JD
@jdnaturalist.bsky.social
NorthEast Birder. Wannabe Naturalist. Working to restore our regions Rivers at the Wear Rivers Trust
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Wildlife Wednesdays! 🌿 Meet the European Bullhead (Cottus gobio), a unique fish found in the River Wear. 🐟 With their broad heads and wide fins, they thrive in fast, stony waters, feeding on invertebrates like Mayfly larvae. At Wear Rivers Trust, we’re working to protect these vital habitats! 💧
April 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Wildlife Wednesdays! 🌿 Meet the European Bullhead (Cottus gobio), a unique fish found in the River Wear. 🐟 With their broad heads and wide fins, they thrive in fast, stony waters, feeding on invertebrates like Mayfly larvae. At Wear Rivers Trust, we’re working to protect these vital habitats! 💧
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Green Bank Protection! 🌿
On Tuesday, Wear Rivers Trust staff were accompanied by our volunteers to undertake green bank protection on a stretch of the Hummerbeck! 💧
This task was completed as part of our Hummerbeck and Lower Gaunless Bluespaces Project, funded by Northumbrian Water! 🌊
On Tuesday, Wear Rivers Trust staff were accompanied by our volunteers to undertake green bank protection on a stretch of the Hummerbeck! 💧
This task was completed as part of our Hummerbeck and Lower Gaunless Bluespaces Project, funded by Northumbrian Water! 🌊
April 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Green Bank Protection! 🌿
On Tuesday, Wear Rivers Trust staff were accompanied by our volunteers to undertake green bank protection on a stretch of the Hummerbeck! 💧
This task was completed as part of our Hummerbeck and Lower Gaunless Bluespaces Project, funded by Northumbrian Water! 🌊
On Tuesday, Wear Rivers Trust staff were accompanied by our volunteers to undertake green bank protection on a stretch of the Hummerbeck! 💧
This task was completed as part of our Hummerbeck and Lower Gaunless Bluespaces Project, funded by Northumbrian Water! 🌊
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Wildlife Wednesdays! 🌿
We found otter footprints along the riverbank! 🐾 These creatures are hard to spot, so this was a special moment! 🦦
At Wear Rivers Trust, it is our mission to conserve our local waterways, ensuring they are safeguarded and thriving for the wildlife that depends on them! 💙
We found otter footprints along the riverbank! 🐾 These creatures are hard to spot, so this was a special moment! 🦦
At Wear Rivers Trust, it is our mission to conserve our local waterways, ensuring they are safeguarded and thriving for the wildlife that depends on them! 💙
April 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Wildlife Wednesdays! 🌿
We found otter footprints along the riverbank! 🐾 These creatures are hard to spot, so this was a special moment! 🦦
At Wear Rivers Trust, it is our mission to conserve our local waterways, ensuring they are safeguarded and thriving for the wildlife that depends on them! 💙
We found otter footprints along the riverbank! 🐾 These creatures are hard to spot, so this was a special moment! 🦦
At Wear Rivers Trust, it is our mission to conserve our local waterways, ensuring they are safeguarded and thriving for the wildlife that depends on them! 💙
Well can I finally call Ellington my 'Local Patch'. So here's the first list from the pond on my patch.😁 😁
Woopigeon,Chiffchaff,Jackdaw,Goldfinch,MSwan,Shoveler,Gadwall,LGrebe,Mallard,Wren,Gtit,Robin,Gfinch,H Sparrow,Rook,Chaffinch,Dunnock,Btit,Blkbird,Mhen,BHGull,Skylark,Magpie,H gull
#NEBirding
Woopigeon,Chiffchaff,Jackdaw,Goldfinch,MSwan,Shoveler,Gadwall,LGrebe,Mallard,Wren,Gtit,Robin,Gfinch,H Sparrow,Rook,Chaffinch,Dunnock,Btit,Blkbird,Mhen,BHGull,Skylark,Magpie,H gull
#NEBirding
April 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Well can I finally call Ellington my 'Local Patch'. So here's the first list from the pond on my patch.😁 😁
Woopigeon,Chiffchaff,Jackdaw,Goldfinch,MSwan,Shoveler,Gadwall,LGrebe,Mallard,Wren,Gtit,Robin,Gfinch,H Sparrow,Rook,Chaffinch,Dunnock,Btit,Blkbird,Mhen,BHGull,Skylark,Magpie,H gull
#NEBirding
Woopigeon,Chiffchaff,Jackdaw,Goldfinch,MSwan,Shoveler,Gadwall,LGrebe,Mallard,Wren,Gtit,Robin,Gfinch,H Sparrow,Rook,Chaffinch,Dunnock,Btit,Blkbird,Mhen,BHGull,Skylark,Magpie,H gull
#NEBirding
It's always a good day when I get the chance to go work in the river! Plenty more to come on Herrington Burn!
