Andrew Clarke
@mrandrewclarke.bsky.social
Art. Archaeology. Biomimicry. Birding. Botany. Conservation. Cymraeg. Entomology. Food. Foraging. Gardening. Health. Herbalism. Horticulture. Music. Natural History. Ornithology. Permaculture. Philosophy. Politricks. Spirituality. Sustainability + more
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Intriguingly he mentions one of my favourite birds that led to some research.
Notably, former names (Ravenser, Ravenser Odd and Ravenser Spurn) from the Old Norse Hrafnseyrr or Ravenser (Raven’s beach or sand bank) refer to what’s now a rare visitor as mentioned in the superb ‘Birds of Spurn’.
Intriguingly he mentions one of my favourite birds that led to some research.
Notably, former names (Ravenser, Ravenser Odd and Ravenser Spurn) from the Old Norse Hrafnseyrr or Ravenser (Raven’s beach or sand bank) refer to what’s now a rare visitor as mentioned in the superb ‘Birds of Spurn’.
November 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Intriguingly he mentions one of my favourite birds that led to some research.
Notably, former names (Ravenser, Ravenser Odd and Ravenser Spurn) from the Old Norse Hrafnseyrr or Ravenser (Raven’s beach or sand bank) refer to what’s now a rare visitor as mentioned in the superb ‘Birds of Spurn’.
Intriguingly he mentions one of my favourite birds that led to some research.
Notably, former names (Ravenser, Ravenser Odd and Ravenser Spurn) from the Old Norse Hrafnseyrr or Ravenser (Raven’s beach or sand bank) refer to what’s now a rare visitor as mentioned in the superb ‘Birds of Spurn’.
Nuclear was never about ‘clean safe energy’. The plants were built to produce plutonium for warheads.
Alternatively, billions in govt grants should be invested creating real sustainable employment in the area.
I wrote ⬇️ days ago and now hear of a recent earthquake off the Anglesey coast!
#Wylfa
Alternatively, billions in govt grants should be invested creating real sustainable employment in the area.
I wrote ⬇️ days ago and now hear of a recent earthquake off the Anglesey coast!
#Wylfa
November 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Nuclear was never about ‘clean safe energy’. The plants were built to produce plutonium for warheads.
Alternatively, billions in govt grants should be invested creating real sustainable employment in the area.
I wrote ⬇️ days ago and now hear of a recent earthquake off the Anglesey coast!
#Wylfa
Alternatively, billions in govt grants should be invested creating real sustainable employment in the area.
I wrote ⬇️ days ago and now hear of a recent earthquake off the Anglesey coast!
#Wylfa
Found a range of fungi incl. these smart Scarlet Waxcaps (Hygrocybe coccinea) nr Ringinglow, S.Yorkshire recently. Adjacent fields were emerald green from nitrate fertiliser application but this biodiverse pasture is too steep for the tractor!
@britishmyology.bsky.social
@sorbynathissoc.bsky.social
@britishmyology.bsky.social
@sorbynathissoc.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Found a range of fungi incl. these smart Scarlet Waxcaps (Hygrocybe coccinea) nr Ringinglow, S.Yorkshire recently. Adjacent fields were emerald green from nitrate fertiliser application but this biodiverse pasture is too steep for the tractor!
@britishmyology.bsky.social
@sorbynathissoc.bsky.social
@britishmyology.bsky.social
@sorbynathissoc.bsky.social
Understanding biology isn’t a phobia. Gender dysphoria is the only mental illness demanding the rest of society adopt the delusion as part of their treatment.
Ironically the phrase to describe those cowards unwilling to speak up for women’s dignity, equality and safety is ‘grow a pair of balls!’ 🙄
Ironically the phrase to describe those cowards unwilling to speak up for women’s dignity, equality and safety is ‘grow a pair of balls!’ 🙄
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Understanding biology isn’t a phobia. Gender dysphoria is the only mental illness demanding the rest of society adopt the delusion as part of their treatment.
Ironically the phrase to describe those cowards unwilling to speak up for women’s dignity, equality and safety is ‘grow a pair of balls!’ 🙄
Ironically the phrase to describe those cowards unwilling to speak up for women’s dignity, equality and safety is ‘grow a pair of balls!’ 🙄
Had a great day visiting the @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social Millenium Gallery where @sheffielduni.bsky.social ‘Research Arcade 2025’ event was on.
Inspiring stalls & lovely people incl green schools, healthy & sustainable eating, art, workers rights etc.
Final day tomorrow. Highly recommended.
Inspiring stalls & lovely people incl green schools, healthy & sustainable eating, art, workers rights etc.
Final day tomorrow. Highly recommended.
