Matt
@thehairycrisp.bsky.social
Patch birder, occasional twitcher. Natural history in general
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FOR SALE! £775 inc postage
Canon 7D mark II with Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens. With the 1.6 crop the lens = 240-960. Price reflects well used but lens surface excellent and full working order. Most of my Bsky images pre-February 2025 shot on this combo. DM me for more info/photos. #BirdingGear
Canon 7D mark II with Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens. With the 1.6 crop the lens = 240-960. Price reflects well used but lens surface excellent and full working order. Most of my Bsky images pre-February 2025 shot on this combo. DM me for more info/photos. #BirdingGear
December 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
FOR SALE! £775 inc postage
Canon 7D mark II with Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens. With the 1.6 crop the lens = 240-960. Price reflects well used but lens surface excellent and full working order. Most of my Bsky images pre-February 2025 shot on this combo. DM me for more info/photos. #BirdingGear
Canon 7D mark II with Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens. With the 1.6 crop the lens = 240-960. Price reflects well used but lens surface excellent and full working order. Most of my Bsky images pre-February 2025 shot on this combo. DM me for more info/photos. #BirdingGear
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🪶 Another lovely movement recorded!
A Stonechat first ringed on 21/04/22 as an adult male and known to have successfully fledged 5 chicks at Cuckoo Bank, Staffs has been spotted at Chasewater, 4km from its original site, on 27/11/25.
Showing how important colour rings are. @cuckoobirder.bsky.social
A Stonechat first ringed on 21/04/22 as an adult male and known to have successfully fledged 5 chicks at Cuckoo Bank, Staffs has been spotted at Chasewater, 4km from its original site, on 27/11/25.
Showing how important colour rings are. @cuckoobirder.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🪶 Another lovely movement recorded!
A Stonechat first ringed on 21/04/22 as an adult male and known to have successfully fledged 5 chicks at Cuckoo Bank, Staffs has been spotted at Chasewater, 4km from its original site, on 27/11/25.
Showing how important colour rings are. @cuckoobirder.bsky.social
A Stonechat first ringed on 21/04/22 as an adult male and known to have successfully fledged 5 chicks at Cuckoo Bank, Staffs has been spotted at Chasewater, 4km from its original site, on 27/11/25.
Showing how important colour rings are. @cuckoobirder.bsky.social
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Every year we make a free-to-download-and-print-off-yourself colouring-in Advent Calendar. This year’s heavily features Bigfoots. Please share!
Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...
Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...
November 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Every year we make a free-to-download-and-print-off-yourself colouring-in Advent Calendar. This year’s heavily features Bigfoots. Please share!
Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...
Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...
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You know the drill. If you would like to have this cartoon in your life, I can draw one for you.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
You know the drill. If you would like to have this cartoon in your life, I can draw one for you.
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www.worldofmoose.com/products/ban...
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More from the north of Ireland.
Newtownards this time, and back in 2021, although I believe he's still there.
Derek the Red, to honour the local efforts in red Squirrel conservation 🍂
Newtownards this time, and back in 2021, although I believe he's still there.
Derek the Red, to honour the local efforts in red Squirrel conservation 🍂
November 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
More from the north of Ireland.
Newtownards this time, and back in 2021, although I believe he's still there.
Derek the Red, to honour the local efforts in red Squirrel conservation 🍂
Newtownards this time, and back in 2021, although I believe he's still there.
Derek the Red, to honour the local efforts in red Squirrel conservation 🍂
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SPUN is #hiring 👉 spun.bamboohr.com/careers
We're looking to fill the following positions:
1. Fungal Molecular Ecologist
2. Designer
3. Communications Assistant
Apply now and share with your networks 🌍
#Careers #Fungi #ScienceJobs #ScienceCommunication #Mycology
We're looking to fill the following positions:
1. Fungal Molecular Ecologist
2. Designer
3. Communications Assistant
Apply now and share with your networks 🌍
#Careers #Fungi #ScienceJobs #ScienceCommunication #Mycology
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
SPUN is #hiring 👉 spun.bamboohr.com/careers
We're looking to fill the following positions:
1. Fungal Molecular Ecologist
2. Designer
3. Communications Assistant
Apply now and share with your networks 🌍
#Careers #Fungi #ScienceJobs #ScienceCommunication #Mycology
We're looking to fill the following positions:
1. Fungal Molecular Ecologist
2. Designer
3. Communications Assistant
Apply now and share with your networks 🌍
#Careers #Fungi #ScienceJobs #ScienceCommunication #Mycology
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Do you record fungi? If so, please fill in this short Fungus Recorder Online Survey (closes on 30th November)...
www.linkedin.com/posts/keiron...
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Fungus Recorder Online Survey | Keiron Derek Brown
Do you record fungi? If so, please fill in our short Fungus Recorder Online Survey (closes on 30th November).
The survey is open nationwide and invites everyone involved in fungi recording to share t...
www.linkedin.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Do you record fungi? If so, please fill in this short Fungus Recorder Online Survey (closes on 30th November)...
www.linkedin.com/posts/keiron...
www.linkedin.com/posts/keiron...
