Wild about Kennington
@wildabtkennington.bsky.social
Wild about Kennington is a group of local residents coming together to support wildlife friendly activity and hopefully increase biodiversity in Kennington, Oxfordshire.
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We're very excited to host local resident Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social)with her talk "Water Voles: A National Approach to Saving 'Ratty'"
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
Any locals taking part in this year's #BigGardenBirdwatch? 🐦⬛🪶🐦🦅
The #BigGardenBirdwatch starts tomorrow! We're looking forward to helping our friends at RSPB conduct the world's largest garden wildlife survey (again!) between 23-25 Jan. Together, let’s make it count! Register now👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
January 22, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Any locals taking part in this year's #BigGardenBirdwatch? 🐦⬛🪶🐦🦅
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The #BigGardenBirdwatch starts tomorrow! We're looking forward to helping our friends at RSPB conduct the world's largest garden wildlife survey (again!) between 23-25 Jan. Together, let’s make it count! Register now👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The #BigGardenBirdwatch starts tomorrow! We're looking forward to helping our friends at RSPB conduct the world's largest garden wildlife survey (again!) between 23-25 Jan. Together, let’s make it count! Register now👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
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We're very excited to host local resident Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social)with her talk "Water Voles: A National Approach to Saving 'Ratty'"
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
January 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
We're very excited to host local resident Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social)with her talk "Water Voles: A National Approach to Saving 'Ratty'"
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
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Three of us made use of the dry weather yesterday to plant 300 snowdrops, "in the green", along two stretches of the village verges.
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
January 18, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Three of us made use of the dry weather yesterday to plant 300 snowdrops, "in the green", along two stretches of the village verges.
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
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📢 Upcoming webinar for grassroots #conservationists: learn about applying for conservation #funding with clear practical guidance on navigating the grant process
📅 January 26
Register here now:
• Session 1 (10:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
• Session 2 (16:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
📅 January 26
Register here now:
• Session 1 (10:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
• Session 2 (16:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
January 20, 2026 at 9:27 AM
📢 Upcoming webinar for grassroots #conservationists: learn about applying for conservation #funding with clear practical guidance on navigating the grant process
📅 January 26
Register here now:
• Session 1 (10:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
• Session 2 (16:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
📅 January 26
Register here now:
• Session 1 (10:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
• Session 2 (16:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
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Got a project to share? 🐾
Sign up to give a 5-minute “speed update” at the #TVERCconf!
It’s a great way to showcase your work and connect with fellow recorders.
Book your place now: https://f.mtr.cool/nblimyazjv
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience
Sign up to give a 5-minute “speed update” at the #TVERCconf!
It’s a great way to showcase your work and connect with fellow recorders.
Book your place now: https://f.mtr.cool/nblimyazjv
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Got a project to share? 🐾
Sign up to give a 5-minute “speed update” at the #TVERCconf!
It’s a great way to showcase your work and connect with fellow recorders.
Book your place now: https://f.mtr.cool/nblimyazjv
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience
Sign up to give a 5-minute “speed update” at the #TVERCconf!
It’s a great way to showcase your work and connect with fellow recorders.
Book your place now: https://f.mtr.cool/nblimyazjv
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience
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Our Grants Officer, Geraldine, shared this wintery scene from Glengarry, Scotland!
Standing deadwood in the wild is a great habitat and we need more of it!
Standing deadwood in the wild is a great habitat and we need more of it!
January 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Our Grants Officer, Geraldine, shared this wintery scene from Glengarry, Scotland!
Standing deadwood in the wild is a great habitat and we need more of it!
Standing deadwood in the wild is a great habitat and we need more of it!
We're very excited to host local resident Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social)with her talk "Water Voles: A National Approach to Saving 'Ratty'"
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
January 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
We're very excited to host local resident Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social)with her talk "Water Voles: A National Approach to Saving 'Ratty'"
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
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If you are in the Oxford area on Friday evening, I’m presenting a talk about the birds of the Lye Valley area. It’s a one hour multimedia celebration (sounds and pictures!) of some of the amazing birds recorded in this area of the city. All welcome.
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxford #birds
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxford #birds
January 19, 2026 at 10:18 AM
If you are in the Oxford area on Friday evening, I’m presenting a talk about the birds of the Lye Valley area. It’s a one hour multimedia celebration (sounds and pictures!) of some of the amazing birds recorded in this area of the city. All welcome.
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxford #birds
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxford #birds
Three of us made use of the dry weather yesterday to plant 300 snowdrops, "in the green", along two stretches of the village verges.
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
January 18, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Three of us made use of the dry weather yesterday to plant 300 snowdrops, "in the green", along two stretches of the village verges.
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
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Long, yellow, male catkins appear on hazel trees in the depths of winter. If you look close enough you might be able to see the tiny red flower that belongs to the female part of the tree!
