Martin Wood
@martinwood60.bsky.social
Dorset birder, patch watcher at Longham Lakes . Moth-er, interested in wild Orchids, bees and of course anything to do with nature.
Sun Rise on over a Dorset heath and the start to a beautiful day.
December 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Sun Rise on over a Dorset heath and the start to a beautiful day.
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Derbyshire Constabulary appeals for information 3 months later.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/07/p...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/07/p...
Peregrine found with shotgun injuries in Peak District National Park
Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team posted the following on Facebook on 3 December 2025: WILDLIFE CRIME AWARENESS – INJURED PEREGRINE Between 01/09/25 – 08/09/25, we received a report from the…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
December 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Derbyshire Constabulary appeals for information 3 months later.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/07/p...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/07/p...
This morning I've had several text messages stating I have PCNs parking charge notice. All from different mobile numbers. I believe it to be a scam. So hopefully no one is getting the same from my contacts. Please check and be aware.
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This morning I've had several text messages stating I have PCNs parking charge notice. All from different mobile numbers. I believe it to be a scam. So hopefully no one is getting the same from my contacts. Please check and be aware.
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Day eight of #ArtAdventCalendar.
Tonight’s offering is this coloured pencil drawing of a kestrel I drew for my mum.
Tonight’s offering is this coloured pencil drawing of a kestrel I drew for my mum.
December 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Day eight of #ArtAdventCalendar.
Tonight’s offering is this coloured pencil drawing of a kestrel I drew for my mum.
Tonight’s offering is this coloured pencil drawing of a kestrel I drew for my mum.
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New @birdtrack.bsky.social migration blog ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/new...
We take a look back at bird migration in November and what species you should look out for in December, including the Hume’s Warbler! #Ornithology
We take a look back at bird migration in November and what species you should look out for in December, including the Hume’s Warbler! #Ornithology
BTO Migblog – 05 Dec 2025 | BTO
October is seen as the most exciting month of the year by many birders, but as I mentioned in the last blog, there are some more unusual visitors to Britain and Ireland that can turn up just as often…
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December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
New @birdtrack.bsky.social migration blog ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/new...
We take a look back at bird migration in November and what species you should look out for in December, including the Hume’s Warbler! #Ornithology
We take a look back at bird migration in November and what species you should look out for in December, including the Hume’s Warbler! #Ornithology
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Exciting to catch up with the drake Bufflehead that graced Point of Ayr #RSPB over high tide today. No sign of rings & behaving like a wild bird.
@rspbcymru.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social #birdingWales @birdsinwales.bsky.social @rspbburtonmere.bsky.social @penrhynbirder.bsky.social
@rspbcymru.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social #birdingWales @birdsinwales.bsky.social @rspbburtonmere.bsky.social @penrhynbirder.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Exciting to catch up with the drake Bufflehead that graced Point of Ayr #RSPB over high tide today. No sign of rings & behaving like a wild bird.
@rspbcymru.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social #birdingWales @birdsinwales.bsky.social @rspbburtonmere.bsky.social @penrhynbirder.bsky.social
@rspbcymru.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social #birdingWales @birdsinwales.bsky.social @rspbburtonmere.bsky.social @penrhynbirder.bsky.social
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Day 7 of #artadventcalendar
I can relate to terns. They will fly thousands of miles to enjoy summer. I do the same.
Painting of a common tern flying.
Mixed media on canvas
#painting #superseabirdsunday #seabird
I can relate to terns. They will fly thousands of miles to enjoy summer. I do the same.
Painting of a common tern flying.
Mixed media on canvas
#painting #superseabirdsunday #seabird
December 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Day 7 of #artadventcalendar
I can relate to terns. They will fly thousands of miles to enjoy summer. I do the same.
Painting of a common tern flying.
Mixed media on canvas
#painting #superseabirdsunday #seabird
I can relate to terns. They will fly thousands of miles to enjoy summer. I do the same.
