Conrad
@conrad-palmer.bsky.social
Farming, Wildlife and Countryside. These are either my own views or shares that I do not necessarily endorse.
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Around 90 billion pieces of plastic are thrown away in the UK every year. This plastic pollution is a global problem that needs tackling urgently – and we can all help by reducing single-use plastics.
Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Bea...
Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Bea...
January 27, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Around 90 billion pieces of plastic are thrown away in the UK every year. This plastic pollution is a global problem that needs tackling urgently – and we can all help by reducing single-use plastics.
Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Bea...
Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Bea...
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Instead of using chemicals, attract beneficial insects like hoverflies to keep aphids and whiteflies in check. Nectar-rich planting, wildflowers and areas of long grass will bring beneficial insects into your garden.
More ideas for nature-friendly gardens:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
More ideas for nature-friendly gardens:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
February 3, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Instead of using chemicals, attract beneficial insects like hoverflies to keep aphids and whiteflies in check. Nectar-rich planting, wildflowers and areas of long grass will bring beneficial insects into your garden.
More ideas for nature-friendly gardens:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
More ideas for nature-friendly gardens:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
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Could you grow a bumblebee’s breakfast? When insects emerge from hibernation in February and March they’ll be looking for something to eat – so growing plants that produce nectar-rich flowers in early spring really helps.
Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bre...
Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bre...
February 7, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Could you grow a bumblebee’s breakfast? When insects emerge from hibernation in February and March they’ll be looking for something to eat – so growing plants that produce nectar-rich flowers in early spring really helps.
Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bre...
Ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bre...
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Two thirds of all freshwater species are supported by ponds, but the number of ponds in the UK plummeted in the 20th century. So garden ponds are vital for biodiversity - and creating one could help frogs, toads, dragonflies, bats, hedgehogs, swifts…
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cre...
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cre...
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Two thirds of all freshwater species are supported by ponds, but the number of ponds in the UK plummeted in the 20th century. So garden ponds are vital for biodiversity - and creating one could help frogs, toads, dragonflies, bats, hedgehogs, swifts…
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cre...
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cre...
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5 ways to get micro-rewilding in your garden or local area:
🌱Let the grass grow
☠️Ditch the poison
🐞Embrace some mess
🌳Plant trees
🕷️Look after the soil
More ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/rew...
🌱Let the grass grow
☠️Ditch the poison
🐞Embrace some mess
🌳Plant trees
🕷️Look after the soil
More ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/rew...
January 14, 2026 at 12:18 PM
5 ways to get micro-rewilding in your garden or local area:
🌱Let the grass grow
☠️Ditch the poison
🐞Embrace some mess
🌳Plant trees
🕷️Look after the soil
More ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/rew...
🌱Let the grass grow
☠️Ditch the poison
🐞Embrace some mess
🌳Plant trees
🕷️Look after the soil
More ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/rew...
Another busy day, earlier I volunteered to help Woodland Trust plant some more trees in a nearby woodland they are creating. The dog supervised and the rain did not dampen people's spirits. This evening, the rain had stopped, and whilst walking the dog, I enjoyed the sunset.
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Another busy day, earlier I volunteered to help Woodland Trust plant some more trees in a nearby woodland they are creating. The dog supervised and the rain did not dampen people's spirits. This evening, the rain had stopped, and whilst walking the dog, I enjoyed the sunset.
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Fruit trees benefit all sorts of wildlife, including bees, bats and birds. But around two thirds of UK orchards have been lost since 1960. Planting an apple tree in your garden or community can really help to boost biodiversity.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...
January 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Fruit trees benefit all sorts of wildlife, including bees, bats and birds. But around two thirds of UK orchards have been lost since 1960. Planting an apple tree in your garden or community can really help to boost biodiversity.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...
Not an everyday bird spotted here, Grey Wagtail in the field behind the house
January 12, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Not an everyday bird spotted here, Grey Wagtail in the field behind the house
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Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, small mammals, insects, robins, frogs, fieldfares, bats, toads, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies...
January 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, small mammals, insects, robins, frogs, fieldfares, bats, toads, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies...
A lovely afternoon walk on Christmas Day, across the back fields; a cold wind, blue sky and the sun is shinning.
December 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A lovely afternoon walk on Christmas Day, across the back fields; a cold wind, blue sky and the sun is shinning.
