Wild about Kennington
@wildabtkennington.bsky.social
Wild about Kennington is a group of local residents coming together to support wildlife friendly activity and hopefully increase biodiversity in Kennington, Oxfordshire.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, from us to you. Tag your exes. Xoxox
February 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day, from us to you. Tag your exes. Xoxox
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Delighted to spot our first Scarlet Elf cup (Sarcoscypha austriaca) fungi of the season in the fen this morning. Here's two of around a dozen we found.
#FungiFriends #OxfordshireFens #OX3 @judywebb.bsky.social
#FungiFriends #OxfordshireFens #OX3 @judywebb.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Delighted to spot our first Scarlet Elf cup (Sarcoscypha austriaca) fungi of the season in the fen this morning. Here's two of around a dozen we found.
#FungiFriends #OxfordshireFens #OX3 @judywebb.bsky.social
#FungiFriends #OxfordshireFens #OX3 @judywebb.bsky.social
The Kennington #ToadPatrol has already been out there with their buckets, helping our local Bagley Wood population survive the modern road system. They do need more helpers, so if you're up for it, message them at bagleywoodtoads [at] gmail. com 🐸
February 11, 2026 at 10:43 AM
The Kennington #ToadPatrol has already been out there with their buckets, helping our local Bagley Wood population survive the modern road system. They do need more helpers, so if you're up for it, message them at bagleywoodtoads [at] gmail. com 🐸
We're very excited to host local resident Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social)with her talk "Water Voles: A National Approach to Saving 'Ratty'"
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
February 7, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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Speaking of #WaterVoles, a reminder that this Saturday we're hosting hosting the excellent Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social) who will talk about a national approach to saving them
7pm, Church Hall (or 6:30 for refreshments!)
More details👇
wildaboutkennington.wixsite.com/home/about-1
7pm, Church Hall (or 6:30 for refreshments!)
More details👇
wildaboutkennington.wixsite.com/home/about-1
February 2, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Speaking of #WaterVoles, a reminder that this Saturday we're hosting hosting the excellent Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social) who will talk about a national approach to saving them
7pm, Church Hall (or 6:30 for refreshments!)
More details👇
wildaboutkennington.wixsite.com/home/about-1
7pm, Church Hall (or 6:30 for refreshments!)
More details👇
wildaboutkennington.wixsite.com/home/about-1
Speaking of #WaterVoles, a reminder that this Saturday we're hosting hosting the excellent Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social) who will talk about a national approach to saving them
7pm, Church Hall (or 6:30 for refreshments!)
More details👇
wildaboutkennington.wixsite.com/home/about-1
7pm, Church Hall (or 6:30 for refreshments!)
More details👇
wildaboutkennington.wixsite.com/home/about-1
February 2, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Speaking of #WaterVoles, a reminder that this Saturday we're hosting hosting the excellent Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social) who will talk about a national approach to saving them
7pm, Church Hall (or 6:30 for refreshments!)
More details👇
wildaboutkennington.wixsite.com/home/about-1
7pm, Church Hall (or 6:30 for refreshments!)
More details👇
wildaboutkennington.wixsite.com/home/about-1
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Today we're celebrating #WorldWetlandsDay with our friends at WWT🌾💧As much as we need air to breathe, we need water to live. The conservation of our wetlands is essential to life on Earth.
Did you know #wetlands are one of the world’s most biodiverse habitats?
Did you know #wetlands are one of the world’s most biodiverse habitats?
February 2, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Today we're celebrating #WorldWetlandsDay with our friends at WWT🌾💧As much as we need air to breathe, we need water to live. The conservation of our wetlands is essential to life on Earth.
Did you know #wetlands are one of the world’s most biodiverse habitats?
Did you know #wetlands are one of the world’s most biodiverse habitats?
Happy #NationalHedgehogDay 🥺
This little Egyptian faience model of a hedgehog is from a tomb at Abydos, and was made around 1,500–1,300 BCE.
Hedgehogs had a favourable reputation in ancient Egypt, and were often seen as a symbol of rebirth and renewal of life.
This little Egyptian faience model of a hedgehog is from a tomb at Abydos, and was made around 1,500–1,300 BCE.
Hedgehogs had a favourable reputation in ancient Egypt, and were often seen as a symbol of rebirth and renewal of life.
