Mac
@scarpermac.bsky.social
East Yorkshire (VC61)-based Wildlife botherer: Birds and Moths in particular; Pan-Species Lister; music obsessed; Dad & Partner; No expert in all the above, working on it.
Pinned
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/sack-rob...
Be good for us all if you'd sign 😁
Be good for us all if you'd sign 😁
Sack Sir Robbie Gibb from the BBC board
Robbie Gibb said if he doesn't get his way, he'll blow the BBC up. It's ridiculous that a man like that has a spot on the BBC's board. Our public broadcaster MUST be independent. Agree? Sign to get Gi...
act.38degrees.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/sack-rob...
Be good for us all if you'd sign 😁
Be good for us all if you'd sign 😁
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1/ 📢Looking for counters for the International Swan Census (ISC) on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 in Northumberland.
Please visit the vacant site map to request a site near you: app.bto.org/gsmp/public/...
#Ornithology #UKBirding
Please visit the vacant site map to request a site near you: app.bto.org/gsmp/public/...
#Ornithology #UKBirding
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
1/ 📢Looking for counters for the International Swan Census (ISC) on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 in Northumberland.
Please visit the vacant site map to request a site near you: app.bto.org/gsmp/public/...
#Ornithology #UKBirding
Please visit the vacant site map to request a site near you: app.bto.org/gsmp/public/...
#Ornithology #UKBirding
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Exclusive: The BBC has issued an apology after one of its presenters failed to challenge a climate-sceptic lobbyist who runs a group that has received funding from fossil-fuel interests
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
BBC Apologises for Failing to Challenge 'Dark Money' Climate-Denial Lobbyist
EXCLUSIVE: BBC faces fresh allegations of bias after corporation admits interview with ‘Net Zero Watch’ lobbying chief Andrew Montford 'fell below usual standards'
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Exclusive: The BBC has issued an apology after one of its presenters failed to challenge a climate-sceptic lobbyist who runs a group that has received funding from fossil-fuel interests
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
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This must end. Please sign the petition 👇
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This must end. Please sign the petition 👇
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature!
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
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🔴Reform UK’s ‘Cost Cutting’ Council Prepares to Raise Taxes After Presiding Over £46 Million Overspend
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
Reform UK's 'Cost Cutting' Council Prepares to Raise Taxes After Presiding Over £46 Million Overspend
Nigel Farage's flagship Kent County Council, which promised to "reduce waste and cut your taxes" is set to raise bills on local taxpayers, after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🔴Reform UK’s ‘Cost Cutting’ Council Prepares to Raise Taxes After Presiding Over £46 Million Overspend
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
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NEW: This is worth your time.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
NEW: This is worth your time.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
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Not sure what to get for Christmas….then maybe a gift voucher would be ideal. It can be used to purchase one of our Birding Discovery Days or even a Seabirds and whales adventure. Head to our website www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/cat...
Christmas sorted ✔️ 🎅 🎄
Christmas sorted ✔️ 🎅 🎄
November 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Not sure what to get for Christmas….then maybe a gift voucher would be ideal. It can be used to purchase one of our Birding Discovery Days or even a Seabirds and whales adventure. Head to our website www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/cat...
Christmas sorted ✔️ 🎅 🎄
Christmas sorted ✔️ 🎅 🎄
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Farage, the UK "patriot" that "resides" in Belgium....
November 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Farage, the UK "patriot" that "resides" in Belgium....
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Appeal: I am looking for high quality photos of female and 1W Greater Scaup for a ID article. Can anyone help? PM me if you can. #ukbirding #vc55birds
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Appeal: I am looking for high quality photos of female and 1W Greater Scaup for a ID article. Can anyone help? PM me if you can. #ukbirding #vc55birds
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Turn Black Friday Green! Richards book helps Turtle Doves in North Yorkshire. 5% of sales go directly to our campaign www.gofundme.com/f/drinking-p... Buy here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/139... Please share and help #TurtleDoves @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @flamboroughbird.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Turn Black Friday Green! Richards book helps Turtle Doves in North Yorkshire. 5% of sales go directly to our campaign www.gofundme.com/f/drinking-p... Buy here: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/139... Please share and help #TurtleDoves @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @flamboroughbird.bsky.social
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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Such a tranquil place and a haven for wildlife. This should not be happening. Please repost :-)
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
Derwent Hunt trespasses again at Chafer Wood nature reserve | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
On the 15th November, the Derwent Hunt once again trespassed into our Chafer Wood nature reserve near Ebberston.
www.ywt.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Such a tranquil place and a haven for wildlife. This should not be happening. Please repost :-)
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
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🌿 “You can't buy back biodiversity.” We agree with #CANBill supporter, Neil Duncan-Jordan MP, at the Planning Bill debate. Nature isn't a nice to have, it’s all we have. Restoring nature must be at the centre of the Government's plans.
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🌿 “You can't buy back biodiversity.” We agree with #CANBill supporter, Neil Duncan-Jordan MP, at the Planning Bill debate. Nature isn't a nice to have, it’s all we have. Restoring nature must be at the centre of the Government's plans.
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Nature is not the blocker to 1.5 million homes, instead it’s a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods.
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Nature is not the blocker to 1.5 million homes, instead it’s a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods.
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
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Notes done - roll on Wednesday 🫡
It's free to join Hull Noir at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online).
It's free to join Hull Noir at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online).
November 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Notes done - roll on Wednesday 🫡
It's free to join Hull Noir at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online).
It's free to join Hull Noir at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online).
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Despite poor weather conditions guiding @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social had a cracking day on the #humber Knot, grey plover top wader species, then raptor fest at #welwick 2 HHarrier, 2 SEowl, BarnOwl,Peregrine
Places still available for my next 2 days www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/events/143/b...
Places still available for my next 2 days www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/events/143/b...
November 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Despite poor weather conditions guiding @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social had a cracking day on the #humber Knot, grey plover top wader species, then raptor fest at #welwick 2 HHarrier, 2 SEowl, BarnOwl,Peregrine
Places still available for my next 2 days www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/events/143/b...
Places still available for my next 2 days www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/events/143/b...
Feeling so proud my new book The Rarity Garden has a long list of great reviews. I am donating 5% from all the sales to The North Yorkshire Turtle Dove Project so your purchase really helps wildlife. Read more and buy using this link: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/139...
November 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Well that's it. My 2025 records have just been submitted.
That's not to say I definitely won't trap again this year but I would like to keep the CMRs and VC Co-ordinator as happy as possible, it must be a mammoth task.
My thanks in advance to you all. VC61 #TeamMoth
@doublekidney.bsky.social
That's not to say I definitely won't trap again this year but I would like to keep the CMRs and VC Co-ordinator as happy as possible, it must be a mammoth task.
My thanks in advance to you all. VC61 #TeamMoth
@doublekidney.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Well that's it. My 2025 records have just been submitted.
That's not to say I definitely won't trap again this year but I would like to keep the CMRs and VC Co-ordinator as happy as possible, it must be a mammoth task.
My thanks in advance to you all. VC61 #TeamMoth
@doublekidney.bsky.social
That's not to say I definitely won't trap again this year but I would like to keep the CMRs and VC Co-ordinator as happy as possible, it must be a mammoth task.
My thanks in advance to you all. VC61 #TeamMoth
@doublekidney.bsky.social
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A few places are still available at this Saturday's Soldierfly training course with the excellent Derek Whitley at YWT's Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. This is a joint event with @ynuorg.bsky.social and @yorkswildlife.bsky.social, follow the link to book
Soldierfly ID Workshop (YWT Member's Exclusive Event) | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Learn how to ID specimens of soldierflies with expert Yorkshire naturalist Derek Whiteley.
www.ywt.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A few places are still available at this Saturday's Soldierfly training course with the excellent Derek Whitley at YWT's Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. This is a joint event with @ynuorg.bsky.social and @yorkswildlife.bsky.social, follow the link to book
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🦇 Writing to your MP takes less than 2 minutes and it could be the last chance to protect species from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Ask your MP to vote to keep Amendment 130: act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp... .
Read more here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Read more here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
URGE YOUR MP to keep Amendment 130 in the Bill
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to return to the House of Commons next week (week commencing 10 Nov). There is an opportunity to limit the damage the Bill will have but we need everyone…
act.bats.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🦇 Writing to your MP takes less than 2 minutes and it could be the last chance to protect species from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Ask your MP to vote to keep Amendment 130: act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp... .
Read more here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Read more here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Today's @webs-gsmp.bsky.social on my little site was interesting. Since Oct 2013 when I first started I don't think I have ever submitted a count with no geese, until today; Except there was this dead Greylag.
Fox ? Dog? Note small scat in 2nd pic. Interested in people's thoughts #YorkshireBirding
Fox ? Dog? Note small scat in 2nd pic. Interested in people's thoughts #YorkshireBirding
November 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Today's @webs-gsmp.bsky.social on my little site was interesting. Since Oct 2013 when I first started I don't think I have ever submitted a count with no geese, until today; Except there was this dead Greylag.
Fox ? Dog? Note small scat in 2nd pic. Interested in people's thoughts #YorkshireBirding
Fox ? Dog? Note small scat in 2nd pic. Interested in people's thoughts #YorkshireBirding
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A video is now available of the lecture I gave last week to the Linnean Society & British Ornithologists' Club in London, on woodland birds, Marsh Tits & Willow Tits (~45 mins): www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7HF... #ornithology #ukbirding @ukceh.bsky.social
A Quietening of the Woods | The Decline of Woodland Birds
YouTube video by Linnean Society
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A video is now available of the lecture I gave last week to the Linnean Society & British Ornithologists' Club in London, on woodland birds, Marsh Tits & Willow Tits (~45 mins): www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7HF... #ornithology #ukbirding @ukceh.bsky.social
Yikes iRecord having a bit of a wobble - anyone else having problems?
November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Yikes iRecord having a bit of a wobble - anyone else having problems?