Tom Fitton
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Tom Fitton
@tomfitton.bsky.social
Never be cruel, never be cowardly…Remember, hate is always foolish and love is always wise. Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind.
- Doctor Who
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QUIZ: Migratory birds connect continents and ecosystems. However, their ancient routes are facing many threats. Habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and other human pressures are causing alarming declines.

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Quiz: How much do you know about the migratory birds?
Migratory birds connect continents and ecosystems. However, their ancient routes are facing many threats. Habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and other human pressures  are causing alarming decli...
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There are moments in conservation where you can feel the tide turning, writes Predator Free New Zealand Trust chief executive Jessi Morgan.

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The tide turns: feral cats join the predator free mission
There are moments in conservation where you can feel the tide turning, writes Predator Free New Zealand Trust chief executive Jessi Morgan.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Large-scale, frequent and effective predator control saw the kākā population leap from 640 birds to 2,600 — a four-fold increase.

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20 years of predator control quadrupled kākā population near Taupō
Large-scale, frequent and effective introduced predator control helped increase kākā density fourfold and improved the sex ratio.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:21 AM
One male teacher is said to have ‘got the brunt’ of the injuries, though one parent revealed how the incident left her son ‘traumatised’.

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Multiple school children critically injured in grizzly bear attack
One male teacher is said to have ‘got the brunt’ of the injuries, though one parent revealed how the incident left her son ‘traumatized’
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November 26, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Do you have a local fox ? Please share your photos in the comments , or using #FoxOfTheDay !

Thank you to @sarahvallance3 for today's #FoxOfTheDay .
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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We’re featured in the new season of BBC Antiques Road Trip! 🚗 Natasha and Tim learn how we’re restoring the Caledonian forest and explore our tree nursery, discovering some of the scarcer species we grow, like aspen.

📺 Watch now on BBC iPlayer ⏩ Skip to 21:48👉 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Launched at COP30, UNEP’s Global Cooling Watch 2025 report warns that global cooling capacity could more than triple by 2050, nearly doubling cooling-related emissions under business-as-usual and straining grids during peak power demand.

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In warming world, new report charts how to expand cooling access to all without spiking emissions
UNEP’s Global Cooling Watch 2025 report shows how a passive-first pathway can cut cooling emissions by up to 96 per cent, save trillions of dollars, and expand lifesaving cooling for all.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The snow-capped mountains in Colombia’s Andes range are rapidly melting due to climate change, says Yesid Achicue, an Indigenous mountain guide for local and international trekkers.

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As the Andes’ glaciers melt, our values can help: Voices from the land (commentary)
This series, Voices from the Land, brings together opinion pieces led and written by Indigenous peoples from around the world. Through these commentaries, we share our lived realities and reflections ...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The colour change, driven by hormones, seems aimed at preventing males from accidentally mating with each other.

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Scientists reveal the secret of toads that can turn neon yellow
The color change, driven by hormones, seems aimed at preventing males from accidentally mating with each other.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.

This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
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Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty to dodge ‘political suicide’
The chancellor will also highlight a rise in the minimum wage and plans to cut energy bills as she tries to win over voters by focusing on cost of living
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November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Reform UK's Richard Tice calls for Starmer to "utilise" the leverage of frozen Russian assets in Europe against Putin.

The EU is currently debating whether to seize Russian assets - but the UK does not participate in those meetings because of Brexit, thanks to Tice and others.
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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The future of nature depends on many voices. We are honoured to welcome Nish Kumar, @georgemonbiot.bsky.social, Lira Valencia, Jack Durant, Charlie Burrell (@kneppwilding.bsky.social), Karine Polwart, Sam Lee and our Chief Executive Rebecca Wrigley to our 10 Years of Wild Hope celebration.

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November 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
UNEP contributes to the global efforts around wastewater surveillance for environment and public health.

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Wastewater surveillance
UNEP contributes to the global efforts around wastewater surveillance for environment and public health.  Wastewater surveillance is a useful method to collect information and tackle diseases as well ...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Good morning , your #FoxOfTheDay from Karin Tearle ( @bellegreenwich ) today - thank you Karin !
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Mongabay Latam has won the Global Investigative Journalism Network’s Global Shining Light Award for its investigation into illegal airstrips in the Amazon rainforest.

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Mongabay Latam wins the Global Shining Light Award for investigative journalism
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Few newsrooms venture far into the darker corners of the Amazon. Few...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
BTO is particularly active in Northern Ireland. There are many ways that anyone with an interest in birds can get involved.

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Welcome to BTO Northern Ireland | BTO
copeland_islands_by_kat_booth_jones.jpgWe undertake a wide range of monitoring and research work across Northern Ireland, from seabird monitoring to species reintroduction. We also run public events o...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Although a wading bird, the cryptically marked Woodcock is predominantly a bird of woodlands, emerging at night to feed in adjacent fields.

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Woodcock | BTO
Although a wading bird, the cryptically marked Woodcock is predominantly a bird of woodlands, emerging at night to feed in adjacent fields.Breeding Woodcock are best detected by their 'roding' display...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Winter Bird Survey is running through winter 2025/26, collecting important information on the numbers and distribution of the UK’s wintering birds. This information will help us to inform land management approaches so they better benefit birds.

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Winter Bird Survey | BTO
About the surveyThe Winter Bird Survey is a UK-wide repeat of the 2018/19 English Winter Bird Survey. Like its forerunner, the Winter Bird Survey covers a single season, collecting important informati...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The RHS State of Gardening Report 2025 is the first in-depth look at gardening’s impact on UK health, communities, the economy and the environment, with insights, data and trends, written by some of the UK’s leading garden scientists and horticulturists.

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RHS State of Gardening
The RHS State of Gardening Report 2025 is the first in-depth look at gardening’s impact on UK health, communities, the economy and the environment, with insights, data and trends, written by some of t...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Acoustic monitoring is a powerful, unique and insightful approach that gives us a fresh perspective and new information about our ecosystems.

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Acoustic Appeal | BTO
Sound science for birdsAcoustic monitoring is a powerful, unique and insightful approach that gives us a fresh perspective and new information about our ecosystems
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November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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𝗕𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗦𝗔

Become a member of the HSA and become a part of something big. As a member, not only will you be helping us to continue this work but you'll be a vital part of it, and you'll also get a subscription to our HOWL magazine.

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November 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Riverside Gardens, Orpington (23/11/2025)
November 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
If you're after an easy and delicious vegan dinner recipe, look no further.

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This Vegan Spanish White Wine Lentils Recipe Is Perfect For Date Night
If you're looking for a fancy, but easy to make, date night recipe, then try this Spanish-inspired dish packed with protein-rich lentils
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November 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
A fun twist on a classic banana bread recipe - and completely vegan.

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This Vegan Marbled Banana Bread Is A Work Of Art
Try this oil-free vegan marbled banana bread complete with swirling layers of chocolate for a fun twist on a classic banana bread recipe
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November 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Autumn recipes don't get much more comforting than this.

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How To Make This Creamy Cauliflower Bake With Caramelized Onions And Almonds
This creamy cauliflower bake recipe is completely dairy-free and vegan, and makes for a warm and comforting fall dinner
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November 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Read on for vegan recipes made with budget-friendly ingredients, featuring the star of the show: chickpeas.

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There’s More To Chickpeas Than Hummus, Try These 6 Creative Vegan Recipes
Chickpeas are cheap, nutritious, and easy to transform: these six vegan recipes (including dessert, stews, and of course, hummus) prove it.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM