For anyone in need of some colour on a grey Tuesday, here's an interesting read:
www.audubon.org/magazine/lon...
www.audubon.org/magazine/lon...
Long Before Pantone, This Bird-Based System for Describing Color Was a Hit
In the early 20th century, ornithologist Robert Ridgway published a massive dictionary to categorize birds’ hues, from Peacock Blue to Duck Green. His work still resonates for artists and designers...
www.audubon.org
January 13, 2026 at 11:48 AM
For anyone in need of some colour on a grey Tuesday, here's an interesting read:
www.audubon.org/magazine/lon...
www.audubon.org/magazine/lon...
This spooky species headline is irresistible as it underlines my aim - don't judge an animal by its name/reputation
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
The vampire that regurgitates its bloody stomach contents to hungry roost-mates to save them from starvation | Discover Wildlife
New research reveals how vampire bats share their bloody meals to expand their social network.
www.discoverwildlife.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This spooky species headline is irresistible as it underlines my aim - don't judge an animal by its name/reputation
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
Started my day with a bit of public speaking, eek! Fortunately just chatting to my eldest's nursery class about jays, showed them a few bits from my collection and they sang me the goose song in return 🎵honk honk honk🎵
October 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Started my day with a bit of public speaking, eek! Fortunately just chatting to my eldest's nursery class about jays, showed them a few bits from my collection and they sang me the goose song in return 🎵honk honk honk🎵
Alright, so my spooky headline posts are a bit sporadic but here's another you might enjoy:
phys.org/news/2025-09...
phys.org/news/2025-09...
Black widows lure males with smell of 'cheesy feet'
According to a new study by researchers from Greifswald and Canada, black widows (Latrodectus hesperus) use a unique scent strategy to find their mate. A chemical pheromone slowly decomposes on the fe...
phys.org
October 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Alright, so my spooky headline posts are a bit sporadic but here's another you might enjoy:
phys.org/news/2025-09...
phys.org/news/2025-09...
Kicking off my spooky species headlines with this banger: www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Grisly recording reveals bat catching, killing and eating robin mid-flight
Before the Spanish study, some scientists had been sceptical about the mammals attacking migratory birds
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Kicking off my spooky species headlines with this banger: www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Relatable
October 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Relatable
My tabs are full of spooky species headlines again. Shall I share one a day from Oct 13th? 🎃🕷️
October 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
My tabs are full of spooky species headlines again. Shall I share one a day from Oct 13th? 🎃🕷️
So ready for October 🍄
September 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
So ready for October 🍄
Caper didn't want the walk to end this morning. Me either 🍂🌞
September 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Caper didn't want the walk to end this morning. Me either 🍂🌞
Reposted by Ella J Davies
In hot weather like this, remember to keep an eye on your freelancers. Move them to a shaded spot, indoors if possible, away from ‘people’. Distract them with a computer or some unrealistic deadline. Do check on them, by email, but don’t forget to set yours to out of office in case they reply 🙏
August 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
In hot weather like this, remember to keep an eye on your freelancers. Move them to a shaded spot, indoors if possible, away from ‘people’. Distract them with a computer or some unrealistic deadline. Do check on them, by email, but don’t forget to set yours to out of office in case they reply 🙏
Really feels like August has put the accelerator down and is speeding us towards autumn. Sloes provide juxtaposition in name only.
August 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Really feels like August has put the accelerator down and is speeding us towards autumn. Sloes provide juxtaposition in name only.
Going to have to employ sploots in the next heatwave, linguistically and physically:
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Panting, gular fluttering and sploots: how Britain’s animals try to keep cool
From cows and cats to squirrels and birds, all have their own methods but may need more help as heatwaves intensify
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Going to have to employ sploots in the next heatwave, linguistically and physically:
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
🚨 Injured bird! Advice needed!! 🚨 We've got a wood pigeon in the garden with an injured wing. Managed to get it into the dog crate in the shade with some water so it won't be picked on by the neighbourhood cats. What else can we do?
July 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🚨 Injured bird! Advice needed!! 🚨 We've got a wood pigeon in the garden with an injured wing. Managed to get it into the dog crate in the shade with some water so it won't be picked on by the neighbourhood cats. What else can we do?
Bonus Wednesday afternoon in work mode visiting beautiful Hoylake today. Energising hubub at the Biodiversity & Sustainability Celebration, accompanied by swift squeals
July 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Bonus Wednesday afternoon in work mode visiting beautiful Hoylake today. Energising hubub at the Biodiversity & Sustainability Celebration, accompanied by swift squeals
I know it's probably from a wet dog but I got excited imagining this was an otter footprint at Hockenhull Platts this morning
July 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I know it's probably from a wet dog but I got excited imagining this was an otter footprint at Hockenhull Platts this morning
I love keeping up with the giant anteater research. I've written about the latest study looking at their splendid tails for BBC Wildlife: www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
260 hours staring at giant anteaters in Brazil's savanna - here's what researchers discovered | Discover Wildlife
The scientists were particularly interested in the mammals' remarkable tails.
www.discoverwildlife.com
July 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I love keeping up with the giant anteater research. I've written about the latest study looking at their splendid tails for BBC Wildlife: www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
Delightful morning @wildlifefestival.bsky.social - views, soundtrack, speakers all very inspirational!
June 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Delightful morning @wildlifefestival.bsky.social - views, soundtrack, speakers all very inspirational!
Foreboding sense of bracken in the forest this morning, felt like I only just had my head above the waves so I focused on the pinks and purples
June 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Foreboding sense of bracken in the forest this morning, felt like I only just had my head above the waves so I focused on the pinks and purples
Listening to the jay passages in Wilding @kneppwilding.bsky.social and looking forward to @wildlifefestival.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Listening to the jay passages in Wilding @kneppwilding.bsky.social and looking forward to @wildlifefestival.bsky.social
Felt (and heard) the summer sizzle on this morning's dog walk
June 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Felt (and heard) the summer sizzle on this morning's dog walk
Just down the road from my folks, how convenient 😊
A couple of weeks until @wildlifefestival.bsky.social in Cuckmere Haven - a stunning venue for what we hope will become an important (and recurring!) feature in the wildlife/literature landscape. More details here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cuckmere-w...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cuckmere-w...
Cuckmere Wildlife Festival
An amazing book festival featuring experts speaking about wildlife, conservation and the environment, and the creation of Cuckmere.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Just down the road from my folks, how convenient 😊
Closest I've ever been to a jay yesterday 😍 A pair joined our picnic with the kids at Bewilderwood. I'm sure a more lyrical description will come to me but first impression was - look at the size of 'em!
June 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Closest I've ever been to a jay yesterday 😍 A pair joined our picnic with the kids at Bewilderwood. I'm sure a more lyrical description will come to me but first impression was - look at the size of 'em!
This is a really interesting listen: www.theguardian.com/science/audi...
The incredible world of animal medicine – podcast
Ian Sample meets Jaap de Roode, professor of biology at Emory University in Atlanta, and author of the book Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes and Other Animals Heal Themselves. De Roode explains how a...
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This is a really interesting listen: www.theguardian.com/science/audi...
Forgot to share this. Lovely stamps on a parcel from @chiffchat.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Forgot to share this. Lovely stamps on a parcel from @chiffchat.bsky.social