Chilternbirder
@chilternbirder.bsky.social
Hanging on to my old social media name although the birding these days is largely very low carbon through my living room window.
Anarcho-dandyist folkie into environment and architecture among other things.
Vestitus bene vincit omnia
🧑💻 www.folkphotos.uk
Anarcho-dandyist folkie into environment and architecture among other things.
Vestitus bene vincit omnia
🧑💻 www.folkphotos.uk
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Great to see @cateden91.bsky.social's first PhD paper, showing for first time how rivers/freshwater supports Spotted Flycatchers, a declining woodland bird, by subsidising their diet with energy-rich invertebrates. We should be re-wetting the woodlands and re-wooding the rivers! #ornithology
Super excited to share the first paper from my PhD! 🎉
We found that rivers don’t just matter for wetland birds - they also help support terrestrial insectivores, thanks to the flow of energy and nutrients from aquatic insects. 🌊🦟
Read more here: 👉 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
We found that rivers don’t just matter for wetland birds - they also help support terrestrial insectivores, thanks to the flow of energy and nutrients from aquatic insects. 🌊🦟
Read more here: 👉 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Cross-system transfer of fatty acids from aquatic insects supports terrestrial insectivore condition and reproductive success - Oecologia
Cross-system fluxes of aquatic insects rich in omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 LC-PUFAs), specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may subsidise ins...
link.springer.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Great to see @cateden91.bsky.social's first PhD paper, showing for first time how rivers/freshwater supports Spotted Flycatchers, a declining woodland bird, by subsidising their diet with energy-rich invertebrates. We should be re-wetting the woodlands and re-wooding the rivers! #ornithology
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When the path waymarkers are slightly unnerving...
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
When the path waymarkers are slightly unnerving...
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Honestly, this is just awful. We HAVE to stand up against this stuff.
First #EAA, now this???
#Archaeology 🏺
First #EAA, now this???
#Archaeology 🏺
🚨The @college-de-france.fr just canceled a conference on Palestinien history organized by one of its faculty.
Absolute shame on them for caving in to Zionist bullies and, thereby, betraying the values of academic freedom they claim to uphold 1/
Absolute shame on them for caving in to Zionist bullies and, thereby, betraying the values of academic freedom they claim to uphold 1/
⚡️📄 Lettre au Collège de France suite à la censure de l’événement « La Palestine et l’Europe ».
Nous proposons d’accueillir ce colloque dans l’enceinte de l’Assemblée nationale et de le placer ainsi sous le patronnage de la représentation nationale.
Nous proposons d’accueillir ce colloque dans l’enceinte de l’Assemblée nationale et de le placer ainsi sous le patronnage de la représentation nationale.
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Honestly, this is just awful. We HAVE to stand up against this stuff.
First #EAA, now this???
#Archaeology 🏺
First #EAA, now this???
#Archaeology 🏺
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“We are so grateful to our supporters who donated funds allowing us to purchase this ring. We do not have many things in the collection either from this part of Mid Devon, or from that time period.”
Annnnnnnnd again...
#Archaeology #Detecting #Treasure
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Annnnnnnnd again...
#Archaeology #Detecting #Treasure
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
300-year-old gold ring found engraved with a romantic message
It has found its forever home in Devon
www.devonlive.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“We are so grateful to our supporters who donated funds allowing us to purchase this ring. We do not have many things in the collection either from this part of Mid Devon, or from that time period.”
Annnnnnnnd again...
#Archaeology #Detecting #Treasure
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Annnnnnnnd again...
#Archaeology #Detecting #Treasure
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
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Compulsory housing orders across England, Wales & Northern Ireland to combat 'significantly elevated threat' of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu).
But ~60 million gamebirds still running around the countryside...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/c...
But ~60 million gamebirds still running around the countryside...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/c...
Compulsory housing orders across England, Wales & Northern Ireland to combat ‘significantly elevated threat’ of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Compulsory housing orders have been introduced across all of England, Wales and Northern Ireland in a bid to combat the ‘significantly elevated threat’ of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influe…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Compulsory housing orders across England, Wales & Northern Ireland to combat 'significantly elevated threat' of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu).
But ~60 million gamebirds still running around the countryside...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/c...
But ~60 million gamebirds still running around the countryside...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/c...
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Appalling, illegal, unethical, disgusting. Oh, and in the midst of a severe outbreak of Avian Influenza #BirdFlu #H5N1 where free-range poultry are in mandatory lockdown to prevent viral spread.
#Ornithology #UKBirding
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/s...
#Ornithology #UKBirding
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/s...
Shot Pheasants found dumped in Dorset
Another week and another pile of shot and dumped gamebirds. Thanks to the blog reader who sent in this photo of a pile of dead, shot Pheasants he found yesterday, dumped on the road (B3081) running…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Appalling, illegal, unethical, disgusting. Oh, and in the midst of a severe outbreak of Avian Influenza #BirdFlu #H5N1 where free-range poultry are in mandatory lockdown to prevent viral spread.
#Ornithology #UKBirding
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/s...
#Ornithology #UKBirding
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/s...
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Good news; the section of Lye Valley fen boardwalk destroyed by arson in the summer has been repaired by Oxford City Council Parks staff- thanks! @friendlyevalley.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Good news; the section of Lye Valley fen boardwalk destroyed by arson in the summer has been repaired by Oxford City Council Parks staff- thanks! @friendlyevalley.bsky.social
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FOLKLORISTS ASSEMBLE!
Under-the-weather TikTokers are slicing raw potatoes and placing them in their — and their children’s — socks before bed. The theory is that the potato draws out toxins.
However, experts warn against relying on folk remedies over medical care.
However, experts warn against relying on folk remedies over medical care.
No, putting a potato in your sock will not cure a cold
TikTokers are placing slices of raw potatoes in their — and their children’s socks — overnight to cure illnesses.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
FOLKLORISTS ASSEMBLE!
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A reminder that tomorrow’s Peter Knight and John Spiers gig has been postponed, so please don’t turn up at the House!
This was an operational decision made by EFDSS, and we are planning to rebook the giants of English folk in 2026 or 2027 – so please watch this space.
This was an operational decision made by EFDSS, and we are planning to rebook the giants of English folk in 2026 or 2027 – so please watch this space.
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
A reminder that tomorrow’s Peter Knight and John Spiers gig has been postponed, so please don’t turn up at the House!
This was an operational decision made by EFDSS, and we are planning to rebook the giants of English folk in 2026 or 2027 – so please watch this space.
This was an operational decision made by EFDSS, and we are planning to rebook the giants of English folk in 2026 or 2027 – so please watch this space.
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Women in folk tales are the subject of this Saturday’s online talk
All ticket money goes to the charity. Please come along and join us
All ticket money goes to the charity. Please come along and join us
Time is running out for our next online talk
This Saturday at 8pm GMT storyteller Janet Dowling will be discussing women in folk tales - how some stories were hidden and other later changed.
Tickets £5 including a recording to watch later if you miss anything, from
bit.ly/flaevents
This Saturday at 8pm GMT storyteller Janet Dowling will be discussing women in folk tales - how some stories were hidden and other later changed.
Tickets £5 including a recording to watch later if you miss anything, from
bit.ly/flaevents
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Women in folk tales are the subject of this Saturday’s online talk
All ticket money goes to the charity. Please come along and join us
All ticket money goes to the charity. Please come along and join us
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The Housing Secretary has tabled a motion to reject @houseoflords.parliament.uk Amendment 40 (formerly Amendment 130). It is troubling that the Government continues to reject an amendment that is based on scientific evidence and would safeguard our local nature. act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
URGE YOUR MP to keep Amendment 40 in the Bill
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to return to the House of Commons this week (week commencing 10 Nov). There is an opportunity to limit the damage the Bill will have but we need everyone to...
act.bats.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The Housing Secretary has tabled a motion to reject @houseoflords.parliament.uk Amendment 40 (formerly Amendment 130). It is troubling that the Government continues to reject an amendment that is based on scientific evidence and would safeguard our local nature. act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery has its wonderful Pre-Raphaelites back on show
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery has its wonderful Pre-Raphaelites back on show
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Oxford people - check your Congestion Charge Permits!
I've had two deducted on dates when I never took my car out.
And according to fb I'm not alone.
(And good luck digging down through the appalling County Council website to find the info)
I've had two deducted on dates when I never took my car out.
And according to fb I'm not alone.
(And good luck digging down through the appalling County Council website to find the info)
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Oxford people - check your Congestion Charge Permits!
I've had two deducted on dates when I never took my car out.
And according to fb I'm not alone.
(And good luck digging down through the appalling County Council website to find the info)
I've had two deducted on dates when I never took my car out.
And according to fb I'm not alone.
(And good luck digging down through the appalling County Council website to find the info)
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BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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"...as the threat of a public sale loomed."