Possibly a head started bird? @wadertales.bsky.social
Colour-ringed Curlew at Teesmouth today - any ideas what project may have done this? I’ve looked on Eu-ring but find it hard to interpret. Seems a lot of rings for one bird!
@teesbirds.bsky.social
@teesbirds.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Possibly a head started bird? @wadertales.bsky.social
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Absolutely buzzing after our latest ringing session! 🎉
9 Jack Snipe, 2 Woodcock, 1 Common Snipe & 9 Skylark and with DNA from 56 Jack Snipe now collected this season already, we can finally wrap up our paper on sexing this elusive little marvel. What a season it’s becoming! 🪶✨
9 Jack Snipe, 2 Woodcock, 1 Common Snipe & 9 Skylark and with DNA from 56 Jack Snipe now collected this season already, we can finally wrap up our paper on sexing this elusive little marvel. What a season it’s becoming! 🪶✨
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Absolutely buzzing after our latest ringing session! 🎉
9 Jack Snipe, 2 Woodcock, 1 Common Snipe & 9 Skylark and with DNA from 56 Jack Snipe now collected this season already, we can finally wrap up our paper on sexing this elusive little marvel. What a season it’s becoming! 🪶✨
9 Jack Snipe, 2 Woodcock, 1 Common Snipe & 9 Skylark and with DNA from 56 Jack Snipe now collected this season already, we can finally wrap up our paper on sexing this elusive little marvel. What a season it’s becoming! 🪶✨
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My neighbours had all their outdoor lights on tonight, which lit up my boy beautifully for this shot I grabbed after a late finish at the workshop.
Still looking as fresh as the day I painted him ✨️
Still looking as fresh as the day I painted him ✨️
November 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
My neighbours had all their outdoor lights on tonight, which lit up my boy beautifully for this shot I grabbed after a late finish at the workshop.
Still looking as fresh as the day I painted him ✨️
Still looking as fresh as the day I painted him ✨️
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Looking to grow your species ID skills?
Join the list for the upcoming iNaturalist ID-a-thon event - a global initiative from mid-December to mid-January to help identify observations from around the world!
For more info, join the mailing list at cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/329e8835-c55...
Join the list for the upcoming iNaturalist ID-a-thon event - a global initiative from mid-December to mid-January to help identify observations from around the world!
For more info, join the mailing list at cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/329e8835-c55...
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Looking to grow your species ID skills?
Join the list for the upcoming iNaturalist ID-a-thon event - a global initiative from mid-December to mid-January to help identify observations from around the world!
For more info, join the mailing list at cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/329e8835-c55...
Join the list for the upcoming iNaturalist ID-a-thon event - a global initiative from mid-December to mid-January to help identify observations from around the world!
For more info, join the mailing list at cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/329e8835-c55...
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Next spring, we’re launching our Birds in Greenspaces project, which focuses on counting birds in publicly accessible spaces. It’s open to everyone and we’d love you to be involved. 😀
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Next spring, we’re launching our Birds in Greenspaces project, which focuses on counting birds in publicly accessible spaces. It’s open to everyone and we’d love you to be involved. 😀
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Want a FREE resource pack with an ID guide to 30 species you’re likely to see in your local greenspace? 🐦🌳 Sign up to our Birds in #Greenspaces newsletter to receive one! ➡️ www.bto.org/greenspaces #Ornithology 🪶
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Want a FREE resource pack with an ID guide to 30 species you’re likely to see in your local greenspace? 🐦🌳 Sign up to our Birds in #Greenspaces newsletter to receive one! ➡️ www.bto.org/greenspaces #Ornithology 🪶
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
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Find out about @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social success story & how Nature Friendly Farming can feed nature into our lives on the urban fringe & within the @bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social conurbation
Doors/bar open 6:30pm at Fairfield Village Hall, B61 9LZ, this Saturday. FREE community social event
Doors/bar open 6:30pm at Fairfield Village Hall, B61 9LZ, this Saturday. FREE community social event
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Find out about @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social success story & how Nature Friendly Farming can feed nature into our lives on the urban fringe & within the @bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social conurbation
Doors/bar open 6:30pm at Fairfield Village Hall, B61 9LZ, this Saturday. FREE community social event
Doors/bar open 6:30pm at Fairfield Village Hall, B61 9LZ, this Saturday. FREE community social event
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Delta Velbron tripod. Free to first interested person who can collect (North Berwick) or who can meet at mutually convenient place in area. Needs a quick release plate but these are still available. DM me if interested #BirdingLothian
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Delta Velbron tripod. Free to first interested person who can collect (North Berwick) or who can meet at mutually convenient place in area. Needs a quick release plate but these are still available. DM me if interested #BirdingLothian
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This new online magazine has just been flagged up to me. I'm sure many will be interested as it aims to make ornithological research more accessible.
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #birding #conservationscience 🌍 🪶
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #birding #conservationscience 🌍 🪶
I’m thrilled to officially launch The Ornithologist Magazine – an independent digital publication dedicated to bird science, conservation and storytelling from around the world.
Explore our content: theornithologist.org
#ornithology #birdscience #theornithologist #conservation #birding #birds
Explore our content: theornithologist.org
#ornithology #birdscience #theornithologist #conservation #birding #birds
The Ornithologist
The Ornithologist is an independent online magazine exploring bird science, conservation, migration, and the fascinating world of birds – delivered through thoughtful articles and expert insights.
theornithologist.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This new online magazine has just been flagged up to me. I'm sure many will be interested as it aims to make ornithological research more accessible.
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #birding #conservationscience 🌍 🪶
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #birding #conservationscience 🌍 🪶
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Are there mycologists or publishers out there who need a Mycological illustration artist?
This is the only place I’d even ask this question. 😁
Putting it out in the world that I’d love to take on a detailed project & illustrate a fungi book!
Willing to build a portfolio if this is a possibility ⬇️
This is the only place I’d even ask this question. 😁
Putting it out in the world that I’d love to take on a detailed project & illustrate a fungi book!
Willing to build a portfolio if this is a possibility ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Are there mycologists or publishers out there who need a Mycological illustration artist?
This is the only place I’d even ask this question. 😁
Putting it out in the world that I’d love to take on a detailed project & illustrate a fungi book!
Willing to build a portfolio if this is a possibility ⬇️
This is the only place I’d even ask this question. 😁
Putting it out in the world that I’d love to take on a detailed project & illustrate a fungi book!
Willing to build a portfolio if this is a possibility ⬇️
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On the off chance anyone finds themselves short of an actor last minute for pantos (especially in Glasgow or the Central Belt of Scotland), I am VERY available and very good at learning lines REALLY quickly.
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
On the off chance anyone finds themselves short of an actor last minute for pantos (especially in Glasgow or the Central Belt of Scotland), I am VERY available and very good at learning lines REALLY quickly.
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29 years ago today, Jamiroquai released the music video for 'Virtual Insanity'
August 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
29 years ago today, Jamiroquai released the music video for 'Virtual Insanity'
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Holy Shit @theduncanmackay.bsky.social @durotrigesdig.bsky.social @ladyliminal.bsky.social
Have you seen this wall painting from Angouléme?
Have you seen this wall painting from Angouléme?
November 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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I've been working on a bunch of new prints and stickers the past few weeks.
All ready to go now, and I'm rather pleased with how they've turned out.
Here's one of the new goodies -
"Wherever I lay my head"
All ready to go now, and I'm rather pleased with how they've turned out.
Here's one of the new goodies -
"Wherever I lay my head"
October 31, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I've been working on a bunch of new prints and stickers the past few weeks.
All ready to go now, and I'm rather pleased with how they've turned out.
Here's one of the new goodies -
"Wherever I lay my head"
All ready to go now, and I'm rather pleased with how they've turned out.
Here's one of the new goodies -
"Wherever I lay my head"
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It’s Halloween 👻 time for spooky fun! But remember: fake spider webs can trap and harm birds, bats & other wildlife. 🕸️
Keep your decorations safe by skipping webbing on trees & bushes. Let’s keep the scares fake, not fatal. 🦇🌿 #WildlifeFriendlyHalloween
Keep your decorations safe by skipping webbing on trees & bushes. Let’s keep the scares fake, not fatal. 🦇🌿 #WildlifeFriendlyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
It’s Halloween 👻 time for spooky fun! But remember: fake spider webs can trap and harm birds, bats & other wildlife. 🕸️
Keep your decorations safe by skipping webbing on trees & bushes. Let’s keep the scares fake, not fatal. 🦇🌿 #WildlifeFriendlyHalloween
Keep your decorations safe by skipping webbing on trees & bushes. Let’s keep the scares fake, not fatal. 🦇🌿 #WildlifeFriendlyHalloween
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Last time out 2 Spotted Flycatchers stole the show
I’m looking forward to teaming up with Friends of Stechford Hall Park again tomorrow to connect the local community to nature for their happiness, health & wellbeing
Meet 11am at the play area off Stechford Road, B34 6AB
@bosfonline.bsky.social
I’m looking forward to teaming up with Friends of Stechford Hall Park again tomorrow to connect the local community to nature for their happiness, health & wellbeing
Meet 11am at the play area off Stechford Road, B34 6AB
@bosfonline.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Last time out 2 Spotted Flycatchers stole the show
I’m looking forward to teaming up with Friends of Stechford Hall Park again tomorrow to connect the local community to nature for their happiness, health & wellbeing
Meet 11am at the play area off Stechford Road, B34 6AB
@bosfonline.bsky.social
I’m looking forward to teaming up with Friends of Stechford Hall Park again tomorrow to connect the local community to nature for their happiness, health & wellbeing
Meet 11am at the play area off Stechford Road, B34 6AB
@bosfonline.bsky.social