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Beatriki @arandanera.bsky.social · 1d

"The biggest threats to butterflies (...) are habitat loss and degradation. The primary causes (...) are agricultural intensification, wetland drainage, land abandonment and overgrazing from livestock.
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Over the last few decades, climate change has had a major impact on European butterflies".

martinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · 1d

The new European Butterfly Red List is published today, with worrying findings. Over 1/4 (28%) of Europe’s 442 species are threatened with extinction or are close to being so. The situation is far worse for our 148 endemic species, 40% are now threatened or nearly so www.bc-europe.eu/webpage.php?...

Front cover of the European Butterfly Red List, showing Polyommatus humedasae. The report can be downloaded at https://www.bc-europe.eu/webpage.php?name=red-list-butterflies-2025

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Wryneck Birding @wryneckbirdingnk.bsky.social · 14h

Good stuff Sean.

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Steve Dudley @stevedudley.bsky.social · 2d

As a county bird recorder I can honestly say that the best and easiest way for you to make your birding count, is to upload them to either eBird or BirdTrack. Doing so contributes directly to #ornithology and bird #conservation at both local and national levels.

#birdingScotland #birdingWales

The remarkable rise of eBird – the world’s biggest citizen science project

In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, shaping scientific research.

theconversation.com

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Andy Langley @langers77.bsky.social · 1d

The @worldlandtrust.org Big Match Fortnight appeal is saving threatened forest & amazing wildlife in Colombia

Extra matching for donations through my JustGiving page up to £5k 🎯

Donations x2 by Ecclesiastical
then x3 by World Land Trust

@markavery.bsky.social

www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...

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Wryneck Birding @wryneckbirdingnk.bsky.social · 1d

Marvellous Jonathan.

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Dr Alex Bond @thelabandfield.bsky.social · 2d

Well, it's official. After our paper last year (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....), the Slender-billed Curlew is officially declared Extinct today.

Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 4d

Another benefit of Brexit ... the UK has returned to its traditional role as the dirty man of Europe.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows

Campaigners say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is ‘unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism’

www.theguardian.com

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 4d

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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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 5d

Tonight, the Harvest Moon rises: the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. 🌕

October’s full moon is also named the Hunter’s Moon, once marking a time to gather food for winter.

It will be the first of three supermoons this year, glowing bigger & brighter.

Moonrise: 19:44*

A close-up of a glowing full Moon, filling the frame against the black night sky. Its surface is marked with craters and rugged textures. This is a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter than usual.

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 6d

It ain't over til....
#RepostaWryneck

Marcbuzzard @marcbuzzard.bsky.social · 6d

I haven’t seen a Great Orme Wryneck since Rob Sandham found one on September 26th, 2006. Today, 19 years later, I stumbled across one in exactly the same bush as the last one! Several Goldcrest and Coal Tits on the headland today too. Hopefully kick-starting a good autumn🤞 #ukbirding #birdingwales

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 6d

A final flurry...
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Steve Entwistle @entwistle5.bsky.social · 6d

Today equal last year Essex yeartotal 217 with a very elusiveWryneck at walton on naze gone missing since10am l refound it at 4.30pm in corner lagoon opposite track to John Weston res thanks toBrian combes who refound it at10am l watched it for/20mins
#EssexBirdNews
#EssexBirding
#BirdingUK/IRE

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Wryneck Birding @wryneckbirdingnk.bsky.social · 7d

Cracking!

Wryneck Birding @wryneckbirdingnk.bsky.social · 7d

Pleasant couple of hours at Cley Beach #NWTCley&SalthousesMarshes this morning. Highlights - 2 Sooty Shearwaters, couple of Arctic Skuas a distant Pomarine (Pom) Skua, plus a handful of Red-throated Divers, a Red-necked Grebe and lots of Curlews, Guillemots and mostly juvenile Gannets going past.

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 8d

29 'missing' Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015.

Not so much a National Park - more of a National Disgrace.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology #Yorkshire

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/04/2...

29 ‘missing’ Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015

Media attention has been drawn to the Yorkshire Dales National Park this week, following the RSPB’s press release on the suspicious disappearance of a satellite-tagged Hen Harrier named &#821…

raptorpersecutionuk.org

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Wryneck Birding @wryneckbirdingnk.bsky.social · 8d

Agreed.

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Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 8d

As a result of the weather even the sea has been dire. A spell in August was OK, but since then it's been the worst I can remember.

Stewart @stewchat.bsky.social · 8d

After a month of Sept southerlies now we have westerlies for the foreseeable,which to be fair is the usual factory setting for autumn. No doubt it'll swing East on 15th November when it's good for nowt.

Kevin Thornton @lowcarbonkev.bsky.social · 9d

Commercial bird news provider, spinning it up: "(Storm) Amy looks set to deliver some magnificent westerlies to Britain and Ireland throughout the coming week.."

Magnificent 🤔

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Andy Langley @langers77.bsky.social · 11d

Today is the start of World Land Trust’s #BigMatchFortnight saving threatened forest in Colombia 🌳🐆🌲🇨🇴

Donations through my JustGiving page up to £5k target will be multiplied by 6️⃣!

Please donate if you can or share.

@worldlandtrust.org
@markavery.bsky.social

www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 10d

Now is the time to step up to the joint challenges of the climate and nature crises, not back pedal on progress.

The safety, security and prosperity of our wildlife and future generations is dependent on it.

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Ruth Tingay @ruthtingay.bsky.social · 10d

Hardly any Hen Harrier nesting attempts on English grouse moors for second year running.

Hardly any surprise why.

#RaptorPersecution #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/02/h...

Hardly any Hen Harrier nesting attempts on English grouse moors for second year running

Natural England has finally got around to publishing the data for the 2025 Hen Harrier breeding season, which demonstrate very clear differences between areas managed for conservation and those man…

raptorpersecutionuk.org

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Wryneck Birding @wryneckbirdingnk.bsky.social · 10d

Great stuff. Good luck on the Scillies.

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CM @manchesterbirder.bsky.social · 12d

A double blog day... My September summary is here! Thanks for reading. #ukbirding #birds

Manchester Birder's September 2025 Summary

A strange month, September kept me waiting, then delivered almost all the drift migrants over two days when I was stuck and couldn't go bird...

themanchesterbirder.blogspot.com

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 11d

"What you do makes a difference.."
Jane Goodall 💚

#jane #goodall #janegoodall #nature #wildlife #environment #earth

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Wryneck Birding @wryneckbirdingnk.bsky.social · 12d

Lovely Stewart.

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JackSnipe.españa @jacksni.bsky.social · 13d

Best afternoon of the year so far at Vela Blanca, Cabo de Gata. Honey Buzzard 95,Marsh Harrier 80,Kestrel sp 74,Booted Eagle 33,Snake Eagle 10,Hobby 4,Black Kite 5,Red Kite 1,Osprey 2,Egyptian Vulture 2,Black Stork 1,Bee Eater 5,Alpine Swift 11 #birds

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