Mairi L
@mairi29.bsky.social
Mostly garden wildlife, especially birds and moths, with occasional forays from Warks over the border to Worcs reserves. And needing to express extra solidarity with Ukraine
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Help us provide A voice for bats 🦇 - Our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge campaign is 75% there. Every donation is still currently being doubled, so every £1 gets turned into £2 without any extra costs to you. Thanks for all your support donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Help us provide A voice for bats 🦇 - Our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge campaign is 75% there. Every donation is still currently being doubled, so every £1 gets turned into £2 without any extra costs to you. Thanks for all your support donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Evan Davis @evanhd.bsky.social - were those really Starmer's words, in that order? No edits? All his own work?
Am I over-reacting here? markavery.info/2025/12/05/k...
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Evan Davis @evanhd.bsky.social - were those really Starmer's words, in that order? No edits? All his own work?
Just listened to the first one while washing the pots! A great podcast, very interesting.
The BatChat #podcast makes for great listening. 🦇 #HumpDay #BatsNeedFriends
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www.bats.org.uk/resources/ba...
Season 7 - BatChat - The Bat Conservation Trust Podcast - Bat Conservation Trust
Episode 1, Chris Packham on bats, Bills and the battle for Britain's wildlife.Episode 2, Pencelli’s Hidden Roost — 50 Years of the Vincent Wildlfe Trust...
www.bats.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Just listened to the first one while washing the pots! A great podcast, very interesting.
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One of the world’s most endangered species is being ‘eaten into extinction’, researchers warn.
A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year. #ClimateChange
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year. #ClimateChange
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Back-street demand for luxury meat is pushing lemurs to extinction
A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year.
www.euronews.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
One of the world’s most endangered species is being ‘eaten into extinction’, researchers warn.
A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year. #ClimateChange
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year. #ClimateChange
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
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New collaborative wildlife crime initiative launched:
Operation Major endeavours to build a strong, collaborative response that reduces harm to dogs, protects wildlife & strengthens the detection and prevention of wildlife crime & animal abuse across the UK 👏👏🦡⚖️
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Operation Major endeavours to build a strong, collaborative response that reduces harm to dogs, protects wildlife & strengthens the detection and prevention of wildlife crime & animal abuse across the UK 👏👏🦡⚖️
naturewatch.org/the-story-be...
Raising Awareness Of Dogs Injured In The Commission Of Wildlife Crime | Naturewatch Foundation
Operation Major was born out of an incident of barbaric animal abuse, however a story that ended in hope.
naturewatch.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
New collaborative wildlife crime initiative launched:
Operation Major endeavours to build a strong, collaborative response that reduces harm to dogs, protects wildlife & strengthens the detection and prevention of wildlife crime & animal abuse across the UK 👏👏🦡⚖️
naturewatch.org/the-story-be...
Operation Major endeavours to build a strong, collaborative response that reduces harm to dogs, protects wildlife & strengthens the detection and prevention of wildlife crime & animal abuse across the UK 👏👏🦡⚖️
naturewatch.org/the-story-be...
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Four more arrests (total now 16) in relation to appalling Fox-hunting incident filmed at Ambleside, Cumbria on 8 Nov.
Well done, Cumbria Police, keep going.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well done, Cumbria Police, keep going.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ambleside illegal fox hunt probe sees four more arrests
Cumbria Police are investigating a meet staged in Ambleside earlier this month.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Four more arrests (total now 16) in relation to appalling Fox-hunting incident filmed at Ambleside, Cumbria on 8 Nov.
Well done, Cumbria Police, keep going.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well done, Cumbria Police, keep going.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A great age 👏
A Redpoll caught on 17/10/25 at Cannock Chase, Staffs was already wearing a ring and we’ve just learned it was first ringed on 17/10/2020, exactly 5 years earlier 275km (170m) at Icklesham, Sussex
These little birds never stop surprising us! 🐦✨
A Redpoll caught on 17/10/25 at Cannock Chase, Staffs was already wearing a ring and we’ve just learned it was first ringed on 17/10/2020, exactly 5 years earlier 275km (170m) at Icklesham, Sussex
These little birds never stop surprising us! 🐦✨
November 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A great age 👏
A Redpoll caught on 17/10/25 at Cannock Chase, Staffs was already wearing a ring and we’ve just learned it was first ringed on 17/10/2020, exactly 5 years earlier 275km (170m) at Icklesham, Sussex
These little birds never stop surprising us! 🐦✨
A Redpoll caught on 17/10/25 at Cannock Chase, Staffs was already wearing a ring and we’ve just learned it was first ringed on 17/10/2020, exactly 5 years earlier 275km (170m) at Icklesham, Sussex
These little birds never stop surprising us! 🐦✨
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We've waited long enough. It’s time for decisive action from Government to #EndPeatSales.❌Add your name to the @peatfree.bsky.social petition to ban #peat sales by 2026.
✍️ actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
Find out why it's so important: gardenorganic.org.uk/news/petition-peat-sales
✍️ actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
Find out why it's so important: gardenorganic.org.uk/news/petition-peat-sales
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We've waited long enough. It’s time for decisive action from Government to #EndPeatSales.❌Add your name to the @peatfree.bsky.social petition to ban #peat sales by 2026.
✍️ actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
Find out why it's so important: gardenorganic.org.uk/news/petition-peat-sales
✍️ actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
Find out why it's so important: gardenorganic.org.uk/news/petition-peat-sales
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Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
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Until 28 November all donations we receive are being doubled. Please help us reach our ambitious target of £100,000.
Donate now👇
https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/appeal
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Donate now👇
https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/appeal
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Winter appeal 2025 - Our Future is Wild
For 10 days, until 28 November, every donation will be doubled when you give to our appeal.
www.rewildingbritain.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Until 28 November all donations we receive are being doubled. Please help us reach our ambitious target of £100,000.
Donate now👇
https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/appeal
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Donate now👇
https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/appeal
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@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social please give our #SaveRestoreWalshawMoor campaign and Parliamentary Petition a shout out! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73.... We're trying to #DoTheRightThing by #blanketbog, and to enourage #CalderValleyMP @joshfg.bsky.social to do so as well.
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social please give our #SaveRestoreWalshawMoor campaign and Parliamentary Petition a shout out! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73.... We're trying to #DoTheRightThing by #blanketbog, and to enourage #CalderValleyMP @joshfg.bsky.social to do so as well.
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12 arrests so far after savage, sociopathic behaviour filmed by @huntsabs.org.uk in Cumbria. Illegal hunting has recently been announced as a UK wildlife crime priority (welcome news, long overdue). If arrests turn into charges, these will be interesting test cases.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ambleside illegal fox-hunting probe sees further arrests
A total of 12 men have now been arrested as part of the investigation.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
12 arrests so far after savage, sociopathic behaviour filmed by @huntsabs.org.uk in Cumbria. Illegal hunting has recently been announced as a UK wildlife crime priority (welcome news, long overdue). If arrests turn into charges, these will be interesting test cases.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Another Redpoll on the move! 🔥
Caught on Cannock Chase (13/11/2025), ringed 41 days earlier 161 km away in Ripon, North Yorkshire
All that travelling… for a bird that weighs only 11 grams! 🤯 These recoveries give us incredible insight into how far these tiny powerhouses roam
Caught on Cannock Chase (13/11/2025), ringed 41 days earlier 161 km away in Ripon, North Yorkshire
All that travelling… for a bird that weighs only 11 grams! 🤯 These recoveries give us incredible insight into how far these tiny powerhouses roam
November 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Another Redpoll on the move! 🔥
Caught on Cannock Chase (13/11/2025), ringed 41 days earlier 161 km away in Ripon, North Yorkshire
All that travelling… for a bird that weighs only 11 grams! 🤯 These recoveries give us incredible insight into how far these tiny powerhouses roam
Caught on Cannock Chase (13/11/2025), ringed 41 days earlier 161 km away in Ripon, North Yorkshire
All that travelling… for a bird that weighs only 11 grams! 🤯 These recoveries give us incredible insight into how far these tiny powerhouses roam
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This is a brilliant initiative. Woodpecker Network is working with BTO to develop a passive acoustic monitoring module for Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers. Trials have proved successful in reliably detecting their drums and calls, revealing many new locations.
Birdsong is not only beautiful, it’s also full of information. This is where Acoustic Monitoring comes in. Will you support the development of this new and important work? Find out more and donate today ➡️ www.bto.org/acoustic... #bioacoustics #ornithology
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
This is a brilliant initiative. Woodpecker Network is working with BTO to develop a passive acoustic monitoring module for Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers. Trials have proved successful in reliably detecting their drums and calls, revealing many new locations.
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No wonder we are one of the most nature-depleted corners of this battered planet, with #biodiversity is a terrible state
Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
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18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
Hen Harrier ‘Susie’, whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries
If ever there was an example demonstrating the high level of persecution faced by Hen Harriers on UK grouse moors, the lack of consequences for the offenders, and the lack of justice for the victim…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
No wonder we are one of the most nature-depleted corners of this battered planet, with #biodiversity is a terrible state
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Latest annual report on wildlife crime in England & Wales from @wclnews.bsky.social
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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Lack of wildlife crime convictions opening the door to other serious crimes
Press release from Wildlife & Countryside Link (Wildlife Crime sub-group) Lack of wildlife crime convictions opening the door to other serious crimes Wildlife and Countryside Link has today rel…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Latest annual report on wildlife crime in England & Wales from @wclnews.bsky.social
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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NO WAYYYY! 🤯🤯🤯
Is this the COOLEST stick insect ever?? 💚
This mossy girl (Taraxippus sp.) from Peru was the most incredible phasmid I have ever seen, I could not get over how perfectly camouflaged it was on the mossy trees! 🌳
So in awe of our natural world! 🌿
Is this the COOLEST stick insect ever?? 💚
This mossy girl (Taraxippus sp.) from Peru was the most incredible phasmid I have ever seen, I could not get over how perfectly camouflaged it was on the mossy trees! 🌳
So in awe of our natural world! 🌿
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
NO WAYYYY! 🤯🤯🤯
Is this the COOLEST stick insect ever?? 💚
This mossy girl (Taraxippus sp.) from Peru was the most incredible phasmid I have ever seen, I could not get over how perfectly camouflaged it was on the mossy trees! 🌳
So in awe of our natural world! 🌿
Is this the COOLEST stick insect ever?? 💚
This mossy girl (Taraxippus sp.) from Peru was the most incredible phasmid I have ever seen, I could not get over how perfectly camouflaged it was on the mossy trees! 🌳
So in awe of our natural world! 🌿
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Merrick was shot & killed as she slept, over two years ago. NatureScot has had all the evidence on its desk for over 18 months. Now we're being asked to wait "a few weeks" more. It's pathetic.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/05/n...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/05/n...
NatureScot says “decision in next few weeks” on whether to impose General Licence restriction in relation to shooting & killing of golden eagle Merrick
The Scottish Government’s nature advisory agency, NatureScot, has been now been procrastinating for over 18 months on whether to impose a sanction on an estate in relation to the ‘shooting and kill…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Merrick was shot & killed as she slept, over two years ago. NatureScot has had all the evidence on its desk for over 18 months. Now we're being asked to wait "a few weeks" more. It's pathetic.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/05/n...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/05/n...
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Reform fracking red flags for Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire constituents – EnvironmentJournal
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Reform fracking red flags for Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire constituents
A full list of 187 electoral areas which would be threatened by renewed fracking should Nigel Farage’s party win the next general election has been published. Of the constituencies listed, 141 are cu...
environmentjournal.online
November 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Reform fracking red flags for Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire constituents – EnvironmentJournal
environmentjournal.online/energy/refor...
environmentjournal.online/energy/refor...
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Another victim of a criminal with a shotgun. Hopefully this one will make it.
#WildlifeCrime #RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/04/s...
#WildlifeCrime #RaptorResearch
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Shot Buzzard found in Herefordshire
A young Buzzard was found in a field in Leominster, Herefordshire last week, unable to fly. An x-ray revealed at least two shotgun pellets lodged in its body. It’s not known when the bird was…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Another victim of a criminal with a shotgun. Hopefully this one will make it.
#WildlifeCrime #RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/04/s...
#WildlifeCrime #RaptorResearch
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For help with injured birds, please visit www.bwrc.org.uk/rehabilitators/ or contact your local vet.
By collecting these data, we will better understand exactly where and when these incidents occur, and assess the scale of the impact upon migrating Woodcock.
@birdtrack.bsky.social
By collecting these data, we will better understand exactly where and when these incidents occur, and assess the scale of the impact upon migrating Woodcock.
@birdtrack.bsky.social
Rehabilitators - British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
Rehabilitators Here is a list of UK wildlife rehabilitators. You can search by town or city to find the nearest facilities in your area. The British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council cannot inspect or e...
www.bwrc.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
For help with injured birds, please visit www.bwrc.org.uk/rehabilitators/ or contact your local vet.
By collecting these data, we will better understand exactly where and when these incidents occur, and assess the scale of the impact upon migrating Woodcock.
@birdtrack.bsky.social
By collecting these data, we will better understand exactly where and when these incidents occur, and assess the scale of the impact upon migrating Woodcock.
@birdtrack.bsky.social
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a century of glaciers melting 🧪🌐
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
a century of glaciers melting 🧪🌐
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Find out how the tiny marvel of technology that is a 9.5 gram MTI solar satellite tag is helping us keep track of our precious Hen Harriers.
#birds #conservation #henharrier #satellitetags #MTI
www.henharrierday.uk/news/satelli...
#birds #conservation #henharrier #satellitetags #MTI
www.henharrierday.uk/news/satelli...
Satellite Tracking Our Hen Harriers - Hen Harrier Day
Thanks to the generosity of donations from our supporters, the charity currently has seven live satellite tagged Hen Harriers roaming the UK, and constant
www.henharrierday.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Find out how the tiny marvel of technology that is a 9.5 gram MTI solar satellite tag is helping us keep track of our precious Hen Harriers.
#birds #conservation #henharrier #satellitetags #MTI
www.henharrierday.uk/news/satelli...
#birds #conservation #henharrier #satellitetags #MTI
www.henharrierday.uk/news/satelli...
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Imagine being a Minister in Scottish Govt & sanctioning 6 months of torching this sensitive & important carbon-sequestering habitat, in a climate emergency & against will of Parliament, just so a handful of wealthy elites can get off on killing Red Grouse.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/30/s...
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Scottish Govt fiddles while grouse moors burn
Earlier this month the Scottish Government announced a delay, for the second time, of the implementation of muirburn licensing after caving in to pressure from aggressive lobbying by the grouse sho…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Imagine being a Minister in Scottish Govt & sanctioning 6 months of torching this sensitive & important carbon-sequestering habitat, in a climate emergency & against will of Parliament, just so a handful of wealthy elites can get off on killing Red Grouse.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/30/s...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/30/s...