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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 8h

Rice's Whale, the world's newest recognised whale species, is already on the brink of extinction:

Rice's Whale population in peril only years after species discovered

Rice's Whale, described in 2021, is already Critically Endangered, with only 50 individuals surviving in the Gulf of Mexico. Threatened by oil exploration, ship strikes, noise and pollution, its limited range makes it highly vulnerable. Conservationists are calling for urgent protective measures, warning that without immediate action, this newly recognised species could disappear within decades.

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 1d

Black Redstart still present this morning at work in Eling (Berkshire) #berksbirds #ukbirds#ukbirding

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 1d

While at work today (7/10/25) in Eling (Berkshire) came across this Black Redstart flitting around the various buildings #berksbirds #ukbirds #ukbirding @berksbirdclub.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 4d

Chillingham Wild Cattle - Chillingham Park (Northumberland) 30/7/25 #chillingham #wildcattle

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 5d

Pectoral Sandpiper - Stanborough GP (Hertfordshire) 2/10/25 #hertsbirds #londonbirds #ukbirds #ukrarebird #ukrarity #ukbirding @hertsbirds.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @britishbirdsbbrc.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Matthias Huss @matthias-huss.bsky.social · 7d

Like pulling the plug of a bathtub: an incredible mass of #glacier ice disappearing at Griesgletscher (🇨🇭/🇮🇹) in one century.
It felt emotional to visit the exact same spot @swisstopo cartographers chose in 1919. The view was so different.
Simply unbelievable!!
@vaw-glaciology.bsky.social

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks for the quick reply. Was hoping you might keep it tomorrow to as too far to get to you today.

Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 6d

Will it be on show & for how long??

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UK Wild Otter Trust 🦦 @ukwildottertrust.bsky.social · 7d

This morning, our Founder and CEO Dave Webb is sharing some difficult news.

“On September 18th, we were given four months’ notice to leave our home and six months' notice to dismantle and move all otter centre materials, animals, and associated equipment.

Save Our Charity: Statement from CEO Dave Webb - UK Wild Otter Trust

“I’m sharing difficult news on behalf of the UK Wild Otter Trust – news that has left me and our volunteers devastated. As some supporters know, my wife and I […]

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 6d

Pectoral Sandpiper - Stanborough GP (Hertfordshire) 2/10/25 #hertsbirds #londonbirds #ukbirds #ukrarebird #ukrarity #ukbirding @hertsbirds.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @britishbirdsbbrc.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Clifford Smout @csmo34.bsky.social · 8d

My first Herts Pec Sand today at Stanborough GP. #hertsbirds #ukbirding

Pectoral Sandpiper - Stanborough GP. 1/10/2025

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 8d

Finished work earlier than expected so popped into #BemptonCliffsRSPB. Not much about bird wise but nice to see a #Weasel run down one of the paths #ukmammal #ukwildlife @mammalsociety.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 10d

Red-necked Phalarope - Nosterfield LNR (North Yorkshire) 28/9/25 #NorthYorksBirds #ukbirds #YorkshireBirding #ukbirding @nybirdnews.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 11d

Red-necked Phalarope still at Nosterfield LNR (North Yorkshire) from viewing screen at 15.45 #NorthYorksBirds #ukbirds #YorkshireBirding #ukbirding @nybirdnews.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 11d

I go up to Scotland several times a year with work & that’s when I’m next up there.

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 11d

Red-Throated Divers - Wilstone Reservoir (Hertfordshire) 27/9/25 #hertsbirds #ukbirding #ukbirds @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @britishbirdsbbrc.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 11d

I just need the Marsh Sand to hang around for c5 weeks before I’m that way again 🫣

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 11d

I was lucky when I was last up there!

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 12d

The WWS was hard to pick out even in on a calm sea. Was the Surf not still there? It was much easier to find as well.

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 12d

Red-Throated Divers - Wilstone Reservoir (Hertfordshire) 27/9/25 #hertsbirds #ukbirding #ukbirds @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @britishbirdsbbrc.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 12d

Both Red-throated Divers still present on Wilstone Reservoir this morning #hertsbirds #ukbirds #ukbirding @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @britishbirdsbbrc.bsky.social

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 13d

Driving out of Hull this morning heading to work & several large skeins of P-f Geese going overhead #YorkshireBirding #NEBirding #ukbirds #ukbirding

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 17d

A bit of a diversion 🫣 on the way to my hotel this afternoon saw me end up at Trow Quarry for the Pechora Pipit. Fortunately it was still about on my arrival! #ukrarebirds #ukrarity #nebirding #ukbirds #ukbirding

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Simon West @simonwest26.bsky.social · 19d

Dotterel - Burbage Moor (South Yorkshire) 15/9/25 #ukbirds #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding #birds #dotterel @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @peakdistrict.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Welsh Ornithological Society @birdsinwales.bsky.social · 19d

Help the Red Squirrels of mid-Wales
Helpwch Wiwerod Coch canolbarth Cymru
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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 21d

We have less than two weeks left to object to the Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park that threatens a precious population of Red Squirrels in mid-Wales.

Use our template to send your objection and help #SaveOurRedSquirrels: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6

#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales

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