Mark Avery
@markavery.bsky.social
Conservationist, campaigner, author, columnist, blogger, grandpa
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My latest book: Wings Across the Atlantic.
Available from independent online bookstore Lulu: bit.ly/47yGi6j
Co-author: Colin Rees; cover, Chris Packham; internal art, Ian Rees.
Profits (if any - hint!) to @wildjustice.bsky.social @abcbirds.bsky.social
More info: bit.ly/3Lc4mVf
#naturewriting
Available from independent online bookstore Lulu: bit.ly/47yGi6j
Co-author: Colin Rees; cover, Chris Packham; internal art, Ian Rees.
Profits (if any - hint!) to @wildjustice.bsky.social @abcbirds.bsky.social
More info: bit.ly/3Lc4mVf
#naturewriting
Three moths this morning: a Turnip (not shown, commonest moth here at this time of year); Dark Chestnut (left, 2nd for garden), December (right, nfy)
November 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Three moths this morning: a Turnip (not shown, commonest moth here at this time of year); Dark Chestnut (left, 2nd for garden), December (right, nfy)
Am making daily visits to the Post Office to post books to people.
My latest book: Wings Across the Atlantic.
Available from independent online bookstore Lulu: bit.ly/47yGi6j
Co-author: Colin Rees; cover, Chris Packham; internal art, Ian Rees.
Profits (if any - hint!) to @wildjustice.bsky.social @abcbirds.bsky.social
More info: bit.ly/3Lc4mVf
#naturewriting
Available from independent online bookstore Lulu: bit.ly/47yGi6j
Co-author: Colin Rees; cover, Chris Packham; internal art, Ian Rees.
Profits (if any - hint!) to @wildjustice.bsky.social @abcbirds.bsky.social
More info: bit.ly/3Lc4mVf
#naturewriting
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Am making daily visits to the Post Office to post books to people.
Sunday book review: The Breath of the Gods by Simon Winchester
Review: markavery.info/2025/11/09/s...
Publisher: @williamcollins.bsky.social
'A very pleasant read'
#wind #storm #doldrums #gales #Beaufort #Coreolis #dustbowl
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Publisher: @williamcollins.bsky.social
'A very pleasant read'
#wind #storm #doldrums #gales #Beaufort #Coreolis #dustbowl
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Sunday book review: The Breath of the Gods by Simon Winchester
Review: markavery.info/2025/11/09/s...
Publisher: @williamcollins.bsky.social
'A very pleasant read'
#wind #storm #doldrums #gales #Beaufort #Coreolis #dustbowl
Review: markavery.info/2025/11/09/s...
Publisher: @williamcollins.bsky.social
'A very pleasant read'
#wind #storm #doldrums #gales #Beaufort #Coreolis #dustbowl
Sunday book review: The Birds of Bedfordshire by Tony Ploszajski
Review: markavery.info/2025/11/09/s...
Publisher: Beds Nat Hist Soc
'Excellent'
The last Northants avifauna is 130 years out of date...
#bedfordshire #birds @wildlifebcn.org #Sandy #TheLodge @rspb.bsky.social @steveblain.bsky.social
Review: markavery.info/2025/11/09/s...
Publisher: Beds Nat Hist Soc
'Excellent'
The last Northants avifauna is 130 years out of date...
#bedfordshire #birds @wildlifebcn.org #Sandy #TheLodge @rspb.bsky.social @steveblain.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Sunday book review: The Birds of Bedfordshire by Tony Ploszajski
Review: markavery.info/2025/11/09/s...
Publisher: Beds Nat Hist Soc
'Excellent'
The last Northants avifauna is 130 years out of date...
#bedfordshire #birds @wildlifebcn.org #Sandy #TheLodge @rspb.bsky.social @steveblain.bsky.social
Review: markavery.info/2025/11/09/s...
Publisher: Beds Nat Hist Soc
'Excellent'
The last Northants avifauna is 130 years out of date...