Green Bank Protection! 🌿Today we headed to Herrington Burn, alongside @durhamwildlife.bsky.social and volunteers, to install green bank protection on a stretch of the burn! 💧We used an array of nature-based solutions, in order to stabilise the riverbank in order to prevent further erosion! 🪵
April 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It's always a good day when I get the chance to go work in the river! Plenty more to come on Herrington Burn!
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Wildlife Wednesdays 🌿
Today’s focus: the stonefly! 🪰 From nymph to adult, stoneflies play a crucial role in our river ecosystems.💧Sensitive to pollution, they help us to monitor water quality and assess the impact of environmental changes within the Wear Catchment! 🔍 #riverfly #invertebrate #rivers
Today’s focus: the stonefly! 🪰 From nymph to adult, stoneflies play a crucial role in our river ecosystems.💧Sensitive to pollution, they help us to monitor water quality and assess the impact of environmental changes within the Wear Catchment! 🔍 #riverfly #invertebrate #rivers
April 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Wildlife Wednesdays 🌿
Today’s focus: the stonefly! 🪰 From nymph to adult, stoneflies play a crucial role in our river ecosystems.💧Sensitive to pollution, they help us to monitor water quality and assess the impact of environmental changes within the Wear Catchment! 🔍 #riverfly #invertebrate #rivers
Today’s focus: the stonefly! 🪰 From nymph to adult, stoneflies play a crucial role in our river ecosystems.💧Sensitive to pollution, they help us to monitor water quality and assess the impact of environmental changes within the Wear Catchment! 🔍 #riverfly #invertebrate #rivers
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Our rivers are in crisis! ⚠️
It is almost time for Big River Watch, which is running from April 25th-May 1st! 💧
With the @theriverstrust.bsky.social Big River Watch app, you can help identify issues and contribute to a national data set that will help us build a picture of river health! 🤳
It is almost time for Big River Watch, which is running from April 25th-May 1st! 💧
With the @theriverstrust.bsky.social Big River Watch app, you can help identify issues and contribute to a national data set that will help us build a picture of river health! 🤳
April 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Our rivers are in crisis! ⚠️
It is almost time for Big River Watch, which is running from April 25th-May 1st! 💧
With the @theriverstrust.bsky.social Big River Watch app, you can help identify issues and contribute to a national data set that will help us build a picture of river health! 🤳
It is almost time for Big River Watch, which is running from April 25th-May 1st! 💧
With the @theriverstrust.bsky.social Big River Watch app, you can help identify issues and contribute to a national data set that will help us build a picture of river health! 🤳
@wearriverstrust.bsky.social has just moved over to Bluesky. Give us a follow to see all the good work we do to improve river habitats in the Wear Catchment.
The River Wear spans 60 miles, beginning in Wearhead in the Pennine Hills and continuing all the way to meet the North Sea at Sunderland! 📍
At the Wear Rivers Trust, it is our mission to conserve and improve the watercourses and landscape in the Wear Catchment for both now and the future! 💙
At the Wear Rivers Trust, it is our mission to conserve and improve the watercourses and landscape in the Wear Catchment for both now and the future! 💙
April 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
@wearriverstrust.bsky.social has just moved over to Bluesky. Give us a follow to see all the good work we do to improve river habitats in the Wear Catchment.
What a way to start the weekend! Glorious evening at East Chevington. Sand Martins everywhere you look, Marsh Harriers circling, a stunning Wheatear all topped by 4 close flybys from this absolute beauty!!! #NEBirding
March 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
What a way to start the weekend! Glorious evening at East Chevington. Sand Martins everywhere you look, Marsh Harriers circling, a stunning Wheatear all topped by 4 close flybys from this absolute beauty!!! #NEBirding
Managed to get out birding more in 2024, and was rewarded with some cracking birds. Hopefully 2025 delivers a few more 'lifers'.
#NEBirding #BTO
@birdtrack.bsky.social
#NEBirding #BTO
@birdtrack.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Managed to get out birding more in 2024, and was rewarded with some cracking birds. Hopefully 2025 delivers a few more 'lifers'.
#NEBirding #BTO
@birdtrack.bsky.social
#NEBirding #BTO
@birdtrack.bsky.social
WeBS- Northumberlandia
16th Mar. 10:45-11:05
Little grebe 3
Mallard 7m 5f
Tufted duck 6m 4f
Mute Swan 1
Pochard 4m 2f
WeBS - Ellington Pond
16th Mar. 11:40-12:00
Mallard 3m 2f
Water Rail 1
Moorhen 1
Gadwall 3m 3f
Coot 2
Little Grebe 2
#NEBirding #WeBS
16th Mar. 10:45-11:05
Little grebe 3
Mallard 7m 5f
Tufted duck 6m 4f
Mute Swan 1
Pochard 4m 2f
WeBS - Ellington Pond
16th Mar. 11:40-12:00
Mallard 3m 2f
Water Rail 1
Moorhen 1
Gadwall 3m 3f
Coot 2
Little Grebe 2
#NEBirding #WeBS
March 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
WeBS- Northumberlandia
16th Mar. 10:45-11:05
Little grebe 3
Mallard 7m 5f
Tufted duck 6m 4f
Mute Swan 1
Pochard 4m 2f
WeBS - Ellington Pond
16th Mar. 11:40-12:00
Mallard 3m 2f
Water Rail 1
Moorhen 1
Gadwall 3m 3f
Coot 2
Little Grebe 2
#NEBirding #WeBS
16th Mar. 10:45-11:05
Little grebe 3
Mallard 7m 5f
Tufted duck 6m 4f
Mute Swan 1
Pochard 4m 2f
WeBS - Ellington Pond
16th Mar. 11:40-12:00
Mallard 3m 2f
Water Rail 1
Moorhen 1
Gadwall 3m 3f
Coot 2
Little Grebe 2
#NEBirding #WeBS
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Calling river-lovers everywhere: today the River Rescue Kit is released by River Action.
It's a properly brilliant resource:
* training on water testing
* legal rights
* campaigning advice
* fundraising guides
* much more
Get stuck in; turn passion into action.
Pass it on!
kit.riveractionuk.com
It's a properly brilliant resource:
* training on water testing
* legal rights
* campaigning advice
* fundraising guides
* much more
Get stuck in; turn passion into action.
Pass it on!
kit.riveractionuk.com
Home - River Action: River Rescue Kit
Take action
for your river now Every passing moment sees our rivers under siege from pollution. They deserve better. Explore the resources below to find out how you can take action. Explore the river ...
kit.riveractionuk.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Calling river-lovers everywhere: today the River Rescue Kit is released by River Action.
It's a properly brilliant resource:
* training on water testing
* legal rights
* campaigning advice
* fundraising guides
* much more
Get stuck in; turn passion into action.
Pass it on!
kit.riveractionuk.com
It's a properly brilliant resource:
* training on water testing
* legal rights
* campaigning advice
* fundraising guides
* much more
Get stuck in; turn passion into action.
Pass it on!
kit.riveractionuk.com
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5/ Let's make sure this now happens.
You can write to Minister Pennycook saying you strongly support these plans - and urge the Govt and Land Registry to act on them swiftly.
Ministerial email + template letter in my blog (scroll down):
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
You can write to Minister Pennycook saying you strongly support these plans - and urge the Govt and Land Registry to act on them swiftly.
Ministerial email + template letter in my blog (scroll down):
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
Huge win! Government announces plan to open up Land Registry
This post is by Guy Shrubsole. Today the UK Government has announced plans to open up the Land Registry – which, if delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wale…
whoownsengland.org
March 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
5/ Let's make sure this now happens.
You can write to Minister Pennycook saying you strongly support these plans - and urge the Govt and Land Registry to act on them swiftly.
Ministerial email + template letter in my blog (scroll down):
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
You can write to Minister Pennycook saying you strongly support these plans - and urge the Govt and Land Registry to act on them swiftly.
Ministerial email + template letter in my blog (scroll down):
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
There's a lot going on in the world right now to keep me up at night, but I'll certainly sleep easier after breaking news letting me know the pope is in a good mood 😂
February 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
There's a lot going on in the world right now to keep me up at night, but I'll certainly sleep easier after breaking news letting me know the pope is in a good mood 😂
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First African spring migrant of the year with a male Northern Wheatear at Northwick, Avon. With strong southerly winds later this week will the first Sand or House Martin arrive too or possibly a Swallow or two? @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
A surprise male Wheatear at Northwick Warth found by Derek Clarke on Northwick Warth this morning. My earliest sighting.
February 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
First African spring migrant of the year with a male Northern Wheatear at Northwick, Avon. With strong southerly winds later this week will the first Sand or House Martin arrive too or possibly a Swallow or two? @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
WeBS- Northumberlandia
16th Feb. 10:10-10:45
Little grebe 1
Mallard 4m 3f
Tufted duck 7m 3f
Mute Swan 2
Pochard 2m 1f
WeBS - Ellington Pond
16th Feb. 12:30-13:00
Coot 2
Teal 2m 2f
Moorhen 1
Small sites, small numbers but lovely non the less. #NEBirding
16th Feb. 10:10-10:45
Little grebe 1
Mallard 4m 3f
Tufted duck 7m 3f
Mute Swan 2
Pochard 2m 1f
WeBS - Ellington Pond
16th Feb. 12:30-13:00
Coot 2
Teal 2m 2f
Moorhen 1
Small sites, small numbers but lovely non the less. #NEBirding
February 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
WeBS- Northumberlandia
16th Feb. 10:10-10:45
Little grebe 1
Mallard 4m 3f
Tufted duck 7m 3f
Mute Swan 2
Pochard 2m 1f
WeBS - Ellington Pond
16th Feb. 12:30-13:00
Coot 2
Teal 2m 2f
Moorhen 1
Small sites, small numbers but lovely non the less. #NEBirding
16th Feb. 10:10-10:45
Little grebe 1
Mallard 4m 3f
Tufted duck 7m 3f
Mute Swan 2
Pochard 2m 1f
WeBS - Ellington Pond
16th Feb. 12:30-13:00
Coot 2
Teal 2m 2f
Moorhen 1
Small sites, small numbers but lovely non the less. #NEBirding
Think this year I'm going to try my hand at digiscoping to better record my sightings. First attempt today, terrible visibility up the coast. Best I could manage were these 2 very noisy Whooper on Cresswell Pond #NEBirding
February 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Think this year I'm going to try my hand at digiscoping to better record my sightings. First attempt today, terrible visibility up the coast. Best I could manage were these 2 very noisy Whooper on Cresswell Pond #NEBirding
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Can our BirdTrack community help with the UK-wide survey of Woodlark, Dartford Warbler and Nightjar this year? Lots of squares to cover! Please check out the map and sign up
www.bto.org/our-science/...
#UKBirding #Citizenscience #Ornithology
@btobirds.bsky.social
www.bto.org/our-science/...
#UKBirding #Citizenscience #Ornithology
@btobirds.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Can our BirdTrack community help with the UK-wide survey of Woodlark, Dartford Warbler and Nightjar this year? Lots of squares to cover! Please check out the map and sign up
www.bto.org/our-science/...
#UKBirding #Citizenscience #Ornithology
@btobirds.bsky.social
www.bto.org/our-science/...
#UKBirding #Citizenscience #Ornithology
@btobirds.bsky.social
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Mark Avery @markavery.bsky.social questioned in Birdwatch @birdguides.bsky.social whether Birdfair was going in the right direction. This prompted a response by Stephen Moss @stephenmossauthor.bsky.social
In this article I argue why Mark Avery is right.
lowcarbonbirding.net/2025/02/05/b...
In this article I argue why Mark Avery is right.
lowcarbonbirding.net/2025/02/05/b...
February 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Mark Avery @markavery.bsky.social questioned in Birdwatch @birdguides.bsky.social whether Birdfair was going in the right direction. This prompted a response by Stephen Moss @stephenmossauthor.bsky.social
In this article I argue why Mark Avery is right.
lowcarbonbirding.net/2025/02/05/b...
In this article I argue why Mark Avery is right.
lowcarbonbirding.net/2025/02/05/b...
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Any patch watchers noticed a reduction in Linnet numbers this winter, yesterdays count at #BudleBay of 30 was lowest for many a year #NEBIRDING #UKBIRDING
February 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Any patch watchers noticed a reduction in Linnet numbers this winter, yesterdays count at #BudleBay of 30 was lowest for many a year #NEBIRDING #UKBIRDING
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We attended an online forum with other bird clubs around the country tonight to discuss Youth Membership. Key question - what do young people want from a bird club? (Answers in replies please!)
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
February 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We attended an online forum with other bird clubs around the country tonight to discuss Youth Membership. Key question - what do young people want from a bird club? (Answers in replies please!)
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
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Sheep Eat Oystercatchers, Curlew & Lapwings!
Extraordinary new case study out in BTO's magazine showing that out of 20 predated nests observed by nest cameras, **30% of predation took place by sheep eating the eggs!**
And we still see sheep as benign...
www.bto.org/sites/defaul... (pages 4-5)
Extraordinary new case study out in BTO's magazine showing that out of 20 predated nests observed by nest cameras, **30% of predation took place by sheep eating the eggs!**
And we still see sheep as benign...
www.bto.org/sites/defaul... (pages 4-5)
January 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Sheep Eat Oystercatchers, Curlew & Lapwings!
Extraordinary new case study out in BTO's magazine showing that out of 20 predated nests observed by nest cameras, **30% of predation took place by sheep eating the eggs!**
And we still see sheep as benign...
www.bto.org/sites/defaul... (pages 4-5)
Extraordinary new case study out in BTO's magazine showing that out of 20 predated nests observed by nest cameras, **30% of predation took place by sheep eating the eggs!**
And we still see sheep as benign...
www.bto.org/sites/defaul... (pages 4-5)
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Sustainable land use is key for both our environment & economy.
Today’s conversation is a step forward, but we need action. We're ready to help shape a Land Use Framework that benefits nature, communities, & the economy.
Read our full statement 👇
theriverstrust.org/press-releas...
Today’s conversation is a step forward, but we need action. We're ready to help shape a Land Use Framework that benefits nature, communities, & the economy.
Read our full statement 👇
theriverstrust.org/press-releas...
January 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Sustainable land use is key for both our environment & economy.
Today’s conversation is a step forward, but we need action. We're ready to help shape a Land Use Framework that benefits nature, communities, & the economy.
Read our full statement 👇
theriverstrust.org/press-releas...
Today’s conversation is a step forward, but we need action. We're ready to help shape a Land Use Framework that benefits nature, communities, & the economy.
Read our full statement 👇
theriverstrust.org/press-releas...
Agreed! 5am and I'm lost in the details of this great tool!
January 24, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Agreed! 5am and I'm lost in the details of this great tool!
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An annual waterbird survey in Australia has revealed a 50% drop in overall numbers in 2024 compared to 2023:
Australia's waterbird numbers down 50% in 2024
An annual waterbird survey in Australia has revealed a 50% drop in overall numbers in 2024 compared to 2023. The 2024 survey, led by University of New South Wales (UNSW) and conducted by researchers and government collaborators, observed fewer waterbirds breeding and nearly half as many birds than i...
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January 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
An annual waterbird survey in Australia has revealed a 50% drop in overall numbers in 2024 compared to 2023: