stacey
@tighearnaigh.bsky.social
Love all things natural world and dogs. Drinker of tea and gazer of stars.
Anti-Hunt and Stop the Badger Cull.
Anti-Hunt and Stop the Badger Cull.
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New Year's resolution
Thinking of giving something back to birds in 2026? A wide range of BTO surveys needs volunteers, writes Chris Harbard, and there's something suitable for every birder, whatever your level of experience:
Thinking of giving something back to birds in 2026? A wide range of BTO surveys needs volunteers, writes Chris Harbard, and there's something suitable for every birder, whatever your level of experience:
Chris Harbard: New Year's resolution
Thinking of giving something back to birds in 2026? A wide range of BTO surveys needs volunteers – from urban greenspaces to winter swan counts – and there's something suitable for every birder, whatever your level of experience.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
New Year's resolution
Thinking of giving something back to birds in 2026? A wide range of BTO surveys needs volunteers, writes Chris Harbard, and there's something suitable for every birder, whatever your level of experience:
Thinking of giving something back to birds in 2026? A wide range of BTO surveys needs volunteers, writes Chris Harbard, and there's something suitable for every birder, whatever your level of experience:
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A law firm is “gathering views” on the implications of the government rejecting all protected species recommendations from the UK’s wildlife agencies, in a move described by ecologists as “highly unusual” and “profoundly disrespectful” to scientists ⬇️
Lawyers ‘gathering views’ after government throws out all species protection proposals from own scientists
A law firm is “gathering views” on the implications for animals like beavers and grey seals of the government rejecting all protected species recommendations from the UK’s wildlife agencies, in a move...
www.endsreport.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
A law firm is “gathering views” on the implications of the government rejecting all protected species recommendations from the UK’s wildlife agencies, in a move described by ecologists as “highly unusual” and “profoundly disrespectful” to scientists ⬇️
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As the massacre of dogs in Rawalpindi continues many puppies have been left to die on the streets. @HomeStrays and @anilaumair_ are on the ground picking up these babies. We are helping to get them transported to shelters and safe places. To donate PayPal: paypal.me/twsociety
January 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
As the massacre of dogs in Rawalpindi continues many puppies have been left to die on the streets. @HomeStrays and @anilaumair_ are on the ground picking up these babies. We are helping to get them transported to shelters and safe places. To donate PayPal: paypal.me/twsociety
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Smart cockatoo destroys anti bird spikes
Awesome if humans themselves are not willing to act to protect wonderful birds
The birds themselves are taking action
www.news.com.au/technology/s...
Awesome if humans themselves are not willing to act to protect wonderful birds
The birds themselves are taking action
www.news.com.au/technology/s...
December 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Smart cockatoo destroys anti bird spikes
Awesome if humans themselves are not willing to act to protect wonderful birds
The birds themselves are taking action
www.news.com.au/technology/s...
Awesome if humans themselves are not willing to act to protect wonderful birds
The birds themselves are taking action
www.news.com.au/technology/s...
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We desperately need some convictions for these crimes - not just those killing the birds, but those who are paying them to do it.
The shooting estates refuse to clean up their act. It's time to make them.
The shooting estates refuse to clean up their act. It's time to make them.
FOURTH White-tailed Eagle disappears - RSPB offers reward for information leading to a conviction for this one or any of the other three.
New blog ⬇️⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/19/f...
New blog ⬇️⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/19/f...
Fourth White-tailed Eagle ‘disappears’ & RSPB offers £10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction
Following the appalling news over the last couple of days about the highly suspicious, and almost certainly criminal, disappearance of three satellite-tagged White-tailed Eagles here, here and here…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
December 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
We desperately need some convictions for these crimes - not just those killing the birds, but those who are paying them to do it.
The shooting estates refuse to clean up their act. It's time to make them.
The shooting estates refuse to clean up their act. It's time to make them.
FFS indeed!
“One key dispute is over whether another planning or nature bill is required to change rules over protected species and measures to make it easier to build large infrastructure projects, but the changes may be made via secondary legislation.”
FFS. 🤦♂️
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
FFS. 🤦♂️
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer planning new king’s speech after May elections
Timing seen as reset moment after potential loss of hundreds of council seats in England and defeat in Wales and Scotland
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
FFS indeed!
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Animal testing labs to be reclassified as “national infrastructure”
December 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Animal testing labs to be reclassified as “national infrastructure”
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This is what effective animal welfare looks like!