#bedfordshire #birds @wildlifebcn.org #Sandy #TheLodge @rspb.bsky.social @steveblain.bsky.social
David Lindo @theurbanbirder.bsky.social speaking in #raunds #northants 20 November (tickets £12 by 12 November).
50th anniversary of Mid-Nene RSPB Local Group.
@rspbengland.bsky.social #northantsbirds @wildlifebcn.org @northantstelegraph.bsky.social #urban #birder
50th anniversary of Mid-Nene RSPB Local Group.
@rspbengland.bsky.social #northantsbirds @wildlifebcn.org @northantstelegraph.bsky.social #urban #birder
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
David Lindo @theurbanbirder.bsky.social speaking in #raunds #northants 20 November (tickets £12 by 12 November).
50th anniversary of Mid-Nene RSPB Local Group.
@rspbengland.bsky.social #northantsbirds @wildlifebcn.org @northantstelegraph.bsky.social #urban #birder
50th anniversary of Mid-Nene RSPB Local Group.
@rspbengland.bsky.social #northantsbirds @wildlifebcn.org @northantstelegraph.bsky.social #urban #birder
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Absolutely loved seeing these two 1st winter Caspian Gulls together tonight on the North. For all the cachinnans I've seen here over the last 30 years, I don't often see Caspo side-by-side, so this was a real Larid treat.
Love it!
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#NorfolkBirding
#cleybirds
1/2
Love it!
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#NorfolkBirding
#cleybirds
1/2
November 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Absolutely loved seeing these two 1st winter Caspian Gulls together tonight on the North. For all the cachinnans I've seen here over the last 30 years, I don't often see Caspo side-by-side, so this was a real Larid treat.
Love it!
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#NorfolkBirding
#cleybirds
1/2
Love it!
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#NorfolkBirding
#cleybirds
1/2
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A few more of the brilliant Cosmopterix pulchrimella that showed up at CMO HQ for the first time ever last night. Top drawer micro 😎
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#cleymothobs
#norfolkmoths
#teammoth
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#cleymothobs
#norfolkmoths
#teammoth
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A few more of the brilliant Cosmopterix pulchrimella that showed up at CMO HQ for the first time ever last night. Top drawer micro 😎
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#cleymothobs
#norfolkmoths
#teammoth
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#cleymothobs
#norfolkmoths
#teammoth
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Up here in Galloway, gathering them (before the hedge-strimmers get in!) is an annual activity. The gin is quietly stewing.
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Up here in Galloway, gathering them (before the hedge-strimmers get in!) is an annual activity. The gin is quietly stewing.
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Oh I do love a myth buster!
"Ultimately if we had a government that had any conviction or integrity whatsoever they would be facing down the water companies on this, rather than… pushing money towards private capital that should be our money, our assets, our wealth. It’s time to take it back."
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Oh I do love a myth buster!
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"This is not opposition to Conservative policy. This is enthusiastic continuation under a different logo. The political theatre of party conflict obscures a deeper continuity: both major parties are committed to what can only be called corporate capture of the state."
The EU is winding down freeports due to money laundering and tax evasion. Britain is expanding them.
Please read and share my latest article on Substack 'The Magic Money Tree: How Brexit Unlocked Britain's Corporate Welfare Bonanza. It is absolutely explosive.
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Please read and share my latest article on Substack 'The Magic Money Tree: How Brexit Unlocked Britain's Corporate Welfare Bonanza. It is absolutely explosive.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
The Magic Money Tree: How Brexit Unlocked Britain’s Corporate Welfare Bonanza
Rachel Reeves’ budget rhetoric hides the biggest corporate giveaway in modern British history
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"This is not opposition to Conservative policy. This is enthusiastic continuation under a different logo. The political theatre of party conflict obscures a deeper continuity: both major parties are committed to what can only be called corporate capture of the state."
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The deep deep shame of the opt out!
UK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened tropical forests | Cop30 | The Guardian
UK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened tropical forests
Decision is bitter blow to Brazil ahead of fund’s launch at Cop30 – and an embarrassment to Prince William
buff.ly
November 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The deep deep shame of the opt out!
