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Rod Jones

@rodshelf.bsky.social

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Wildlife writer and photographer. Former BBC news producer. Volunteer twite monitor. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust blogger: https://www.ywt.org.uk/blog/rod-jones Switched to Bluesky after years of posting wildlife photos on Twitter.

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Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · Feb 10

Fox sitting on top of a Yorkshire dry stone wall

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Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 13h

Thanks Rob

Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 14h

Thanks Rob

Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 14h

Shaggy scalycap fungi in the woods at Hardcastle Crags. #ThePhotoHour #fungi #wildlife #nature #photography @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk

Shaggy scalycap fungi - which look like little, brown parasols, are growing among lichen in the foreground. Autumnal trees can be seen in the background.

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Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 14h

Grey heron catching a fish at Hardcastle Crags. #ThePhotoHour #birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk

Side view of a grey heron standing at the edge of a dark brown river. The heron has just caught a fish, which is wrapped around its bill.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 1d

That's why we've joined with over 170 organisations in writing to the Prime Minister.

Our message is simple: Do not weaken the laws protecting our National Parks and National Landscapes. ❌

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’ say green groups

Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law

www.theguardian.com

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 1d

Our National Parks are at risk. ⚠️

From the rugged Lakes to the sweeping South Downs, these landscapes define us and our future. They sustain wildlife, communities and our wellbeing - and they must be protected.

A future that puts them at risk isn't what anyone voted for.

A scenic view of a National Park landscape with a winding stone path leading through green hills and valleys under soft sunlight. In the centre of the image, bold black text on a red-and-black hazard-striped background reads: “DON’T WEAKEN NATIONAL PARK PROTECTIONS.” Below it, in white text, is the hashtag “#NationalParksMatter.”

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Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Rob

Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 1d

You're welcome - glad you liked it

Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 1d

Roe deer fawn in a quiet spot on a sunny day. #ThePhotoHour #birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.social

A roe deer fawn stands among long grass in strong sunlight.

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Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you

Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 2d

Small copper (and hoverfly) on Rishworth Moor. #ThePhotoHour #butterflies #wildlife #nature #photography @savebutterflies.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social

A small copper butterfly perches with its wings outstretched on yellow ragwort flowers. The butterfly has bright orange wings with black dots. A hoverfly is flying towards the flowers.

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Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 2d

Sheathed woodtuft fungi growing next to the river at Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. #ThePhotoHour #fungi #nature #photography @nationaltrust.org.uk @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social

In the foreground, a cluster of honey-coloured, mushroom-shaped sheathed woodtuft fungi grows on a mossy tree stump. A river can be seen in the background.

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Brian Peterson @drbrianpet.bsky.social · 2d

I took this photo of a male Anna's #hummingbird
because I was experimenting with camera settings
and lenses
And because everyone likes pictures of #hummingbirds

#bird #birdphotography 🪶
#magenta

Look close and see if the picture is sharp. Look at the eye and the feathers on the side of the head.

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Jules Cox Photography @julescoxphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Autumn song

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Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 2d

They're actually named after their call - a rather monotonous chiff...chaff.

Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 2d

Early morning robin in Shelf Woods, Halifax. #ThePhotoHour #birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography @yorkswildlife.bsky.social

Side view of a robin perching on a fence. The bird is looking into the camera lens. It has a red breast, and the rest of its plumage is brown and grey.

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Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 3d

Small copper and small tortoiseshell on Rishworth Moor. #ThePhotoHour #butterflies #wildlife #nature #photography @savebutterflies.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social

View from below of two butterflies - a small copper and a small tortoiseshell - perching on a yellow flower.

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Rod Jones @rodshelf.bsky.social · 3d

Chiffchaff in a hawthorn tree in Shelf Woods, Halifax. #ThePhotoHour #birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography @yorkswildlife.bsky.social