Painting of a common tern flying.
Mixed media on canvas
#painting #superseabirdsunday #seabird
Brought these Berghaus Deluge waterproof trousers a while back. After wearing in the rain I find they are very good at keeping the rain out. Warm, but not breathable, though gor ventilation just unzip the side zips and pop the poppers. Only criticism 1/2
www.outdoorclothing.co.uk/mens-c4/trou...
www.outdoorclothing.co.uk/mens-c4/trou...
Mens Deluge 2.0 Pant
The Berghaus Deluge 2.0 Pants are crafted from Berghaus 2 layer Hydroshell® fabric meaning they’re totally waterproof, brilliant for letting off steam on the hillside in all weathers. 3/4 length...
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December 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Brought these Berghaus Deluge waterproof trousers a while back. After wearing in the rain I find they are very good at keeping the rain out. Warm, but not breathable, though gor ventilation just unzip the side zips and pop the poppers. Only criticism 1/2
www.outdoorclothing.co.uk/mens-c4/trou...
www.outdoorclothing.co.uk/mens-c4/trou...
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social Would 12 Great White Egrets at one location a record for Dorset. Today is not the first time I've counted twelve at Longham. The first time was on the 8th November 2025. It would be interesting to know what the record count is for the county.
December 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social Would 12 Great White Egrets at one location a record for Dorset. Today is not the first time I've counted twelve at Longham. The first time was on the 8th November 2025. It would be interesting to know what the record count is for the county.
Peregrine found with shotgun injuries in Peak District National Park raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/07/p...
Peregrine found with shotgun injuries in Peak District National Park
Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team posted the following on Facebook on 3 December 2025: WILDLIFE CRIME AWARENESS – INJURED PEREGRINE Between 01/09/25 – 08/09/25, we received a report from the…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
December 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Peregrine found with shotgun injuries in Peak District National Park raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/07/p...
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"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here..."
Not sure whether #SundaySquirrel is giving the sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, or delivering his renowned lecture on the importance of hazelnuts in conservation science?
📍Cumbria, UK
#UKwildlife #mammals
Not sure whether #SundaySquirrel is giving the sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, or delivering his renowned lecture on the importance of hazelnuts in conservation science?
📍Cumbria, UK
#UKwildlife #mammals
December 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here..."
Not sure whether #SundaySquirrel is giving the sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, or delivering his renowned lecture on the importance of hazelnuts in conservation science?
📍Cumbria, UK
#UKwildlife #mammals
Not sure whether #SundaySquirrel is giving the sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, or delivering his renowned lecture on the importance of hazelnuts in conservation science?
📍Cumbria, UK
#UKwildlife #mammals
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #dorsetbirds. Just some of the 12 Great White Egrets on the small island at the southern end of south lake at #longhamlakes
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #dorsetbirds. Just some of the 12 Great White Egrets on the small island at the southern end of south lake at #longhamlakes
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 12 Great White Egrets on my webs count at Longham
December 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 12 Great White Egrets on my webs count at Longham
@btobirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social Is an inland WeBs core count today?
December 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
@btobirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social Is an inland WeBs core count today?
@dominiccouzens.bsky.social Would you know the total number of birds seen at #longhamlakes? I was wondering if it was 147 species now possible 148 with the recent Pink footed Goose ?
December 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
@dominiccouzens.bsky.social Would you know the total number of birds seen at #longhamlakes? I was wondering if it was 147 species now possible 148 with the recent Pink footed Goose ?
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Flood Warning for Poole Harbour at West Quay and Lower Hamworthy Quay
Flood Warning for Poole Harbour at West Quay and Lower Hamworthy Quay
Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding this morning.
Flooding is expected from 07:45 am to 11:45 am on 06 December 2025.