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BBC News - MSPs pass land reform which could force break up of huge estates
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www.bbc.com/news/article...
Scottish Parliament passes land reform bill
The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people.
www.bbc.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
BBC News - MSPs pass land reform which could force break up of huge estates
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Important #rewilding milestone. Officials have announced that a pack of wolves is under strict protection in the Pyrenees. The two adults and their three cubs, born this year, are being looked after by the Catalan government. It is 100 years since wolves disappeared. www.segre.com/ca/societat/...
Detectada la primera llopada a Catalunya en 100 anys, amb tres cadells
La Generalitat remarca que és un "fet històric" que arriba després de dècades de seguiment de l'espècie
www.segre.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Important #rewilding milestone. Officials have announced that a pack of wolves is under strict protection in the Pyrenees. The two adults and their three cubs, born this year, are being looked after by the Catalan government. It is 100 years since wolves disappeared. www.segre.com/ca/societat/...
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A bird perched on a rock for the #Birdoftheday ? Playing into my hands, allow me to introduce my little friend...
The biggest and best European Raptor. @alan678.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @robcrank68.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @pitcarity.bsky.social @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social 🪶
The biggest and best European Raptor. @alan678.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @robcrank68.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @pitcarity.bsky.social @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social 🪶
November 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
A bird perched on a rock for the #Birdoftheday ? Playing into my hands, allow me to introduce my little friend...
The biggest and best European Raptor. @alan678.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @robcrank68.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @pitcarity.bsky.social @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social 🪶
The biggest and best European Raptor. @alan678.bsky.social @iand777.bsky.social @robcrank68.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @pitcarity.bsky.social @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social 🪶
Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social gains important legal victory over harmful dredging.
Blog: markavery.info/2025/11/07/6...
I just love the word 'quashed'.
Well done SWT! I hope other WTs will take similar challenges.
#marine #judicialreview #sussex #dredging #brighton #wildlife
Blog: markavery.info/2025/11/07/6...
I just love the word 'quashed'.
Well done SWT! I hope other WTs will take similar challenges.
#marine #judicialreview #sussex #dredging #brighton #wildlife
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social gains important legal victory over harmful dredging.
Blog: markavery.info/2025/11/07/6...
I just love the word 'quashed'.
Well done SWT! I hope other WTs will take similar challenges.
#marine #judicialreview #sussex #dredging #brighton #wildlife
Blog: markavery.info/2025/11/07/6...
I just love the word 'quashed'.
Well done SWT! I hope other WTs will take similar challenges.
#marine #judicialreview #sussex #dredging #brighton #wildlife
New GB Red List for vascular plants from @bsbibotany.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social is comprehensive revision of 2005 list.
Plants are good indicators of the pressures on all our wildlife - things are not getting better.
More details: markavery.info/2025/11/05/b...
Plants are good indicators of the pressures on all our wildlife - things are not getting better.
More details: markavery.info/2025/11/05/b...
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
New GB Red List for vascular plants from @bsbibotany.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social is comprehensive revision of 2005 list.
Plants are good indicators of the pressures on all our wildlife - things are not getting better.
More details: markavery.info/2025/11/05/b...
Plants are good indicators of the pressures on all our wildlife - things are not getting better.
More details: markavery.info/2025/11/05/b...
My latest book: Wings Across the Atlantic.
Available from independent online bookstore Lulu: bit.ly/47yGi6j
Co-author: Colin Rees; cover, Chris Packham; internal art, Ian Rees.
Profits (if any - hint!) to @wildjustice.bsky.social @abcbirds.bsky.social
More info: bit.ly/3Lc4mVf
#naturewriting
Available from independent online bookstore Lulu: bit.ly/47yGi6j
Co-author: Colin Rees; cover, Chris Packham; internal art, Ian Rees.
Profits (if any - hint!) to @wildjustice.bsky.social @abcbirds.bsky.social
More info: bit.ly/3Lc4mVf
#naturewriting
November 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
My latest book: Wings Across the Atlantic.
Available from independent online bookstore Lulu: bit.ly/47yGi6j
Co-author: Colin Rees; cover, Chris Packham; internal art, Ian Rees.
