Steven Wright
@stevenwright58.bsky.social
Habitat management and conservation volunteer in Rugby UK
https://rugbywildlife.info/
https://rugbywildlife.info/
Joined a few birders at #Northamptonshire Ravensthorpe reservoir all looking for the Red Throated Diver posted on the useful northantsbirds.com/latest-repor.... Distant a lot of the time and a bit like chasing Wild Geese at Stanford Res. A good day out though :-). #BirdsSeenIn2026
February 11, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Joined a few birders at #Northamptonshire Ravensthorpe reservoir all looking for the Red Throated Diver posted on the useful northantsbirds.com/latest-repor.... Distant a lot of the time and a bit like chasing Wild Geese at Stanford Res. A good day out though :-). #BirdsSeenIn2026
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Amazing given the weather 9 butterflies have been reported flying this year, the 1st on 15 January. 3 species Peacock, Red Admiral & Small Tortoiseshell. #savebutterflies
February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Amazing given the weather 9 butterflies have been reported flying this year, the 1st on 15 January. 3 species Peacock, Red Admiral & Small Tortoiseshell. #savebutterflies
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This @freshwaterbio.bsky.social #pond restoration training course 25th, 26th June is well worth attending. Learn how to restore degraded existing ponds & #ghostponds with Norfolk Ponds Project founders Carl Sayer & Helen Greaves:
www.fba.org.uk/shop/p/pond-...
www.fba.org.uk/shop/p/pond-...
Pond Restoration Training: 25th & 26th June 2026 — Freshwater Biological Association
Ponds are increasingly being recognised as critical to biodiversity conservation in UK landscapes. This new two-day course will introduce participants to pond restoration science and best practice. Gr...
www.fba.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM
This @freshwaterbio.bsky.social #pond restoration training course 25th, 26th June is well worth attending. Learn how to restore degraded existing ponds & #ghostponds with Norfolk Ponds Project founders Carl Sayer & Helen Greaves:
www.fba.org.uk/shop/p/pond-...
www.fba.org.uk/shop/p/pond-...
Back at Rugby's Newbold Quarry today with help from @warwickshirewt.bsky.social staff.Their training and kit was indispensible today as one of the larger trees hung up. See ALText. Ths has been named "Violet Glade" by the voluntary work party leader as the restored ground flora has lots of Violet
February 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Back at Rugby's Newbold Quarry today with help from @warwickshirewt.bsky.social staff.Their training and kit was indispensible today as one of the larger trees hung up. See ALText. Ths has been named "Violet Glade" by the voluntary work party leader as the restored ground flora has lots of Violet
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A farm #pond we restored in 2014 showing multiple valuable habitats. Open water with submerged plants, a thick bed of Typha, lightly vegetated shallow shelving edge, bramble patch, woodland fringe, mini ancient woodland meadow (promontary on R) with early purple orchid. All this in a tiny footprint
February 10, 2026 at 7:54 AM
A farm #pond we restored in 2014 showing multiple valuable habitats. Open water with submerged plants, a thick bed of Typha, lightly vegetated shallow shelving edge, bramble patch, woodland fringe, mini ancient woodland meadow (promontary on R) with early purple orchid. All this in a tiny footprint
No wild geese to chase today at Stanford Reservoir but a check in the hide found the Peacock #butterfly was still safe and soundly hibernating. Counts as a #Nortamptonshire record! @savebutterflies.bsky.social @butterfliesonfilm.bsky.social @stanfordbirder.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
No wild geese to chase today at Stanford Reservoir but a check in the hide found the Peacock #butterfly was still safe and soundly hibernating. Counts as a #Nortamptonshire record! @savebutterflies.bsky.social @butterfliesonfilm.bsky.social @stanfordbirder.bsky.social
Almost hidden,a trio of Mallard drakes spotted at #AahlawncurtingLNR today. #MallardMonday
February 9, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Almost hidden,a trio of Mallard drakes spotted at #AahlawncurtingLNR today. #MallardMonday
I attended a Dark Sky event in Norfolk, the local police force had some specialists on crime prevention attend, who said the same.
Again and again...
"Overall, the results suggest that switching off public lighting does not have a significant effect on crime"
Chloé Beaudet. Université Paris-Saclay, 2025.
pastel.hal.science/tel-05437768v1
"Overall, the results suggest that switching off public lighting does not have a significant effect on crime"
Chloé Beaudet. Université Paris-Saclay, 2025.
pastel.hal.science/tel-05437768v1
February 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Add your statement to our wall of pledges for #WorldWetlandsDay!
It is urgent that we raise national and global awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them.
www.worldwetlandsday.org/pledges
It is urgent that we raise national and global awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them.
www.worldwetlandsday.org/pledges
February 9, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Add your statement to our wall of pledges for #WorldWetlandsDay!
It is urgent that we raise national and global awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them.
www.worldwetlandsday.org/pledges
It is urgent that we raise national and global awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them.
www.worldwetlandsday.org/pledges
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Stanford Reservoir - much better views of the geese flock from first light yesterday. 4 Tundra Bean Geese, 3 Pink-feet & 40 White-fronts all in the same field. Incredible to have these on the patch at the same time. Only the 42 White-fronts present this AM.
February 9, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Stanford Reservoir - much better views of the geese flock from first light yesterday. 4 Tundra Bean Geese, 3 Pink-feet & 40 White-fronts all in the same field. Incredible to have these on the patch at the same time. Only the 42 White-fronts present this AM.
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The 60-Year Sealed Garden
In 1960, David Latimer sealed a spiderwort sprout in a jar and basically created a mini-Earth. 🌿He only watered it once (1972) before sealing it for good. 60+ years later, it’s still thriving. Bacteria recycle dead leaves into CO2, keeping the ecosystem perfectly balanced
In 1960, David Latimer sealed a spiderwort sprout in a jar and basically created a mini-Earth. 🌿He only watered it once (1972) before sealing it for good. 60+ years later, it’s still thriving. Bacteria recycle dead leaves into CO2, keeping the ecosystem perfectly balanced
February 6, 2026 at 9:37 PM
The 60-Year Sealed Garden
In 1960, David Latimer sealed a spiderwort sprout in a jar and basically created a mini-Earth. 🌿He only watered it once (1972) before sealing it for good. 60+ years later, it’s still thriving. Bacteria recycle dead leaves into CO2, keeping the ecosystem perfectly balanced
In 1960, David Latimer sealed a spiderwort sprout in a jar and basically created a mini-Earth. 🌿He only watered it once (1972) before sealing it for good. 60+ years later, it’s still thriving. Bacteria recycle dead leaves into CO2, keeping the ecosystem perfectly balanced
The flock in the field split when a helicopter flew over but the majority of White Fronts and the Bean geese disappeared leaving a few Greylag and one White Front to land on the water.
A wild goose chase indeed at Stanford Reservoir this afternoon. I suppose it's exercise though :-/
A wild goose chase indeed at Stanford Reservoir this afternoon. I suppose it's exercise though :-/
February 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM
The flock in the field split when a helicopter flew over but the majority of White Fronts and the Bean geese disappeared leaving a few Greylag and one White Front to land on the water.
A wild goose chase indeed at Stanford Reservoir this afternoon. I suppose it's exercise though :-/
A wild goose chase indeed at Stanford Reservoir this afternoon. I suppose it's exercise though :-/
Stinking Hellebore and Marsh Marigold,both species in flower and growng close to each other at #AshlawncuttingLNR. Rugby @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Stinking Hellebore and Marsh Marigold,both species in flower and growng close to each other at #AshlawncuttingLNR. Rugby @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
Naturalised #Snowdrops in Wolston Wood between Rugby and Coventry. A fine display @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Naturalised #Snowdrops in Wolston Wood between Rugby and Coventry. A fine display @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
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...and helping to promote non-native plants at the expense of the native plants on which native bees thrive. Adding to that, viruses, fungi, parasites, insecticides and habitat loss have all contributed to the decline of native bees: wapo.st/4a6azfq (gift). #bees #insects 🌎
Column | Good news: We saved the bees. Bad news: We saved the wrong ones.
Honeybees have never been in danger of extinction. But scientists are finding that they can accelerate the demise of native bee populations.
wapo.st
February 8, 2026 at 2:41 AM
...and helping to promote non-native plants at the expense of the native plants on which native bees thrive. Adding to that, viruses, fungi, parasites, insecticides and habitat loss have all contributed to the decline of native bees: wapo.st/4a6azfq (gift). #bees #insects 🌎
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Wishing you had gone to the UK Moth Recorders' Meeting last weekend? Never fear the recording is now available! #moths
Thank you to everyone who came along to our annual UK Moth Recorders' Meeting last weekend!
All the brilliant talks from the day are now available to watch back on our YouTube channel. Grab a cuppa and catch up here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiZE...
#UKMRM #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
All the brilliant talks from the day are now available to watch back on our YouTube channel. Grab a cuppa and catch up here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiZE...
#UKMRM #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
UK Moth Recorders' Meeting 2026
YouTube video by Butterfly Conservation
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Wishing you had gone to the UK Moth Recorders' Meeting last weekend? Never fear the recording is now available! #moths
@wildlifebcn.org LIlbourne Meadows today. With Daventry International rail freight terminal construction in the background. An imae that speaks volumes....
February 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
@wildlifebcn.org LIlbourne Meadows today. With Daventry International rail freight terminal construction in the background. An imae that speaks volumes....
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Amazed by negative reactions seen on social media from some dog owners w regard to new Govt ruling on livestock worrying, despite fact that almost 87% of sheep farmers experienced a dog attack on their flock in 2025. Yet still this: "why should I put my dog on a lead?" 🙄
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals
New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals.
www.gov.uk
February 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Amazed by negative reactions seen on social media from some dog owners w regard to new Govt ruling on livestock worrying, despite fact that almost 87% of sheep farmers experienced a dog attack on their flock in 2025. Yet still this: "why should I put my dog on a lead?" 🙄
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The path ro reservoir pond and the Healty Living walk was flooded today. Drain pipe beneath running from the wetland was blocked so a bit of probing was needed. Flow restored and path draining well. #AshlawncuttingLNR #dayoffvolunteering.... all my fault anyway LOL...1/2
February 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
The path ro reservoir pond and the Healty Living walk was flooded today. Drain pipe beneath running from the wetland was blocked so a bit of probing was needed. Flow restored and path draining well. #AshlawncuttingLNR #dayoffvolunteering.... all my fault anyway LOL...1/2
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Love wildlife? 💚
Join The Wildlife Trust BCN this February and help protect local habitats! First 50 new members* (9th–27th Feb) get a free calendar. 🌿
👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/become-member
*T&Cs apply
Join The Wildlife Trust BCN this February and help protect local habitats! First 50 new members* (9th–27th Feb) get a free calendar. 🌿
👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/become-member
*T&Cs apply
February 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Love wildlife? 💚
Join The Wildlife Trust BCN this February and help protect local habitats! First 50 new members* (9th–27th Feb) get a free calendar. 🌿
👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/become-member
*T&Cs apply
Join The Wildlife Trust BCN this February and help protect local habitats! First 50 new members* (9th–27th Feb) get a free calendar. 🌿
👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/become-member
*T&Cs apply
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An updated guide to the Dragonflies of Devon, by Dave Smallshire, is available to download from the BDS website: british-dragonflies.org.uk/new-guide-to...
January 31, 2026 at 10:32 AM
An updated guide to the Dragonflies of Devon, by Dave Smallshire, is available to download from the BDS website: british-dragonflies.org.uk/new-guide-to...
February 7, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Save the date! Come & meet the Dipterist Forum gang at the Staffs Invert Science Fair! Loads for kids dipterists.org.uk/events/staff... @royentsoc.bsky.social @flygirlnhm.bsky.social @davebriceflies.bsky.social @lancefly.bsky.social @suillia.bsky.social @nbntrust.bsky.social @britentsoc.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Save the date! Come & meet the Dipterist Forum gang at the Staffs Invert Science Fair! Loads for kids dipterists.org.uk/events/staff... @royentsoc.bsky.social @flygirlnhm.bsky.social @davebriceflies.bsky.social @lancefly.bsky.social @suillia.bsky.social @nbntrust.bsky.social @britentsoc.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
#Ashlawncutting work party day forecast rain didn't show :-). WE coppiced overhangi Willow rom a pathside pool and cleared scrub nearby to opwn up a wide pathside strip that will be seeded with Garlic Mustard... cut material sorted and taken to the wetland's dead hedge...1/2
February 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
#Ashlawncutting work party day forecast rain didn't show :-). WE coppiced overhangi Willow rom a pathside pool and cleared scrub nearby to opwn up a wide pathside strip that will be seeded with Garlic Mustard... cut material sorted and taken to the wetland's dead hedge...1/2