February 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Monday mood: This Heron standing very still, hoping no one asks it to do anything today.
#MondayMotivation
#MondayMotivation
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Monday mood: This Heron standing very still, hoping no one asks it to do anything today.
#MondayMotivation
#MondayMotivation
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Happy #FolkloreThursday 🌳
In British folklore, ash was known as the healing tree and rituals would take place. A child would be passed through the hole in the trunk of an ash tree to cure broken or weak limbs. If the parts of the tree stayed together the child would heal.
In British folklore, ash was known as the healing tree and rituals would take place. A child would be passed through the hole in the trunk of an ash tree to cure broken or weak limbs. If the parts of the tree stayed together the child would heal.
January 29, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Happy #FolkloreThursday 🌳
In British folklore, ash was known as the healing tree and rituals would take place. A child would be passed through the hole in the trunk of an ash tree to cure broken or weak limbs. If the parts of the tree stayed together the child would heal.
In British folklore, ash was known as the healing tree and rituals would take place. A child would be passed through the hole in the trunk of an ash tree to cure broken or weak limbs. If the parts of the tree stayed together the child would heal.
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We're very excited to host local resident Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social)with her talk "Water Voles: A National Approach to Saving 'Ratty'"
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
January 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
We're very excited to host local resident Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social)with her talk "Water Voles: A National Approach to Saving 'Ratty'"
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
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📣 Help us speak up for nature by spreading the word on social media!
Download our social media graphics and suggested text to encourage your friends and followers to speak up against the Nuclear Regulatory Review which could have catastrophic consequences for struggling species: buff.ly/Jg14jlg
Download our social media graphics and suggested text to encourage your friends and followers to speak up against the Nuclear Regulatory Review which could have catastrophic consequences for struggling species: buff.ly/Jg14jlg
January 27, 2026 at 9:12 AM
📣 Help us speak up for nature by spreading the word on social media!
Download our social media graphics and suggested text to encourage your friends and followers to speak up against the Nuclear Regulatory Review which could have catastrophic consequences for struggling species: buff.ly/Jg14jlg
Download our social media graphics and suggested text to encourage your friends and followers to speak up against the Nuclear Regulatory Review which could have catastrophic consequences for struggling species: buff.ly/Jg14jlg
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We're moving to the next phase of our #MendtheGap project: recording and mapping signature trees planted and training volunteers to spot and record them. Stay tuned for ways to get involved!
Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre citizen science
Mend the Gap is funding a species record analysis and mapping project for the programme area.
mendthegap.uk
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM
We're moving to the next phase of our #MendtheGap project: recording and mapping signature trees planted and training volunteers to spot and record them. Stay tuned for ways to get involved!
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Any locals taking part in this year's #BigGardenBirdwatch? 🐦⬛🪶🐦🦅
The #BigGardenBirdwatch starts tomorrow! We're looking forward to helping our friends at RSPB conduct the world's largest garden wildlife survey (again!) between 23-25 Jan. Together, let’s make it count! Register now👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
January 22, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Any locals taking part in this year's #BigGardenBirdwatch? 🐦⬛🪶🐦🦅
Any locals taking part in this year's #BigGardenBirdwatch? 🐦⬛🪶🐦🦅
The #BigGardenBirdwatch starts tomorrow! We're looking forward to helping our friends at RSPB conduct the world's largest garden wildlife survey (again!) between 23-25 Jan. Together, let’s make it count! Register now👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
January 22, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Any locals taking part in this year's #BigGardenBirdwatch? 🐦⬛🪶🐦🦅
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The #BigGardenBirdwatch starts tomorrow! We're looking forward to helping our friends at RSPB conduct the world's largest garden wildlife survey (again!) between 23-25 Jan. Together, let’s make it count! Register now👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The #BigGardenBirdwatch starts tomorrow! We're looking forward to helping our friends at RSPB conduct the world's largest garden wildlife survey (again!) between 23-25 Jan. Together, let’s make it count! Register now👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch 🐦👀🏡
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Three of us made use of the dry weather yesterday to plant 300 snowdrops, "in the green", along two stretches of the village verges.
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
January 18, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Three of us made use of the dry weather yesterday to plant 300 snowdrops, "in the green", along two stretches of the village verges.
