Cath Hodsman
@cathhodsman.bsky.social
Ret'd entomological artist, illustrator & teacher. Active conservationist & wildlife gardener, No pesticides, no-mow, no dig. Green voter.
Did u know? Cold weather can be as dry as a drought when all available water has turned to ice. To keep small souls hydrated, fill up containers with warm water a couple of times a day, putting a stone in as a bird perch. Hot saucepans can also be used to melt holes in frozen ponds. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛💧❄️
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Did u know? Cold weather can be as dry as a drought when all available water has turned to ice. To keep small souls hydrated, fill up containers with warm water a couple of times a day, putting a stone in as a bird perch. Hot saucepans can also be used to melt holes in frozen ponds. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛💧❄️
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These long nights with very hard frosts are the times when Wrens are triggered to nest communally. Take care not to disturb sheds or outbuildings as night time approaches, if you have Wrens in the garden.
They only approach in the deepest gloaming & can be hard to spot.
@lizaadamczewski.bsky.social
They only approach in the deepest gloaming & can be hard to spot.
@lizaadamczewski.bsky.social
3/4 On really cold nights, wrens are triggered into communal roosting to conserve body heat. You'll notice that I placed a temperature probe in this nest box and the differential in ext/int temperature was remarkable.
As soon as milder weather arrives the birds revert to roosting singly or in pairs.
As soon as milder weather arrives the birds revert to roosting singly or in pairs.
January 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
These long nights with very hard frosts are the times when Wrens are triggered to nest communally. Take care not to disturb sheds or outbuildings as night time approaches, if you have Wrens in the garden.
They only approach in the deepest gloaming & can be hard to spot.
@lizaadamczewski.bsky.social
They only approach in the deepest gloaming & can be hard to spot.
@lizaadamczewski.bsky.social
Did u know? As summers get hotter & drier,gardeners can do a lot to mitigate the damage done to wildlife & soil by the sun. Create borders that have cheek-by-jowl planting.The ground-level green canopy you create will protect small souls from heat,stop the soil from drying out & look fab. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐜🐸🦎🐀
January 4, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Did u know? As summers get hotter & drier,gardeners can do a lot to mitigate the damage done to wildlife & soil by the sun. Create borders that have cheek-by-jowl planting.The ground-level green canopy you create will protect small souls from heat,stop the soil from drying out & look fab. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐜🐸🦎🐀
Did u know? Patios are barren spaces that can be rewilded to create new habitats. Mine has wildflowers that have self seeded in every gap; moth & b'fly pupae overwinter between patio slabs; pots provide quiet shelter & summer forage for small souls; water butts collect precious precipitation🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐜🦋
January 3, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Did u know? Patios are barren spaces that can be rewilded to create new habitats. Mine has wildflowers that have self seeded in every gap; moth & b'fly pupae overwinter between patio slabs; pots provide quiet shelter & summer forage for small souls; water butts collect precious precipitation🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐜🦋
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It’s #winter. The buzzing has stopped - mostly.
So what’s happened to all the #bees?
Let me explain.
Please #repost this thread.
Don’t just like/look.
It literally takes you a second. Costs you nothing.
Bees are in trouble and need you good people to help.
Thank you.
#share
#nature
#education
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So what’s happened to all the #bees?
Let me explain.
Please #repost this thread.
Don’t just like/look.
It literally takes you a second. Costs you nothing.
Bees are in trouble and need you good people to help.
Thank you.
#share
#nature
#education
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December 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Did u know? Nothing says *new beginnings* more than the natural process of metamorphosis.This is a pic from last summer, of a Common Darter dragonfly emerging, in its adult form from its aquatic nymph stage.Insects are amongst the most precious lifeforms on earth,so let's protect them in '26. 🪲🌍🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱
January 2, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Did u know? Nothing says *new beginnings* more than the natural process of metamorphosis.This is a pic from last summer, of a Common Darter dragonfly emerging, in its adult form from its aquatic nymph stage.Insects are amongst the most precious lifeforms on earth,so let's protect them in '26. 🪲🌍🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱
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Another beautiful account to follow...
@lizaadamczewski.bsky.social paints birds, and other wildlife, in the most glorious way, often adding gold leaf... elevating everyday garden visitors to the level of importance they deserve.
Worth a look 💛
#art #wildlife #birds #birdart
@lizaadamczewski.bsky.social paints birds, and other wildlife, in the most glorious way, often adding gold leaf... elevating everyday garden visitors to the level of importance they deserve.
