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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 22m

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 23m

Not sure they're in my area - the vegetation on the common isn't wild & long enough, but we shall see...

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 24m

Ooo, you lucky thing. I see the adults, but not any larvae. ☺️🙌

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 39m

Did u know? Newly emerged Queen bumblebees are busy feeding themselves with as much food as possible, to get them through the winter, as they sleep in holes/hollows/earth/grass. That's why every last summer flower in your garden is an important food source. Look at this magnificent lady. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐝

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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation @xercessociety.bsky.social · 2d

Like rivers & lakes full of fish? Then you need rivers & lakes full of insects!
On this #BugBanterPodcast we'll dive underwater to meet freshwater insects, & discover the conservation work they need!
Audio & transcript 📻 xerces.org/bug-banter/s...
Video w/ captions 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=22sh...

The Salmonfly Project: Anglers, Insect Conservation, and the Future of Freshwater Streams | Bug Banter Podcast

Insects play a critical role in rivers, lakes, and streams, acting as a vital food source for many animals and maintaining the health of these freshwater ecosystems. A few of these insects include: ma...

xerces.org

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

Go, Denmark 🙌🌍

Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 2d

Denmark Bans Pesticides Containing Problematic PFAS Ingredients...

www.food-safety.com/articles/105...

Denmark Bans Pesticides Containing Problematic PFAS Ingredients

Denmark has banned 23 pesticides containing six active ingredients known to break down into trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) that easily contaminates water...

www.food-safety.com

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

That reminds me...must buy

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

If you have to spray some off, just use soapy water. 🙏

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

We have the same areas in our garden Brigit & I'm hoping that they're on our Common already & they'll get attracted in if I provide a warm place for them to bask. I've just bought these... www.wildcare.co.uk/reptile-surv...

Premium Reptile Survey Felts 1000x500mm

Wildcare's bitumen reptile survey felt squares provide an inexpensive solution for large scale reptile surveys and are often deployed in large numbers. Our premium felts are a thicker grade and better...

www.wildcare.co.uk

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

Great. Thank you for that Brigit. I had a search online & have bought 2 panels of bitumen tiles, specifically for reptiles from Wild Care. Fingers crossed. 🤞🐍 www.wildcare.co.uk/reptile-surv...

Premium Reptile Survey Felts 1000x500mm

Wildcare's bitumen reptile survey felt squares provide an inexpensive solution for large scale reptile surveys and are often deployed in large numbers. Our premium felts are a thicker grade and better...

www.wildcare.co.uk

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

It's lovely to watch everyone who turns up to the feast, isn't it - ichneumon wasps, hoverfly larvae, ladybirds (both larvae & adults) lacewings, birds... the list goes on & on...☺️

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

If we all vote with our feet & only buy organic, they'll have to stop spraying..

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

Did u know? We all love a cuppa.Better still, if you've grown it yourself. I'm drying out some(leave some on the plant for small souls) of my Fennel seeds that'll make me warming tea. Spread your seeds on paper to dry until they go brown; add a teaspoon to hot water. Infuse for 3 mins & enjoy. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🫖

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

Yay! 🙌🌍🐍Do you mind if I ask where you got your corrugated iron sheet from? As we have 3 wildlife ponds, I would love to have a go at attracting them into our own outside space.

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Jemima's Garden - Flower Seeds for Wildlife @jemimasgarden.bsky.social · 2d

A big self-seeded Borage popped up this year 💙
It's far better than any I grew myself, it's grown huge and is still flowering now 💙
I'm getting more and more convinced that direct sowing and just scattering seeds about is the way to go 😂
What would nature do?
#MHHSBD

A Borage plant with several blue star-like flowers with black centres.
The plant is growing against a fence.
Seeds available from www.jemimasgarden.co.uk

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Meet Brigit's awesome neighbours. Follow her for more insights into her spectacular wildlife friendly garden. Proving that it's possible to garden & give nature a place to flourish too. 🙏🌍

Brigit Strawbridge @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social · 2d

Exciting goings-on in our garden!

2 weeks ago one Grass #Snake in the first clip had opaque blue eyes, indicating he/she was about to shed his/her skin.

Wind forward a couple of weeks... and the 2nd clip shows that newly shed skin, which I found in the same spot yesterday afternoon! #wildlife

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Crikey, what awesome neighbours you have.

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Yes. It takes a while to get going, doesn't it,then just when you think it's a no-goer, it explodes.

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

200% correct....Just sit back & enjoy the show. ☺️

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Did u know?This tiny soul is one of the most significant animals on earth - it's an aphid. It's vilified by us because it sucks sap from plants, but it's a friend, not an enemy. Its large numbers feed entire generations of birds, frogs, ladybirds & other small souls - don't spray, celebrate. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🪲🌍

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 3d

Most of these beautiful birds have started their 6000 mile migration to South Africa & Namibia for the autumn/winter, where obviously its not autumnwinter but in fact spring/summer...they'll travel up to 200 miles per day...can't wait to see them arrive back in April..
#swallows #wildlifephotography

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

What a fantastic combination Caroline. A truly beautiful display. 🙏

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, someone else said it was Heavenly Blue. Their presence in my wildlife garden certainly feels like heaven atm. Your dear friend was obviously a fan too... 🙏💙

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

They are so magical, aren't they. Each flower opening, is so eagerly anticipated.

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

Is that the name you give to your Morning Glories?

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