Dave Campbell
@cretaegus.bsky.social
Husband, dad, ecologist, environmentalist, birder, roleplaying and boardgame geek, dog owner.
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How did two short-eared owls end up getting shot on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales ? Thanks to @rspbinvestigations.bsky.social quick thinking Investigation teams , we know . . .
April 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
How did two short-eared owls end up getting shot on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales ? Thanks to @rspbinvestigations.bsky.social quick thinking Investigation teams , we know . . .
Every single one of these companies is involved with massively over budget, white elephant toy High speed rail HS2 project.
And they think we should listen to them about planning and infrastructure bill. They're interested in one thing, their profits.
And they think we should listen to them about planning and infrastructure bill. They're interested in one thing, their profits.
Tier 1s urge MPs to support Planning and Infrastructure Bill and not ‘diminish its ambition’ | New Civil Engineer
The Bill would see a major overhaul of the country’s planning requirements, reducing the “unnecessary bureaucracy” that stands in the way of major
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March 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Every single one of these companies is involved with massively over budget, white elephant toy High speed rail HS2 project.
And they think we should listen to them about planning and infrastructure bill. They're interested in one thing, their profits.
And they think we should listen to them about planning and infrastructure bill. They're interested in one thing, their profits.
Had a great day at Cliffe Castle in #Keighley in #Bradford #BD25 with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, @naturalengland.bsky.social BUWG, City of Nature CIC, BEEs, Wharfedale Nats, Aire Rivers Trust, Bradford MDC and lots of other local Wildlife groups.
bradforddistrictparks.org/event/action...
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March 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Had a great day at Cliffe Castle in #Keighley in #Bradford #BD25 with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, @naturalengland.bsky.social BUWG, City of Nature CIC, BEEs, Wharfedale Nats, Aire Rivers Trust, Bradford MDC and lots of other local Wildlife groups.
bradforddistrictparks.org/event/action...
bradforddistrictparks.org/event/action...
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Huge win! Government announces plans to open up the Land Registry.
If delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wales.
Read my blog post for more details & how you can write to the Minister to make sure this now happens:
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
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If delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wales.
Read my blog post for more details & how you can write to the Minister to make sure this now happens:
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
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Huge win! Government announces plan to open up Land Registry
This post is by Guy Shrubsole. Today the UK Government has announced plans to open up the Land Registry – which, if delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wale…
whoownsengland.org
March 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Huge win! Government announces plans to open up the Land Registry.
If delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wales.
Read my blog post for more details & how you can write to the Minister to make sure this now happens:
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
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If delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wales.
Read my blog post for more details & how you can write to the Minister to make sure this now happens:
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
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This ridiculous @telegraphnews.bsky.social story www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...
clearly placed by BASC, should persuade you to sign this act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/... asking Defra to ban lead ammunition.
It's the ammo that is poisonous, silly!
clearly placed by BASC, should persuade you to sign this act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/... asking Defra to ban lead ammunition.
It's the ammo that is poisonous, silly!
Boss of wildfowl charity who suggested ‘all game is poisonous’ attended meat awards
Charity is accused of shooting itself in the foot after it emerges Sarah Fowler, its chief executive, was a guest at Eat Game Awards
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This ridiculous @telegraphnews.bsky.social story www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...
clearly placed by BASC, should persuade you to sign this act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/... asking Defra to ban lead ammunition.
It's the ammo that is poisonous, silly!
clearly placed by BASC, should persuade you to sign this act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/... asking Defra to ban lead ammunition.
It's the ammo that is poisonous, silly!
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If everything goes to plan Natural England will be designating West Yorkshire's first National Nature Reserve in Mighty Bradford. #BD25 #bradford #naturerecivery
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2489535...
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2489535...
Announcement on new nature reserve for Bradford due next month
A decision on whether a new nature reserve will be created in Bradford will be made next month – Councillors have been told.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
If everything goes to plan Natural England will be designating West Yorkshire's first National Nature Reserve in Mighty Bradford. #BD25 #bradford #naturerecivery
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2489535...
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2489535...
A lot is going to shit right now but look at yhis
February 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A lot is going to shit right now but look at yhis
A National Nature Reserve, the first in West Yorkshire. I'm immensely privileged to work for #BradfordCouncil in the year of #Bradford2025CityofCulture and to be working with #NaturalEngland on the first NNR in West Yorkshire.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2489535...
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2489535...
Announcement on new nature reserve for Bradford due next month
A decision on whether a new nature reserve will be created in Bradford will be made next month – Councillors have been told.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
February 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
A National Nature Reserve, the first in West Yorkshire. I'm immensely privileged to work for #BradfordCouncil in the year of #Bradford2025CityofCulture and to be working with #NaturalEngland on the first NNR in West Yorkshire.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2489535...
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2489535...
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New petition: Ban wind farms on protected peat land petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Press release in my blog markavery.info/2025/01/27/n...
I've signed 'cos turbines on deep peat make no sense.
#hebden #bridge #haworth #calderdale #bronte #walshaw
Press release in my blog markavery.info/2025/01/27/n...
