Dave Johnson
@d-johnson1962.bsky.social
Birder, Twitcher, Patch Birder. Enjoy birding abroad.
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Didactic video featuring two species which have declined catastrophically due to disease transfer at feeding stations. Birds infected with Trichomonas struggle to eat and will drop food items from their beaks, which are then eaten by healthy birds, hence RSPB no longer sells table feeders #UKBirding
Greenfinch pair at Scaling Dam this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #birds
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Didactic video featuring two species which have declined catastrophically due to disease transfer at feeding stations. Birds infected with Trichomonas struggle to eat and will drop food items from their beaks, which are then eaten by healthy birds, hence RSPB no longer sells table feeders #UKBirding
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Shetland eyes Faroes-style tunnels to replace ageing ferries
Shetland eyes Faroes-style tunnels to replace ageing ferries
The local council says it is pushing ahead with plans to build tunnels to four outlying isles in the archipelago.
www.bbc.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Shetland eyes Faroes-style tunnels to replace ageing ferries
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If anyone went around throwing knot-weed seeds or cane toads into the countryside they'd be locked up but it's apparently fine to release thousands of non-native birds into the countryside and destroy any native flora and fauna that might compete with them, because "sport".
April 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If anyone went around throwing knot-weed seeds or cane toads into the countryside they'd be locked up but it's apparently fine to release thousands of non-native birds into the countryside and destroy any native flora and fauna that might compete with them, because "sport".
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Can you help make a mud pie?
First house martins seen back in Suffolk this week !
First house martins seen back in Suffolk this week !
Apologies for straying off topic but the first House Martins and Swallows are now arriving back & Suffolk is bone dry. If you have an open field then create a mud splat and keep it moist until we have rain. This is a big one in Woolpit @sbghousemartins.bsky.social @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Can you help make a mud pie?
First house martins seen back in Suffolk this week !
First house martins seen back in Suffolk this week !
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The annihilation of great white sharks has led to an increase in seals, etc, and an associated decline in the fish that those species feed on, illustrating the ripple effect of losing a top predator.
When will we learn?
Ecosystems just don't work without top predators.
phys.org/news/2025-03...
When will we learn?
Ecosystems just don't work without top predators.
phys.org/news/2025-03...
Ecosystem disrupted following the disappearance of great white sharks, study finds
Known for their powerful ability to launch out of the water in pursuit of prey, the loss of great white sharks from False Bay in South Africa has scientists and conservationists concerned about the ri...
phys.org
March 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The annihilation of great white sharks has led to an increase in seals, etc, and an associated decline in the fish that those species feed on, illustrating the ripple effect of losing a top predator.
When will we learn?
Ecosystems just don't work without top predators.
phys.org/news/2025-03...
When will we learn?
Ecosystems just don't work without top predators.
phys.org/news/2025-03...
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It’s heartbreaking to watch Tяump betray the Ukrainian people but it is becoming increasingly clear that he keeps tightening the screw on Ukraine because he has no leverage over Putin. His only hope of a deal is to force Ukraine to submit to Russia’s terms. Shameful and dangerous for us all
March 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
It’s heartbreaking to watch Tяump betray the Ukrainian people but it is becoming increasingly clear that he keeps tightening the screw on Ukraine because he has no leverage over Putin. His only hope of a deal is to force Ukraine to submit to Russia’s terms. Shameful and dangerous for us all
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One of Norway's largest fuel companies just announced that they will no longer refuel US Navy vessels after Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy.
“It made us sick... We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example.”
“It made us sick... We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example.”
March 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
One of Norway's largest fuel companies just announced that they will no longer refuel US Navy vessels after Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy.
“It made us sick... We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example.”
“It made us sick... We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example.”
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No, the meeting did not go badly for Ukraine. It exposed in the most undeniable, unequivocal way possible the pro-Putin commitments of the president and vice president. That was information Americans and allies needed to have clear before them.
February 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
No, the meeting did not go badly for Ukraine. It exposed in the most undeniable, unequivocal way possible the pro-Putin commitments of the president and vice president. That was information Americans and allies needed to have clear before them.
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C4 News has just called the behaviour of Trump and Vance "performative bullying" and that's exactly what it was.
February 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
C4 News has just called the behaviour of Trump and Vance "performative bullying" and that's exactly what it was.
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The world has witnessed the most disgraceful political tantrum of all time. Trump is not the leader of the "free world." He is convicted felon who doesn't deserve to be in the same room as President Zelenskyy.
There is no going along to get along with this thug.
Canada needs to stand with Ukraine.
There is no going along to get along with this thug.
Canada needs to stand with Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The world has witnessed the most disgraceful political tantrum of all time. Trump is not the leader of the "free world." He is convicted felon who doesn't deserve to be in the same room as President Zelenskyy.
There is no going along to get along with this thug.
Canada needs to stand with Ukraine.
There is no going along to get along with this thug.
Canada needs to stand with Ukraine.
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Quite timely...artist John Busby enjoyed the Eiders in Berwickshire...read the text...😄 #UKBirding #BirdArt
January 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Quite timely...artist John Busby enjoyed the Eiders in Berwickshire...read the text...😄 #UKBirding #BirdArt
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Over 1000 of birds died due to stress from fireworks during New Year in a Bulgarian town, Green Balkans wildlife rescue center said. The necropsy shows that the death of the mountain finches was caused by stress. Massive haemorrhaging was found in the birds' abdomens/skulls bnr.bg/en/post/1020...
Dead Bird Count in Koprivshtitsa Surpasses 1,000
One thousand seven dead and 31 injured birds is the result of the New Year's Eve fireworks in the town of Koprivshtitsa, Dr Hristina Klisurova of the Green Balkans Wildlife Rescue Centre told BNR. Hal...
bnr.bg
January 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Over 1000 of birds died due to stress from fireworks during New Year in a Bulgarian town, Green Balkans wildlife rescue center said. The necropsy shows that the death of the mountain finches was caused by stress. Massive haemorrhaging was found in the birds' abdomens/skulls bnr.bg/en/post/1020...
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GREAT NEWS! 🎉🦊
BOXING DAY BAN FOR THE WYNNSTAY HUNT
We’re delighted to report the notorious hunt have been banned from holding their parade
in Malpas high street tomorrow.
BOXING DAY BAN FOR THE WYNNSTAY HUNT
We’re delighted to report the notorious hunt have been banned from holding their parade
in Malpas high street tomorrow.
December 25, 2024 at 10:08 AM
GREAT NEWS! 🎉🦊
BOXING DAY BAN FOR THE WYNNSTAY HUNT
We’re delighted to report the notorious hunt have been banned from holding their parade
in Malpas high street tomorrow.
BOXING DAY BAN FOR THE WYNNSTAY HUNT
We’re delighted to report the notorious hunt have been banned from holding their parade
in Malpas high street tomorrow.
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King Charles who loves killing foxes, birds, and badgers has been made Patron of the RSPCA.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
December 21, 2024 at 1:05 PM
King Charles who loves killing foxes, birds, and badgers has been made Patron of the RSPCA.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
Talacre Warren,Flintshire today. A lovely coastal walk today. Merlin, Peregrine carrying prey, Marsh Harrier, Water rail, Kingfisher,Woodcock, Pale bellied Brent geese, Shelduck and lots of Lapwing, Black tailed godwit, knot,curlew,Redshank, Pintail, Wigeon and Teal
December 4, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Talacre Warren,Flintshire today. A lovely coastal walk today. Merlin, Peregrine carrying prey, Marsh Harrier, Water rail, Kingfisher,Woodcock, Pale bellied Brent geese, Shelduck and lots of Lapwing, Black tailed godwit, knot,curlew,Redshank, Pintail, Wigeon and Teal
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A bit disconcerting when one of the world's largest moth species is attracted to your headlamp! Found this beautiful Hercules Moth in far north Queensland.
#wildoz #wildlife #nature #biodiversity #insects
#wildoz #wildlife #nature #biodiversity #insects
November 18, 2024 at 9:15 AM
A bit disconcerting when one of the world's largest moth species is attracted to your headlamp! Found this beautiful Hercules Moth in far north Queensland.
#wildoz #wildlife #nature #biodiversity #insects
#wildoz #wildlife #nature #biodiversity #insects
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There will be so many more unless humans do something about it urgently. Even then it will be too late for many. Wildlife crime laws need to be made much stronger & the penalties far more draconian. Current judicial systems do not treat wildlife crime as being serious crime, whatever they say.
Following a new study, it has been recommended that Slender-billed Curlew be declared extinct, putting to bed any hopes that the wader may still exist and marking the first known global bird extinction from mainland Europe: bit.ly/4hMX9qh
Slender-billed Curlew declared extinct
Slender-billed Curlew has been declared extinct following a new study that puts to bed any hopes that the shorebird may still exist and marks the first known global bird extinction from mainland Europ...
bit.ly
November 18, 2024 at 2:54 PM
There will be so many more unless humans do something about it urgently. Even then it will be too late for many. Wildlife crime laws need to be made much stronger & the penalties far more draconian. Current judicial systems do not treat wildlife crime as being serious crime, whatever they say.
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TV presenter Phil Spencer blocked us before for sharing this image, so we’re here to remind everyone that he takes pleasure in killing animals. He’d probably hate it if you shared this again.
November 16, 2024 at 7:56 PM
TV presenter Phil Spencer blocked us before for sharing this image, so we’re here to remind everyone that he takes pleasure in killing animals. He’d probably hate it if you shared this again.
Talacre Warren this morning before the rain,birds of interest 2 Whopper Swan in off the sea (site tick) Peregrine, 4000+Black tailed godwits, 1000+Lapwing.
November 17, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Talacre Warren this morning before the rain,birds of interest 2 Whopper Swan in off the sea (site tick) Peregrine, 4000+Black tailed godwits, 1000+Lapwing.
I year ticked Short eared owl this morning along Talacre Warren as it hunted along the dunes, also 500+ Pink footed geese over. Have to take my bridge camera next time.
November 15, 2024 at 12:18 PM
I year ticked Short eared owl this morning along Talacre Warren as it hunted along the dunes, also 500+ Pink footed geese over. Have to take my bridge camera next time.
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November 13, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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Great views of a confiding Lapland Bunting at Staines Reservoirs today. #birds #ukbirding #londonbirds
November 4, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Great views of a confiding Lapland Bunting at Staines Reservoirs today. #birds #ukbirding #londonbirds
Enjoyable mornings birding along Talacre Warren today. Marsh Harrier, Merlin, Tawny owl, Great White egret, Kingfisher, 200+Pink footed geese, Water rail, 9 Goosander,2 Chiffchaff,3 Greenshank, small movement of Siskin, Redpoll, Bullfinch and Skylark. Lots of Blackbirds about.
October 27, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Enjoyable mornings birding along Talacre Warren today. Marsh Harrier, Merlin, Tawny owl, Great White egret, Kingfisher, 200+Pink footed geese, Water rail, 9 Goosander,2 Chiffchaff,3 Greenshank, small movement of Siskin, Redpoll, Bullfinch and Skylark. Lots of Blackbirds about.