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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 13h

Lovely piece about visitors to @rspbcymru.bsky.social Cors Ddyga's new wetland pools, "slivers of liquid light, their margins still mottled dark with freshly turned mud and root, harbouring long-buried organic treasure, waiting to be snatched".

A @naturambyth.bsky.social project for Curlews

Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 16h

Country diary: The marshes are graced with a little catwalk glamour | Nigel Brown

Ynys Môn (Anglesey): What a pleasure it is to watch a pair of glossy ibis – true head-turners, and an increasingly common sight

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Henry Cook @hcbirding.bsky.social · 16h

Appalled to hear this government describe our beleaguered nature in this way. Nature is a necessity, not a nuisance.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer

Exclusive: Chancellor says 20,000 homes were being held up due to ‘some snails that are a protected species or something’

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Sarah Dalrymple @sarahdalgulls.bsky.social · 14h

Wow! Tracking a butterfly with motus!

Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 20h

Look at her go!
#invertebrates 🌿

Screen shot of Project Monarch app map of progress of a monarch butterfly from southern Ontario to Oklahoma.

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nffn.bsky.social @nffn.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to our CEO, Martin Lines, on receiving the prestigious RSPB Medal, recognising his leadership in conservation. 🎉 This award honours his tireless work for both farmers and nature. 🙌 We’re so proud of you, Martin!

👉 https://www.nffn.org.uk/news/nffn-ceo-martin-lines-awarded-rspb-medal

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 2d

Quite an autumn for seawatchers in #NorthWales: the week's highlights, including a mainland Wryneck, in @northwaleslive.bsky.social BirdNotes.

And exciting news from @btobirds.bsky.social and @birdsinwales.bsky.social.

📷 @zoobirder.bsky.social #BirdingWales

www.birdnotes.wales/blog/storm-a...

Storm Amy adds to Welsh seabird autumn

Weekend storms brought passage seabirds to North Wales, with hardy birders at storm-lashed watchpoints to see skuas, shearwaters and petrels perfectly at home in these conditions. Sabine’s Gulls...

www.birdnotes.wales

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 3d

That sounds familiar! #PatientPartners

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 3d

I'm hoping there is a video of you running around the grassland above Seacombe, however...?

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 4d

Many lichen species are sensitive to nitrogen pollution, making them natural indicators of air quality.

📱LicheN is a new app enabling people to help monitor air quality using lichens. Data gathered will improve understanding of N pollution and its impacts on ecosystems.

buff.ly/AmWAOQB

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Side by side photos of a person looking at a picture of lichen on an app and comparing it to lichen on a tree trunk

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 4d

Guten morgen. Love the range of cheeses available at the local market. I could even have bought a #Snowdonia cheese.

But we need a word about geographic origin, Deutschland.

Snowdonia "Black Bomber" cheese for sale on a market stall in northern Germany. The accompanying sign (8.50 Euros a piece) shows its country of origin as England.

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 5d

Great news from @rspbni.bsky.social

RareBirdAlert @rarebirder.bsky.social · 5d

After decades of absence, the nocturnal calls of shearwaters once more echo from burrows on Northern Ireland's seabird island. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/M...

Manx Shearwater Breeding Confirmed on Rathlin Island

After decades of absence, the nocturnal calls of shearwaters once more echo from burrows on Northern Ireland’s seabird island.

www.rarebirdalert.co.uk

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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · 23d

This is an area that is home to sensational wildlife – from Little Terns at the coast to Black Grouse and Hen Harriers on the moors. If the Glyndwr National Park goes ahead it must have a strong focus on driving nature recovery and tackling climate change.

NationCymru @nation.cymru · 23d

A consultation has progressed on proposals for a new national park stretching across north-east Wales and Powys

Consultation opens on the proposed Glyndŵr National Park

A consultation has progressed on proposals for a new national park stretching across north-east Wales and Powys. People are being encouraged to share their views on the proposed Glyndŵr National Park,...

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 6d

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

A group photo of the BTO and BirdWatch Ireland team together on the top of a cliff with green vegetation in the foreground and blue sea in the background.

A group photo of the BTO and SOC team together sitting on a bench and standing in front of a wood timber building.

A group photo of the BTO and WOS team together standing in front of a building with a small tree behind them.

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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · 6d

Dyma ein hymateb 👇

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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · 6d

Here's our response 👇

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 6d

Wise words from the @senedd.cymru Swift champion.

@waleslink.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social

Jenny Rathbone @jennyrathbone.bsky.social · 6d

So much more we need to do to reverse the decline in swift numbers in Wales. Future generations must not be deprived of their iconic cries on a summer evening

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you @carolynthomasms.bsky.social @jennyrathbone.bsky.social and @delythjewell.bsky.social for speaking up for Swifts @senedd.cymru yesterday.

NationCymru @nation.cymru · 6d

Senedd members have debated a 10,000-name petition calling for ‘swift bricks’ to be made mandatory in all new buildings to reverse the bird’s alarming decline

Swift action needed: Senedd debates calls to save Wales’ fastest declining bird

Joe Woods, ICNN Senedd reporter Senedd members have debated a 10,000-name petition calling for “swift bricks” to be made mandatory in all new buildings to reverse the bird’s alarming decline. Carolyn...

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 6d

Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their managed reintroduction

Ministers eager to protect ‘eco-engineer’ beavers

Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their managed reintroduction. Climate c...

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BTO Cymru @btocymru.bsky.social · 7d

Mae ein cwrs ar-lein ‘Adar Rhydio Cymru i Ddechreuwyr’ bellach llai na wythnos i ffwrdd! Cofrestrwch heddiw ar ein gwefan yma: www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

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BTO Cymru @btocymru.bsky.social · 7d

Our online ‘Welsh Waders for Beginners’ course is now less than a week away! Book your place today on our website here: www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

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Steve Stansfield @bardseyobswarden.bsky.social · 7d

www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/worryin...

Porpoise decline threatens Bardsey's ecosystem

A study reveals a 97 per cent decline in porpoise sightings off Bardsey, raising conservation concerns in designated protected waters. Julie McNicholls Vale has been finding out more...

www.cambrian-news.co.uk

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North Wales Wildlife Trust / Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru @northwaleswt.bsky.social · 7d

Today is the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) debate on swift bricks to be installed in all new buildings in Wales. Over 10,000 people signed a petition to get this debate, lets hope they make the right decision.
Thank you to @iolowilliams.bsky.social for his support!

find out more bit.ly/4gPrmFd

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 7d

Has been great to work with colleagues from @rspbcymru.bsky.social, @northwaleswt.bsky.social, Swift groups across Wales and youth voices in support of this petition. Hope Senedd Members support and Welsh Government do the right thing.

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 7d

The Swifts don't know (they're whizzing around over Africa now) but it's their big day @senedd.wales. I'm on BBC Radio #Wales in a few minutes talking about the petition to mandate Swift Bricks in new buildings, started by @juliabarrell.bsky.social

www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/take-action/...

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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · 8d

Every new building in Wales could be a home for Swifts – if we make Swift bricks mandatory.
‼️The debate is in the Senedd is tomorrow. ‼️
Contact your local MS today and tell them how important it is to protect Swifts. Every voice counts!

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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · 8d

Gallai pob adeilad newydd yng Nghymru fod yn gartref i'r Gwenoliaid Duon – os gwnawn ni frics yma yn orfodol.
‼️ Mae'r ddadl yn y Senedd yfory.‼️
Cysylltwch â'ch AS lleol heddiw a dywedwch wrthyn nhw pa mor bwysig yw amddiffyn y Gwenoliaid Duon. Mae pob llais yn cyfri!

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