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
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📢 Upcoming webinar for grassroots #conservationists: learn about applying for conservation #funding with clear practical guidance on navigating the grant process
📅 January 26
Register here now:
• Session 1 (10:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
• Session 2 (16:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
📅 January 26
Register here now:
• Session 1 (10:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
• Session 2 (16:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
January 20, 2026 at 9:27 AM
📢 Upcoming webinar for grassroots #conservationists: learn about applying for conservation #funding with clear practical guidance on navigating the grant process
📅 January 26
Register here now:
• Session 1 (10:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
• Session 2 (16:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
📅 January 26
Register here now:
• Session 1 (10:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
• Session 2 (16:00): shop.ptes.org/product/tick...
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Got a project to share? 🐾
Sign up to give a 5-minute “speed update” at the #TVERCconf!
It’s a great way to showcase your work and connect with fellow recorders.
Book your place now: https://f.mtr.cool/nblimyazjv
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience
Sign up to give a 5-minute “speed update” at the #TVERCconf!
It’s a great way to showcase your work and connect with fellow recorders.
Book your place now: https://f.mtr.cool/nblimyazjv
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Got a project to share? 🐾
Sign up to give a 5-minute “speed update” at the #TVERCconf!
It’s a great way to showcase your work and connect with fellow recorders.
Book your place now: https://f.mtr.cool/nblimyazjv
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience
Sign up to give a 5-minute “speed update” at the #TVERCconf!
It’s a great way to showcase your work and connect with fellow recorders.
Book your place now: https://f.mtr.cool/nblimyazjv
#WildlifeRecording #CitizenScience
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Our Grants Officer, Geraldine, shared this wintery scene from Glengarry, Scotland!
Standing deadwood in the wild is a great habitat and we need more of it!
Standing deadwood in the wild is a great habitat and we need more of it!
January 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Our Grants Officer, Geraldine, shared this wintery scene from Glengarry, Scotland!
Standing deadwood in the wild is a great habitat and we need more of it!
Standing deadwood in the wild is a great habitat and we need more of it!
We're very excited to host local resident Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social)with her talk "Water Voles: A National Approach to Saving 'Ratty'"
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
January 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
We're very excited to host local resident Dr Merryl Gelling (@spiresecology.bsky.social)with her talk "Water Voles: A National Approach to Saving 'Ratty'"
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
7pm (or 6:30 for refreshments) on Feb 7th, at St Swithun's Church Hall in Kennington.
No need to register and entrance is free. See you there!
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If you are in the Oxford area on Friday evening, I’m presenting a talk about the birds of the Lye Valley area. It’s a one hour multimedia celebration (sounds and pictures!) of some of the amazing birds recorded in this area of the city. All welcome.
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxford #birds
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxford #birds
January 19, 2026 at 10:18 AM
If you are in the Oxford area on Friday evening, I’m presenting a talk about the birds of the Lye Valley area. It’s a one hour multimedia celebration (sounds and pictures!) of some of the amazing birds recorded in this area of the city. All welcome.
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxford #birds
@friendlyevalley.bsky.social
#Oxford #birds
Three of us made use of the dry weather yesterday to plant 300 snowdrops, "in the green", along two stretches of the village verges.
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
January 18, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Three of us made use of the dry weather yesterday to plant 300 snowdrops, "in the green", along two stretches of the village verges.
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
Looking forwards to seeing the all the lovely white flowers brightening the verges soon!
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Long, yellow, male catkins appear on hazel trees in the depths of winter. If you look close enough you might be able to see the tiny red flower that belongs to the female part of the tree!
January 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Long, yellow, male catkins appear on hazel trees in the depths of winter. If you look close enough you might be able to see the tiny red flower that belongs to the female part of the tree!
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Dormouse monitors! It's time to submit dormouse survey data. There are several different reporting routes, depending on the type of work you’ve carried out, so we’ve put together guidance to help you submit the right information in the right place👇
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
Dormouse data submission guidance - People's Trust for Endangered Species
There are several different reporting routes so we've put together guidance to help you submit the right dormouse data to the right place.
ptes.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Dormouse monitors! It's time to submit dormouse survey data. There are several different reporting routes, depending on the type of work you’ve carried out, so we’ve put together guidance to help you submit the right information in the right place👇
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance