Steve Cook
@jorvikangler.bsky.social
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Over the next few years I’ll be studying how our beloved pets might be unwittingly spreading pesticides into terrestrial ecosystems in the UK. The terrestrial impacts of this are not well characterized, and many of the affected organisms remain poorly studied. Great background here:
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Pet treatments could be harming freshwater life — Freshwater Biological Association
The FBA have produced a Scientific Info Note on how the use of flea treatment on pets could be causing problems in English rivers and lakes. Read more now.
www.fba.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Over the next few years I’ll be studying how our beloved pets might be unwittingly spreading pesticides into terrestrial ecosystems in the UK. The terrestrial impacts of this are not well characterized, and many of the affected organisms remain poorly studied. Great background here:
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November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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💧Crayfish Guidance!
In England's rivers we have both native and invasive non-native species of crayfish.
👀 They are pretty hard to tell apart. Learn what to do and not to do if you come accidentally come across one in your Riverfly sample.
👉231027+Riverfly+Guidance+VB.pdf
In England's rivers we have both native and invasive non-native species of crayfish.
👀 They are pretty hard to tell apart. Learn what to do and not to do if you come accidentally come across one in your Riverfly sample.
👉231027+Riverfly+Guidance+VB.pdf
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
💧Crayfish Guidance!
In England's rivers we have both native and invasive non-native species of crayfish.
👀 They are pretty hard to tell apart. Learn what to do and not to do if you come accidentally come across one in your Riverfly sample.
👉231027+Riverfly+Guidance+VB.pdf
In England's rivers we have both native and invasive non-native species of crayfish.
👀 They are pretty hard to tell apart. Learn what to do and not to do if you come accidentally come across one in your Riverfly sample.
👉231027+Riverfly+Guidance+VB.pdf
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This week I’m trying to catch 24 species in 24 hours as I’m joined by Hugh Miles
youtu.be/qaIhtr_4Vlw?...
youtu.be/qaIhtr_4Vlw?...
November 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This week I’m trying to catch 24 species in 24 hours as I’m joined by Hugh Miles
youtu.be/qaIhtr_4Vlw?...
youtu.be/qaIhtr_4Vlw?...
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If they only knew how to zoom in, they might just be able to make out the red poppy too....
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
If they only knew how to zoom in, they might just be able to make out the red poppy too....
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I asked the gamekeeper how many beagles he lost. He reckoned he had "wastage" of about 3 beagles a week. Said sometimes they turned up months or even a year later.
November 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I asked the gamekeeper how many beagles he lost. He reckoned he had "wastage" of about 3 beagles a week. Said sometimes they turned up months or even a year later.
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People have already decided to fry me because my professional path crossed that of Dick Cheney in not one but three of my jobs in my career
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
People have already decided to fry me because my professional path crossed that of Dick Cheney in not one but three of my jobs in my career
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I tried to take out a paid promotion of Hannah Berry interviewing Darryl Cunningham about his fabulous graphic novel, Elon Musk: American Oligarch. What a surprise YouTube turned down the advert for some made-up bullshit. Suss.
www.sevenstories.com/books/4749-e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYy7...
www.sevenstories.com/books/4749-e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYy7...
October 29, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I tried to take out a paid promotion of Hannah Berry interviewing Darryl Cunningham about his fabulous graphic novel, Elon Musk: American Oligarch. What a surprise YouTube turned down the advert for some made-up bullshit. Suss.
www.sevenstories.com/books/4749-e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYy7...
www.sevenstories.com/books/4749-e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYy7...
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Handsome arachnid! Any idea what type? x
November 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Handsome arachnid! Any idea what type? x
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OK, as promised, here's my thread about the links between tear gas/pepper spray and the arms trade and gun industry.
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
OK, as promised, here's my thread about the links between tear gas/pepper spray and the arms trade and gun industry.
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The next few days are crucial - please contact your MP and ask them to keep vital nature protections.
It takes two minutes via our platform. More info and links:
sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/an-urge...
📷 Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton
It takes two minutes via our platform. More info and links:
sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/an-urge...
📷 Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The next few days are crucial - please contact your MP and ask them to keep vital nature protections.
It takes two minutes via our platform. More info and links:
sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/an-urge...
📷 Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton
It takes two minutes via our platform. More info and links:
sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/an-urge...
📷 Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton
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Looking up death statistics (always fun and surprising) half of the 21,000 or so accidental UK deaths are falls, poisonings claim a quarter, far more than road accidents (7%) Knife/sharp object deaths account for around 260, guns 29.
Less than 600 homicides per year seems remarkable for 70m people.
Less than 600 homicides per year seems remarkable for 70m people.
November 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Looking up death statistics (always fun and surprising) half of the 21,000 or so accidental UK deaths are falls, poisonings claim a quarter, far more than road accidents (7%) Knife/sharp object deaths account for around 260, guns 29.
