Chris Small
@peaceofcakes.bsky.social
Largely retired. Mainly a birder, but interested in most wildlife. Partner of Carey, father of four, grandad to three. Socialist leaning.
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The Landscape Partnership #EcologyVacancies We are looking for a graduate ecologist in Bedford and experienced ecologists in any of our locations, including London and Woodbridge (Suffolk), to start in the New Year - DM me if of interest.
December 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The Landscape Partnership #EcologyVacancies We are looking for a graduate ecologist in Bedford and experienced ecologists in any of our locations, including London and Woodbridge (Suffolk), to start in the New Year - DM me if of interest.
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If you are a masters or early stage PhD student interested in evolutionary biology, consider applying for a place on Guarda Summer School. Based in the Swiss alps, this was one of the best experiences of my PhD!
Application deadline: 20 Jan 2026
tb.ethz.ch/education/gu...
Application deadline: 20 Jan 2026
tb.ethz.ch/education/gu...
December 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
If you are a masters or early stage PhD student interested in evolutionary biology, consider applying for a place on Guarda Summer School. Based in the Swiss alps, this was one of the best experiences of my PhD!
Application deadline: 20 Jan 2026
tb.ethz.ch/education/gu...
Application deadline: 20 Jan 2026
tb.ethz.ch/education/gu...
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“We aren’t complicit in genocide”
Jog on Starmer
Jog on centrists.
Jog on sociopaths.
Jog on Starmer
Jog on centrists.
Jog on sociopaths.
UK arms imported by Israel have doubled in 2025.
The UK is complicit in Israel’s genocide and apartheid of the Palestinian people.
Keep reading for 4⃣ more things you need to know.🧵
The UK is complicit in Israel’s genocide and apartheid of the Palestinian people.
Keep reading for 4⃣ more things you need to know.🧵
December 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“We aren’t complicit in genocide”
Jog on Starmer
Jog on centrists.
Jog on sociopaths.
Jog on Starmer
Jog on centrists.
Jog on sociopaths.
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As the mainstream media continues to fail to cover the Filton trial it the Hunger Strike, this is very important read. open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
Has the British public been tricked about what the Filton trial videos really show?
Starmer desperately needs the trial of six peace activists who targeted Israeli arms firm Elbit to go his way, and bolster his government's claim that Palestine Action is a terrorist organisation
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
As the mainstream media continues to fail to cover the Filton trial it the Hunger Strike, this is very important read. open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
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The condition of the Palestine Action hunger strikers is getting serious.
The media are largely ignoring it.
The media are largely ignoring it.
Seven political prisoners held without trial on hunger strike.
The Dr supporting the families of the seven: “This is a trajectory that ends with death.”
Complete radio silence from the BBC.
This is a story that could be straight from Putin's Russia.
#r4today
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
The Dr supporting the families of the seven: “This is a trajectory that ends with death.”
Complete radio silence from the BBC.
This is a story that could be straight from Putin's Russia.
#r4today
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The condition of the Palestine Action hunger strikers is getting serious.
The media are largely ignoring it.
The media are largely ignoring it.
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The International Swan Census is nearly here! UK coverage looks strong, but key Whooper/Bewick's sites still need volunteers for 17–18 Jan 26. If you can help, please reach out to @btobirds.bsky.social. Check map for vacant sites lnkd.in/eWqWm7GW Thanks to all who are taking part! Photo: Ben Andrew
December 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The International Swan Census is nearly here! UK coverage looks strong, but key Whooper/Bewick's sites still need volunteers for 17–18 Jan 26. If you can help, please reach out to @btobirds.bsky.social. Check map for vacant sites lnkd.in/eWqWm7GW Thanks to all who are taking part! Photo: Ben Andrew
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Portland Harbour North is now a vacant Wetland Bird Survey site. If there are any local birders willing to take it on, a couple of hours one Sunday morning a month. Then please let me know. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
@webs-gsmp.bsky.social
@webs-gsmp.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Portland Harbour North is now a vacant Wetland Bird Survey site. If there are any local birders willing to take it on, a couple of hours one Sunday morning a month. Then please let me know. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
@webs-gsmp.bsky.social
@webs-gsmp.bsky.social
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Seasonal field staff needed for @rspbscience.bsky.social projects in 2026 - advert live, closing date 11 Jan. Lots of #seabird (& non-seabird) opportunities!
Get in touch if you’d like to know more about any of the #seabird roles 🌊🐦
app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car... #seabirds #ornithology
Get in touch if you’d like to know more about any of the #seabird roles 🌊🐦
app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car... #seabirds #ornithology
Research Assistant and Senior Research Assistant - Seasonal Recruitment 2026 | RSPB
We are delighted to bring the details of our seasonal Research Assistants and Senior Research Assistants vacancies on a variety of projects within Great Britain in 2026.Full details of the roles curre...
app.vacancy-filler.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to save one of the largest areas of grassland left in Lincolnshire. Can you help us purchase and protect Hawthorpe for nature before it is ploughed and lost forever?
Find out more: lincstrust.org.uk/hawthorpe-appeal
Find out more: lincstrust.org.uk/hawthorpe-appeal
November 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to save one of the largest areas of grassland left in Lincolnshire. Can you help us purchase and protect Hawthorpe for nature before it is ploughed and lost forever?
Find out more: lincstrust.org.uk/hawthorpe-appeal
Find out more: lincstrust.org.uk/hawthorpe-appeal
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Only four days left to apply - get those CVs sent in now!
We are recruiting. If you want to find rare birds and witness spectacular falls & live among 30,000 Manx Shearwaters get your application in for the Bardsey Island Assistant job (Mar-Oct 2026) before 10 Dec.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista...
#RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob
Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista...
#RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob
December 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Only four days left to apply - get those CVs sent in now!
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We are recruiting. If you want to find rare birds and witness spectacular falls & live among 30,000 Manx Shearwaters get your application in for the Bardsey Island Assistant job (Mar-Oct 2026) before 10 Dec.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista...
#RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob
Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista...
#RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We are recruiting. If you want to find rare birds and witness spectacular falls & live among 30,000 Manx Shearwaters get your application in for the Bardsey Island Assistant job (Mar-Oct 2026) before 10 Dec.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista...
#RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob
Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista...
#RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob
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As I'm planning next years field season, I wonder if anyone on here would like to run a small island project on Skúvoy with me. I will be catching and samling great skuas, but there will be good opportunities to investigate other aspects of seabird island ecology 🌍🧪 #seabirds
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
As I'm planning next years field season, I wonder if anyone on here would like to run a small island project on Skúvoy with me. I will be catching and samling great skuas, but there will be good opportunities to investigate other aspects of seabird island ecology 🌍🧪 #seabirds
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If you are a field mycologist, fungal biology researcher, or mycology student, join our free webinar on 11 December to hear how publishing your work with BMS journals can support both your career & the global mycology community. 👉 Register now: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/mycology_pub...
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
If you are a field mycologist, fungal biology researcher, or mycology student, join our free webinar on 11 December to hear how publishing your work with BMS journals can support both your career & the global mycology community. 👉 Register now: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/mycology_pub...
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Studying for an MSc this year & looking for a #seabird research project?
We're looking for a student to help investigate the factors that influence #StormPetrel response rates during playback surveys. 🔊🐣
🔗Do get in touch if you have any Qs: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #seabirds #ornithology
We're looking for a student to help investigate the factors that influence #StormPetrel response rates during playback surveys. 🔊🐣
🔗Do get in touch if you have any Qs: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #seabirds #ornithology
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Studying for an MSc this year & looking for a #seabird research project?
We're looking for a student to help investigate the factors that influence #StormPetrel response rates during playback surveys. 🔊🐣
🔗Do get in touch if you have any Qs: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #seabirds #ornithology
We're looking for a student to help investigate the factors that influence #StormPetrel response rates during playback surveys. 🔊🐣
🔗Do get in touch if you have any Qs: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #seabirds #ornithology
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Are you an MSc student based at a UK university? Or do you know one?
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
Postgraduate opportunities
The RSPB is offering a variety of exciting research projects for postgraduate students in 2026.
www.rspb.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Are you an MSc student based at a UK university? Or do you know one?
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
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Vacancy on BOU Records Committee. Are you up for it? I found it a really interesting and educational experience. Happy to share my experience if you are interested.
#RarebirdsUK #UKBirding
#RarebirdsUK #UKBirding
📢 BOU COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS OPEN
➡️ Awards Nominations Committee
➡️ Engagement Committee
➡️ IBIS Management Committee
➡️ Meetings Committee
➡️ Records Committee
Plus NEW Committee Shadowing Scheme
More info & to nominate: bou.org.uk/about-the...
#ornithology 🪶
➡️ Awards Nominations Committee
➡️ Engagement Committee
➡️ IBIS Management Committee
➡️ Meetings Committee
➡️ Records Committee
Plus NEW Committee Shadowing Scheme
More info & to nominate: bou.org.uk/about-the...
#ornithology 🪶
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Vacancy on BOU Records Committee. Are you up for it? I found it a really interesting and educational experience. Happy to share my experience if you are interested.
#RarebirdsUK #UKBirding
#RarebirdsUK #UKBirding
@birdguides.bsky.social Popes Marsh, Salthouse, Norfolk Grey Phalarope still present. Viewed from Walsey Hills NOA. Also Peregrine.
October 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
@birdguides.bsky.social Popes Marsh, Salthouse, Norfolk Grey Phalarope still present. Viewed from Walsey Hills NOA. Also Peregrine.
@birdguides.bsky.social Snow Bunting still in Seaview Car Park, West Runton, Norfolk.
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
@birdguides.bsky.social Snow Bunting still in Seaview Car Park, West Runton, Norfolk.
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"The prickly seed-shucks of the chestnut have fallen and burst open, some of them spilling the brown conkers out of the soft linings that have contained and nourished them“
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
October 19, 2025 at 7:54 AM
"The prickly seed-shucks of the chestnut have fallen and burst open, some of them spilling the brown conkers out of the soft linings that have contained and nourished them“
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
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JOB ALERT: We have an exciting Senior Research Assistant post available for a project tracking predators and prey simultaneously starting early 2026. We need someone with experience tagging adult raptors or wader chicks. This you? app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
October 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
JOB ALERT: We have an exciting Senior Research Assistant post available for a project tracking predators and prey simultaneously starting early 2026. We need someone with experience tagging adult raptors or wader chicks. This you? app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
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UK Government arms exports to Israel hit a 'record high' in recent months, analysis has found
UK arms exports to Israel 'hit record high' in recent months
www.thenational.scot
October 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
UK Government arms exports to Israel hit a 'record high' in recent months, analysis has found
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Were looking forward to working closely with the BTO and other partners on Bird Atlas 2027-31, and to supporting the vital role that Scotland’s birdwatching community will play in its success.
Exciting news! We’re planning the upcoming Bird Atlas 2027-31, and have met with @birdwatchireland.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social and @birdsinwales.bsky.social to discuss how we can work together on what we hope will be the most productive Atlas yet. #Ornithology #UKBirding
October 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Were looking forward to working closely with the BTO and other partners on Bird Atlas 2027-31, and to supporting the vital role that Scotland’s birdwatching community will play in its success.
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We have vacancies available on our committee! 🕊️👨👨👧👩👩👦
We are recruiting for 5 roles:
Secretary 👩🏫
Assistant Journal Editor 📉
Social Media Lead 🤳
Assistant Newsletter/ Social Media Support 🤝
Website Officer 🧑💻
Feel free to DM for details & email [email protected] to apply (deadline 31 Oct) 📥
We are recruiting for 5 roles:
Secretary 👩🏫
Assistant Journal Editor 📉
Social Media Lead 🤳
Assistant Newsletter/ Social Media Support 🤝
Website Officer 🧑💻
Feel free to DM for details & email [email protected] to apply (deadline 31 Oct) 📥
October 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM