Mac
@scarpermac.bsky.social
East Yorkshire (VC61)-based Wildlife botherer: Birds and Moths in particular; Pan-Species Lister; music obsessed; Dad & Partner; No expert in all the above, working on it.
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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Such a tranquil place and a haven for wildlife. This should not be happening. Please repost :-)
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
Derwent Hunt trespasses again at Chafer Wood nature reserve | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
On the 15th November, the Derwent Hunt once again trespassed into our Chafer Wood nature reserve near Ebberston.
www.ywt.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Such a tranquil place and a haven for wildlife. This should not be happening. Please repost :-)
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
www.ywt.org.uk/news/derwent...
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🌿 “You can't buy back biodiversity.” We agree with #CANBill supporter, Neil Duncan-Jordan MP, at the Planning Bill debate. Nature isn't a nice to have, it’s all we have. Restoring nature must be at the centre of the Government's plans.
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🌿 “You can't buy back biodiversity.” We agree with #CANBill supporter, Neil Duncan-Jordan MP, at the Planning Bill debate. Nature isn't a nice to have, it’s all we have. Restoring nature must be at the centre of the Government's plans.
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Nature is not the blocker to 1.5 million homes, instead it’s a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods.
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Nature is not the blocker to 1.5 million homes, instead it’s a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods.
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
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Notes done - roll on Wednesday 🫡
It's free to join Hull Noir at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online).
It's free to join Hull Noir at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online).
November 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Notes done - roll on Wednesday 🫡
It's free to join Hull Noir at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online).
It's free to join Hull Noir at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online).
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Despite poor weather conditions guiding @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social had a cracking day on the #humber Knot, grey plover top wader species, then raptor fest at #welwick 2 HHarrier, 2 SEowl, BarnOwl,Peregrine
Places still available for my next 2 days www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/events/143/b...
Places still available for my next 2 days www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/events/143/b...
November 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Despite poor weather conditions guiding @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social had a cracking day on the #humber Knot, grey plover top wader species, then raptor fest at #welwick 2 HHarrier, 2 SEowl, BarnOwl,Peregrine
Places still available for my next 2 days www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/events/143/b...
Places still available for my next 2 days www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/events/143/b...
Feeling so proud my new book The Rarity Garden has a long list of great reviews. I am donating 5% from all the sales to The North Yorkshire Turtle Dove Project so your purchase really helps wildlife. Read more and buy using this link: www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk/products/139...
November 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Well that's it. My 2025 records have just been submitted.
That's not to say I definitely won't trap again this year but I would like to keep the CMRs and VC Co-ordinator as happy as possible, it must be a mammoth task.
My thanks in advance to you all. VC61 #TeamMoth
@doublekidney.bsky.social
That's not to say I definitely won't trap again this year but I would like to keep the CMRs and VC Co-ordinator as happy as possible, it must be a mammoth task.
My thanks in advance to you all. VC61 #TeamMoth
@doublekidney.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Well that's it. My 2025 records have just been submitted.
That's not to say I definitely won't trap again this year but I would like to keep the CMRs and VC Co-ordinator as happy as possible, it must be a mammoth task.
My thanks in advance to you all. VC61 #TeamMoth
@doublekidney.bsky.social
That's not to say I definitely won't trap again this year but I would like to keep the CMRs and VC Co-ordinator as happy as possible, it must be a mammoth task.
My thanks in advance to you all. VC61 #TeamMoth
@doublekidney.bsky.social
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A few places are still available at this Saturday's Soldierfly training course with the excellent Derek Whitley at YWT's Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. This is a joint event with @ynuorg.bsky.social and @yorkswildlife.bsky.social, follow the link to book
Soldierfly ID Workshop (YWT Member's Exclusive Event) | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Learn how to ID specimens of soldierflies with expert Yorkshire naturalist Derek Whiteley.
www.ywt.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A few places are still available at this Saturday's Soldierfly training course with the excellent Derek Whitley at YWT's Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. This is a joint event with @ynuorg.bsky.social and @yorkswildlife.bsky.social, follow the link to book
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🦇 Writing to your MP takes less than 2 minutes and it could be the last chance to protect species from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Ask your MP to vote to keep Amendment 130: act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp... .