I've signed 'cos turbines on deep peat make no sense.
#hebden #bridge #haworth #calderdale #bronte #walshaw
January 27, 2025 at 7:25 AM
New petition: Ban wind farms on protected peat land petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Press release in my blog markavery.info/2025/01/27/n...
I've signed 'cos turbines on deep peat make no sense.
#hebden #bridge #haworth #calderdale #bronte #walshaw
Press release in my blog markavery.info/2025/01/27/n...
I've signed 'cos turbines on deep peat make no sense.
#hebden #bridge #haworth #calderdale #bronte #walshaw
This fabulous beastie is a secret Bradford superstar. The sporophye (and gametophye) forms of kilarney fern (Vandenboschia speciosa).
January 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This fabulous beastie is a secret Bradford superstar. The sporophye (and gametophye) forms of kilarney fern (Vandenboschia speciosa).
The Bradford 2025 City of Culture launch last night (and tonight). I for one am really excited to see what this amazing city of history, diversity and nature will give us. I'm off to see La Haine next week, with Asian Dub Foundation doing the live score. Get stuck in. Bratford Baby!
January 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Bradford 2025 City of Culture launch last night (and tonight). I for one am really excited to see what this amazing city of history, diversity and nature will give us. I'm off to see La Haine next week, with Asian Dub Foundation doing the live score. Get stuck in. Bratford Baby!
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Happy New Year!
We want to see an end to the illegal killing of Hen Harriers, Golden Eagles, Buzzards, Short-eared Owls, Red Kites, White-tailed Eagles, Peregrines etc. If you do too, pls sign & share our petition to ban driven grouse shooting
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
#ornithology
We want to see an end to the illegal killing of Hen Harriers, Golden Eagles, Buzzards, Short-eared Owls, Red Kites, White-tailed Eagles, Peregrines etc. If you do too, pls sign & share our petition to ban driven grouse shooting
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
#ornithology
January 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Happy New Year!
We want to see an end to the illegal killing of Hen Harriers, Golden Eagles, Buzzards, Short-eared Owls, Red Kites, White-tailed Eagles, Peregrines etc. If you do too, pls sign & share our petition to ban driven grouse shooting
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
#ornithology
We want to see an end to the illegal killing of Hen Harriers, Golden Eagles, Buzzards, Short-eared Owls, Red Kites, White-tailed Eagles, Peregrines etc. If you do too, pls sign & share our petition to ban driven grouse shooting
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
#ornithology
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UK Govts have received recommendations about need to restrict use of toxic, poisonous lead ammunition to protect environments, wildlife & human health ☠️
Pls join wildlife experts to urge Ministers to implement a swift & total ban. Details 🔽
#ornithology
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/07/u...
Pls join wildlife experts to urge Ministers to implement a swift & total ban. Details 🔽
#ornithology
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/07/u...
UK Governments must decide on lead ammunition restrictions by March 2025 – you can have your say to help bring about a ban
In December 2024, long-delayed recommendations by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for restrictions to be placed on the use of lead ammunition in the UK were finally published. Used shotgun …
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
UK Govts have received recommendations about need to restrict use of toxic, poisonous lead ammunition to protect environments, wildlife & human health ☠️
Pls join wildlife experts to urge Ministers to implement a swift & total ban. Details 🔽
#ornithology
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/07/u...
Pls join wildlife experts to urge Ministers to implement a swift & total ban. Details 🔽
#ornithology
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/07/u...
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Lead has been poisoning our wildlife and communities for decades – but now we have a chance to turn things around.
With a crucial review into lead ammunition finally at an end, will you join me in calling on @SteveReedMP to help make lead history?
act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/...
With a crucial review into lead ammunition finally at an end, will you join me in calling on @SteveReedMP to help make lead history?
act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/...
Help make lead history
Lead has been poisoning our wildlife and communities for decades – but now we have a chance to turn things around.
With a crucial review into lead ammunition finally at an end, will you join me in c...
act.wwt.org.uk
January 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Lead has been poisoning our wildlife and communities for decades – but now we have a chance to turn things around.
With a crucial review into lead ammunition finally at an end, will you join me in calling on @SteveReedMP to help make lead history?
act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/...
With a crucial review into lead ammunition finally at an end, will you join me in calling on @SteveReedMP to help make lead history?
act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/...
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In March 2023 Sabs made a shocking discovery – a fox buried alive underground in a sack . It’s the focus of day 6 of my (b)advent counting down the top 20 worst fox hunting crimes with @huntsabs.bsky.social . . .
#RealBanNow
#RealBanNow
December 6, 2024 at 11:05 AM
In March 2023 Sabs made a shocking discovery – a fox buried alive underground in a sack . It’s the focus of day 6 of my (b)advent counting down the top 20 worst fox hunting crimes with @huntsabs.bsky.social . . .
#RealBanNow
#RealBanNow
Bradford citybHall clock tower is used regularly by peregrine falcons. Whilst up there the other day I found this woodcock
November 24, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Bradford citybHall clock tower is used regularly by peregrine falcons. Whilst up there the other day I found this woodcock