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Normal Island News @normalisland.co.uk · 3d

BREAKING: Heroic police officers save public from this terrifying terrorist who was holding a sign the government doesn’t like x

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 4d

Quite true!

Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 4d

A quick bee hotel tip, to keep your young bees safe for the winter :) youtu.be/nP4S1Gmqjxg

Don't let your baby bees get eaten!

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Hampton Heath Friends @hamptonheath.bsky.social · 16d

Great to meet @davegoulson.bsky.social and hear him speak at a really well attended event at the wonderful Hanworth Air Parks Biodiversity Project yesterday.

The work of HABP and @cambeauty.bsky.social is clearly hugely valued in the community, and I look forward to reading Silent Earth.

Prof. Dave Goulson's book, Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse.

Wool Carder Bee feeds from Birds Foot Trefoil at Hampton Heath.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 17d

Got permission to share this reaction video from TikTok!

Love it!

👉🏼 Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Ian Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 20d

4/4 Please do listen to @davegoulson.bsky.social clip about being kind to wasps....
Despite the large size & proximity of this nest site, they haven't caused any issues at all & my boisterous / careless grandkids have visited & left safe & sound.
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Be Kind to Wasps

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Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe) @paneurope.bsky.social · 20d

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A 2025 meta-analysis of 1,705 studies confirms that #pesticides are widely toxic to many non-target organisms. @davegoulson.bsky.social
www.pan-europe.info/blog/pestici...

Pesticides found widely toxic to non-target organisms in low concentrations

A 2025 meta-analysis of 1,705 studies confirms that pesticides are widely toxic to many non-target organisms. “Pesticides affect a diverse range of non-target species and may be linked to global biodi...

www.pan-europe.info

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 23d

Scottish Forestry have decided that planting a vast sitka spruce plantation in the Scottish Borders (11 sq km) does not need an Environmental Impact Assessment. Please consider giving to this crowdfund to support a legal challenge + share.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-todri...

Save Todrig from Sitka spruce plantation

Campaigning to protect nature and communities around Todrig from proposed Sitka spruce plantations, and to save the Southern Uplands.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 26d

Research reveals huge disparity between perceived and actual willingness of public to contribute to fixing climate

- "[Politicians] have more public support than they may realise"

#climatecrisis #89percent
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Underestimating support for climate action limits political decision making, study says

Research reveals huge disparity between perceived and actual willingness of public to contribute to fixing climate

www.theguardian.com

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Discover some of the best plants for bees: Devil's bit scabious youtu.be/7FQ0LgljTos? An absolute beauty :)

Best plants for bees: Devil's bit scabious

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Sep 5

The job of CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust is now being advertised, as the wonderful Gill Perkins has announced she is stepping down. Fab opportunity for the right person: www.bumblebeeconservation.org/what-we-do/v...

Vacancies at the Bumblebee Conservation Trust - Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Join our passionate team dedicated to bumblebee conservation efforts making a positive impact on the environment

www.bumblebeeconservation.org

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Now is the perfect time of year to have a go at making cider :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nvp...

How to make cider

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Dr Beth Nicholls @bethbees.bsky.social · Sep 4

🍅Our new paper in @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social evaluating the effectiveness of #CitizenScience approach for understanding plant-pollinator interactions in urban food growing 🫛 @davegoulson.bsky.social @calacastellanos.bsky.social @leah-salm.bsky.social nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Understanding Pollination in Urban Food Production: The Importance of Data Validation and Participant Feedback for Citizen Science Project Design

Urban agriculture depends on insect pollination, but knowledge gaps persist due to difficulties accessing diverse growing spaces. We developed a citizen science approach for monitoring insect visits ...

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Sep 4

This should be a fun event, come along, lots of great speakers, live music etc.! #GenerationRestoration #EarthedSummit2025

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢Help save Coul Links!

Once again, this beautiful place is threatened by plans for a golf course which would do irreparable damage to rare habitats and wildlife. 🌱🦆🐦🦋🪰

Join us in sending a message to Scottish Ministers to stand up for nature. Add your voice: action.rspb.org.uk/page/166270/...

Aerial photo of Coul Links showing the sea, dunes, grass and pools behind the dunes in orange sunlight

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Sep 2

Some ideas for growing mixtures of veg together to mimic natural ecosystems and get the most from your growing space. The opposite of monoculture farming!
youtu.be/-0DyF9l8WJE
#organic #growyourown #allotment

'Intercropping' to get the most from your veggie patch

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Yes I did. Did you check the veracity of Genetic Literature Project, a blatant vehicle for pro-GM and pro-glyphosate propaganda...?

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thoughtful article on the risks associated with a new GM food supplement for honeybees gmwatch.org/en/106-news/...

GM food supplement for bees supports failed agricultural model

Product is intended to “enable honeybee colonies to produce brood in the absence of floral pollen”. Report: Claire Robinson and Prof Michael Antoniou

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Paul Jackson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @pjmonsar.bsky.social · Aug 26

UCL are running a survey called 'Ham or Jam, helping scientists by recording wasp food preferences: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/au...

Ham or jam? Help scientists by recording wasp food preferences

The next time a wasp visits your picnic, if you make a note of whether it goes for protein or sugar, you can help UCL scientists better understand the wasp life cycle.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Aug 26

Wasp heaven - amazing creatures!

This is a good way to distract them from your picnic :)

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Aug 26

Beautiful picnic and wild swimming spot on the river Ouse. The finishing touch: a #turdinabag. Why would anyone do this? WTF?

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Aug 23

Of course 😁

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Brighton Wildlife @brightonwildlife.bsky.social · Aug 22

Dave Goulson has undertaken research into #pollinators and developed a planting list.
See 👉🏼 www.sussex.ac.uk/lifesci/goul...

Check his series of videos on the best plants for bees and wildlife!

#Brighton #Wildlife #Biodiversity #brightonwildlife

Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Aug 19

Marjoram: One of the absolute best plants for pollinators! This is one of a series of short videos in a YouTube playlist highlighting some of the best plants to grow if you want to attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies and more.
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Best Plants for Bees: Marjoram

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

Well done, Craig Best - not afraid to say it how it is 👏👏

#RaptorResarch #Ornithology #WildlifeCrime

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/20/h...

Hen Harrier persecution “is very much linked to grouse shooting” – Craig Best, National Trust General Manager, Peak District

Following yesterday’s news of a successful Hen Harrier breeding attempt this year on National Trust-owned moorland in the Peak District National Park (here), Craig Best, the NT’s Genera…

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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Aug 19

There may well be mason bees in their tunnels, completely unharmed.

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