Glyn Owen
@glyn26.bsky.social
Cricieth native living in Dorset, retired engineer. Nature especially birds, gardening. Cymro Cymraeg.
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Just say no to Peat. Bloody ridiculous that we are using it for our mostly imported ornamental plants (amongst other things)
Sign the petition asking the Government to finally end peat compost sales with legislation in 2026 - no more delays. It’s been a long and tiring road to get peat compost banned and we need your signatures and shares now more than ever to get it done. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Just say no to Peat. Bloody ridiculous that we are using it for our mostly imported ornamental plants (amongst other things)
Bright and reflective @LytchettBay this morning.
October 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Bright and reflective @LytchettBay this morning.
Autumn @LytchettFields
October 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Autumn @LytchettFields
October 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
@garetheowen.bsky.social one for Jack
Peregrine Falcons are go!
See Hellie's fabulous guest blog on our shiny new website!
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @uptonpictures.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
See Hellie's fabulous guest blog on our shiny new website!
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @uptonpictures.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
Guest blog: Sept 2025 — Dorset Raptor Study Group
Watching peregrines can be an amazing experience and now something possible surprisingly close to home. See peregrines through the eyes of a local enthusiast as welcome to our first guest blog by loca...
www.drsg.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
@garetheowen.bsky.social one for Jack
Reflections on a famous landmark which, once again, welcomes everyone, in @derekniemann.bsky.social's @theguardian.com country diary.
#countrydiary #naturewriting
#countrydiary #naturewriting
Country diary: The red cross on the white horse is gone. For that we are thankful | Derek Niemann
Frome, Somerset: The Westbury horse is a local landmark to us, but also a countryside icon to travellers from across the world, all of whom are welcome
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This morning greeted by this at the FP12 entrance to Lytchett Bay nature reserve. WHY? Mood only lightened by a distant Osprey sighting. @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This morning greeted by this at the FP12 entrance to Lytchett Bay nature reserve. WHY? Mood only lightened by a distant Osprey sighting. @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
Brimstone Moth trying to keep dry this afternoon
September 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Brimstone Moth trying to keep dry this afternoon
#UptonHeath. this morning, first the fire then Dodder but the gorse survives
September 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
#UptonHeath. this morning, first the fire then Dodder but the gorse survives
Now a privet hawk moth Caterpillar.
September 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Now a privet hawk moth Caterpillar.
#LytchettFields this morning, first this car off the bypass then 2 "people" kyaked on to Sherford pool and decided to land on the island and have a cup of tea ! GRRRR TIME FOR A BARRIER AT THE RIVER MOUTH I think.
September 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#LytchettFields this morning, first this car off the bypass then 2 "people" kyaked on to Sherford pool and decided to land on the island and have a cup of tea ! GRRRR TIME FOR A BARRIER AT THE RIVER MOUTH I think.
#LytchettBay this morning 1 Cattle Egret at Sherford mouth, 1 Osprey had a brief fly over on low tide.
August 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#LytchettBay this morning 1 Cattle Egret at Sherford mouth, 1 Osprey had a brief fly over on low tide.
#UptonHeath this morning and this greeted me at the entrance. Words fail me.
August 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
#UptonHeath this morning and this greeted me at the entrance. Words fail me.
#Dorsetwildlifetrust how about circulating this blog?
Outdated rules on weeds are hurting wildlife - blog by The Wildlife Trust 📷 Dave Kilbey
www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
August 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#Dorsetwildlifetrust how about circulating this blog?
Upton Heath 7 years ago
August 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Upton Heath 7 years ago
Dodder eats blackberries on #UptonHeath
August 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Dodder eats blackberries on #UptonHeath
Elephant Hawk moth Caterpillar by our garden pond.
August 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Elephant Hawk moth Caterpillar by our garden pond.
Green Sand and Yellow-legged Gull off FP12 in Lytchett Bwy.
July 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Green Sand and Yellow-legged Gull off FP12 in Lytchett Bwy.
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Wolves aside, it's clear that something serious needs to be done about dog ownership in the UK.
It's one of those rare areas where landowners, farmers, outdoor recreation sector bodies, and environmental orgs all sing in unison.
Regulation is way overdue, and fines are no deterrent at all.
It's one of those rare areas where landowners, farmers, outdoor recreation sector bodies, and environmental orgs all sing in unison.
Regulation is way overdue, and fines are no deterrent at all.
"We fret about Europe’s 21,500 wolves but think it’s environmentally fine to be feeding 92 million dogs in Europe, even though dogs kill an estimated 15,000 sheep in the UK a year, and in 2023 there were 16 human fatalities from dog attacks."
observer.co.uk/culture/book...
observer.co.uk/culture/book...
A hike across Europe, guided by wolves | The Observer
A walk across borders on the trail of our most maligned canine interrogates our fears
observer.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Wolves aside, it's clear that something serious needs to be done about dog ownership in the UK.
It's one of those rare areas where landowners, farmers, outdoor recreation sector bodies, and environmental orgs all sing in unison.
Regulation is way overdue, and fines are no deterrent at all.
It's one of those rare areas where landowners, farmers, outdoor recreation sector bodies, and environmental orgs all sing in unison.
Regulation is way overdue, and fines are no deterrent at all.
#UptonHeath some defiant green! @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
#UptonHeath some defiant green! @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
Dodder on Mutters Moor near Sidmouth, a startling sight.
May 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Dodder on Mutters Moor near Sidmouth, a startling sight.
A peony steps to death or is it life?
April 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A peony steps to death or is it life?