Mark Tutton
@marktutton.bsky.social
Nature lover especially butterflies and orchids - fishing a passion since childhood
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Steve Reed has told Labour MPs to vote down amendment to the new planning bill intended to protect British wildlife and its habitats from destruction.
First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Housing secretary tells Labour MPs to vote down planning bill amendment
Amendment restricts protection for animals to allow faster house building
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Steve Reed has told Labour MPs to vote down amendment to the new planning bill intended to protect British wildlife and its habitats from destruction.
First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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🦇Most bats only have one pup a year. One.
That means every lost bat is a long-term hit to the population.
Conservation isn’t “nice to have.” It’s necessary if we want bats to stick around.
That means every lost bat is a long-term hit to the population.
Conservation isn’t “nice to have.” It’s necessary if we want bats to stick around.
November 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
🦇Most bats only have one pup a year. One.
That means every lost bat is a long-term hit to the population.
Conservation isn’t “nice to have.” It’s necessary if we want bats to stick around.
That means every lost bat is a long-term hit to the population.
Conservation isn’t “nice to have.” It’s necessary if we want bats to stick around.
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#News: In a pathetic turn of events, the #EU Parliament delays anti #deforestation law, bowing to business pressure. Pushed back to 2026. ACTION FOR FORESTS NOW!! 🧐🚫 #Deforestation #CSDDD #EUDR #COP30 #together4forests #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
November 15, 2025 at 6:21 AM
#News: In a pathetic turn of events, the #EU Parliament delays anti #deforestation law, bowing to business pressure. Pushed back to 2026. ACTION FOR FORESTS NOW!! 🧐🚫 #Deforestation #CSDDD #EUDR #COP30 #together4forests #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Fen Orchid brought back from extinction
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rare Fen Orchid brought back from brink of extinction
Cambridge University Botanic Garden and partners have been working to successfully reintroduce the species.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Fen Orchid brought back from extinction
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hen Harrier 'Susie', whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries 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 7:51 AM
Hen Harrier 'Susie', whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
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In 2023, the Labour party supported mandating swift bricks, whipping FOR the swifts brick amendment. 2 years later, the same Ministers in charge of Housing put a 3 line whip (the most extreme block) AGAINST swift bricks. Listen to the strength of support in this powerful speech.
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
In 2023, the Labour party supported mandating swift bricks, whipping FOR the swifts brick amendment. 2 years later, the same Ministers in charge of Housing put a 3 line whip (the most extreme block) AGAINST swift bricks. Listen to the strength of support in this powerful speech.
In the autumn I spend some time looking for Purple Emperor larvae. Before hibernation they spin silk threads to ensure their seat leaf stays attached. Eventually some leaves remain hanging by a silken thread and spinning in the wind. This gives away the caterpillars location - here alongside a bud.
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
In the autumn I spend some time looking for Purple Emperor larvae. Before hibernation they spin silk threads to ensure their seat leaf stays attached. Eventually some leaves remain hanging by a silken thread and spinning in the wind. This gives away the caterpillars location - here alongside a bud.
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The rarest species of #orangutan, the #Tapanuli is on the verge of being lost forever due to #palmoil and #mining #deforestation destroying 80% of their range. Say no to #ecocide ⛔️🙊🔥🌴🪔 when you shop #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/19/t...
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The rarest species of #orangutan, the #Tapanuli is on the verge of being lost forever due to #palmoil and #mining #deforestation destroying 80% of their range. Say no to #ecocide ⛔️🙊🔥🌴🪔 when you shop #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social palmoildetectives.com/2021/01/19/t...
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One thing to say: #AxeDrax
No. Cutting down trees, grinding them up, shipping them across the Atlantic and then burning them is NOT "green".
#ClimateEmergency #NatureCrisis
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
No. Cutting down trees, grinding them up, shipping them across the Atlantic and then burning them is NOT "green".
#ClimateEmergency #NatureCrisis
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Drax still burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada, experts say
Exclusive: report by Stand.earth says subsidiary of power plant received truckloads of whole logs at biomass pellet sites
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
One thing to say: #AxeDrax
No. Cutting down trees, grinding them up, shipping them across the Atlantic and then burning them is NOT "green".
#ClimateEmergency #NatureCrisis
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
No. Cutting down trees, grinding them up, shipping them across the Atlantic and then burning them is NOT "green".
#ClimateEmergency #NatureCrisis
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Always thinking of William at this time he would have been my great uncle - killed in France aged just 25. Sits proudly on my window cill 🥲
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Always thinking of William at this time he would have been my great uncle - killed in France aged just 25. Sits proudly on my window cill 🥲
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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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Rainbow over Bath City Farm today. Many of my photos are taken here. It's a great wildlife spot & they do a lot of good work for the local community. They've got a crowdfunder to cover their core costs & there's only 1 day left, so please help if you can!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/30yearsofb...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/30yearsofb...
November 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Rainbow over Bath City Farm today. Many of my photos are taken here. It's a great wildlife spot & they do a lot of good work for the local community. They've got a crowdfunder to cover their core costs & there's only 1 day left, so please help if you can!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/30yearsofb...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/30yearsofb...
“Lost” species refound on the Isle of Wight
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Lost' spider species rediscovered on Isle of Wight
Aulonia albimana was found at the National Trust's Newtown National Nature Reserve.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 6:53 AM
“Lost” species refound on the Isle of Wight
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As in other parts of the country Brown Hairstreak is spreading far and wide in Hampshire. Until a few years ago the nearest to me was twenty miles away. A cursory check of a few blackthorn suckers on this mornings dog walk quickly turned up a couple of eggs in another new area 👍
October 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
As in other parts of the country Brown Hairstreak is spreading far and wide in Hampshire. Until a few years ago the nearest to me was twenty miles away. A cursory check of a few blackthorn suckers on this mornings dog walk quickly turned up a couple of eggs in another new area 👍
Christmas Island shrew extinct 😢https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/10/christmas-island-shrew-officially-declared-extinct-iucn/
Christmas Island shrew officially declared extinct: IUCN
The Christmas Island shrew, a tiny mammal once found only on the Australian island of the same name, has been declared officially extinct. It’s at least the fourth small mammal species to be wiped out...
news.mongabay.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Christmas Island shrew extinct 😢https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/10/christmas-island-shrew-officially-declared-extinct-iucn/
Spix Macaw extinct in the wild born in captivity
talker.news/2025/10/16/w...
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World’s rarest parrot, extinct in wild, hatches at zoo
The Spix's macaw is famous thanks to the character Blu in the film
talker.news
October 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Spix Macaw extinct in the wild born in captivity
talker.news/2025/10/16/w...
talker.news/2025/10/16/w...
Wet weather helps ancient tadpole shrimp to hatch www.bbc.com/news/article...
Wet weather helps ancient tadpole shrimp to hatch at Mersehead
The tadpole shrimp - one the UK's most ancient creatures - returns to where it was last seen in 1948.
www.bbc.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Wet weather helps ancient tadpole shrimp to hatch www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Deforestation isn’t just about climate breakdown — it’s about people.
In Brazil, West Papua and beyond, it’s driving displacement, human rights abuses and violence against women and girls.
#ClimateJustice #WomensRights
In Brazil, West Papua and beyond, it’s driving displacement, human rights abuses and violence against women and girls.
#ClimateJustice #WomensRights
October 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Deforestation isn’t just about climate breakdown — it’s about people.
In Brazil, West Papua and beyond, it’s driving displacement, human rights abuses and violence against women and girls.
#ClimateJustice #WomensRights
In Brazil, West Papua and beyond, it’s driving displacement, human rights abuses and violence against women and girls.
#ClimateJustice #WomensRights
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#News: #Guatemala is now the world’s deadliest country for environmental defenders. Latin America sees 82% of global killings, mostly over #landgrabbing and resource conflicts #BoycottGold4Yanomami #BoycottPalmOil @palmoildetect #HumanRights
Guatemala becomes the deadliest country for environmental defenders
New Global Witness report shows over 80% of all environment-related killings last year occurred in Latin America
dialogue.earth
October 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#News: #Guatemala is now the world’s deadliest country for environmental defenders. Latin America sees 82% of global killings, mostly over #landgrabbing and resource conflicts #BoycottGold4Yanomami #BoycottPalmOil @palmoildetect #HumanRights
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Well, that's one way of handling global ecosystem collapse
Block publication of research that might raise awkward questions about whether UK govt is doing enough about it
Can't see any flaws in that approach....
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Block publication of research that might raise awkward questions about whether UK govt is doing enough about it
Can't see any flaws in that approach....
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
No 10 blocks report on impact of rainforest collapse on food prices
Downing Street has vetoed release of an assessment that says the loss of the Amazon ecosystem could drive up food inflation as well as lead to mass migration
www.thetimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Well, that's one way of handling global ecosystem collapse
Block publication of research that might raise awkward questions about whether UK govt is doing enough about it
Can't see any flaws in that approach....
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Block publication of research that might raise awkward questions about whether UK govt is doing enough about it
Can't see any flaws in that approach....
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
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Research into orchid seed germination shows the importance of deadwood and wood-decaying fungi: 🪵🍄🍄🟫
“For conservation, our results mean that protecting orchids in the wild is inseparable from protecting deadwood and its fungi”
#orchids #fungi #nativeplants #germination
“For conservation, our results mean that protecting orchids in the wild is inseparable from protecting deadwood and its fungi”
#orchids #fungi #nativeplants #germination
Deadwood brings wild orchids to life: Study uncovers important carbon flux in the ecosystem phys.org/news/2025-10... via @physorg_com
Deadwood brings wild orchids to life: Study uncovers important carbon flux in the ecosystem
Orchid seeds are as small as dust and do not provide any nutrients for the young plant to grow. The adult plants are known to rely on a certain type of fungi that develop structures within the plant's...
phys.org
October 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Research into orchid seed germination shows the importance of deadwood and wood-decaying fungi: 🪵🍄🍄🟫
“For conservation, our results mean that protecting orchids in the wild is inseparable from protecting deadwood and its fungi”
#orchids #fungi #nativeplants #germination
“For conservation, our results mean that protecting orchids in the wild is inseparable from protecting deadwood and its fungi”
#orchids #fungi #nativeplants #germination