Worth a look 💛
#art #wildlife #birds #birdart
December 31, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Another beautiful account to follow...
@lizaadamczewski.bsky.social paints birds, and other wildlife, in the most glorious way, often adding gold leaf... elevating everyday garden visitors to the level of importance they deserve.
Worth a look 💛
#art #wildlife #birds #birdart
@lizaadamczewski.bsky.social paints birds, and other wildlife, in the most glorious way, often adding gold leaf... elevating everyday garden visitors to the level of importance they deserve.
Worth a look 💛
#art #wildlife #birds #birdart
Did u know?It's a new year & new life is on its way.I even saw the first cyclamen in flower yesterday.We have ants to thank for the spread of these delightful blooms.They're attracted to their sticky sweet seed pods,chewing them up & dispersing the potential for new plants as they go-genius! 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🪲🌍🐜
January 1, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Did u know?It's a new year & new life is on its way.I even saw the first cyclamen in flower yesterday.We have ants to thank for the spread of these delightful blooms.They're attracted to their sticky sweet seed pods,chewing them up & dispersing the potential for new plants as they go-genius! 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🪲🌍🐜
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December 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Did u know? In '26 make a decision not to buy peat - it needs to stay in the ground, where it belongs. Instead, buy peat-free plants, or employ the services of these decomposing dudes & make your own compost. Just collect your organic & brown cardboard waste & watch the worms make new soil.🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪱
December 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Did u know? In '26 make a decision not to buy peat - it needs to stay in the ground, where it belongs. Instead, buy peat-free plants, or employ the services of these decomposing dudes & make your own compost. Just collect your organic & brown cardboard waste & watch the worms make new soil.🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪱
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Winter Stream - by contemporary Ukranian landscape painter, Peter Vikhor
#winter #art #winterart #landscapes
#winter #art #winterart #landscapes
December 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Winter Stream - by contemporary Ukranian landscape painter, Peter Vikhor
#winter #art #winterart #landscapes
#winter #art #winterart #landscapes
Did u know? This is where I'm coming from for the start of 2026....'Nuff said.... 😄🌍🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🪲🐝🦟🪳🪰🦗🐜🐞🦋🐛
December 29, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Did u know? This is where I'm coming from for the start of 2026....'Nuff said.... 😄🌍🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🪲🐝🦟🪳🪰🦗🐜🐞🦋🐛
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'Sweden has declared Snowy Owl nationally extinct, marking the first official loss of a bird species in the country for two decades...' signalling 'a significant shift at the southern edge of its range.'
Such sad news. #birds
www.birdguides.com/news/snowy-o...
Such sad news. #birds
www.birdguides.com/news/snowy-o...
Snowy Owl declared extinct in Sweden after decade without breeding
Sweden has declared Snowy Owl nationally extinct after no breeding records since 2015. Climate change, declining prey and shifting ecosystems are believed to have driven the iconic Arctic owl from the...
www.birdguides.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
'Sweden has declared Snowy Owl nationally extinct, marking the first official loss of a bird species in the country for two decades...' signalling 'a significant shift at the southern edge of its range.'
Such sad news. #birds
www.birdguides.com/news/snowy-o...
Such sad news. #birds
www.birdguides.com/news/snowy-o...
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I haven't used peat for 20 years. It is perfectly possible to garden without it so why are we still using something so damaging to the environment.
December 24, 2025 at 7:40 AM
I haven't used peat for 20 years. It is perfectly possible to garden without it so why are we still using something so damaging to the environment.
Did u know? The next big event, eagerly anticipated, in the wildlife garden is frog & toad mating season. All eyes will be on my wildlife ponds (no fish in them)from Jan-March. I'm so excited to see the writhing gatherings of randy "ribbets" & then those tell-tale beautiful blobs of spawn. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🐸🦎
December 28, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Did u know? The next big event, eagerly anticipated, in the wildlife garden is frog & toad mating season. All eyes will be on my wildlife ponds (no fish in them)from Jan-March. I'm so excited to see the writhing gatherings of randy "ribbets" & then those tell-tale beautiful blobs of spawn. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🐸🦎
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Another campaign to go peat free, it only takes a second, please sign (link in comment below). Such an easy step we could take to address both climate and biodiversity crises.
December 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Another campaign to go peat free, it only takes a second, please sign (link in comment below). Such an easy step we could take to address both climate and biodiversity crises.
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As we approach the end of the year, 2025 is on track to be one of the UK’s warmest years on record, joining 2022 and 2023 in the top three warmest years.
Find out more in our news release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more in our news release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
December 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
As we approach the end of the year, 2025 is on track to be one of the UK’s warmest years on record, joining 2022 and 2023 in the top three warmest years.
Find out more in our news release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more in our news release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Did u know? If you want to give a Xmas gift to your garden wildlife, add a plant they can use as food/habitat. Sarcococca, or sweet box is a fab winter food providing plant. It flowers when little else does. It's tiny sweet scented blooms offering essential sustenance to hungry pollinators.🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🪲🐝🌍
December 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Did u know? If you want to give a Xmas gift to your garden wildlife, add a plant they can use as food/habitat. Sarcococca, or sweet box is a fab winter food providing plant. It flowers when little else does. It's tiny sweet scented blooms offering essential sustenance to hungry pollinators.🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🪲🐝🌍
Did u know? The shortest day of the year is behind us & longer,warmer days are on their way & with them,all life will follow. It's easy to forget how much life will literally explode into being.This vid is a cheery reminder of the profusion to come:ladybirds,ants, bees,flies,aphids. Whoop! 🌱🌿🌱🇬🇧🌍🪲🐞🐝🪰
December 23, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Did u know? The shortest day of the year is behind us & longer,warmer days are on their way & with them,all life will follow. It's easy to forget how much life will literally explode into being.This vid is a cheery reminder of the profusion to come:ladybirds,ants, bees,flies,aphids. Whoop! 🌱🌿🌱🇬🇧🌍🪲🐞🐝🪰
Did u know?During winter's lean months,it's extra special to find pearls from nature - Snowberries are such treasures. These glowing globes are toxic to many animals,but are enjoyed by robins & thrushes. Their shrubby habit also provides essential cover for small souls like rabbits & mice. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌿🌍🐦⬛🐭🐰
December 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Did u know?During winter's lean months,it's extra special to find pearls from nature - Snowberries are such treasures. These glowing globes are toxic to many animals,but are enjoyed by robins & thrushes. Their shrubby habit also provides essential cover for small souls like rabbits & mice. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌿🌍🐦⬛🐭🐰
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Enjoyed writing this version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen & singing it with #Cornwall Green Party friends at our festive social in Truro today.
December 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Enjoyed writing this version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen & singing it with #Cornwall Green Party friends at our festive social in Truro today.
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A study showing synergistic effects of #glyphosate and urea #fertilizers is the latest indicator of the current system's #inadequacy in regulating #pesticides. 📣 In the absence of adequate regulation, tell your local mayors that adopting #organic land management is vital: https://ow.ly/v4TN50Xs4ix
🏞️ Lacking Adequate Regulation, Adopting Organic Land Management is Essential
📣 In the absence of adequate regulation, tell your local officials that adopting organic land management is essential! #TakeAction
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November 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A study showing synergistic effects of #glyphosate and urea #fertilizers is the latest indicator of the current system's #inadequacy in regulating #pesticides. 📣 In the absence of adequate regulation, tell your local mayors that adopting #organic land management is vital: https://ow.ly/v4TN50Xs4ix
Did u know?With most insects overwintering,I miss their fabulous presence.Let's stop to consider what amazing architects they are. These are just some of the incredible structures they make to complete their magical metamorphic lifecycles:Leafcutter tubes,silken cocoons & papery nurseries.🌱🌿🇬🇧🌿🪲🌍🐞🦋🐝🐛
December 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Did u know?With most insects overwintering,I miss their fabulous presence.Let's stop to consider what amazing architects they are. These are just some of the incredible structures they make to complete their magical metamorphic lifecycles:Leafcutter tubes,silken cocoons & papery nurseries.🌱🌿🇬🇧🌿🪲🌍🐞🦋🐝🐛
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#DumpTrump Foil #Farage... both Putin's puppets...
The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
December 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#DumpTrump Foil #Farage... both Putin's puppets...
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Absolutely shocking.
We're offering an overall award of £10k for information that leads to a conviction in these cases.
We need to make raptor persecution a thing of the past.
We're offering an overall award of £10k for information that leads to a conviction in these cases.
We need to make raptor persecution a thing of the past.
December 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Absolutely shocking.
We're offering an overall award of £10k for information that leads to a conviction in these cases.
We need to make raptor persecution a thing of the past.
We're offering an overall award of £10k for information that leads to a conviction in these cases.
We need to make raptor persecution a thing of the past.