Listen here ⬇️
www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/p/cross-bord...
A spay & neuter campaign in Lahore discussed with Romana from Todd’s Welfare Society
Community-based. Humane. Essential.
#AnimalWelfare
Listen here ⬇️
www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/p/cross-bord...
A spay & neuter campaign in Lahore discussed with Romana from Todd’s Welfare Society
Community-based. Humane. Essential.
#AnimalWelfare
December 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is what effective animal welfare looks like!
Listen here ⬇️
www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/p/cross-bord...
A spay & neuter campaign in Lahore discussed with Romana from Todd’s Welfare Society
Community-based. Humane. Essential.
#AnimalWelfare
Listen here ⬇️
www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/p/cross-bord...
A spay & neuter campaign in Lahore discussed with Romana from Todd’s Welfare Society
Community-based. Humane. Essential.
#AnimalWelfare
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Failures at South East Water owned water treatment centre led to tens of thousands of people in Tunbridge Wells being cut off from the supply.
In 2024, regulator warned SEW over bacteria and pesticide contamination risks ... nothing happened.
Does any regulator serve the people?
In 2024, regulator warned SEW over bacteria and pesticide contamination risks ... nothing happened.
Does any regulator serve the people?
Water plant that caused Tunbridge Wells supply failure was given risk notice in 2024
Watchdog investigating South East Water contamination issue had previously warned of potential health danger
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Failures at South East Water owned water treatment centre led to tens of thousands of people in Tunbridge Wells being cut off from the supply.
In 2024, regulator warned SEW over bacteria and pesticide contamination risks ... nothing happened.
Does any regulator serve the people?
In 2024, regulator warned SEW over bacteria and pesticide contamination risks ... nothing happened.
Does any regulator serve the people?
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Labour's blinkered 'Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return, conservation charities warn.
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places | The Wildlife Trusts
• ‘Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return • Four years on from Environment Act, nature policy is in a much darker place • Charities representing more than two...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Labour's blinkered 'Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return, conservation charities warn.
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
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Know your finches? 🤔 Whether an experienced birder or new to nature we want you to help us count Birds in Greenspaces next year 🪶 Our FREE resource pack provides ID guides to 30 bird species. Sign up to the newsletter to receive it at www.bto.org/greenspaces
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Know your finches? 🤔 Whether an experienced birder or new to nature we want you to help us count Birds in Greenspaces next year 🪶 Our FREE resource pack provides ID guides to 30 bird species. Sign up to the newsletter to receive it at www.bto.org/greenspaces
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
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In today's Budget, the Chancellor spoke about building the economy “brick by brick” but left out the very foundation that underpins it all: nature.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In today's Budget, the Chancellor spoke about building the economy “brick by brick” but left out the very foundation that underpins it all: nature.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
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A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill | The Wildlife Trusts
Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles. Matt B...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
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If you haven't already, then please do purchase a calendar. By doing so you will be helping very sick animals such as Milo. Cost is £13.50 - UK and £17.00 - US. PayPal: paypal.me/twsociety. Don't forget to add your postal address
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
If you haven't already, then please do purchase a calendar. By doing so you will be helping very sick animals such as Milo. Cost is £13.50 - UK and £17.00 - US. PayPal: paypal.me/twsociety. Don't forget to add your postal address
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Got a minute?
Labour are about to pass new planning legislation that will effect every single one of us.
Make sure you have the right facts.
Here’s everything you need to know about the bill in 60 seconds.
Labour are about to pass new planning legislation that will effect every single one of us.
Make sure you have the right facts.
Here’s everything you need to know about the bill in 60 seconds.
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Got a minute?
Labour are about to pass new planning legislation that will effect every single one of us.
Make sure you have the right facts.
Here’s everything you need to know about the bill in 60 seconds.
Labour are about to pass new planning legislation that will effect every single one of us.
Make sure you have the right facts.
Here’s everything you need to know about the bill in 60 seconds.
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Step outside this #NationalTreeWeek! 🌳
Can you tell your oaks from your ashes on your next forest stroll?
Illustration by Harriet Gardiner.
Can you tell your oaks from your ashes on your next forest stroll?
Illustration by Harriet Gardiner.
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Step outside this #NationalTreeWeek! 🌳
Can you tell your oaks from your ashes on your next forest stroll?
Illustration by Harriet Gardiner.
Can you tell your oaks from your ashes on your next forest stroll?
Illustration by Harriet Gardiner.
All the positive (and believable!) noises that Labour were making before the election and they turn out to be worse for the environment than the Tories in their desperation for growth. Beyond disappointed, and not just for making me also agree with Michael Gove!
Don't make me agree with Michael Gove. www.businessgreen.com/news/4522257...
'Sustained pattern of retreat': Michael Gove slams proposals to water down Biodiversity Net Gain scheme
Former Environment Secretary accuses government of undermining flagship nature scheme through proposals to exempt developments from new biodiversity market
www.businessgreen.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
All the positive (and believable!) noises that Labour were making before the election and they turn out to be worse for the environment than the Tories in their desperation for growth. Beyond disappointed, and not just for making me also agree with Michael Gove!
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Last week we published the horrific drone footage recorded by @Lake District Hunt Saboteurs.
We showed the drone recording to Chris Packham and this was his response.
Our full article on the video and link to the horrific footage can be viewed here. 👇🏽
www.huntsabs.org.uk/chris-packha...
We showed the drone recording to Chris Packham and this was his response.
Our full article on the video and link to the horrific footage can be viewed here. 👇🏽
www.huntsabs.org.uk/chris-packha...
November 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Last week we published the horrific drone footage recorded by @Lake District Hunt Saboteurs.
We showed the drone recording to Chris Packham and this was his response.
Our full article on the video and link to the horrific footage can be viewed here. 👇🏽
www.huntsabs.org.uk/chris-packha...
We showed the drone recording to Chris Packham and this was his response.
Our full article on the video and link to the horrific footage can be viewed here. 👇🏽
www.huntsabs.org.uk/chris-packha...
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Beavers could help reverse ‘dramatic’ decline in pollinating insects – study
Beaver-created wetlands showed a 29% increase in hoverfly species, 119% more hoverfly individuals and 45% more butterflies than those that were artificially created.
www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...
Beaver-created wetlands showed a 29% increase in hoverfly species, 119% more hoverfly individuals and 45% more butterflies than those that were artificially created.
www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...
Beavers could help reverse ‘dramatic’ decline in pollinating insects – study
Researchers at the University of Stirling said landowners should be incentivised to allow beavers on their land.
www.the-independent.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Beavers could help reverse ‘dramatic’ decline in pollinating insects – study
Beaver-created wetlands showed a 29% increase in hoverfly species, 119% more hoverfly individuals and 45% more butterflies than those that were artificially created.
www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...
Beaver-created wetlands showed a 29% increase in hoverfly species, 119% more hoverfly individuals and 45% more butterflies than those that were artificially created.
www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...
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🌿 “You can't buy back biodiversity.” We agree with #CANBill supporter, Neil Duncan-Jordan MP, at the Planning Bill debate. Nature isn't a nice to have, it’s all we have. Restoring nature must be at the centre of the Government's plans.
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🌿 “You can't buy back biodiversity.” We agree with #CANBill supporter, Neil Duncan-Jordan MP, at the Planning Bill debate. Nature isn't a nice to have, it’s all we have. Restoring nature must be at the centre of the Government's plans.
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Only 2 years since the ban on neonics, France's population of insect-eating birds has risen 2-3% - from banning a single type of insecticide. Demonstrating just how much harm we cause birds when pesticides kill off the insects they need for food.
@paneurope.bsky.social
@paneurope.bsky.social
Good news: Study shows France’s birds making tentative recovery after neonicotinoid pesticide ban
UK has only just closed loophole in neonics ban (‘derogations’) so may be too soon to see recovery here?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK has only just closed loophole in neonics ban (‘derogations’) so may be too soon to see recovery here?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
With neonicotinoid pesticide ban, France’s birds make a tentative recovery - study
Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decades
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Only 2 years since the ban on neonics, France's population of insect-eating birds has risen 2-3% - from banning a single type of insecticide. Demonstrating just how much harm we cause birds when pesticides kill off the insects they need for food.
@paneurope.bsky.social
@paneurope.bsky.social
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Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
Hen Harrier ‘Susie’, whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries
If ever there was an example demonstrating the high level of persecution faced by Hen Harriers on UK grouse moors, the lack of consequences for the offenders, and the lack of justice for the victim…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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New report shows people don’t want new homes to be built at nature’s expense www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
New report shows people don’t want new homes to be built at nature’s expense www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...