@themarymary.bsky.social
Heritage education. I’d rather be somewhere outside.
Stratford upon Avon evening lights
January 21, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Stratford upon Avon evening lights
Warwickshire’s Brandon Marsh starlings did not disappoint.
December 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Warwickshire’s Brandon Marsh starlings did not disappoint.
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The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
Rather lovely evening light today.
December 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Rather lovely evening light today.
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There were zero plans to invest in our natural capital - despite the fact it would add billions to our economy, create jobs & benefit the whole of society in countless ways.
Ignoring nature is short-sighted.
You cannot build a stable future on a collapsing natural foundation.
Ignoring nature is short-sighted.
You cannot build a stable future on a collapsing natural foundation.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There were zero plans to invest in our natural capital - despite the fact it would add billions to our economy, create jobs & benefit the whole of society in countless ways.
Ignoring nature is short-sighted.
You cannot build a stable future on a collapsing natural foundation.
Ignoring nature is short-sighted.
You cannot build a stable future on a collapsing natural foundation.
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I'm giving away two signed copies of my (recently republished) book 21st-Century Yokel, with two postcards of this fab otters linocut by my mum, Jo.
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I'm giving away two signed copies of my (recently republished) book 21st-Century Yokel, with two postcards of this fab otters linocut by my mum, Jo.
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
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Major revision of #GBRedList of plants published today shows 25% of our native & archaeophyte flora threatened with extinction. Many iconic widespread species classified as threatened for first time including Betony, Marsh Marigold, Devil’s-bit Scabious and Harebell. Another wake-up call for action!
November 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Major revision of #GBRedList of plants published today shows 25% of our native & archaeophyte flora threatened with extinction. Many iconic widespread species classified as threatened for first time including Betony, Marsh Marigold, Devil’s-bit Scabious and Harebell. Another wake-up call for action!
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I have two - TWO - of these gorgeous original A4 meadow hare linoprints by my mum, Jo, to give away to a couple of lucky people here on Bluesky today.
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I have two - TWO - of these gorgeous original A4 meadow hare linoprints by my mum, Jo, to give away to a couple of lucky people here on Bluesky today.
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
Forest of Dean. So many fungi. So much to learn.
October 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Forest of Dean. So many fungi. So much to learn.
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Our National Parks are at risk. ⚠️
From the rugged Lakes to the sweeping South Downs, these landscapes define us and our future. They sustain wildlife, communities and our wellbeing - and they must be protected.
A future that puts them at risk isn't what anyone voted for.
From the rugged Lakes to the sweeping South Downs, these landscapes define us and our future. They sustain wildlife, communities and our wellbeing - and they must be protected.
A future that puts them at risk isn't what anyone voted for.
October 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Our National Parks are at risk. ⚠️
From the rugged Lakes to the sweeping South Downs, these landscapes define us and our future. They sustain wildlife, communities and our wellbeing - and they must be protected.
A future that puts them at risk isn't what anyone voted for.
From the rugged Lakes to the sweeping South Downs, these landscapes define us and our future. They sustain wildlife, communities and our wellbeing - and they must be protected.
A future that puts them at risk isn't what anyone voted for.
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From the new Private Eye, out now.
September 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
From the new Private Eye, out now.
Early with this - a Suffolk favourite
#AdoorableThursday
#AdoorableThursday
September 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Early with this - a Suffolk favourite
#AdoorableThursday
#AdoorableThursday
Wiltshire never disappoints.
August 18, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Wiltshire never disappoints.
Common carder bee on wild bergamot (I think)
July 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Common carder bee on wild bergamot (I think)
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Record numbers of Hen Harriers have been illegally killed or gone missing in suspicious circumstances over the last five years:
RSPB reports worst year for Hen Harrier persecution
Record numbers of Hen Harriers have been illegally killed or gone missing in suspicious circumstances over the last five years. A new RSPB report shows that the majority of the 102 recorded incidents during that time occurred on or near grouse moors. Additionally, it reported that 2023 was also the worst recorded year for persecution of Hen Harriers.
bit.ly
July 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Record numbers of Hen Harriers have been illegally killed or gone missing in suspicious circumstances over the last five years:
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No more Beewashing please! Why beekeeping doesn't help conserve bees. Pls RT if you agree.
youtu.be/fiBYBmlKSYU
youtu.be/fiBYBmlKSYU
No More Beewashing! Why beekeeping doesn't help conserve bees.
YouTube video by Dave Goulson
youtu.be
July 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
No more Beewashing please! Why beekeeping doesn't help conserve bees. Pls RT if you agree.
youtu.be/fiBYBmlKSYU
youtu.be/fiBYBmlKSYU
Song thrush anvil and associated snail shells.
