Matt Nayler
@nayler.bsky.social
IT consultant, treehugger and general geeky Brit. Lover of all things nature and conservation. Occasional player with RaspberryPis and other maker things.
Location 📌: Ormskirk, Lancashire, England
Location 📌: Ormskirk, Lancashire, England
Bird Migration - In Our Time
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In Our Time - Bird Migration - BBC Sounds
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how birds navigate and the risks and benefits of migration
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Bird Migration - In Our Time
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I am currently watching a tawny owl in my own garden. It is sitting on one of the posts for my washing line bird feeder. Unfortunately my camera isn't up.
October 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I am currently watching a tawny owl in my own garden. It is sitting on one of the posts for my washing line bird feeder. Unfortunately my camera isn't up.
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The first steam-powered passenger rail trip was on 27th Sept 1825 (200th bday is nuanced - regular passenger steam slightly later). Here's transport carbon footprint today - Eurostar easily cleanest cos fully electrified. I hope the next 200 yrs has even more (electric) trains! With lower prices...
September 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The first steam-powered passenger rail trip was on 27th Sept 1825 (200th bday is nuanced - regular passenger steam slightly later). Here's transport carbon footprint today - Eurostar easily cleanest cos fully electrified. I hope the next 200 yrs has even more (electric) trains! With lower prices...
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This is England!
July 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is England!
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IMPORTANT - new #hedgehog campaign launches today - 'Go WILD for Hedgehogs' not only helps the nation's favourite wild animal, but also gives you permission to do less gardening!! hughwarwick.substack.com/p/important-... @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social @ptes-org.bsky.social
IMPORTANT new campaign
Lets all 'Go WILD for Hedgehogs!'
hughwarwick.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
IMPORTANT - new #hedgehog campaign launches today - 'Go WILD for Hedgehogs' not only helps the nation's favourite wild animal, but also gives you permission to do less gardening!! hughwarwick.substack.com/p/important-... @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social @ptes-org.bsky.social
"How to become a birder: 10 easy ways to start this life-changing hobby"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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How to become a birder: 10 easy ways to start this life-changing hobby
In a world of stress and social media, birding offers something completely different. And it is now easier than ever to get to know your chaffinch from your chiffchaff
www.theguardian.com
June 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
"How to become a birder: 10 easy ways to start this life-changing hobby"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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'This is the story of how I discovered that hedgehog droppings are gold.'
Dr Sophie Lund Rasmussen is using hedgehog droppings to track local biodiversity - revealing a surprisingly powerful way to monitor insects, plants, and environmental change.
#OxfordClimate 🦔
Dr Sophie Lund Rasmussen is using hedgehog droppings to track local biodiversity - revealing a surprisingly powerful way to monitor insects, plants, and environmental change.
#OxfordClimate 🦔
Hedgehog poo could hold important secrets about local biodiversity
The spiny mammals are on the decline, but they hold the secrets to biodiversity in their local areas.
theconversation.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
'This is the story of how I discovered that hedgehog droppings are gold.'
Dr Sophie Lund Rasmussen is using hedgehog droppings to track local biodiversity - revealing a surprisingly powerful way to monitor insects, plants, and environmental change.
#OxfordClimate 🦔
Dr Sophie Lund Rasmussen is using hedgehog droppings to track local biodiversity - revealing a surprisingly powerful way to monitor insects, plants, and environmental change.
#OxfordClimate 🦔
#30DaysWild Day 1: spotted my first juvenile blackbird of the season, foraging on my #NoMowMay lawn. A female blackbird was nearby, clearly having more success; as she had a mouth full of worms, before heading off to a nest.
June 1, 2025 at 8:18 AM
#30DaysWild Day 1: spotted my first juvenile blackbird of the season, foraging on my #NoMowMay lawn. A female blackbird was nearby, clearly having more success; as she had a mouth full of worms, before heading off to a nest.
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Brennan Johnson on Ange Postecoglou:
"If there was ever a time for a mic drop I think it's now."
"If there was ever a time for a mic drop I think it's now."
May 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Brennan Johnson on Ange Postecoglou:
"If there was ever a time for a mic drop I think it's now."
"If there was ever a time for a mic drop I think it's now."
Just found a hedgehog in my back garden at my new home. And I haven't even got round to setting up my hedgehog feeder yet. 🦔
April 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Just found a hedgehog in my back garden at my new home. And I haven't even got round to setting up my hedgehog feeder yet. 🦔
Just back from walk around Ruff Wood, Ormskirk, with family and dog.
April 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Just back from walk around Ruff Wood, Ormskirk, with family and dog.
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Under 100 signatures needed to reach 100,000 signatures which triggers a debate in parliament. It could be your signature...
thanks to all those people who have already signed.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
thanks to all those people who have already signed.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Ban driven grouse shooting
Chris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery (Wild Justice) believe that driven grouse shooting is bad for people, the environment and wildlife. People; we think grouse shooting is economically insignifi...
petition.parliament.uk
April 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Under 100 signatures needed to reach 100,000 signatures which triggers a debate in parliament. It could be your signature...
thanks to all those people who have already signed.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
thanks to all those people who have already signed.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
I have been feeling a bit rough this week. So I decided to go outside and get the trimmers to remove my beard. It's been many years since I last shaved it all off.
April 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I have been feeling a bit rough this week. So I decided to go outside and get the trimmers to remove my beard. It's been many years since I last shaved it all off.
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Spring reminder, as people start to think about gardening: NEVER buy compost with peat it in (inexplicably still on sale). If it does not say "peat free" in big letters, do not buy it. Peat is incredibly valuable in peat bogs, for rare biodiversity and as a carbon store. Don't put it on your garden!
April 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Spring reminder, as people start to think about gardening: NEVER buy compost with peat it in (inexplicably still on sale). If it does not say "peat free" in big letters, do not buy it. Peat is incredibly valuable in peat bogs, for rare biodiversity and as a carbon store. Don't put it on your garden!
The main thing I will miss from my old house is the pond. Let's hope I can get one in at my new house soon. #WildlifeGarden
March 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The main thing I will miss from my old house is the pond. Let's hope I can get one in at my new house soon. #WildlifeGarden
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It's the Spring Equinox - the first astronomical day of spring! ☀️
Longer days. Lighter evenings.
Sunshine warm on your skin, birds singing, blossom in the branches.
Longer days. Lighter evenings.
Sunshine warm on your skin, birds singing, blossom in the branches.
March 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
It's the Spring Equinox - the first astronomical day of spring! ☀️
Longer days. Lighter evenings.
Sunshine warm on your skin, birds singing, blossom in the branches.
Longer days. Lighter evenings.
Sunshine warm on your skin, birds singing, blossom in the branches.
‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk
The tycoon’s links with Donald Trump and Germany’s far-right AfD have slammed the brakes on sales and put the car’s owners in a spin
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘It’s quite incredible’: the Lancashire village with five Michelin stars www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...
‘It’s quite incredible’: the Lancashire village with five Michelin stars
Aughton, near Ormskirk, has been called Britain’s culinary capital and become a global destination for foodies
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February 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
‘It’s quite incredible’: the Lancashire village with five Michelin stars www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...
Today I patch up an old nestbox hoping it is suitable for at least one more season.
This one required a new roof and removable back plate. Although this fix was 1 day late for #NationalNestboxWeek.
This one required a new roof and removable back plate. Although this fix was 1 day late for #NationalNestboxWeek.
February 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Today I patch up an old nestbox hoping it is suitable for at least one more season.
This one required a new roof and removable back plate. Although this fix was 1 day late for #NationalNestboxWeek.
This one required a new roof and removable back plate. Although this fix was 1 day late for #NationalNestboxWeek.
The first frog of the year appeared in my wildlife pond earlier today. And now there are three on show; waiting for the females to arrive. #FrogWatch.
February 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The first frog of the year appeared in my wildlife pond earlier today. And now there are three on show; waiting for the females to arrive. #FrogWatch.
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We think these bat bricks for new builds are a great example of how innovation and creativity can help wildlife!
February 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
We think these bat bricks for new builds are a great example of how innovation and creativity can help wildlife!
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Happy #NationalHedgehogDay!
This little model of a hedgehog was made around 1500–1300 BCE in Egypt.
Hedgehogs had a favourable reputation in ancient Egypt & were often seen as a symbol of rebirth & renewal of life, likely due to their reappearances after long periods of absence while hibernating.
This little model of a hedgehog was made around 1500–1300 BCE in Egypt.
Hedgehogs had a favourable reputation in ancient Egypt & were often seen as a symbol of rebirth & renewal of life, likely due to their reappearances after long periods of absence while hibernating.
February 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Happy #NationalHedgehogDay!
This little model of a hedgehog was made around 1500–1300 BCE in Egypt.
Hedgehogs had a favourable reputation in ancient Egypt & were often seen as a symbol of rebirth & renewal of life, likely due to their reappearances after long periods of absence while hibernating.
This little model of a hedgehog was made around 1500–1300 BCE in Egypt.
Hedgehogs had a favourable reputation in ancient Egypt & were often seen as a symbol of rebirth & renewal of life, likely due to their reappearances after long periods of absence while hibernating.
2 years ago I left Twitter after 14 years as @nayler. I am still trying to find an alternative community.
IT consultant, treehugger and general geeky Brit. Lover of all things nature and conservation. Occasional player with RaspberryPis and other maker things.
IT consultant, treehugger and general geeky Brit. Lover of all things nature and conservation. Occasional player with RaspberryPis and other maker things.
February 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
2 years ago I left Twitter after 14 years as @nayler. I am still trying to find an alternative community.
IT consultant, treehugger and general geeky Brit. Lover of all things nature and conservation. Occasional player with RaspberryPis and other maker things.
IT consultant, treehugger and general geeky Brit. Lover of all things nature and conservation. Occasional player with RaspberryPis and other maker things.