Mel Orros
@ecolmel.bsky.social
Ecologist by training. Interests include human-wildlife interactions, #birds, #mammals, #citizenscience. Love coffee, ale & red kites. She/her
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There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
November 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
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We want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who's supported us over the last year. Thanks to the publics kindness for attending our series of events over the course of the year we won the GOLD AWARD in the Active and Learning Experience of the Year category at the #DorsetTA awards last night.
October 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who's supported us over the last year. Thanks to the publics kindness for attending our series of events over the course of the year we won the GOLD AWARD in the Active and Learning Experience of the Year category at the #DorsetTA awards last night.
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A massive thanks to the Dorset Tourism Awards too for our award and for recognising that Eco-tourism is playing a large and important part of Dorsets future.....
#DorsetTA
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
@bournemouthecho.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
#DorsetTA
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
@bournemouthecho.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
We want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who's supported us over the last year. Thanks to the publics kindness for attending our series of events over the course of the year we won the GOLD AWARD in the Active and Learning Experience of the Year category at the #DorsetTA awards last night.
October 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
A massive thanks to the Dorset Tourism Awards too for our award and for recognising that Eco-tourism is playing a large and important part of Dorsets future.....
#DorsetTA
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
@bournemouthecho.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
#DorsetTA
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
@bournemouthecho.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
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Knowles-Brown is a former Chair of the Scottish Hawk Board & Vice Chair of the UK Hawk Board which provides welfare guidelines for those keeping raptors in captivity.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/15/p...
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/15/p...
Prominent falconer Andrew Knowles-Brown fined almost £14,000 for ‘shocking’ animal cruelty
Prominent falconer and eagle breeder, Andrew Knowles-Brown, 70, has been sentenced after investigators from the Scottish SSPCA found approximately 90 eagles and other birds were living in ‘un…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
October 15, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Knowles-Brown is a former Chair of the Scottish Hawk Board & Vice Chair of the UK Hawk Board which provides welfare guidelines for those keeping raptors in captivity.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/15/p...
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/15/p...
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This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
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Housing first
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
May 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Housing first
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“A rerun of Tory austerity by making poor people poorer isn't what Labour should be about. Instead, the government should explore raising extra funds from wealthy corporations and individuals”
March 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
“A rerun of Tory austerity by making poor people poorer isn't what Labour should be about. Instead, the government should explore raising extra funds from wealthy corporations and individuals”
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Our Spring Safari Cruises start this weekend and tickets are selling fast! We're doing 3 trips per week at various times so there's plenty of opportunity to join us to witness the spectacle of Spring Migration!
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/spring...
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/spring...
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Our Spring Safari Cruises start this weekend and tickets are selling fast! We're doing 3 trips per week at various times so there's plenty of opportunity to join us to witness the spectacle of Spring Migration!
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/spring...
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/spring...
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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I tied these ribbons to the railings today outside what was HMP Holloway. There is no other sign at the site to remind people that a thousand suffragettes were imprisoned here and some were tortured. #InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I tied these ribbons to the railings today outside what was HMP Holloway. There is no other sign at the site to remind people that a thousand suffragettes were imprisoned here and some were tortured. #InternationalWomensDay
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How gorgeous is this?! How amazing to be able to 'paint' with wool.
Follow wildlife artist @nickyheardartist.bsky.social for more...
#birds #birdart #textiles #nature 🪶🌿
Follow wildlife artist @nickyheardartist.bsky.social for more...
#birds #birdart #textiles #nature 🪶🌿
Inspired by a video put out by @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social last week, I couldn’t resist creating a gorgeous grey wagtail. Mine is wool and ink on canvas. #birds #birdart #wildlife #wildlifeart #textileart #nature
February 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
How gorgeous is this?! How amazing to be able to 'paint' with wool.
Follow wildlife artist @nickyheardartist.bsky.social for more...
#birds #birdart #textiles #nature 🪶🌿
Follow wildlife artist @nickyheardartist.bsky.social for more...
#birds #birdart #textiles #nature 🪶🌿
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Last minute Winter Safari Cruise tomorrow, Saturday 22nd February 2-5pm.
This is our last Winter Safari with any spaces left! So it's your last chance to join us to see Poole Harbour's Winter birds this season.
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/winter...
This is our last Winter Safari with any spaces left! So it's your last chance to join us to see Poole Harbour's Winter birds this season.
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/winter...
Winter Safari Cruises
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Last minute Winter Safari Cruise tomorrow, Saturday 22nd February 2-5pm.
This is our last Winter Safari with any spaces left! So it's your last chance to join us to see Poole Harbour's Winter birds this season.
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/winter...
This is our last Winter Safari with any spaces left! So it's your last chance to join us to see Poole Harbour's Winter birds this season.
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/winter...
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If you have a minute spare, please nominate us for this special draw. It would make a huge difference! ⬇️🤞
animal.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
animal.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Nominate a charity - Movement for Good
Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.
animal.movementforgood.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
If you have a minute spare, please nominate us for this special draw. It would make a huge difference! ⬇️🤞
animal.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
animal.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
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Early Morning Mist Corfe Castle, and Winter at Durdle Door - both by Dorset painter and printmaker, Gina Marshall
More of this artist's bold and vibrant artwork, here: www.ginamagnoliaart.com
#landscape #art #seascape
More of this artist's bold and vibrant artwork, here: www.ginamagnoliaart.com
#landscape #art #seascape
February 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Early Morning Mist Corfe Castle, and Winter at Durdle Door - both by Dorset painter and printmaker, Gina Marshall
More of this artist's bold and vibrant artwork, here: www.ginamagnoliaart.com
#landscape #art #seascape
More of this artist's bold and vibrant artwork, here: www.ginamagnoliaart.com
#landscape #art #seascape
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📢 NEW VACANCY: Hop Spots Development Phase Officer
Fixed term | Full time | £28k | Dorset
We're looking for a confident & innovative communicator, with an understanding of UK education, to develop our @HeritageFundUk supported #HopSpotsProject 👉 www.arc-trust.org/vacancies
Fixed term | Full time | £28k | Dorset
We're looking for a confident & innovative communicator, with an understanding of UK education, to develop our @HeritageFundUk supported #HopSpotsProject 👉 www.arc-trust.org/vacancies
February 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
📢 NEW VACANCY: Hop Spots Development Phase Officer
Fixed term | Full time | £28k | Dorset
We're looking for a confident & innovative communicator, with an understanding of UK education, to develop our @HeritageFundUk supported #HopSpotsProject 👉 www.arc-trust.org/vacancies
Fixed term | Full time | £28k | Dorset
We're looking for a confident & innovative communicator, with an understanding of UK education, to develop our @HeritageFundUk supported #HopSpotsProject 👉 www.arc-trust.org/vacancies
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Hello everyone! 👋
ARC is a UK-based wildlife charity dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles. We do this through our staff and our volunteers, by working with partners and by influencing others through advocacy, education and increasing awareness.
Find out more: www.arc-trust.org
ARC is a UK-based wildlife charity dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles. We do this through our staff and our volunteers, by working with partners and by influencing others through advocacy, education and increasing awareness.
Find out more: www.arc-trust.org
February 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Hello everyone! 👋
ARC is a UK-based wildlife charity dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles. We do this through our staff and our volunteers, by working with partners and by influencing others through advocacy, education and increasing awareness.
Find out more: www.arc-trust.org
ARC is a UK-based wildlife charity dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles. We do this through our staff and our volunteers, by working with partners and by influencing others through advocacy, education and increasing awareness.
Find out more: www.arc-trust.org
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How wonderful to see Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social here on Bluesky!
Do please give them a follow, if you would 🐸 🦎 🐍
#nature #wildlife #reptiles #amphibians
Do please give them a follow, if you would 🐸 🦎 🐍
#nature #wildlife #reptiles #amphibians
Hello everyone! 👋
ARC is a UK-based wildlife charity dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles. We do this through our staff and our volunteers, by working with partners and by influencing others through advocacy, education and increasing awareness.
Find out more: www.arc-trust.org
ARC is a UK-based wildlife charity dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles. We do this through our staff and our volunteers, by working with partners and by influencing others through advocacy, education and increasing awareness.
Find out more: www.arc-trust.org
February 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
How wonderful to see Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @arc-trust.bsky.social here on Bluesky!
Do please give them a follow, if you would 🐸 🦎 🐍
#nature #wildlife #reptiles #amphibians
Do please give them a follow, if you would 🐸 🦎 🐍
#nature #wildlife #reptiles #amphibians
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This Thursday 6th Feb, I'll be speaking at Oxford University's Museum of Natural History about my book The Lie of the Land. Some spaces still available, you can book tickets here: www.obga.ox.ac.uk/event/winter...
Winter Lecture 2025: Guy Shrubsole
www.obga.ox.ac.uk
February 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This Thursday 6th Feb, I'll be speaking at Oxford University's Museum of Natural History about my book The Lie of the Land. Some spaces still available, you can book tickets here: www.obga.ox.ac.uk/event/winter...
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Thanks to the British Ecological Society for creating these great webpages leading to the YouTube videos "Learn a new conservation concept in just 2 minutes". Part of the educational resources designed and curated by their in-house teachers.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/cons...
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/cons...
Conservation Concepts - British Ecological Society
Learn a new conservation concept in just 2 minutes.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
January 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Thanks to the British Ecological Society for creating these great webpages leading to the YouTube videos "Learn a new conservation concept in just 2 minutes". Part of the educational resources designed and curated by their in-house teachers.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/cons...
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/cons...
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Nature is not a blocker to growth.
The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has claimed that 'The balance has gone too far in the direction of always protecting every bat and every newt.' But how can this statement be true when the UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world?🌍
The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has claimed that 'The balance has gone too far in the direction of always protecting every bat and every newt.' But how can this statement be true when the UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world?🌍
January 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Nature is not a blocker to growth.
The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has claimed that 'The balance has gone too far in the direction of always protecting every bat and every newt.' But how can this statement be true when the UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world?🌍
The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has claimed that 'The balance has gone too far in the direction of always protecting every bat and every newt.' But how can this statement be true when the UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world?🌍
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I believe that the more we understand nature, the more we can appreciate its beauty. I want to help decode the patterns of nature. Why are habitats found where they are? What makes certain species thrive? What do these ecosystems tell us about the past? Hope you enjoy. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Habitats - YouTube
How does each habitat function? Why does it occur where it does? How does this understanding affect conservation?
youtube.com
February 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I believe that the more we understand nature, the more we can appreciate its beauty. I want to help decode the patterns of nature. Why are habitats found where they are? What makes certain species thrive? What do these ecosystems tell us about the past? Hope you enjoy. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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The threat is considered severe enough to require significantly increased biosecurity measures for captive birds and yet the chasing of potentially infected gamebirds across the countryside can still continue.....bonkers.
#Ornithology #BirdingScotland
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/27/n...
#Ornithology #BirdingScotland
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/27/n...
National Avian Influenza Prevention Zones (AIPZ) declared across England & Scotland
Following an increase in the number of detections of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in wild birds and other captive birds, the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer from Scotland and Chief …
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The threat is considered severe enough to require significantly increased biosecurity measures for captive birds and yet the chasing of potentially infected gamebirds across the countryside can still continue.....bonkers.
#Ornithology #BirdingScotland
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/27/n...
#Ornithology #BirdingScotland
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/27/n...
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"100% of the nests contained fipronil, banned in the UK and EU for agricultural use, and 89% contained imidacloprid, banned in the EU as a plant protection product. Both are still widely used in pet flea treatments..."
#neonics #cats #dogs #birds #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/....
#neonics #cats #dogs #birds #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/....
Songbirds being killed by pesticides found in pet fur flea treatments
Exclusive: Chemical in treatment for pet fleas and ticks is found in nests of blue and great tits, killing chicks
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"100% of the nests contained fipronil, banned in the UK and EU for agricultural use, and 89% contained imidacloprid, banned in the EU as a plant protection product. Both are still widely used in pet flea treatments..."
#neonics #cats #dogs #birds #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/....
#neonics #cats #dogs #birds #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/....
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If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.
January 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM
If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.