AKA the finder/landowner ransomed our shared heritage until we coughed up. 😡
Again, and again, and again, and again... it's relentless.
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Unpatriotic
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
AKA the finder/landowner ransomed our shared heritage until we coughed up. 😡
Again, and again, and again, and again... it's relentless.
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Unpatriotic
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oxfordshire museum purchases iron age hoard after fundraiser
Friends of the Oxfordshire Museum has brought the hoard which includes a 2,000-year-old horse brooch.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"...as the threat of a public sale loomed."
AKA the finder/landowner ransomed our shared heritage until we coughed up. 😡
Again, and again, and again, and again... it's relentless.
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Unpatriotic
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
AKA the finder/landowner ransomed our shared heritage until we coughed up. 😡
Again, and again, and again, and again... it's relentless.
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting #Unpatriotic
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Dear oh dear. It gets worse. The BBC memo that was leaked was not even a BBC memo, it was a report from a RW thinktank *to* the BBC. Said thinktank appears to be made up of a motley bunch of Farage advisers, Johnson sycophants, Restore Trust colonialism apologists and Trump fan-boys.
🔴 The Pro-Trump Bias of the ‘Neutral’ Sources in the Leaked BBC ‘Prescott Dossier’
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan, Trump-aligned organisations.
@nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/p...
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan, Trump-aligned organisations.
@nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/p...
The Pro-Trump Bias of the 'Neutral' Sources in the Leaked BBC 'Prescott Dossier'
Byline Times’ analysis of key sources in the memo about the BBC’s alleged ‘progressive bias’ shows it relied on highly partisan right-wing, Trump-aligned organisations
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Dear oh dear. It gets worse. The BBC memo that was leaked was not even a BBC memo, it was a report from a RW thinktank *to* the BBC. Said thinktank appears to be made up of a motley bunch of Farage advisers, Johnson sycophants, Restore Trust colonialism apologists and Trump fan-boys.
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It's Tuesday. It's November. And it's been awhile. So lets tell the story about the eel, the scheming wife who ate it, and the talking magpie that ratted her out!
That's right! It's time for the eel tale from the 1370s blockbuster hit, "The Book of the Knight of the Tower." 1/5
🗃️🧪
That's right! It's time for the eel tale from the 1370s blockbuster hit, "The Book of the Knight of the Tower." 1/5
🗃️🧪
November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It's Tuesday. It's November. And it's been awhile. So lets tell the story about the eel, the scheming wife who ate it, and the talking magpie that ratted her out!
That's right! It's time for the eel tale from the 1370s blockbuster hit, "The Book of the Knight of the Tower." 1/5
🗃️🧪
That's right! It's time for the eel tale from the 1370s blockbuster hit, "The Book of the Knight of the Tower." 1/5
🗃️🧪
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It’s quite telling that no national newspaper is investigating this.
Almost as if they’re in a conspiracy to help elect a fascist
Almost as if they’re in a conspiracy to help elect a fascist
Fun fact: Today is the 1 year anniversary of Farage's foreign national girlfriend Ferrari buying his house. With unexplained wealth. That should be investigated...
November 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
It’s quite telling that no national newspaper is investigating this.
Almost as if they’re in a conspiracy to help elect a fascist
Almost as if they’re in a conspiracy to help elect a fascist
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huh, that's interesting. once you see the comparison, it becomes very obvious why one is better. would not have noticed it before
The font would appear to be English 111 Adagio CE, available for the highly presidential sum of just $39.75 USD
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Note "The" is not kerned correctly
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November 12, 2025 at 5:59 AM
huh, that's interesting. once you see the comparison, it becomes very obvious why one is better. would not have noticed it before
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Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
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Read my sister's book www.upress.umn.edu/978145295943...
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Read my sister's book www.upress.umn.edu/978145295943...
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It would be absolutely lovely to completely fill up the slots at this roast dinner fundraiser for the soup kitchen and food bank at my church. We serve anyone, no need for referral or means-testing.
Instructions in my reply to the quoted post.
Instructions in my reply to the quoted post.
If you'd like a lovely roast dinner in Islington on Monday 1st December and also to support our excellent soup kitchen and food bank, good news! Mabruk at The Great Chase is donating 100% of costs from roast dinners that night. Advance booking only, see reply to this for details...
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
It would be absolutely lovely to completely fill up the slots at this roast dinner fundraiser for the soup kitchen and food bank at my church. We serve anyone, no need for referral or means-testing.
Instructions in my reply to the quoted post.
Instructions in my reply to the quoted post.