUL LINKS protected nature from destructive Déjà Vu Groundhog golf course

I've just signed the petition opposing plans to build a destructive luxury golf course at beautiful rugged Coul Links in the Scottish Highlands. Will you sign too?

you.38degrees.org.uk

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Norfolk Ponds Project @norfolkponds.bsky.social · 24d

We have been described as "THE BEST NGO THAT NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT"

Please help by following us & reposting!!!

A stunning dreamy planty pond. Pond covered in pondweeds

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Matt Bertone @bertonemyia.bsky.social · 24d

Please share!

Matt Bertone @bertonemyia.bsky.social · 29d

**Attention fly enthusiasts!** We're looking for presenters for the Dipterists Society General Meeting at ESA @entsocamerica.bsky.social in Portland, OR (November 11th)

If you're interested in giving a talk, please DM me for a link to submit a title/abstract. Deadline to submit is October 10th.

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Erica McAlister @flygirlnhm.bsky.social · 26d

Very humbled today to receive the Peter Scott Memorial Award from the #BritishNaturalistsAssociation for having made an ‘outstanding contribution to our understanding of natural history and conservation’

I don’t feel worthy but do feel very honoured #TeamFlies

@nhm-london.bsky.social

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Brighton Wildlife @brightonwildlife.bsky.social · 27d

Earthed’s #EarthedSummit – happening Thursday 18 September at EartHackney, #London

#Brighton #Wildlife #Biodiversity #Nature #brightonwildlife

Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Sep 4

This should be a fun event, come along, lots of great speakers, live music etc.! #GenerationRestoration #EarthedSummit2025

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Dave Brice @davebriceflies.bsky.social · 27d

Yep, dog sitter is booked!

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Dave Brice @davebriceflies.bsky.social · 27d

Are you going next year?

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martinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please sign if you care about European wildlife

BirdLife Europe & Central Asia @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 Only 2 days left to tell decision-makers: #HandsOffNature. Join over 150,000 citizens defending EU nature laws!

If you are against the weakening of EU nature laws, now is the moment to speak up.

Your voice matters. Use it now 👉 handsoffnature.eu#take-action

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BirdLife Europe & Central Asia @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 Only 2 days left to tell decision-makers: #HandsOffNature. Join over 150,000 citizens defending EU nature laws!

If you are against the weakening of EU nature laws, now is the moment to speak up.

Your voice matters. Use it now 👉 handsoffnature.eu#take-action

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Dave Brice @davebriceflies.bsky.social · Sep 6

@kellyfrostiebourne.bsky.social interesting?

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Dave Brice @davebriceflies.bsky.social · Aug 30

Nearing the end of a challenging job from Tenerife, just 90 Sarcophagidae to go! 😥 At least this one doesn't look like all of the others; Miltogramma aurifrons. Still available for ID and imaging projects, UK and Europe dipteraid.co.uk/specimeniden...
Please share if possible

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Dave Brice @davebriceflies.bsky.social · Aug 30

Nearing the end of a challenging job from Tenerife, just 90 Sarcophagidae to go! 😥 At least this one doesn't look like all of the others; Miltogramma aurifrons. Still available for ID and imaging projects, UK and Europe dipteraid.co.uk/specimeniden...
Please share if possible

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Norfolk Ponds Project @norfolkponds.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hello @bsky.app. we are Norfolk Ponds Project - a science-led partnership NGO focused on pond restoration & #ghostpond ressurection. We aim to educate, lobby & inspire others on ponds. We used to Tweet & had 5000+ followers. ***Please follow & help us achieve the same here***!!!

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Dave Brice @davebriceflies.bsky.social · Aug 17

Looks like Stratiomyiidae, in the UK would say Nemotelus. sp but don't know if there similar where you are

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Wil J. Heeney @theponker.bsky.social · Aug 16

I think, well I'm pretty sure, I've picked up Zodarion rubidum in Oxon from a survey. Only info I can find is it was found in Essex in 1997, and in Kent. Any other info assuming my ID is correct @britishspiders.bsky.social?

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Dr. Danny Haelewaters 🏳️‍🌈🍄🪰🦇🔬🧬 @dhaelewa.bsky.social · Aug 14

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I am looking for a postdoctoral researcher for my lab in Ceske Budejovice, Czechia. We study biodiversity monitoring, ecology, conservation, and microbiology. Some of our work deals with bats, most with fungi! Email at danny dot haelewaters at gmail dot com if interested. #TeamLaboul #newPI

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John Walters @johnwalterswildife.bsky.social · Aug 13

Beautifully camouflaged male Golden Horsefly Atylotus fulva in its sphagnum bog habitat, Dartmoor, Devon

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Erica McAlister @flygirlnhm.bsky.social · Aug 13

Took the afternoon off to hang out at on the Wiston Estate with Penny and Kat - girls day out looking for hornet robberflies

Was not disappointed - a beast of a fly feasting on a dung beetle 😎👊

@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

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