Sam D
@scisam.bsky.social
RSciTech.
Lover of wildlife, dogs, science, books, fungi, gardening, football and all things Sussex.
BHAFC STH.
Lover of wildlife, dogs, science, books, fungi, gardening, football and all things Sussex.
BHAFC STH.
I just saw this pin.it/1HqcDDFsq on Pinterest and immediately thought of @mosssafari.bsky.social
25 Magical Secret Garden Ideas to Create Your Own Hidden Oasis 26 in 2025 | Backyard garden, Garden ideas cheap, Secret garden
Jul 5, 2025 - Ever wish for a secret garden, just for you, nestled among greenery? Imagine turning a small patch of yard, or even a tiny balcony, into a hidden nook filled
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August 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I just saw this pin.it/1HqcDDFsq on Pinterest and immediately thought of @mosssafari.bsky.social
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And a second dump of recently added shirts. The Kenya shirt was bought by a friend working there, sure it’s not legit, but it’s what the kids wear there.
July 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
And a second dump of recently added shirts. The Kenya shirt was bought by a friend working there, sure it’s not legit, but it’s what the kids wear there.
Have you ever made your own granola with all the good stuff, taken some warm out the oven, and topped with a dollop of full fat Greek yogurt. MY GOD
July 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Have you ever made your own granola with all the good stuff, taken some warm out the oven, and topped with a dollop of full fat Greek yogurt. MY GOD
Heard eight different bird species in just two minutes this morning in my Sussex garden - all thanks to the Merlin Bird ID app. Nature’s soundtrack at its best. Happy Sunday 😁
July 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Heard eight different bird species in just two minutes this morning in my Sussex garden - all thanks to the Merlin Bird ID app. Nature’s soundtrack at its best. Happy Sunday 😁
Bees enjoying the poppies in my wildflower patch. #WildflowerHour
June 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Bees enjoying the poppies in my wildflower patch. #WildflowerHour
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Coventry Charterhouse threw open its doors to visitors today! The 14th-century monastery is the first National Trust property in Coventry, home to rare medieval wall paintings, layers of history and peaceful gardens.
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/coventry-charterhouse
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/coventry-charterhouse
May 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Coventry Charterhouse threw open its doors to visitors today! The 14th-century monastery is the first National Trust property in Coventry, home to rare medieval wall paintings, layers of history and peaceful gardens.
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/coventry-charterhouse
Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/coventry-charterhouse
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The Most Dangerous Animal in the World was a 1963 exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in the Bronx, a borough of New York City. It featured a mirror and text describing the dangers humans pose to life on earth. In 1968 the exhibit was duplicated at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.
May 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Most Dangerous Animal in the World was a 1963 exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in the Bronx, a borough of New York City. It featured a mirror and text describing the dangers humans pose to life on earth. In 1968 the exhibit was duplicated at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.
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A Red-footed Falcon has been found on Amberley Wildbrooks reserve this morning. It's been seen hunting around the middle of the reserve.
If you're visiting, please keep to the footpaths to avoid disturbing breeding wildlife.
And if you get a photograph of the bird we'd love to see it!
If you're visiting, please keep to the footpaths to avoid disturbing breeding wildlife.
And if you get a photograph of the bird we'd love to see it!
May 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
A Red-footed Falcon has been found on Amberley Wildbrooks reserve this morning. It's been seen hunting around the middle of the reserve.
If you're visiting, please keep to the footpaths to avoid disturbing breeding wildlife.
And if you get a photograph of the bird we'd love to see it!
If you're visiting, please keep to the footpaths to avoid disturbing breeding wildlife.
And if you get a photograph of the bird we'd love to see it!
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Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)
Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
petition.parliament.uk
April 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)
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Residents of Brighton & Hove can now opt out of having their streets sprayed with weedkiller: find out more below
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/rubbish-recy...
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/rubbish-recy...
Opt out scheme for weeds
Find out about the opt out scheme we're offering for weed treatment this year, and how to apply.
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
March 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Residents of Brighton & Hove can now opt out of having their streets sprayed with weedkiller: find out more below
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/rubbish-recy...
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/rubbish-recy...
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Are you interested in supporting the UK's first conference to bring together organisations, policy-makers, research bodies, etc from across the country to discuss the barriers to recovery of our kelp forests?
Contact us for info.
📸 Paul Boniface/Sussex Underwater
#kelpsummit2025
Contact us for info.
📸 Paul Boniface/Sussex Underwater
#kelpsummit2025
March 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Are you interested in supporting the UK's first conference to bring together organisations, policy-makers, research bodies, etc from across the country to discuss the barriers to recovery of our kelp forests?
Contact us for info.
📸 Paul Boniface/Sussex Underwater
#kelpsummit2025
Contact us for info.
📸 Paul Boniface/Sussex Underwater
#kelpsummit2025
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I believe I can fly… but in polluted air, why? Bird feathers as an example of environmental contaminant monitoring | www.sciencedirect.co... | Science of the Total Environment | #ornithology 🪶
March 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I believe I can fly… but in polluted air, why? Bird feathers as an example of environmental contaminant monitoring | www.sciencedirect.co... | Science of the Total Environment | #ornithology 🪶
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The RSPB is in touch with the authorities, and an emergency response is underway.
If you are on the beaches, please do not touch this material and keep dogs away from it. ⚠️
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If you are on the beaches, please do not touch this material and keep dogs away from it. ⚠️
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March 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The RSPB is in touch with the authorities, and an emergency response is underway.