After a wet start, not a bad end of the day; the sun is setting and the temperature is dropping, and a good walk over the fields with the dog.
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
After a wet start, not a bad end of the day; the sun is setting and the temperature is dropping, and a good walk over the fields with the dog.
Reposted by Conrad
Fruit trees benefit all sorts of wildlife, including bees, bats and birds. But around two thirds of UK orchards have been lost since 1960. Planting an apple tree in your garden or community can really help to boost biodiversity.
What to grow:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...
What to grow:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...
November 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Fruit trees benefit all sorts of wildlife, including bees, bats and birds. But around two thirds of UK orchards have been lost since 1960. Planting an apple tree in your garden or community can really help to boost biodiversity.
What to grow:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...
What to grow:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...
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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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Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, robins, frogs, bats, toads, dunnocks, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, robins, frogs, bats, toads, dunnocks, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
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Wild gardens can be havens for wildlife in autumn. Around 22 million people have access to a garden in the UK – so gardening in a way that helps nature bounce back can have a huge impact. Avoiding pesticides and weedkillers is one key action – more ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/wil...
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Wild gardens can be havens for wildlife in autumn. Around 22 million people have access to a garden in the UK – so gardening in a way that helps nature bounce back can have a huge impact. Avoiding pesticides and weedkillers is one key action – more ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/wil...
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If you want to reduce plastic use, avoid yellow kitchen sponges like these. They're made of plastic, can't be recycled, don't break down in landfill – and release microplastics into the sea. Eco-friendly, compostable alternatives are available – see: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...
October 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
If you want to reduce plastic use, avoid yellow kitchen sponges like these. They're made of plastic, can't be recycled, don't break down in landfill – and release microplastics into the sea. Eco-friendly, compostable alternatives are available – see: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...
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Fake cobwebs like these may look spooky – but what's really scary about them is that they can trap & injure wildlife, including birds, insects & small mammals. And fake webs aren't recyclable – so will end up in landfill for many years.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-i...
#Halloween
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#Halloween
October 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Fake cobwebs like these may look spooky – but what's really scary about them is that they can trap & injure wildlife, including birds, insects & small mammals. And fake webs aren't recyclable – so will end up in landfill for many years.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-i...
#Halloween
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-i...
#Halloween
Mad dogs and Englishman....under the parasol enjoying the midday sun
August 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Mad dogs and Englishman....under the parasol enjoying the midday sun
In the garden meadow Devil's-bit Scabious, Meadow Vetchling & Tufted Vetch and by the pond Water Mint all in bloom
August 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In the garden meadow Devil's-bit Scabious, Meadow Vetchling & Tufted Vetch and by the pond Water Mint all in bloom
An enjoyable walk over the fields with the dog, managed to take a photo of COMMON BLUE butterfly. Chatted a few walkers, sharing with them history of the area; I think they enjoyed it.
August 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
An enjoyable walk over the fields with the dog, managed to take a photo of COMMON BLUE butterfly. Chatted a few walkers, sharing with them history of the area; I think they enjoyed it.
In the garden, Vervain, Tansy & Teasel in bloom
July 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In the garden, Vervain, Tansy & Teasel in bloom
An enjoyable break, a few days with the dog in Wales.
June 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
An enjoyable break, a few days with the dog in Wales.
A Scarlet Tiger Moth on a recently painted car park line at the village hall, Sunday 22nd June
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@worcswt.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukmoths
June 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A Scarlet Tiger Moth on a recently painted car park line at the village hall, Sunday 22nd June
@worcswt.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukmoths
@worcswt.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukmoths
Plenty of Meadow Browns and Ringlets fluttering through the long grass and feeding off the brambles. Spotted a couple having amour
June 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Plenty of Meadow Browns and Ringlets fluttering through the long grass and feeding off the brambles. Spotted a couple having amour
Climbing through the garden hedge, Wood Vetch, White Bryony, Bittersweet, Wild Clematis, Wild Hops and Honeysuckle. Small flies and bees enjoying the food that these plants provide
June 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Climbing through the garden hedge, Wood Vetch, White Bryony, Bittersweet, Wild Clematis, Wild Hops and Honeysuckle. Small flies and bees enjoying the food that these plants provide