January 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Long, yellow, male catkins appear on hazel trees in the depths of winter. If you look close enough you might be able to see the tiny red flower that belongs to the female part of the tree!
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Dormouse monitors! It's time to submit dormouse survey data. There are several different reporting routes, depending on the type of work you’ve carried out, so we’ve put together guidance to help you submit the right information in the right place👇
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
Dormouse data submission guidance - People's Trust for Endangered Species
There are several different reporting routes so we've put together guidance to help you submit the right dormouse data to the right place.
ptes.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Dormouse monitors! It's time to submit dormouse survey data. There are several different reporting routes, depending on the type of work you’ve carried out, so we’ve put together guidance to help you submit the right information in the right place👇
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
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🔊 Water rails are heard more frequently than seen as they skulk around in reedbeds and other wetland habitats looking for snails, insects and small fish to eat. Listen out for a ‘squealing pig’ in reeds and you're sure to be close!
Discover more January wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
Discover more January wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
January 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM
🔊 Water rails are heard more frequently than seen as they skulk around in reedbeds and other wetland habitats looking for snails, insects and small fish to eat. Listen out for a ‘squealing pig’ in reeds and you're sure to be close!
Discover more January wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
Discover more January wildlife highlights: buff.ly/7o31iNR
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How about a wintery evening stroll with the trees? We're starting to gain a bit more light in the evenings, so why not make the most of that beautiful evening sky!
(c) Ian Turner #nativetrees #treesofinstagram #lovewildlife #lovenature #nativeplants #uktrees #britishtrees
(c) Ian Turner #nativetrees #treesofinstagram #lovewildlife #lovenature #nativeplants #uktrees #britishtrees
January 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
How about a wintery evening stroll with the trees? We're starting to gain a bit more light in the evenings, so why not make the most of that beautiful evening sky!
(c) Ian Turner #nativetrees #treesofinstagram #lovewildlife #lovenature #nativeplants #uktrees #britishtrees
(c) Ian Turner #nativetrees #treesofinstagram #lovewildlife #lovenature #nativeplants #uktrees #britishtrees
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Call for activities for our inaugural Oxford Nature Festival on June 27th. Join us and celebrate nature!
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @morethanadodo.bsky.social
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @morethanadodo.bsky.social
Call for activities for our inaugural Oxford Nature Festival
naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk
January 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Call for activities for our inaugural Oxford Nature Festival on June 27th. Join us and celebrate nature!
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @morethanadodo.bsky.social
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @morethanadodo.bsky.social
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quite a lot of things have popped up - an article I had forgotten writing for my old school magazine, the first view of the cover of my new book, and a reminder that I will be talking about hedgehogs and hibernation on BBC Radio 4 tomorrow at midday ... oh - and a link to latest update in comments
December 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
quite a lot of things have popped up - an article I had forgotten writing for my old school magazine, the first view of the cover of my new book, and a reminder that I will be talking about hedgehogs and hibernation on BBC Radio 4 tomorrow at midday ... oh - and a link to latest update in comments
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We've decided to be a bit better with telling our supporters what we're up to (say what?!?😜) and start sending emails w/ info and updates a bit more regularly than we have so far.
If you want to receive those rare nuggets of WaK goodness, do head to our website and sign up (bottom of the page)!
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December 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We've decided to be a bit better with telling our supporters what we're up to (say what?!?😜) and start sending emails w/ info and updates a bit more regularly than we have so far.
If you want to receive those rare nuggets of WaK goodness, do head to our website and sign up (bottom of the page)!
If you want to receive those rare nuggets of WaK goodness, do head to our website and sign up (bottom of the page)!
We've decided to be a bit better with telling our supporters what we're up to (say what?!?😜) and start sending emails w/ info and updates a bit more regularly than we have so far.
If you want to receive those rare nuggets of WaK goodness, do head to our website and sign up (bottom of the page)!
If you want to receive those rare nuggets of WaK goodness, do head to our website and sign up (bottom of the page)!
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wildaboutkennington.wixsite.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We've decided to be a bit better with telling our supporters what we're up to (say what?!?😜) and start sending emails w/ info and updates a bit more regularly than we have so far.
If you want to receive those rare nuggets of WaK goodness, do head to our website and sign up (bottom of the page)!
If you want to receive those rare nuggets of WaK goodness, do head to our website and sign up (bottom of the page)!
Maybe one day we'll see them in Kennington's stretch of the Thames!
🤞🦫(<-- closest thing to a water vole emoji... 😳😄)
🤞🦫(<-- closest thing to a water vole emoji... 😳😄)
Big news! Water voles have been spotted in the River Thame catchment for the first time in decades.
