Ashley
@adlunn.bsky.social
Canadian new to an Irish coastal town. Seeker of quiet moments of attention. Amateur birder, lover of wild places
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Heather Humphreys was a disaster as minister in charge of heritage and nature. She didn't meet nature groups and seemed to have no interest in her job expect for when it came to weaking wildlife laws to allow more burning and hedge-cutting.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...?
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...?
Heather Humphreys was ‘unsympathetic’ to fears over change to wildlife law, say activists
Campaigners had ‘no access for discussion’ on ‘damaging’ Bill extending hedgerow-cutting season
www.irishtimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Heather Humphreys was a disaster as minister in charge of heritage and nature. She didn't meet nature groups and seemed to have no interest in her job expect for when it came to weaking wildlife laws to allow more burning and hedge-cutting.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...?
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...?
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This is BAD. Many countries assisted with building the containment over reactor 4. Because Chernobyl is an existential threat. Canada donated over 66 million dollars. Building this was an example of extreme engineering. That a drone could do this to any nuclear facility has been a concern.
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The hole in the roof of the protective 'New Safe Confinement' containment shell over destroyed Reactor 4 of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine after a Russian drone targeted it last night. #MSC2025
February 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
This is BAD. Many countries assisted with building the containment over reactor 4. Because Chernobyl is an existential threat. Canada donated over 66 million dollars. Building this was an example of extreme engineering. That a drone could do this to any nuclear facility has been a concern.
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Criticism of Israeli war crimes isn't anti-semitism. This essay on Israel's war crimes was penned by, let me see, oh, Israel's former Prime Minister.
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
Enough is enough. Israel is committing war crimes | Opinion
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www.haaretz.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Criticism of Israeli war crimes isn't anti-semitism. This essay on Israel's war crimes was penned by, let me see, oh, Israel's former Prime Minister.
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
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Non-natives rarely have positive benefits. I’ve seen native moths trying to use non-native salix species here in Westray. Caterpillars munch away on them and pupate, but not one I’ve seen has emerged as an adult insect. Often find m pupae dead in the tree.
New paper! If trees are closely related, does it matter where they are from to plant-eating insects? We raised >950 Promethea moth caterpillars on 14 Prunus species to answer that question. Turns out, it matters a lot! Non-native trees = Lower performance
OA paper here: doi.org/10.1002/ecs2...
OA paper here: doi.org/10.1002/ecs2...
May 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Non-natives rarely have positive benefits. I’ve seen native moths trying to use non-native salix species here in Westray. Caterpillars munch away on them and pupate, but not one I’ve seen has emerged as an adult insect. Often find m pupae dead in the tree.
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'Night Clocks' by contemporary printmaker Lisa Benson #WomensArt
May 18, 2025 at 5:41 AM
'Night Clocks' by contemporary printmaker Lisa Benson #WomensArt
Ireland is not as species-rich as my old patch in Switzerland, so I was thrilled to hear a yellowhammer in a regular walk Co. Wicklow yesterday
May 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Ireland is not as species-rich as my old patch in Switzerland, so I was thrilled to hear a yellowhammer in a regular walk Co. Wicklow yesterday
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The Mayflower
Not in a hedgerow, but as it should be. A Hawthorn tree 🌳
Not in a hedgerow, but as it should be. A Hawthorn tree 🌳
May 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Mayflower
Not in a hedgerow, but as it should be. A Hawthorn tree 🌳
Not in a hedgerow, but as it should be. A Hawthorn tree 🌳
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People’s silence on Gaza makes me not trust the majority of people now.
It’s live streamed genocide. There is nothing else to call it.
#FreePalestine 🇵🇸
It’s live streamed genocide. There is nothing else to call it.
#FreePalestine 🇵🇸
April 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
People’s silence on Gaza makes me not trust the majority of people now.
It’s live streamed genocide. There is nothing else to call it.
#FreePalestine 🇵🇸
It’s live streamed genocide. There is nothing else to call it.
#FreePalestine 🇵🇸
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Good:
* Poilievre isn't Prime Minister.
* Poilevre lost his own seat.
Bad:
* Everything has shifted substantially rightward.
* 40% of popular vote and +20 seats for Cons.
* Basically a two-party parliament of centre right and far right.
* Left leaning parties wiped out.
* Poilievre isn't Prime Minister.
* Poilevre lost his own seat.
Bad:
* Everything has shifted substantially rightward.
* 40% of popular vote and +20 seats for Cons.
* Basically a two-party parliament of centre right and far right.
* Left leaning parties wiped out.
April 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Good:
* Poilievre isn't Prime Minister.
* Poilevre lost his own seat.
Bad:
* Everything has shifted substantially rightward.
* 40% of popular vote and +20 seats for Cons.
* Basically a two-party parliament of centre right and far right.
* Left leaning parties wiped out.
* Poilievre isn't Prime Minister.
* Poilevre lost his own seat.
Bad:
* Everything has shifted substantially rightward.
* 40% of popular vote and +20 seats for Cons.
* Basically a two-party parliament of centre right and far right.
* Left leaning parties wiped out.
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Cutting down of the sycamore gap sycamore tree was really stupid, but far worse is happening all around us to much more important ecosystems for wildlife, yet the public don't react as they did for this one tree. Do people care more that they lost a photo opportunity? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Sycamore Gap tree destroyed in 'moronic mission', court told
Two men are on trial accused of causing damage to the Sycamore Gap tree and Hadrian's Wall.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Cutting down of the sycamore gap sycamore tree was really stupid, but far worse is happening all around us to much more important ecosystems for wildlife, yet the public don't react as they did for this one tree. Do people care more that they lost a photo opportunity? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
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Baobabs can live beyond 1,300 years. Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza studies their resilience and role in Madagascar ecosystems. Read how she combines research with conservation at Fanamby.
wp.me/pdRZhH-lSc
wp.me/pdRZhH-lSc
Seheno Andriantsaralaza: Lessons of Resilience and Connections with Baobabs
Botany One interviews Dr Seheno Andriantsaralaza, a Malagasy conservation biologist fascinated with baobabs and their ecological importance.
wp.me
April 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Baobabs can live beyond 1,300 years. Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza studies their resilience and role in Madagascar ecosystems. Read how she combines research with conservation at Fanamby.
wp.me/pdRZhH-lSc
wp.me/pdRZhH-lSc
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I gotta say, “women are going to space” sounds a lot nicer than “the ultra rich are taking hyper-polluting joyrides to space while the planet descends into climate chaos”
April 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I gotta say, “women are going to space” sounds a lot nicer than “the ultra rich are taking hyper-polluting joyrides to space while the planet descends into climate chaos”
A big bright moon and, in the distance, curlews calling
April 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A big bright moon and, in the distance, curlews calling
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Interrupting your doom scroll with heartening news from West Sussex
'Researchers have reported positive signs of recovery, including an increase in the populations of lobster, brown crab, angelshark & short-snouted seahorse'
#biodiversity
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Researchers have reported positive signs of recovery, including an increase in the populations of lobster, brown crab, angelshark & short-snouted seahorse'
#biodiversity
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kelp forest project in West Sussex having 'remarkable results'
The rewilding project off the West Sussex coast is celebrating its fourth anniversary.
www.bbc.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Interrupting your doom scroll with heartening news from West Sussex
'Researchers have reported positive signs of recovery, including an increase in the populations of lobster, brown crab, angelshark & short-snouted seahorse'
#biodiversity
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Researchers have reported positive signs of recovery, including an increase in the populations of lobster, brown crab, angelshark & short-snouted seahorse'
#biodiversity
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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HUGE IN FLIGHT BIRD FOOTAGE VICTORY: Belted kingfisher in close proximity(under 50 feet!), in flight, AND video of it sticking the landing.
You don't get much better than this!
#birds
You don't get much better than this!
#birds
March 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
HUGE IN FLIGHT BIRD FOOTAGE VICTORY: Belted kingfisher in close proximity(under 50 feet!), in flight, AND video of it sticking the landing.
You don't get much better than this!
#birds
You don't get much better than this!
#birds
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This beauty is Septarian nodule with fools gold scattered through its veins.
This one'll be living in my pocket for a while.
County Clare, Ireland.
This one'll be living in my pocket for a while.
County Clare, Ireland.
March 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This beauty is Septarian nodule with fools gold scattered through its veins.
This one'll be living in my pocket for a while.
County Clare, Ireland.
This one'll be living in my pocket for a while.
County Clare, Ireland.
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Spotted on a walk through town today. I’ve tried a couple of times to grow chaenomeles without success and they’re supposed to be easy! Might have to have a third attempt.
🌱💚 #greenheart #UKGardening #cotswolds
🌱💚 #greenheart #UKGardening #cotswolds
March 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Spotted on a walk through town today. I’ve tried a couple of times to grow chaenomeles without success and they’re supposed to be easy! Might have to have a third attempt.
🌱💚 #greenheart #UKGardening #cotswolds
🌱💚 #greenheart #UKGardening #cotswolds
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We've had a great response since launching our service last week.
Landowners from Antrim to Wexford and from Kerry to Meath have been in touch and are ready to pledge their land for rewilding!
Landowners from Antrim to Wexford and from Kerry to Meath have been in touch and are ready to pledge their land for rewilding!
February 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We've had a great response since launching our service last week.
Landowners from Antrim to Wexford and from Kerry to Meath have been in touch and are ready to pledge their land for rewilding!
Landowners from Antrim to Wexford and from Kerry to Meath have been in touch and are ready to pledge their land for rewilding!
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🌧️🌳 Scotland’s #rainforest is a rare and precious habitat, thriving in mild temperatures, clean air, and high rainfall.
🌿 Want to see a beautiful example of community-led action that is protecting rainforests for future generations? Watch this film 🎥 👉 youtu.be/K1hcIkFz5oU?...
🌿 Want to see a beautiful example of community-led action that is protecting rainforests for future generations? Watch this film 🎥 👉 youtu.be/K1hcIkFz5oU?...
February 17, 2025 at 8:07 AM
🌧️🌳 Scotland’s #rainforest is a rare and precious habitat, thriving in mild temperatures, clean air, and high rainfall.
🌿 Want to see a beautiful example of community-led action that is protecting rainforests for future generations? Watch this film 🎥 👉 youtu.be/K1hcIkFz5oU?...
🌿 Want to see a beautiful example of community-led action that is protecting rainforests for future generations? Watch this film 🎥 👉 youtu.be/K1hcIkFz5oU?...
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It's carnival season in the hazel groves.
February 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It's carnival season in the hazel groves.