Read more here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Read more here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
URGE YOUR MP to keep Amendment 130 in the Bill
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to return to the House of Commons next week (week commencing 10 Nov). There is an opportunity to limit the damage the Bill will have but we need everyone…
act.bats.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🦇 Writing to your MP takes less than 2 minutes and it could be the last chance to protect species from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Ask your MP to vote to keep Amendment 130: act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp... .
Read more here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Read more here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Today's @webs-gsmp.bsky.social on my little site was interesting. Since Oct 2013 when I first started I don't think I have ever submitted a count with no geese, until today; Except there was this dead Greylag.
Fox ? Dog? Note small scat in 2nd pic. Interested in people's thoughts #YorkshireBirding
Fox ? Dog? Note small scat in 2nd pic. Interested in people's thoughts #YorkshireBirding
November 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Today's @webs-gsmp.bsky.social on my little site was interesting. Since Oct 2013 when I first started I don't think I have ever submitted a count with no geese, until today; Except there was this dead Greylag.
Fox ? Dog? Note small scat in 2nd pic. Interested in people's thoughts #YorkshireBirding
Fox ? Dog? Note small scat in 2nd pic. Interested in people's thoughts #YorkshireBirding
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A video is now available of the lecture I gave last week to the Linnean Society & British Ornithologists' Club in London, on woodland birds, Marsh Tits & Willow Tits (~45 mins): www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7HF... #ornithology #ukbirding @ukceh.bsky.social
A Quietening of the Woods | The Decline of Woodland Birds
YouTube video by Linnean Society
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A video is now available of the lecture I gave last week to the Linnean Society & British Ornithologists' Club in London, on woodland birds, Marsh Tits & Willow Tits (~45 mins): www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7HF... #ornithology #ukbirding @ukceh.bsky.social
Yikes iRecord having a bit of a wobble - anyone else having problems?
November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Yikes iRecord having a bit of a wobble - anyone else having problems?
So last night I had 5 of 5. But only 1 in the trap, and that (incredibly??) was a 1st for the garden. Cor they're special aren't they? VC61 #TeamMoth
November 7, 2025 at 11:44 PM
So last night I had 5 of 5. But only 1 in the trap, and that (incredibly??) was a 1st for the garden. Cor they're special aren't they? VC61 #TeamMoth
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We are returning once again to Hull in 2026 for the City Nature Challenge! Join us & make observations throughout the city between 24th April - 27th April 2026 using
@inaturalist.bsky.social. Our project is already up and running - join here for updates: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/cit... 🔎📱
@inaturalist.bsky.social. Our project is already up and running - join here for updates: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/cit... 🔎📱
City Nature Challenge 2026: Hull
Welcome to the Hull City Nature Challenge 2026! The aim of the City Nature Challenge is to promote the collection of biological data that can help inform the way we understand and make decisions about...
uk.inaturalist.org
November 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We are returning once again to Hull in 2026 for the City Nature Challenge! Join us & make observations throughout the city between 24th April - 27th April 2026 using
@inaturalist.bsky.social. Our project is already up and running - join here for updates: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/cit... 🔎📱
@inaturalist.bsky.social. Our project is already up and running - join here for updates: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/cit... 🔎📱
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The new book 'Spiders & Harvestmen of Yorkshire - An Atlas', by Richard Wilson, is out now and available for purchase: www.naturebureau.co.uk/spiders-harv...
Over 384 pages, the book describes the history of spider and harvestmen recording across Yorkshire and its varied landscapes, with mapping.
Over 384 pages, the book describes the history of spider and harvestmen recording across Yorkshire and its varied landscapes, with mapping.
Spiders & Harvestmen of Yorkshire – An Atlas naturebureau.co.uk
NatureBureau - one company, two passions. NatureBureau is a design and ecological consultancy, established more than 30 years ago. We combine ecological expertise with a distinctive style in graphic d...
www.naturebureau.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The new book 'Spiders & Harvestmen of Yorkshire - An Atlas', by Richard Wilson, is out now and available for purchase: www.naturebureau.co.uk/spiders-harv...
Over 384 pages, the book describes the history of spider and harvestmen recording across Yorkshire and its varied landscapes, with mapping.
Over 384 pages, the book describes the history of spider and harvestmen recording across Yorkshire and its varied landscapes, with mapping.
Good 200+ Woodpigeon moving West over Snuff Mill Lane, Cottingham in the last 10 minutes #YorkshireBirding
November 6, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Good 200+ Woodpigeon moving West over Snuff Mill Lane, Cottingham in the last 10 minutes #YorkshireBirding
Some serious heft (in multiple ways) to this belated birthday present. Cor. He's not on here but cheers big bruv.
#goodpostday #SST
#goodpostday #SST
November 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Some serious heft (in multiple ways) to this belated birthday present. Cor. He's not on here but cheers big bruv.
#goodpostday #SST
#goodpostday #SST
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"The days are getting shorter and colder, but I ask you to remember: even as the Winter comes in, there is Hope and there is Light."
~ Seamus Heaney
~ Seamus Heaney
November 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"The days are getting shorter and colder, but I ask you to remember: even as the Winter comes in, there is Hope and there is Light."
~ Seamus Heaney
~ Seamus Heaney
Please pledge to go @damedianajohnson.bsky.social
Every MP now has a personal video invitation to the National Emergency Briefing.
This is about ensuring all policymakers are fully informed.
Find and send your MP’s invite:
#neb #timetostepup #NationalEmergencyBriefing
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
This is about ensuring all policymakers are fully informed.
Find and send your MP’s invite:
#neb #timetostepup #NationalEmergencyBriefing
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
November 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Please pledge to go @damedianajohnson.bsky.social
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🦇 Today is #OneHealthDay, a unified approach that recognises that all sectors must work together to achieve the health of animals, the environment and humans.
Bats, people, and their ecosystems are closely connected, and so actions to support one part of this system also benefit the entire system.
Bats, people, and their ecosystems are closely connected, and so actions to support one part of this system also benefit the entire system.
Bats & health communication guide - Bats and health - Bat Conservation Trust
The goal of bat conservationists and bat scientists across the globe is to help bats and our natural world thrive, without minimizing the risks of conta...
www.bats.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🦇 Today is #OneHealthDay, a unified approach that recognises that all sectors must work together to achieve the health of animals, the environment and humans.
Bats, people, and their ecosystems are closely connected, and so actions to support one part of this system also benefit the entire system.
Bats, people, and their ecosystems are closely connected, and so actions to support one part of this system also benefit the entire system.
Fantastic night at the Adelphi in Hull last night courtesy of @joe-solo.bsky.social and @jesssilk.bsky.social
If you fancy some light in the dark and great tunes (who doesn't?) you might still catch them...
If you fancy some light in the dark and great tunes (who doesn't?) you might still catch them...
November 3, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Fantastic night at the Adelphi in Hull last night courtesy of @joe-solo.bsky.social and @jesssilk.bsky.social
If you fancy some light in the dark and great tunes (who doesn't?) you might still catch them...
If you fancy some light in the dark and great tunes (who doesn't?) you might still catch them...
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Threads on Bluesky should feel more like conversations you’d have IRL.
We’re testing new systems to improve reply quality. See what’s coming: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
We’re testing new systems to improve reply quality. See what’s coming: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
Progress Update: Building Healthier Social Media - Bluesky
Over the next few months, we’ll be iterating on the systems that make Bluesky a better place for healthy conversations. Some experiments will stick, others will evolve, and we’ll share what we learn a...
bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Threads on Bluesky should feel more like conversations you’d have IRL.
We’re testing new systems to improve reply quality. See what’s coming: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
We’re testing new systems to improve reply quality. See what’s coming: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
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