Full story: tinyurl.com/45b8fb5h
Huge thank you to our volunteers, landowners,
@naturalengland.bsky.social , @bbowt.bsky.social for helping make this possible.
Full story: tinyurl.com/45b8fb5h
Huge thank you to our volunteers, landowners,
@naturalengland.bsky.social , @bbowt.bsky.social for helping make this possible.
Water Voles spotted in the River Thame catchment for first time in decades
tinyurl.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Maybe one day we'll see them in Kennington's stretch of the Thames!
🤞🦫(<-- closest thing to a water vole emoji... 😳😄)
🤞🦫(<-- closest thing to a water vole emoji... 😳😄)
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Big news! Water voles have been spotted in the River Thame catchment for the first time in decades.
Full story: tinyurl.com/45b8fb5h
Huge thank you to our volunteers, landowners,
@naturalengland.bsky.social , @bbowt.bsky.social for helping make this possible.
Full story: tinyurl.com/45b8fb5h
Huge thank you to our volunteers, landowners,
@naturalengland.bsky.social , @bbowt.bsky.social for helping make this possible.
Water Voles spotted in the River Thame catchment for first time in decades
tinyurl.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Big news! Water voles have been spotted in the River Thame catchment for the first time in decades.
Full story: tinyurl.com/45b8fb5h
Huge thank you to our volunteers, landowners,
@naturalengland.bsky.social , @bbowt.bsky.social for helping make this possible.
Full story: tinyurl.com/45b8fb5h
Huge thank you to our volunteers, landowners,
@naturalengland.bsky.social , @bbowt.bsky.social for helping make this possible.
Lovely mist this morning in Kennington's river patch as well!
Does anyone have a photo?
Does anyone have a photo?
Slightly ethereal feel to the Valley this morning, as the low winter sun caught the mist rising from the fen. Totally magical!
#OxfordshireFens #FenRestoration
@judywebb.bsky.social
#OxfordshireFens #FenRestoration
@judywebb.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Lovely mist this morning in Kennington's river patch as well!
Does anyone have a photo?
Does anyone have a photo?
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Slightly ethereal feel to the Valley this morning, as the low winter sun caught the mist rising from the fen. Totally magical!
#OxfordshireFens #FenRestoration
@judywebb.bsky.social
#OxfordshireFens #FenRestoration
@judywebb.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Slightly ethereal feel to the Valley this morning, as the low winter sun caught the mist rising from the fen. Totally magical!
#OxfordshireFens #FenRestoration
@judywebb.bsky.social
#OxfordshireFens #FenRestoration
@judywebb.bsky.social
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❄️ Don't write off nature this winter!
Sign up for #12DaysWild and join our challenge to do one wild thing each day between 25 December and 5 January!
👉 wildlifetrusts.org/12dayswild
Sign up for #12DaysWild and join our challenge to do one wild thing each day between 25 December and 5 January!
👉 wildlifetrusts.org/12dayswild
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
❄️ Don't write off nature this winter!
Sign up for #12DaysWild and join our challenge to do one wild thing each day between 25 December and 5 January!
👉 wildlifetrusts.org/12dayswild
Sign up for #12DaysWild and join our challenge to do one wild thing each day between 25 December and 5 January!
👉 wildlifetrusts.org/12dayswild
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Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BerriesandBeaks.
Here's a Blackbird (Turdus merula) caught in the act of eating a Cotoneaster berry at Rock Edge, and a Redwing (Turdus iliacus) amongst Hawthorne berries in the Lye Valley. Both sites in urban East Oxford.
#birds #UKWildlife #Photography #UKBirding
Here's a Blackbird (Turdus merula) caught in the act of eating a Cotoneaster berry at Rock Edge, and a Redwing (Turdus iliacus) amongst Hawthorne berries in the Lye Valley. Both sites in urban East Oxford.
#birds #UKWildlife #Photography #UKBirding
November 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BerriesandBeaks.
Here's a Blackbird (Turdus merula) caught in the act of eating a Cotoneaster berry at Rock Edge, and a Redwing (Turdus iliacus) amongst Hawthorne berries in the Lye Valley. Both sites in urban East Oxford.
#birds #UKWildlife #Photography #UKBirding
Here's a Blackbird (Turdus merula) caught in the act of eating a Cotoneaster berry at Rock Edge, and a Redwing (Turdus iliacus) amongst Hawthorne berries in the Lye Valley. Both sites in urban East Oxford.
#birds #UKWildlife #Photography #UKBirding
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First bird of my day: a peel of Long tailed tits catching the sunlight as they flew across the rooftops in a feathered crowd of cheer. #FirstBirdOfMyDay #WhatsYours
November 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
First bird of my day: a peel of Long tailed tits catching the sunlight as they flew across the rooftops in a feathered crowd of cheer. #FirstBirdOfMyDay #WhatsYours