ChrisGibsonWildlife
@chrismothman.bsky.social
Naturalist, tour leader, photographer, speaker, author, conservationist. Wildlife Advocate at Beth Chatto Gardens, Essex
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Chris Gibson Wildlife | Wildlife and Nature Photographer, Essex
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Refugee from Twitter. Been here a while, but please visit my website for regular blogs about the natural world and the places I have the good fortune to visit chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk
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‘Criminal calls for legal action against foreign broadcaster for using his own words’ #fixedit
NEW: Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC amid claims the broadcaster edited speech by the US president.
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
‘Criminal calls for legal action against foreign broadcaster for using his own words’ #fixedit
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Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
COP30 must confront the climate and cost of living crises together
By Zack Polanski
bestforbritain.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
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I’m trying to educate the ecologically illiterate users on this app with this ‘nature facts for nature haters’ series. This episode tackles those that think they can live without nature and fly off to a new planet after this one dies. Hopefully this will save you time responding
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m trying to educate the ecologically illiterate users on this app with this ‘nature facts for nature haters’ series. This episode tackles those that think they can live without nature and fly off to a new planet after this one dies. Hopefully this will save you time responding
A rainy day in Derbyshire cleared for long enough to really enjoy the main reason for our short break here, the wrought iron edifice that is the Bennerley Viaduct over the Erewash Valley. The autumn colours complemented the rusting structure in mutual recognition of the passage of time...
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A rainy day in Derbyshire cleared for long enough to really enjoy the main reason for our short break here, the wrought iron edifice that is the Bennerley Viaduct over the Erewash Valley. The autumn colours complemented the rusting structure in mutual recognition of the passage of time...
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When was the last time anyone at the BBC had to resign for misrepresenting a leftwinger?
November 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
When was the last time anyone at the BBC had to resign for misrepresenting a leftwinger?
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"A shortsighted and disastrous move."
"It would be a serious betrayal of struggling families for the government to cut the mandatory energy company insulation scheme in order to reduce energy bills."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"It would be a serious betrayal of struggling families for the government to cut the mandatory energy company insulation scheme in order to reduce energy bills."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told
Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"A shortsighted and disastrous move."
"It would be a serious betrayal of struggling families for the government to cut the mandatory energy company insulation scheme in order to reduce energy bills."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"It would be a serious betrayal of struggling families for the government to cut the mandatory energy company insulation scheme in order to reduce energy bills."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Agree
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Developers met ministers dozens of times over planning bill while ecologists were shut out
Exclusive: Leading ecologists say warnings over threat to wildlife have been ignored in drive to build 1.5m new homes
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Agree
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing,”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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We should vote only for those who promise to make billionaires history.
We need a great levelling, through tax and redistribution.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We need a great levelling, through tax and redistribution.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t | George Monbiot
Money talks – and his essay denouncing ‘near-term emissions goals’ at Cop30 mostly argues the case for letting the ultra-rich off the hook
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We should vote only for those who promise to make billionaires history.
We need a great levelling, through tax and redistribution.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We need a great levelling, through tax and redistribution.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing.”
We will all suffer from Labour's war on nature.
We will all suffer from Labour's war on nature.
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
"“Nothing I have seen or heard gives me comfort that Rachel Reeves understands the importance of nature to economic and social wellbeing, nothing.”
We will all suffer from Labour's war on nature.
We will all suffer from Labour's war on nature.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour betrays the Earth. When something is gone it is gone forever. All in the name of an invented crisis, when they should be tackling the true crisis: greed. Too many people have multiple homes, or occupy larger space than they need. Not voting Labour again.
Labour betrays the Earth. When something is gone it is gone forever. All in the name of an invented crisis, when they should be tackling the true crisis: greed. Too many people have multiple homes, or occupy larger space than they need. Not voting Labour again.
Developers met ministers dozens of times over planning bill while ecologists were shut out
Exclusive: Leading ecologists say warnings over threat to wildlife have been ignored in drive to build 1.5m new homes
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour betrays the Earth. When something is gone it is gone forever. All in the name of an invented crisis, when they should be tackling the true crisis: greed. Too many people have multiple homes, or occupy larger space than they need. Not voting Labour again.
Labour betrays the Earth. When something is gone it is gone forever. All in the name of an invented crisis, when they should be tackling the true crisis: greed. Too many people have multiple homes, or occupy larger space than they need. Not voting Labour again.
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I suspect Darren Jones is concerned about the Green Party threatening his own first-past-the-post win in Bristol, and Reform getting into power in the face of a weakened Labour.
The answer, however, is NOT polarising, competitive party politics, but Proportional Representation!
The answer, however, is NOT polarising, competitive party politics, but Proportional Representation!
November 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I suspect Darren Jones is concerned about the Green Party threatening his own first-past-the-post win in Bristol, and Reform getting into power in the face of a weakened Labour.
The answer, however, is NOT polarising, competitive party politics, but Proportional Representation!
The answer, however, is NOT polarising, competitive party politics, but Proportional Representation!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
'a few years ago, there was a global consensus around net zero. There’s not now' how can Labour keep on getting it so wrong. This is bollocks. There IS global consensus among those who recognise the primacy of data and evidence, not uninformed opinion.
'a few years ago, there was a global consensus around net zero. There’s not now' how can Labour keep on getting it so wrong. This is bollocks. There IS global consensus among those who recognise the primacy of data and evidence, not uninformed opinion.
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
'a few years ago, there was a global consensus around net zero. There’s not now' how can Labour keep on getting it so wrong. This is bollocks. There IS global consensus among those who recognise the primacy of data and evidence, not uninformed opinion.
'a few years ago, there was a global consensus around net zero. There’s not now' how can Labour keep on getting it so wrong. This is bollocks. There IS global consensus among those who recognise the primacy of data and evidence, not uninformed opinion.
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Never forget this. Monster.
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Never forget this. Monster.
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The message is clear: more than a quarter of our flora is threatened.
We know the drivers. What’s needed now is urgent, coordinated action to restore our wild plants. 🌱
Read the full Red List → britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...
We know the drivers. What’s needed now is urgent, coordinated action to restore our wild plants. 🌱
Read the full Red List → britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The message is clear: more than a quarter of our flora is threatened.
We know the drivers. What’s needed now is urgent, coordinated action to restore our wild plants. 🌱
Read the full Red List → britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...
We know the drivers. What’s needed now is urgent, coordinated action to restore our wild plants. 🌱
Read the full Red List → britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi...
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That the UK - one of the architects of this fund, designed to save the world’s forests - is now refusing to put any money into it is frankly shameful. Starmer’s claim that he still continues to back the fund is meaningless without resources - so much for climate leadership
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
That the UK - one of the architects of this fund, designed to save the world’s forests - is now refusing to put any money into it is frankly shameful. Starmer’s claim that he still continues to back the fund is meaningless without resources - so much for climate leadership
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My Species of the Week: Common Dronefly (Eristalis tenax) Fascinating #Hoverflies that mimic male drone honeybees.🐝This article explores its larval biology and gives helpful Identification tips. #flies #Insects #pollinator #nature #syrphidae #biology #wildlife #diptera. Hope you will visit. 📚
Hoverfly Common Dronefly (Eristalis tenax)
Common Dronefly (Eristalis tenax) : A review of its resemblance to a male drone honeybee, Identification tips, its larval biology and where to see it.
hoverflyspotter.blogspot.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
My Species of the Week: Common Dronefly (Eristalis tenax) Fascinating #Hoverflies that mimic male drone honeybees.🐝This article explores its larval biology and gives helpful Identification tips. #flies #Insects #pollinator #nature #syrphidae #biology #wildlife #diptera. Hope you will visit. 📚
Gravestone aggregation of Firebugs in Wivenhoe New Cemetery today, a welcome splash of colour in the absence of the customary waxcaps...
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Gravestone aggregation of Firebugs in Wivenhoe New Cemetery today, a welcome splash of colour in the absence of the customary waxcaps...
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After 2 yrs, a hedgehog’s back in my garden! 🦔🔥 Before lighting bonfires, MOVE & CHECK for hidden hogs! #Wildlife #Autumn. Haven’t seen it in a week so it might have gone into hibernation?
-Check a fire save a ‘hog. 🦔🔥 Nobody likes a crispy Hedgehog! -
#Bonfire #Fireworks #NatureLove #Hedgehogs.
-Check a fire save a ‘hog. 🦔🔥 Nobody likes a crispy Hedgehog! -
#Bonfire #Fireworks #NatureLove #Hedgehogs.
November 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
After 2 yrs, a hedgehog’s back in my garden! 🦔🔥 Before lighting bonfires, MOVE & CHECK for hidden hogs! #Wildlife #Autumn. Haven’t seen it in a week so it might have gone into hibernation?
-Check a fire save a ‘hog. 🦔🔥 Nobody likes a crispy Hedgehog! -
#Bonfire #Fireworks #NatureLove #Hedgehogs.
-Check a fire save a ‘hog. 🦔🔥 Nobody likes a crispy Hedgehog! -
#Bonfire #Fireworks #NatureLove #Hedgehogs.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Anyone dishing out this racist abuse should simply have the privilege of free NHS treatment withdrawn. With privilege comes resposibility, and one of those responsibilities is not to hate.
Anyone dishing out this racist abuse should simply have the privilege of free NHS treatment withdrawn. With privilege comes resposibility, and one of those responsibilities is not to hate.
NHS staff bearing brunt as ‘ugly’ racism of 70s and 80s returns, says Streeting
Health secretary and NHS England chief warn of winter pressures and rising levels of abuse
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Anyone dishing out this racist abuse should simply have the privilege of free NHS treatment withdrawn. With privilege comes resposibility, and one of those responsibilities is not to hate.
Anyone dishing out this racist abuse should simply have the privilege of free NHS treatment withdrawn. With privilege comes resposibility, and one of those responsibilities is not to hate.
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They shouldn’t be allowed. In fact, every single political entity should constantly and continue to press Reform on their ties to Russian money. It’ll ultimately be their downfall.
November 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
They shouldn’t be allowed. In fact, every single political entity should constantly and continue to press Reform on their ties to Russian money. It’ll ultimately be their downfall.
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The party who claim to be patriots literally had a Reform leadership member caught red handed taking bribes from Russia.
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill
How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The party who claim to be patriots literally had a Reform leadership member caught red handed taking bribes from Russia.
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.
How are Reform getting away with this?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Flashback twenty years today, Harwich, Essex
November 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Flashback twenty years today, Harwich, Essex
Blog of our #WildEssex walk yesterday in Wivenhoe Park: fungi, fruits and foliage, with added insects!
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#NatuteWriting
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#NatuteWriting
November 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Blog of our #WildEssex walk yesterday in Wivenhoe Park: fungi, fruits and foliage, with added insects!
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/wildessexwal...
#NatuteWriting
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/wildessexwal...
#NatuteWriting
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Help wildlife - keep autumn leaves around plants 🍂 www.wildway.info/p/importance...
Help garden wildlife by keeping autumn leaves
Autumn leaves are part of the natural cycle that increases soil nutrition, wildlife habitat and drought resistance
www.wildway.info
November 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Help wildlife - keep autumn leaves around plants 🍂 www.wildway.info/p/importance...