If you are on the beaches, please do not touch this material and keep dogs away from it. ⚠️
(2/2)
If you are on the beaches, please do not touch this material and keep dogs away from it. ⚠️
(2/2)
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March 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
No cheating. Post the last photo of your pet.
March 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
No cheating. Post the last photo of your pet.
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Albatross Chick Alert! 😍
The world's oldest known banded wild #bird, a Laysan Albatross affectionately known as Wisdom, is officially parent to another chick on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge!
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The world's oldest known banded wild #bird, a Laysan Albatross affectionately known as Wisdom, is officially parent to another chick on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge!
@friendsofmidway.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Albatross Chick Alert! 😍
The world's oldest known banded wild #bird, a Laysan Albatross affectionately known as Wisdom, is officially parent to another chick on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge!
@friendsofmidway.bsky.social
The world's oldest known banded wild #bird, a Laysan Albatross affectionately known as Wisdom, is officially parent to another chick on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge!
@friendsofmidway.bsky.social
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We often hear how you have to be pack leader to dogs. Show them who’s boss. It’s a debunked idea but it’s sticky-not like toffee pudding but sticky tape that won’t come off your fingers. In my book I explain why treating your dog with empathy and compassion is a better way to go.
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More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers
Buy More Than Just a Dog: Understanding, loving and living with dogs. The indispensable guide for all dog lovers by Wooler, Simon (ISBN: 9780008707484) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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March 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
We often hear how you have to be pack leader to dogs. Show them who’s boss. It’s a debunked idea but it’s sticky-not like toffee pudding but sticky tape that won’t come off your fingers. In my book I explain why treating your dog with empathy and compassion is a better way to go.
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Try making a clay hotel for hairy-footed flower bees. They are just emerging from hibernation, so now is the perfect time.
youtu.be/UJSK12ArWP4
youtu.be/UJSK12ArWP4
Make a hotel for hairy-footed flower bees!
YouTube video by Dave Goulson
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March 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Try making a clay hotel for hairy-footed flower bees. They are just emerging from hibernation, so now is the perfect time.
youtu.be/UJSK12ArWP4
youtu.be/UJSK12ArWP4
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Brilliant submission by Guy here. It's essential that everyone who wants to see richer ecosystems in England also contributes to this consultation, however briefly, as many vested interests will defend the status quo. It's the first time in my life that we've had this chance. Let's not waste it.
I’ve published my submission to the government’s Land Use consultation.
DEFRA has proposed lots of bold and interesting ideas, many of which I support.
But they also underestimate the scale of land use change needed to restore nature & fix water pollution. 1/🧵
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/12/m...
DEFRA has proposed lots of bold and interesting ideas, many of which I support.
But they also underestimate the scale of land use change needed to restore nature & fix water pollution. 1/🧵
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/12/m...
My submission to the Government’s Land Use consultation
This post is by Guy Shrubsole. This is my submission to the Government’s Land Use consultation, which was launched by the Environment Secretary Steve Reed on 31st January 2025 and closes on 2…
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March 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Brilliant submission by Guy here. It's essential that everyone who wants to see richer ecosystems in England also contributes to this consultation, however briefly, as many vested interests will defend the status quo. It's the first time in my life that we've had this chance. Let's not waste it.
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On 18th March I'm doing a free, hybrid, public lecture at the GeolSoc on stegosaurs. Come along or join online: www.geolsoc.org.uk/03-PL-stegos...
The Geological Society of London - Public Lecture: The Stegosaurian Dinosaurs
Event details
Stegosaurs are a group of dinosaurs characterised by the possession of two rows of plates and spines that extend from the neck to the end of the tail. They are known from the Middle Jura...
www.geolsoc.org.uk
March 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
On 18th March I'm doing a free, hybrid, public lecture at the GeolSoc on stegosaurs. Come along or join online: www.geolsoc.org.uk/03-PL-stegos...
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UK people, @rorycj.bsky.social and the other Movers and Shakers folks have a petition to Parliament calling for MPs to support the Parkinson’s Charter. Please consider signing petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
petition.parliament.uk
March 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
UK people, @rorycj.bsky.social and the other Movers and Shakers folks have a petition to Parliament calling for MPs to support the Parkinson’s Charter. Please consider signing petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...
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oh well this is quite fun 👀
I'd like more massively wealthy mystery donors buying shooting estates and turning them over for conservation please 🔍🕵️🌱
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I'd like more massively wealthy mystery donors buying shooting estates and turning them over for conservation please 🔍🕵️🌱
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Mystery donor’s £17.5m gift could turn Scottish estate into rewilding showcase
Scottish Wildlife Trust plans to create rainforest, restore peatland and end deer stalking on Highland sporting estate
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
oh well this is quite fun 👀
I'd like more massively wealthy mystery donors buying shooting estates and turning them over for conservation please 🔍🕵️🌱
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I'd like more massively wealthy mystery donors buying shooting estates and turning them over for conservation please 🔍🕵️🌱
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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LOVE THIS TEAM! 💛💙
March 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
LOVE THIS TEAM! 💛💙
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I currently have two fully-funded PhD opportunities in my lab - both providing a chance to work on the incredible LEAF data set that we have been collecting the last couple of years (220 children followed longitudinally from 10-30 months on measures of attention and early EF). Please share!
March 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I currently have two fully-funded PhD opportunities in my lab - both providing a chance to work on the incredible LEAF data set that we have been collecting the last couple of years (220 children followed longitudinally from 10-30 months on measures of attention and early EF). Please share!