July 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Song thrush anvil and associated snail shells.
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There’s more…. Environment Agency insider alleges ‘cover-up’ over sewage sludge on farmland. Regulator and government accused of colluding with water industry to dump potentially toxic waste without oversight
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
July 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
There’s more…. Environment Agency insider alleges ‘cover-up’ over sewage sludge on farmland. Regulator and government accused of colluding with water industry to dump potentially toxic waste without oversight
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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With @nationaltrust.org.uk, Woodland Trust, and @beavertrust.bsky.social, we’re asking the UK Government to fund farmers and landowners to Make Space for Water – restoring river corridors that protect against floods, clean water, and bring nature back.
✍️ 👇
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
✍️ 👇
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
June 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
With @nationaltrust.org.uk, Woodland Trust, and @beavertrust.bsky.social, we’re asking the UK Government to fund farmers and landowners to Make Space for Water – restoring river corridors that protect against floods, clean water, and bring nature back.
✍️ 👇
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
✍️ 👇
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
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Extracting peat destroys one of our best carbon stores and trashes a unique, biodiverse habitat. Doing so to grow pretty flowers is hugely selfish. Ever heard of the climate and ecology crisis?
Come on, RHS, show some spine!
Come on, RHS, show some spine!
July 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Extracting peat destroys one of our best carbon stores and trashes a unique, biodiverse habitat. Doing so to grow pretty flowers is hugely selfish. Ever heard of the climate and ecology crisis?
Come on, RHS, show some spine!
Come on, RHS, show some spine!
The best of signs
June 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The best of signs
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Early days re the impact on human health, but tens of millions of non native birds released every year is having an effect on tick numbers and the potential to spread Lyme disease.
@wildjustice.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social @iolowilliams.bsky.social
#Pheasants
#UpTick
@wildjustice.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social @iolowilliams.bsky.social
#Pheasants
#UpTick
Landowners release 50million pheasants a year into the British countryside - and a new study shows how this is boosting the number of ticks carrying Lyme disease
www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
We’re Releasing Millions Of Birds. The Ticks Are Thriving
Each year, millions of pheasants are released into woods and fields in the U.K. for recreational shooting. As a result the bacteria that cause Lyme disease are increasing.
www.forbes.com
April 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Early days re the impact on human health, but tens of millions of non native birds released every year is having an effect on tick numbers and the potential to spread Lyme disease.
@wildjustice.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social @iolowilliams.bsky.social
#Pheasants
#UpTick
@wildjustice.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social @iolowilliams.bsky.social
#Pheasants
#UpTick
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"Imagine flattening an irreplaceable grade I listed building like the Royal Albert Hall, replacing it with karaoke machines in various towns and then telling the public this is a ‘win-win’ for architecture and music." @ruthtingay.bsky.social on threats to wildlife
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: 5,000 English nature sites at risk under Labour’s planning proposals
Exclusive: Planning bill includes mechanism for developers to ‘pay to pollute’ valuable ecosystems, experts warn
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"Imagine flattening an irreplaceable grade I listed building like the Royal Albert Hall, replacing it with karaoke machines in various towns and then telling the public this is a ‘win-win’ for architecture and music." @ruthtingay.bsky.social on threats to wildlife
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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#AttackOnNature II the sequel incoming.
"So, what if I told you that the very nature on our doorstep could be under threat from new planning legislation?
...writes Hilary McGrady DG of the National Trust.
Looking forward to the leadership of archaeological bodies making their position as clear.
"So, what if I told you that the very nature on our doorstep could be under threat from new planning legislation?
...writes Hilary McGrady DG of the National Trust.
Looking forward to the leadership of archaeological bodies making their position as clear.
The government’s planning bill is a 'license to kill nature', writes National Trust Director Hilary McGrady
This Bank Holiday Monday, millions of people in the UK will be heading to their local park, woods or even to the countryside, in search of fresh air and green space.
www.lbc.co.uk
May 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
#AttackOnNature II the sequel incoming.
"So, what if I told you that the very nature on our doorstep could be under threat from new planning legislation?
...writes Hilary McGrady DG of the National Trust.
Looking forward to the leadership of archaeological bodies making their position as clear.
"So, what if I told you that the very nature on our doorstep could be under threat from new planning legislation?
...writes Hilary McGrady DG of the National Trust.
Looking forward to the leadership of archaeological bodies making their position as clear.
A few swifts screaming above the house today. South Warwickshire.
April 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A few swifts screaming above the house today. South Warwickshire.