Brum Biosphere
@brumbiosphere.bsky.social
A five year project bringing together 300 partners across Birmingham and a super cluster of farms on its fringe to restore Nature and connect Brummies for their health, wellbeing and prosperity #BrumBiosphere
https://www.team4nature.co.uk
https://www.team4nature.co.uk
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It is an absolute honour to be facilitating the development of the Sheepcote Street Nature Group.
This is such an exciting project in the heart of our great city!
There are so many amazing projects and positive news stories rising across Birmingham!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
#BrumBiosphere
This is such an exciting project in the heart of our great city!
There are so many amazing projects and positive news stories rising across Birmingham!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
#BrumBiosphere
November 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It is an absolute honour to be facilitating the development of the Sheepcote Street Nature Group.
This is such an exciting project in the heart of our great city!
There are so many amazing projects and positive news stories rising across Birmingham!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
#BrumBiosphere
This is such an exciting project in the heart of our great city!
There are so many amazing projects and positive news stories rising across Birmingham!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
#BrumBiosphere
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It was great to join Friends of Stechford Hall Park on Monday
The park’s birds put on a real show and it was wonderful to feel the happiness as everyone connected with nature 😎
Highlights:
2 Green Woodpecker
9+ Pied Wagtail
13 Goldfinch
75+ Starling chasing a Sparrowhawk!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
The park’s birds put on a real show and it was wonderful to feel the happiness as everyone connected with nature 😎
Highlights:
2 Green Woodpecker
9+ Pied Wagtail
13 Goldfinch
75+ Starling chasing a Sparrowhawk!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
It was great to join Friends of Stechford Hall Park on Monday
The park’s birds put on a real show and it was wonderful to feel the happiness as everyone connected with nature 😎
Highlights:
2 Green Woodpecker
9+ Pied Wagtail
13 Goldfinch
75+ Starling chasing a Sparrowhawk!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
The park’s birds put on a real show and it was wonderful to feel the happiness as everyone connected with nature 😎
Highlights:
2 Green Woodpecker
9+ Pied Wagtail
13 Goldfinch
75+ Starling chasing a Sparrowhawk!
@bosfonline.bsky.social
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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
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Pure #PatchGold!
10 Crossbill @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this morning!
It is so energising, inspiring and uplifting to fall in love with nature every day!
Every experience feels just as powerful as the first.
I would highly recommend that you fall in love with nature too! 😎
10 Crossbill @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this morning!
It is so energising, inspiring and uplifting to fall in love with nature every day!
Every experience feels just as powerful as the first.
I would highly recommend that you fall in love with nature too! 😎
October 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Pure #PatchGold!
10 Crossbill @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this morning!
It is so energising, inspiring and uplifting to fall in love with nature every day!
Every experience feels just as powerful as the first.
I would highly recommend that you fall in love with nature too! 😎
10 Crossbill @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this morning!
It is so energising, inspiring and uplifting to fall in love with nature every day!
Every experience feels just as powerful as the first.
I would highly recommend that you fall in love with nature too! 😎
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This is the 5th year that I’ve witnessed the return of winter finch & bunting flocks to @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social - it gets more and more exciting!
Nature Friendly Farming on this urban fringe has served thousands and thousands of birds in that time!
Time to roll it out around Brum! 🚜
Nature Friendly Farming on this urban fringe has served thousands and thousands of birds in that time!
Time to roll it out around Brum! 🚜
October 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is the 5th year that I’ve witnessed the return of winter finch & bunting flocks to @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social - it gets more and more exciting!
Nature Friendly Farming on this urban fringe has served thousands and thousands of birds in that time!
Time to roll it out around Brum! 🚜
Nature Friendly Farming on this urban fringe has served thousands and thousands of birds in that time!
Time to roll it out around Brum! 🚜
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It’s fabulous to sense the growing connection with Brum’s birds and butterflies across the city and demand is growing!
42 bird species have been recorded during guided walks with the Friends of Swanshurst Park, and the local community are loving the boost to their happiness and wellbeing! 😎
42 bird species have been recorded during guided walks with the Friends of Swanshurst Park, and the local community are loving the boost to their happiness and wellbeing! 😎
October 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It’s fabulous to sense the growing connection with Brum’s birds and butterflies across the city and demand is growing!
42 bird species have been recorded during guided walks with the Friends of Swanshurst Park, and the local community are loving the boost to their happiness and wellbeing! 😎
42 bird species have been recorded during guided walks with the Friends of Swanshurst Park, and the local community are loving the boost to their happiness and wellbeing! 😎
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Great to be involved in the launch of the Life Sciences Festival in #Birmingham yesterday. Thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) for the invite and the chance to host a stall - it was a brilliant opportunity to connect with organisations from across the West Midlands.