Areas most at risk include Lower Hamworthy and areas of Poole from Old Town, The Quay to Hunger Hill. Further flooding is possible this morning due to higher than normal tides combined with South Westerly force 7 winds. Peak water at Poole RNLI tide gauge is 1.4 mAODN at 09:45 today 06 December 2025. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Activate any flood protection products you may have and avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
www.floodmapper.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Flood Warning for Poole Harbour at West Quay and Lower Hamworthy Quay
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It's been a long wait but an advance copy of 'Grasshoppers' has finally arrived. It's been worth the wait with excellent printing
December 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It's been a long wait but an advance copy of 'Grasshoppers' has finally arrived. It's been worth the wait with excellent printing
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Flood Alert for Dorset coast at Poole Harbour
Flood Alert for Dorset coast at Poole Harbour
High tides over the next two days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 7:30PM to 11:30PM on 05 December 2025.
Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. Areas most at risk include Poole Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Frome and River Piddle. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Poole Harbour. The first forecast high water of 1.38 mAODN is at 9:30PM on 05 December 2025, which is 0.48 m above tide tables, with Westerly force 5 winds. The second forecast high water is at 9:45AM on 06 December 2025 with a level of 1.39 mAODN and Westerly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded and consider activating any flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
www.floodmapper.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Flood Alert for Dorset coast at Poole Harbour
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Attempt to downlist conservation status of Peregrine Falcons to allow international trade is thwarted at CITES Conference. #CITESCoP20
Good news for Peregrines, but not sure why UK voted to support this proposal!
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/04/a...
Good news for Peregrines, but not sure why UK voted to support this proposal!
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/04/a...
Attempt to downlist conservation status of Peregrine Falcons (to allow international trade) is thwarted at CITES conference
To the relief of many raptor conservationists, a proposal to downlist the Peregrine Falcon from Appendix 1 to Appendix II of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), which w…
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December 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Attempt to downlist conservation status of Peregrine Falcons to allow international trade is thwarted at CITES Conference. #CITESCoP20
Good news for Peregrines, but not sure why UK voted to support this proposal!
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/04/a...
Good news for Peregrines, but not sure why UK voted to support this proposal!
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/04/a...
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‘Royal’ type Tern, possibly West African Crested still Dawlish #rarebirdsuk #ukbirding
December 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
‘Royal’ type Tern, possibly West African Crested still Dawlish #rarebirdsuk #ukbirding
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The Female Desert Wheatear at Wyke Regis eventually showed well for us after the rain passed. Then an earlier than planned trip back home for what turned out to be a Lesser Crested Tern on the Exe estuary, Seen from Cockwood.
#UKBirding
#UKBirding
December 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Female Desert Wheatear at Wyke Regis eventually showed well for us after the rain passed. Then an earlier than planned trip back home for what turned out to be a Lesser Crested Tern on the Exe estuary, Seen from Cockwood.
#UKBirding
#UKBirding
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Great news from #CITESCOP20: Governments have agreed to ban commercial trade of Galápagos iguanas.
“Ecuador is deeply committed to protecting the natural heritage of the Galápagos,“ said WCS’s Sebastián Valdivieso, “and this decision reinforces that commitment.”
🌎 newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
“Ecuador is deeply committed to protecting the natural heritage of the Galápagos,“ said WCS’s Sebastián Valdivieso, “and this decision reinforces that commitment.”
🌎 newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Great news from #CITESCOP20: Governments have agreed to ban commercial trade of Galápagos iguanas.
“Ecuador is deeply committed to protecting the natural heritage of the Galápagos,“ said WCS’s Sebastián Valdivieso, “and this decision reinforces that commitment.”
🌎 newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
“Ecuador is deeply committed to protecting the natural heritage of the Galápagos,“ said WCS’s Sebastián Valdivieso, “and this decision reinforces that commitment.”
🌎 newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
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A rather dapper Peregrine enjoying the sun after the earlier frost at the Dorset patch today. #PWC2025 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A rather dapper Peregrine enjoying the sun after the earlier frost at the Dorset patch today. #PWC2025 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social