Profits (if any - hint!) to @wildjustice.bsky.social @abcbirds.bsky.social
More info: bit.ly/3Lc4mVf
#naturewriting
Available from independent online bookstore Lulu: bit.ly/47yGi6j
Co-author: Colin Rees; cover, Chris Packham; internal art, Ian Rees.
Profits (if any - hint!) to @wildjustice.bsky.social @abcbirds.bsky.social
More info: bit.ly/3Lc4mVf
#naturewriting
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Fourth record of Common Cuckoo for the eastern USA and Canada causes big twitch in New York State after being photographed by golfer.
www.local10.com/news/weird-n...
www.local10.com/news/weird-n...
Birders going ‘cuckoo’ after unexpected sighting in New York City area
Birders going ‘cuckoo’ after unexpected sighting in New York City area
www.local10.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Fourth record of Common Cuckoo for the eastern USA and Canada causes big twitch in New York State after being photographed by golfer.
www.local10.com/news/weird-n...
www.local10.com/news/weird-n...
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Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds to brighten up timelines. Here is my contribution #SuperSeabirdSunday
November 2, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds to brighten up timelines. Here is my contribution #SuperSeabirdSunday
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kicking off #novellanovember with Sea change by Jessica Streeting; technically an epic poem, endorsed by @stephenfry.bsky.social , but very moving and great snapshot of growing up in rural britain end of last century.
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
kicking off #novellanovember with Sea change by Jessica Streeting; technically an epic poem, endorsed by @stephenfry.bsky.social , but very moving and great snapshot of growing up in rural britain end of last century.
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I can remember this being on Jackanory, but nothing about the story. Maybe I should read it?
November 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I can remember this being on Jackanory, but nothing about the story. Maybe I should read it?
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I first published this essay about my ongoing practice of daily reading from the volumes of Melissa Harrison's "Seasons" quartet back in 2017. I think it still reads well and is worthy of revisiting from time to time, particularly at seasonal transitions such as today. #Booksky
Seasonal Devotions
As regular readers of The Well-read Naturalist know, I make a habit of reading from the collected essays in Melissa Harrison’s Seasons quartet of anthologies from Elliott & Thompson. However what you ...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I first published this essay about my ongoing practice of daily reading from the volumes of Melissa Harrison's "Seasons" quartet back in 2017. I think it still reads well and is worthy of revisiting from time to time, particularly at seasonal transitions such as today. #Booksky
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Nature book challenge. A book per day in no particular order, until you've shared ALL of the best nature books in your personal library. No explanations, no reviews.
#Books #Nature #Naturewriting #naturebooks #conservation #naturebookchallenge #booksky
#MycoBookClub
#Books #Nature #Naturewriting #naturebooks #conservation #naturebookchallenge #booksky
#MycoBookClub
November 2, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Nature book challenge. A book per day in no particular order, until you've shared ALL of the best nature books in your personal library. No explanations, no reviews.
#Books #Nature #Naturewriting #naturebooks #conservation #naturebookchallenge #booksky
#MycoBookClub
#Books #Nature #Naturewriting #naturebooks #conservation #naturebookchallenge #booksky
#MycoBookClub
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When I've not just found a book interesting but also deeply enjoyed reading it, I can sit down and write my review of it in one continuous writing session. Dr. Jon Willis' "The Pale Blue Data Point" (@uchicagopress.bsky.social) is such a book. 1,697 words. You'll get to read them very soon. #Booksky
November 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
When I've not just found a book interesting but also deeply enjoyed reading it, I can sit down and write my review of it in one continuous writing session. Dr. Jon Willis' "The Pale Blue Data Point" (@uchicagopress.bsky.social) is such a book. 1,697 words. You'll get to read them very soon. #Booksky
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A great pleasure to participate in this podcast. Thanks for inviting me Julius.
C’était un grand plaisir de participer dans ce podcast. Félicitations Julius !
November 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A great pleasure to participate in this podcast. Thanks for inviting me Julius.