Nicky Hoar
@nickyhoar.bsky.social
Voluntary Local organiser for BTO WeBS Dorset (excl estuaries), volunteer for Dorset and Hampshire Wildlife Trusts
Close flyby Goshawk Cordite Way Poole Harbour viewpoint between Holton Lee and Holton Heath 11am [email protected] @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Close flyby Goshawk Cordite Way Poole Harbour viewpoint between Holton Lee and Holton Heath 11am [email protected] @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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This is exactly what we’ve been saying for months and have the evidence to back it up. Unlike the government who have zero evidence or justification for their approach. They are basically destroying what’s left of our wildlife to line the pockets of the big housing companies.
This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This is exactly what we’ve been saying for months and have the evidence to back it up. Unlike the government who have zero evidence or justification for their approach. They are basically destroying what’s left of our wildlife to line the pockets of the big housing companies.
Barn owl A35 Honiton 6pm today.
November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Barn owl A35 Honiton 6pm today.
Thanks, Martin!
Conducted my WeBs count today as busy tomorrow. 1 Pink footed Goose, 12 Great White Egret, 10 Little Egret, 1 female Pintail, 300 plus Coot, 127 Tufted Duck, these just some highlights and a wonderful morningto be out count birds @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Thanks, Martin!
Lovely to have prolongued views of an otter while I was meant to be counting wetland birds for @btobirds.bsky.social @webs-gsmp.bsky.social near Sturminster Marshall! Beavers next?
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Lovely to have prolongued views of an otter while I was meant to be counting wetland birds for @btobirds.bsky.social @webs-gsmp.bsky.social near Sturminster Marshall! Beavers next?
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If you're out doing your @webs-gsmp.bsky.social counts this weekend, remember to record & report any dead or sick birds you find (info in the link). Bird flu cases are rising.
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
📷 Dead Whooper Swan, by Kane Brides
#UKbirding
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
📷 Dead Whooper Swan, by Kane Brides
#UKbirding
November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
If you're out doing your @webs-gsmp.bsky.social counts this weekend, remember to record & report any dead or sick birds you find (info in the link). Bird flu cases are rising.
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
📷 Dead Whooper Swan, by Kane Brides
#UKbirding
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
📷 Dead Whooper Swan, by Kane Brides
#UKbirding
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Join BTO Youth, @myabambrick.bsky.social & incredible keynote speakers at the 'Be the Future of Nature’s Recovery in Dorset & Beyond’ Conference on Saturday 22 November 1-6pm @bournemouthuni.bsky.social!
Book tickets ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
Book tickets ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
Announcing an exciting new event 🤩
🌿 Be the Future of Nature’s Recovery in Dorset & Beyond
📍 Bournemouth Uni
🗓️ Sat 22 Nov 1–6pm
A free @btobirds.bsky.social x @bournemouthuni.bsky.social conference with Megan McCubbin, Paul Morton, Katiana Saleiko & more! 🙌🏻
More info👉🏻 www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
🌿 Be the Future of Nature’s Recovery in Dorset & Beyond
📍 Bournemouth Uni
🗓️ Sat 22 Nov 1–6pm
A free @btobirds.bsky.social x @bournemouthuni.bsky.social conference with Megan McCubbin, Paul Morton, Katiana Saleiko & more! 🙌🏻
More info👉🏻 www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
October 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Join BTO Youth, @myabambrick.bsky.social & incredible keynote speakers at the 'Be the Future of Nature’s Recovery in Dorset & Beyond’ Conference on Saturday 22 November 1-6pm @bournemouthuni.bsky.social!
Book tickets ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
Book tickets ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
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Today is the September WeBS Core Count and the first of our winter counts! Let's see what we find on our WeBS sites!
September 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Today is the September WeBS Core Count and the first of our winter counts! Let's see what we find on our WeBS sites!
A late swift at Norden Farm with big mixed flock of martins and swallows.
September 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A late swift at Norden Farm with big mixed flock of martins and swallows.
At #blashfordlakes Black tern Ibsley Water, red crested pochard Ivy Lake
August 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
At #blashfordlakes Black tern Ibsley Water, red crested pochard Ivy Lake
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Don't forget that this Sunday is the August WeBS Priority Core Count! A great day to go out and count our birds!
@btobirds.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social
@btobirds.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Don't forget that this Sunday is the August WeBS Priority Core Count! A great day to go out and count our birds!
@btobirds.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social
@btobirds.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social
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We have lots of unallocated Heathland Bird Survey squares in South Shropshire.
For us this is just a Nightjar survey, requiring two after sunset visits before 15 July.
For more information on the survey visit the link or send us a DM 🙂
#ShropshireBirding
www.bto.org/get-involved...
For us this is just a Nightjar survey, requiring two after sunset visits before 15 July.
For more information on the survey visit the link or send us a DM 🙂
#ShropshireBirding
www.bto.org/get-involved...
June 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We have lots of unallocated Heathland Bird Survey squares in South Shropshire.
For us this is just a Nightjar survey, requiring two after sunset visits before 15 July.
For more information on the survey visit the link or send us a DM 🙂
#ShropshireBirding
www.bto.org/get-involved...
For us this is just a Nightjar survey, requiring two after sunset visits before 15 July.
For more information on the survey visit the link or send us a DM 🙂
#ShropshireBirding
www.bto.org/get-involved...
Did it about a week ago and it was difficult then. I am told the reserve has been down graded by the #RSPB which is regrettable because for many, places like Radipole are a gateway to birding and nature in general. #Dorsetbirdclub. Told some locals in discussion with council about it.
June 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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As always, this year’s Waterbirds in the UK report would not be possible without the dedication from 3,947 volunteers, making 44,539 count visits during winter 2023/24. Thank you!
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#Ornithology #CitSci
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#Ornithology #CitSci
May 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As always, this year’s Waterbirds in the UK report would not be possible without the dedication from 3,947 volunteers, making 44,539 count visits during winter 2023/24. Thank you!
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#Ornithology #CitSci
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#Ornithology #CitSci
Been walking through these amazing western forests on my SWCP walk www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/magical...
Magical British rainforest garden wins the public vote! | The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts win People’s Choice award at 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
www.wildlifetrusts.org
May 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Been walking through these amazing western forests on my SWCP walk www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/magical...
Yes
We’re not alone. We & the @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social are united in calling for Part 3 to be scrapped.
Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Steve Reed, Angela Rayner, @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
The choice is yours.
And it will be remembered by the millions of us who care about the natural world.
Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Steve Reed, Angela Rayner, @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
The choice is yours.
And it will be remembered by the millions of us who care about the natural world.
May 24, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Yes
BBC News - Could swift bricks help bird populations grow? - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Could swift bricks help bird populations grow?
The government is due to consider proposals for swift bricks in all new-build homes as numbers plummet.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 6:20 AM
BBC News - Could swift bricks help bird populations grow? - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lovely to hear and see 7 swifts while shopping in Wareham.
May 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Lovely to hear and see 7 swifts while shopping in Wareham.
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A lovely breeze helped the walk down to Dancing Ledge (had to dodge cows in the field!!) Saw puffin but only one at a time so not sure exactly how many there were. Plenty of wall brown and some swifts screaming around the cliffs. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #dorsetbirds
May 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A lovely breeze helped the walk down to Dancing Ledge (had to dodge cows in the field!!) Saw puffin but only one at a time so not sure exactly how many there were. Plenty of wall brown and some swifts screaming around the cliffs. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #dorsetbirds
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Last year the EU challenged the UK's closure of industrial sandeel fishing in its waters.
These closures are a lifeline for the millions of seabirds which rely on sandeels for food.
Reversing them would be a blow for hungry Puffins, Kittiwakes, and other birds.
These closures are a lifeline for the millions of seabirds which rely on sandeels for food.
Reversing them would be a blow for hungry Puffins, Kittiwakes, and other birds.
May 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Last year the EU challenged the UK's closure of industrial sandeel fishing in its waters.
These closures are a lifeline for the millions of seabirds which rely on sandeels for food.
Reversing them would be a blow for hungry Puffins, Kittiwakes, and other birds.
These closures are a lifeline for the millions of seabirds which rely on sandeels for food.
Reversing them would be a blow for hungry Puffins, Kittiwakes, and other birds.
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Fantastic new tower at HIWWT Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve to encourage nesting #swifts and house martins! 🙌 👏 💚
youtu.be/4FdHY0CziQQ
youtu.be/4FdHY0CziQQ
New nesting tower at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve
YouTube video by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
youtu.be
April 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Fantastic new tower at HIWWT Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve to encourage nesting #swifts and house martins! 🙌 👏 💚
youtu.be/4FdHY0CziQQ
youtu.be/4FdHY0CziQQ
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Thanks to @hosbirding.bsky.social for funding and Hampshire Swifts for advice 🙏
April 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Thanks to @hosbirding.bsky.social for funding and Hampshire Swifts for advice 🙏
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Eurasian Hummingbird Hawkmoth(Macroglossum stellatarum) along the Dorset Way, Fleetsbridge 07/04/25
April 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Eurasian Hummingbird Hawkmoth(Macroglossum stellatarum) along the Dorset Way, Fleetsbridge 07/04/25
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