September 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Great to be involved in the launch of the Life Sciences Festival in #Birmingham yesterday. Thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) for the invite and the chance to host a stall - it was a brilliant opportunity to connect with organisations from across the West Midlands.
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It was an absolute pleasure to lead a guided bird & butterfly walk with the growing number of Friends of Queens Park in Brum
Fantastic to record 21 bird species incl Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, House Martin, Sparrowhawk & Treecreeper and 5 butterfly species
#BrumBiosphere
@bosfonline.bsky.social
Fantastic to record 21 bird species incl Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, House Martin, Sparrowhawk & Treecreeper and 5 butterfly species
#BrumBiosphere
@bosfonline.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
It was an absolute pleasure to lead a guided bird & butterfly walk with the growing number of Friends of Queens Park in Brum
Fantastic to record 21 bird species incl Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, House Martin, Sparrowhawk & Treecreeper and 5 butterfly species
#BrumBiosphere
@bosfonline.bsky.social
Fantastic to record 21 bird species incl Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, House Martin, Sparrowhawk & Treecreeper and 5 butterfly species
#BrumBiosphere
@bosfonline.bsky.social
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BOSF ambassador @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) is back on the move this Sunday 17 Aug, carrying our 20th Anniversary Baton through Hodge Hill to Yardley, visiting parks & connecting with the amazing volunteers, "the unsung heroes" who care for #Birmingham’s green spaces! 💚
August 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
BOSF ambassador @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) is back on the move this Sunday 17 Aug, carrying our 20th Anniversary Baton through Hodge Hill to Yardley, visiting parks & connecting with the amazing volunteers, "the unsung heroes" who care for #Birmingham’s green spaces! 💚
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Join us tomorrow, Sunday 10th August, for Day 2 of our 20th Anniversary Baton Journey!
After an amazing Day 1 exploring Northfield, Edgbaston, and Ladywood with @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) carrying our Celebration Baton, we’re excited to keep the adventure going!
After an amazing Day 1 exploring Northfield, Edgbaston, and Ladywood with @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) carrying our Celebration Baton, we’re excited to keep the adventure going!
Here’s why the @bosfonline.bsky.social 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton, is making its way around Birmingham
This is a huge voluntary movement that is now contributing £1.3million plus a range of other benefits to our great city every year!
You can find the schedule for this Sunday below 👇
This is a huge voluntary movement that is now contributing £1.3million plus a range of other benefits to our great city every year!
You can find the schedule for this Sunday below 👇
August 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Join us tomorrow, Sunday 10th August, for Day 2 of our 20th Anniversary Baton Journey!
After an amazing Day 1 exploring Northfield, Edgbaston, and Ladywood with @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) carrying our Celebration Baton, we’re excited to keep the adventure going!
After an amazing Day 1 exploring Northfield, Edgbaston, and Ladywood with @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) carrying our Celebration Baton, we’re excited to keep the adventure going!
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Could you be our next Campaigns Coordinator?
Full information is on our website:
www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-coordinator
The closing date and time is 9am Monday 11th August.
We look forward to reading your application!
#Birmingham #Charity #Jobs
Full information is on our website:
www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-coordinator
The closing date and time is 9am Monday 11th August.
We look forward to reading your application!
#Birmingham #Charity #Jobs
August 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Could you be our next Campaigns Coordinator?
Full information is on our website:
www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-coordinator
The closing date and time is 9am Monday 11th August.
We look forward to reading your application!
#Birmingham #Charity #Jobs
Full information is on our website:
www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-coordinator
The closing date and time is 9am Monday 11th August.
We look forward to reading your application!
#Birmingham #Charity #Jobs
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Birmingham Evening Tour, Thur 24 July, 5.30pm -7.30pm
An introduction to both Warstone Lane & Key Hill cemeteries.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries in the company of fellow history enthusiasts. Link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-to...
#Birmingham
An introduction to both Warstone Lane & Key Hill cemeteries.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries in the company of fellow history enthusiasts. Link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-to...
#Birmingham
July 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Birmingham Evening Tour, Thur 24 July, 5.30pm -7.30pm
An introduction to both Warstone Lane & Key Hill cemeteries.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries in the company of fellow history enthusiasts. Link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-to...
#Birmingham
An introduction to both Warstone Lane & Key Hill cemeteries.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries in the company of fellow history enthusiasts. Link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-to...
#Birmingham
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You can help your area climb the league by submitting wildlife sightings using the free iNaturalist app/website!
Each month we will highlight the town or city that makes the biggest gains!
uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wes...
Each month we will highlight the town or city that makes the biggest gains!
uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wes...
West Midlands Wildlife Recording League 2025
Which town or city in the West Midlands Region (Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire & West Midlands County) will record the most wildlife in 2025?
uk.inaturalist.org
July 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
You can help your area climb the league by submitting wildlife sightings using the free iNaturalist app/website!
Each month we will highlight the town or city that makes the biggest gains!
uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wes...
Each month we will highlight the town or city that makes the biggest gains!
uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wes...
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Exciting News!
We have now expanded our iNaturalist Wildlife Recording League to include some other towns and cities in the West Midlands region!
Which place will record the most wild species by the end of 2025? It's currently very tight at the top!
We have now expanded our iNaturalist Wildlife Recording League to include some other towns and cities in the West Midlands region!
Which place will record the most wild species by the end of 2025? It's currently very tight at the top!
July 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Exciting News!
We have now expanded our iNaturalist Wildlife Recording League to include some other towns and cities in the West Midlands region!
Which place will record the most wild species by the end of 2025? It's currently very tight at the top!
We have now expanded our iNaturalist Wildlife Recording League to include some other towns and cities in the West Midlands region!
Which place will record the most wild species by the end of 2025? It's currently very tight at the top!
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The evening of memories, part of the @bosfonline.bsky.social 20th Anniversary celebrations was without doubt the highlight of the year so far for me.
I’m so excited that this volunteer movement continues to strengthen and I’m proud to serve it with all my heart 🙏✨
bsky.app/profile/bosf...
I’m so excited that this volunteer movement continues to strengthen and I’m proud to serve it with all my heart 🙏✨
bsky.app/profile/bosf...
Last night we were joined by so many of the people who make our city’s open spaces thrive - volunteers, allotment growers, Park Rangers, @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social staff, Councillors, and the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Zafar Iqbal. 💚
A thread from our #EveningOfMemories:
A thread from our #EveningOfMemories:
July 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The evening of memories, part of the @bosfonline.bsky.social 20th Anniversary celebrations was without doubt the highlight of the year so far for me.
I’m so excited that this volunteer movement continues to strengthen and I’m proud to serve it with all my heart 🙏✨
bsky.app/profile/bosf...
I’m so excited that this volunteer movement continues to strengthen and I’m proud to serve it with all my heart 🙏✨
bsky.app/profile/bosf...
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Join us for free family fun this summer at Calthorpe Park, Balsall Heath, #Birmingham, (B12 9LF)! 🐞🌳🎨
Bug hunts, crafts, trails & more - all free!
Email rebecca@bosf.org.uk to find out more and to register!
Bug hunts, crafts, trails & more - all free!
Email rebecca@bosf.org.uk to find out more and to register!
July 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Join us for free family fun this summer at Calthorpe Park, Balsall Heath, #Birmingham, (B12 9LF)! 🐞🌳🎨
Bug hunts, crafts, trails & more - all free!
Email rebecca@bosf.org.uk to find out more and to register!
Bug hunts, crafts, trails & more - all free!
Email rebecca@bosf.org.uk to find out more and to register!
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Fascinating records @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this week include:
Banded Burdock Fly
(Terrellia tussilaginis)
Wasp Hoverfly - Verrall’s Spearhorn
(Chrysotoxum verralli)
White-barred Tortrix
(Olindia schumacherana)
Just look at the eyes & leg barbs on Goldenrod Crab Spider to aid hunting! 😎
Banded Burdock Fly
(Terrellia tussilaginis)
Wasp Hoverfly - Verrall’s Spearhorn
(Chrysotoxum verralli)
White-barred Tortrix
(Olindia schumacherana)
Just look at the eyes & leg barbs on Goldenrod Crab Spider to aid hunting! 😎
July 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Fascinating records @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social this week include:
Banded Burdock Fly
(Terrellia tussilaginis)
Wasp Hoverfly - Verrall’s Spearhorn
(Chrysotoxum verralli)
White-barred Tortrix
(Olindia schumacherana)
Just look at the eyes & leg barbs on Goldenrod Crab Spider to aid hunting! 😎
Banded Burdock Fly
(Terrellia tussilaginis)
Wasp Hoverfly - Verrall’s Spearhorn
(Chrysotoxum verralli)
White-barred Tortrix
(Olindia schumacherana)
Just look at the eyes & leg barbs on Goldenrod Crab Spider to aid hunting! 😎
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771 butterflies of 15 species were on the @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social transects today
249 Ringlet
242 Meadow Brown
82 Small Skipper
63 G-V White
51 Large White
26 Small White
20 Marbled White
16 Large Skipper
8 Comma
4 Gatekeeper
3 S Tortoiseshell
3 Peacock
2 Red Admiral
Brimstone
S Wood 😎
249 Ringlet
242 Meadow Brown
82 Small Skipper
63 G-V White
51 Large White
26 Small White
20 Marbled White
16 Large Skipper
8 Comma
4 Gatekeeper
3 S Tortoiseshell
3 Peacock
2 Red Admiral
Brimstone
S Wood 😎
June 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
771 butterflies of 15 species were on the @bibbeyswildfarms.bsky.social transects today
249 Ringlet
242 Meadow Brown
82 Small Skipper
63 G-V White
51 Large White
26 Small White
20 Marbled White
16 Large Skipper
8 Comma
4 Gatekeeper
3 S Tortoiseshell
3 Peacock
2 Red Admiral
Brimstone
S Wood 😎
249 Ringlet
242 Meadow Brown
82 Small Skipper
63 G-V White
51 Large White
26 Small White
20 Marbled White
16 Large Skipper
8 Comma
4 Gatekeeper
3 S Tortoiseshell
3 Peacock
2 Red Admiral
Brimstone
S Wood 😎
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It was fantastic to submit my 10,000th wildlife record on @inaturalist.bsky.social this week
Almost half the species found were within 3 miles of Birmingham Cathedral
My 10,000th record came at the site where George Dawson developed the Civic Gospel that transformed Brum! #CityofNature
Almost half the species found were within 3 miles of Birmingham Cathedral
My 10,000th record came at the site where George Dawson developed the Civic Gospel that transformed Brum! #CityofNature
June 28, 2025 at 7:07 AM
It was fantastic to submit my 10,000th wildlife record on @inaturalist.bsky.social this week
Almost half the species found were within 3 miles of Birmingham Cathedral
My 10,000th record came at the site where George Dawson developed the Civic Gospel that transformed Brum! #CityofNature
Almost half the species found were within 3 miles of Birmingham Cathedral
My 10,000th record came at the site where George Dawson developed the Civic Gospel that transformed Brum! #CityofNature
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Out & about this weekend with 2 events & artwork for all budgets:
Saturday: #Cirencester Market
Sunday: #Leamington Arts, Eats & Treats Festival in Victoria Park 11 -5.
My webstore is always open www.stevelilart.co.uk
Saturday: #Cirencester Market
Sunday: #Leamington Arts, Eats & Treats Festival in Victoria Park 11 -5.
My webstore is always open www.stevelilart.co.uk
Stevelilart Portrait Artist | Pencil portrait artist
Stevelilart is a very collectable pencil portrait artist, with pieces in private collections worldwide. Official Talking Pictures TV Artist
www.stevelilart.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Out & about this weekend with 2 events & artwork for all budgets:
Saturday: #Cirencester Market
Sunday: #Leamington Arts, Eats & Treats Festival in Victoria Park 11 -5.
My webstore is always open www.stevelilart.co.uk
Saturday: #Cirencester Market
Sunday: #Leamington Arts, Eats & Treats Festival in Victoria Park 11 -5.
My webstore is always open www.stevelilart.co.uk
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“Brum’s economy is ultimately built by the productivity of its people. And the productivity of Brummies is determined heavily by their state of mind,”
My piece for West Midlands News:
westmidlands.news/nature-happi...
@naturallybham.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social
@bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social
My piece for West Midlands News:
westmidlands.news/nature-happi...
@naturallybham.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social
@bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social
Nature = happiness = productivity
It’s quite easy to see how you can create a thriving city by embracing nature, if you start by considering the people of Birmingham. Brum’s economy is ultimately built by the productivity of its peopl...
westmidlands.news
June 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
“Brum’s economy is ultimately built by the productivity of its people. And the productivity of Brummies is determined heavily by their state of mind,”
My piece for West Midlands News:
westmidlands.news/nature-happi...
@naturallybham.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social
@bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social
My piece for West Midlands News:
westmidlands.news/nature-happi...
@naturallybham.bsky.social @bosfonline.bsky.social
@bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social
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I just love urban safaris!
Lancaster Circus Queensway, a palisade fence along Moseley Street & Charles Henry Street and the grounds around, Bransford Tower, Vaughton Street yielded 113 wildlife species yesterday and this is BEFORE Brum becomes a biophilic future city! @naturallybham.bsky.social
Lancaster Circus Queensway, a palisade fence along Moseley Street & Charles Henry Street and the grounds around, Bransford Tower, Vaughton Street yielded 113 wildlife species yesterday and this is BEFORE Brum becomes a biophilic future city! @naturallybham.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I just love urban safaris!
Lancaster Circus Queensway, a palisade fence along Moseley Street & Charles Henry Street and the grounds around, Bransford Tower, Vaughton Street yielded 113 wildlife species yesterday and this is BEFORE Brum becomes a biophilic future city! @naturallybham.bsky.social
Lancaster Circus Queensway, a palisade fence along Moseley Street & Charles Henry Street and the grounds around, Bransford Tower, Vaughton Street yielded 113 wildlife species yesterday and this is BEFORE Brum becomes a biophilic future city! @naturallybham.bsky.social