Less than 600 homicides per year seems remarkable for 70m people.
Less than 600 homicides per year seems remarkable for 70m people.
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👉 Last chance to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Yes, I know, you may be sick of reading about this or feel you’ve already written to your MP several times or are running out of energy on this long running saga - BUT - please, for nature’s sake, write one more time. 1/3
Yes, I know, you may be sick of reading about this or feel you’ve already written to your MP several times or are running out of energy on this long running saga - BUT - please, for nature’s sake, write one more time. 1/3
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
👉 Last chance to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Yes, I know, you may be sick of reading about this or feel you’ve already written to your MP several times or are running out of energy on this long running saga - BUT - please, for nature’s sake, write one more time. 1/3
Yes, I know, you may be sick of reading about this or feel you’ve already written to your MP several times or are running out of energy on this long running saga - BUT - please, for nature’s sake, write one more time. 1/3
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I’ve got two ponds with no fish currently in them and deciding what species to stock any suggestions?
November 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I’ve got two ponds with no fish currently in them and deciding what species to stock any suggestions?
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On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
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If you're a member of the National Trust remember to vote for council members by midnight tonight.
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Entryist pressure group Reform Trust is trying to seize control. Stop them
Voting is quick and easy if your membership card is at hand
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October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
If you're a member of the National Trust remember to vote for council members by midnight tonight.
Use the Quick Vote option.
Entryist pressure group Reform Trust is trying to seize control. Stop them
Voting is quick and easy if your membership card is at hand
secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
Use the Quick Vote option.
Entryist pressure group Reform Trust is trying to seize control. Stop them
Voting is quick and easy if your membership card is at hand
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HappyToast Halloween Print Sale, lots of horror related A4ish pictures, £10 each, 2 for £15 or 3 for £20. Not many of each, DM me. For clearer pictures check my site. I'll add a reply saying if any are sold out, so check before ordering.
October 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
HappyToast Halloween Print Sale, lots of horror related A4ish pictures, £10 each, 2 for £15 or 3 for £20. Not many of each, DM me. For clearer pictures check my site. I'll add a reply saying if any are sold out, so check before ordering.
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📊 Our September data roundup is here!
👏 Riverfly volunteers submitted a huge 821 surveys across the UK — thank you for every single one.
💙 This work is supported by our amazing funders at the Environment Agency and @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social.
👉https://www.riverflies.org/riverflyreports
👏 Riverfly volunteers submitted a huge 821 surveys across the UK — thank you for every single one.
💙 This work is supported by our amazing funders at the Environment Agency and @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social.
👉https://www.riverflies.org/riverflyreports
October 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
📊 Our September data roundup is here!
👏 Riverfly volunteers submitted a huge 821 surveys across the UK — thank you for every single one.
💙 This work is supported by our amazing funders at the Environment Agency and @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social.
👉https://www.riverflies.org/riverflyreports
👏 Riverfly volunteers submitted a huge 821 surveys across the UK — thank you for every single one.
💙 This work is supported by our amazing funders at the Environment Agency and @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social.
👉https://www.riverflies.org/riverflyreports
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I remember reading somewhere that sticklebacks have the most regional names of any fish in Britain but I'm struggling to find any online what do you call this fish locally?
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I remember reading somewhere that sticklebacks have the most regional names of any fish in Britain but I'm struggling to find any online what do you call this fish locally?
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Episode 67 of Linux Matters: Panache, for Men 🐧️🎙️
Alan has been using Nix, Martin has been adding panache to his terminal, and Mark’s been playing Rimworld Odyssey.
Alan has been using Nix, Martin has been adding panache to his terminal, and Mark’s been playing Rimworld Odyssey.
Panache, for Men
Alan has been using Nix, Martin has been adding panache to his terminal, and Mark’s been playing Rimworld Odyssey.
linuxmatters.sh
October 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Episode 67 of Linux Matters: Panache, for Men 🐧️🎙️
Alan has been using Nix, Martin has been adding panache to his terminal, and Mark’s been playing Rimworld Odyssey.
Alan has been using Nix, Martin has been adding panache to his terminal, and Mark’s been playing Rimworld Odyssey.
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The problem is not the migrants but the appalling mismanagement of the system by successive governments www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Home Office squandered billions on ‘failed and chaotic’ asylum accommodation
Commons committee describes successive governments’ failures to manage hotel use, contracts, spending and safeguarding
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The problem is not the migrants but the appalling mismanagement of the system by successive governments www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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The clocks go back tonight, which is my perfect excuse to share my fave episode of BBC You’re Dead To Me about the History of Timekeeping (from 2022)
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Radio 4 - You're Dead to Me, The History of Timekeeping
Join Greg Jenner at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The clocks go back tonight, which is my perfect excuse to share my fave episode of BBC You’re Dead To Me about the History of Timekeeping (from 2022)
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
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True Welsh poetry
October 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
True Welsh poetry