Laurence Drummond
@birdinghertsessex.bsky.social
Birder nearly always Hertfordshire and Essex, butterfly enthusiast ,birds and wildlife only account, no DMs unless I know you please.
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My favourite Google Street View image so far. Two Swift bricks in Hastings with a (probable) House Sparrow having a good look inside
Swift bricks are brilliant universal nest bricks and the best biodiversity enhancements for new developments
Swift bricks are brilliant universal nest bricks and the best biodiversity enhancements for new developments
January 23, 2026 at 3:17 PM
My favourite Google Street View image so far. Two Swift bricks in Hastings with a (probable) House Sparrow having a good look inside
Swift bricks are brilliant universal nest bricks and the best biodiversity enhancements for new developments
Swift bricks are brilliant universal nest bricks and the best biodiversity enhancements for new developments
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Swift bricks are fantastic biodiversity enhancements: as universal nest bricks, they provide cavities for a number of species of birds, and in Herts we campaign extensively for them.
Here are my thoughts on why the announcement that they will be required on all new homes is not as good as it seems:
Here are my thoughts on why the announcement that they will be required on all new homes is not as good as it seems:
December 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Swift bricks are fantastic biodiversity enhancements: as universal nest bricks, they provide cavities for a number of species of birds, and in Herts we campaign extensively for them.
Here are my thoughts on why the announcement that they will be required on all new homes is not as good as it seems:
Here are my thoughts on why the announcement that they will be required on all new homes is not as good as it seems:
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Middlewick extended preview
YouTube video by The Wildlife Channel
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November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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I’m trying to educate the ecologically illiterate users on this app with this ‘nature facts for nature haters’ series. This episode tackles those that think they can live without nature and fly off to a new planet after this one dies. Hopefully this will save you time responding
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m trying to educate the ecologically illiterate users on this app with this ‘nature facts for nature haters’ series. This episode tackles those that think they can live without nature and fly off to a new planet after this one dies. Hopefully this will save you time responding
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Legacy of a Labour Baroness who voted against Swift Bricks
@hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social
@hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Legacy of a Labour Baroness who voted against Swift Bricks
@hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social
@hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social
Essex Naze this morning, Long eared Owl in what might be the most easterly Hawthorn bush in Essex, Woodcock and Brambling, usual fuzzy pic.
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Essex Naze this morning, Long eared Owl in what might be the most easterly Hawthorn bush in Essex, Woodcock and Brambling, usual fuzzy pic.
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Much talk about Swift bricks right now. Here is a reminder of the evidence that they are universal nest bricks used by a variety of red-listed species of birds
This survey is the best evidence of the universal nature of Swift bricks: 49% of 1289 occupied across Duchy of Cornwall developments, with House Sparrows, Starlings and particularly House Martins all benefitting
nansledan.com/project-news...
nansledan.com/project-news...
Duchy of Cornwall's nest box initiative marks 10 years of success - Nansledan
A pioneering Duchy of Cornwall initiative to boost biodiversity in its developments by encouraging wild birds to nest in buildings is marking 10 years of
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October 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Much talk about Swift bricks right now. Here is a reminder of the evidence that they are universal nest bricks used by a variety of red-listed species of birds
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I am very upset to report that a colony of House Martins have had their nests blocked by scaffolding in Standon,Hertfordshire today.
The building containing the Post Office has 8 to 10 nests under the eaves, some of which contain chicks that will die if the birds cannot reach them.
#hertsbirds
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The building containing the Post Office has 8 to 10 nests under the eaves, some of which contain chicks that will die if the birds cannot reach them.
#hertsbirds
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August 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I am very upset to report that a colony of House Martins have had their nests blocked by scaffolding in Standon,Hertfordshire today.
The building containing the Post Office has 8 to 10 nests under the eaves, some of which contain chicks that will die if the birds cannot reach them.
#hertsbirds
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The building containing the Post Office has 8 to 10 nests under the eaves, some of which contain chicks that will die if the birds cannot reach them.
#hertsbirds
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First garden Hummingbird Hawkmoth of the year this evening.
August 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
First garden Hummingbird Hawkmoth of the year this evening.
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Mega! 2 Death's-Head Hawk-moth caterpillars found in the In-laws garden today in Sleights, North Yorkshire. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @msj99.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Mega! 2 Death's-Head Hawk-moth caterpillars found in the In-laws garden today in Sleights, North Yorkshire. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @msj99.bsky.social
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Wow! An epic sight of 100+ Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing today by our group on tour in Malaysia.
A lot bigger & a lot easier to identify than a Southern Small White in England!
A lot bigger & a lot easier to identify than a Southern Small White in England!
August 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Wow! An epic sight of 100+ Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing today by our group on tour in Malaysia.
A lot bigger & a lot easier to identify than a Southern Small White in England!
A lot bigger & a lot easier to identify than a Southern Small White in England!
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I spoke too soon about Jersey Tiger numbers being lower this year. A record 460 +/- this morning in my VC 20 garden plus 2 wasps causing mayhem. Never wish for a Jersey Tiger! #teammoth @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @wjrpb.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 6:49 AM
I spoke too soon about Jersey Tiger numbers being lower this year. A record 460 +/- this morning in my VC 20 garden plus 2 wasps causing mayhem. Never wish for a Jersey Tiger! #teammoth @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @wjrpb.bsky.social
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PLEASE HELP by keeping an eye out, sharing & letting me & the #police know if you see this car…My black #AlfaRomeo #Giulia, reg (if not changed) OE67 DCF, was #stolen from Aylesbury, #Bucks last night - the car I don’t care about but I’d really like back my #birdwatching #optics hidden in the boot.
August 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
PLEASE HELP by keeping an eye out, sharing & letting me & the #police know if you see this car…My black #AlfaRomeo #Giulia, reg (if not changed) OE67 DCF, was #stolen from Aylesbury, #Bucks last night - the car I don’t care about but I’d really like back my #birdwatching #optics hidden in the boot.
Wood Warbler in a Tit flock at Weald country park this morning, in Silver Birches at the Sandpit lane entrance
August 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Wood Warbler in a Tit flock at Weald country park this morning, in Silver Birches at the Sandpit lane entrance
7 Clouded Yellow on the Lucerne fields north of Hadham road, west of Bishops Stortford lunchtime.
July 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
7 Clouded Yellow on the Lucerne fields north of Hadham road, west of Bishops Stortford lunchtime.
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There's still up to 5 purring male TURTLE DOVES at Fingringhoe Wick EWT nature reserve at the moment so well worth a visit if you fancy seeing these great birds! #essexbirding #turtledoves #birds #essexwildlife #nature
July 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
There's still up to 5 purring male TURTLE DOVES at Fingringhoe Wick EWT nature reserve at the moment so well worth a visit if you fancy seeing these great birds! #essexbirding #turtledoves #birds #essexwildlife #nature
Pleasant morning at Rainham RSPB ,with @andygoodey.bsky.social ,Brown Hairstreaks, Wall and Jersey Tiger.
July 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Pleasant morning at Rainham RSPB ,with @andygoodey.bsky.social ,Brown Hairstreaks, Wall and Jersey Tiger.
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Blog of my week of insect wonders at Beth Chatto Gardens
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/the-wild-sid...
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#NatureWriting
July 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Blog of my week of insect wonders at Beth Chatto Gardens
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/the-wild-sid...
#NatureWriting
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/the-wild-sid...
#NatureWriting
Local Night Herons are not ten-a-penny, unfortunately my pic is two-bob 🤷♂️, thanks @alanharrisbirdart.bsky.social for getting the news out ,Ryemeads.
July 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Local Night Herons are not ten-a-penny, unfortunately my pic is two-bob 🤷♂️, thanks @alanharrisbirdart.bsky.social for getting the news out ,Ryemeads.
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Hertfordshire Swift Nest Survey 2025
Swift groups have been working hard with surveys in 2025, and I am pleased to say that we have just passed our target of recording 1000 Swift nests in the county
A final count and some more details of the survey will follow later on in the year. #hertsbirds
Swift groups have been working hard with surveys in 2025, and I am pleased to say that we have just passed our target of recording 1000 Swift nests in the county
A final count and some more details of the survey will follow later on in the year. #hertsbirds
July 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Hertfordshire Swift Nest Survey 2025
Swift groups have been working hard with surveys in 2025, and I am pleased to say that we have just passed our target of recording 1000 Swift nests in the county
A final count and some more details of the survey will follow later on in the year. #hertsbirds
Swift groups have been working hard with surveys in 2025, and I am pleased to say that we have just passed our target of recording 1000 Swift nests in the county
A final count and some more details of the survey will follow later on in the year. #hertsbirds
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Three grounded Swifts were found in Herts yesterday and taken to specialist rehabbers. Heat is causing chicks to leave the nest too early
All grounded Swifts need the help of a specialist rehabber
Post on the Swift and Swallow SOS Facebook group with a photo and your postcode and someone will help
All grounded Swifts need the help of a specialist rehabber
Post on the Swift and Swallow SOS Facebook group with a photo and your postcode and someone will help
July 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Three grounded Swifts were found in Herts yesterday and taken to specialist rehabbers. Heat is causing chicks to leave the nest too early
All grounded Swifts need the help of a specialist rehabber
Post on the Swift and Swallow SOS Facebook group with a photo and your postcode and someone will help
All grounded Swifts need the help of a specialist rehabber
Post on the Swift and Swallow SOS Facebook group with a photo and your postcode and someone will help
Silver Washed Fritillary is having one of it's better years at Hatfield Forest after a shocker in 2024, 50+ seen on my long walks, not up to 2018 numbers yet though.
July 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Silver Washed Fritillary is having one of it's better years at Hatfield Forest after a shocker in 2024, 50+ seen on my long walks, not up to 2018 numbers yet though.
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We have had a few cancellations for the walk at Cassiobury Park tomorrow (29th June) - a chance to see specialist woodland butterflies, even a Purple Emperor if you are lucky. If you are quick book a place on this free walk. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/butterfly-... @savebutterflies
Butterfly Walk for summer butterflies as Cassiobury Park
Enjoy a guided walk at Cassiobury Park & Whippendell Woods searching for summer butterflies incl. Silver-washed Fritillary & White Admiral
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June 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
We have had a few cancellations for the walk at Cassiobury Park tomorrow (29th June) - a chance to see specialist woodland butterflies, even a Purple Emperor if you are lucky. If you are quick book a place on this free walk. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/butterfly-... @savebutterflies
19 sightings of Purple Emperors at Hatfield Forest, 11.30-15.30 15 definite individuals, 12 territorial males, one ride side male and 2 females.
June 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
19 sightings of Purple Emperors at Hatfield Forest, 11.30-15.30 15 definite individuals, 12 territorial males, one ride side male and 2 females.