November 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Had a great day visiting the @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social Millenium Gallery where @sheffielduni.bsky.social ‘Research Arcade 2025’ event was on.
Inspiring stalls & lovely people incl green schools, healthy & sustainable eating, art, workers rights etc.
Final day tomorrow. Highly recommended.
Inspiring stalls & lovely people incl green schools, healthy & sustainable eating, art, workers rights etc.
Final day tomorrow. Highly recommended.
5/ An example is the recent hot news from the Dearne Valley via www.doncasterbirding.co.uk
If this Wood Duck turned up in The Western Isles would it garner attention?
Be interesting to know what is best practise for rarities committees with regards to this sticky topic?
If this Wood Duck turned up in The Western Isles would it garner attention?
Be interesting to know what is best practise for rarities committees with regards to this sticky topic?
November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
5/ An example is the recent hot news from the Dearne Valley via www.doncasterbirding.co.uk
If this Wood Duck turned up in The Western Isles would it garner attention?
Be interesting to know what is best practise for rarities committees with regards to this sticky topic?
If this Wood Duck turned up in The Western Isles would it garner attention?
Be interesting to know what is best practise for rarities committees with regards to this sticky topic?
I was thinking about this just the other day when one of Mr Einstein’s quotes appeared in my feed . So much negativity in the world. Promoting the antidote to this is so important. Mindset is everything.
October 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I was thinking about this just the other day when one of Mr Einstein’s quotes appeared in my feed . So much negativity in the world. Promoting the antidote to this is so important. Mindset is everything.
It’s been a gorgeous sunny day for a wander up the Porter Valley, Sheffield to the edge of the @peakdistrict.bsky.social
Highlights were three skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 384 WNW, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Crossbill & Raven. @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social Also some nice fungi & inverts.
Highlights were three skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 384 WNW, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Crossbill & Raven. @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social Also some nice fungi & inverts.
October 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It’s been a gorgeous sunny day for a wander up the Porter Valley, Sheffield to the edge of the @peakdistrict.bsky.social
Highlights were three skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 384 WNW, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Crossbill & Raven. @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social Also some nice fungi & inverts.
Highlights were three skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 384 WNW, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Crossbill & Raven. @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social Also some nice fungi & inverts.
Intrigued by all the positive reviews I purchased the jacket below and a fleece when on special offer some years ago.
The jacket’s single layer (can’t recall the name) and has never once kept me dry. You may as well be wearing paper and this is despite reproofing using the recommended products!
The jacket’s single layer (can’t recall the name) and has never once kept me dry. You may as well be wearing paper and this is despite reproofing using the recommended products!
September 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Intrigued by all the positive reviews I purchased the jacket below and a fleece when on special offer some years ago.
The jacket’s single layer (can’t recall the name) and has never once kept me dry. You may as well be wearing paper and this is despite reproofing using the recommended products!
The jacket’s single layer (can’t recall the name) and has never once kept me dry. You may as well be wearing paper and this is despite reproofing using the recommended products!
It’s ironic that women only gained the right to vote in 1928… and less than a hundred years later their rights are being eroded; basic privacy, safety and dignity in bathrooms, hospitals, prisons, inequality in sport, the butchering of vulnerable children etc
No one is born in the wrong body!
No one is born in the wrong body!
September 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It’s ironic that women only gained the right to vote in 1928… and less than a hundred years later their rights are being eroded; basic privacy, safety and dignity in bathrooms, hospitals, prisons, inequality in sport, the butchering of vulnerable children etc
No one is born in the wrong body!
No one is born in the wrong body!
Many thanks for the clarification. Seems to have a limited UK distribution according ti the @nbntrust.bsky.social map so pleased to record this species.
August 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Many thanks for the clarification. Seems to have a limited UK distribution according ti the @nbntrust.bsky.social map so pleased to record this species.
I found this impressive beast whilst gardening in Holyhead earlier this week. I’ve no idea of the species and would be grateful for an identification if this is possible? #entomology #arachnology
@cofnod.org.uk @britishspiders.bsky.social
@cofnod.org.uk @britishspiders.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I found this impressive beast whilst gardening in Holyhead earlier this week. I’ve no idea of the species and would be grateful for an identification if this is possible? #entomology #arachnology
@cofnod.org.uk @britishspiders.bsky.social
@cofnod.org.uk @britishspiders.bsky.social
A fine Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) investigates some graffiti in Holyhead earlier this week. Camouflage?
Mae Llyngesydd Coch gwych (Vanessa atalanta) yn ymchwilio i graffiti yng Nghaergybi yn gynharach yr wythnos hon. Cuddiw?
Mae Llyngesydd Coch gwych (Vanessa atalanta) yn ymchwilio i graffiti yng Nghaergybi yn gynharach yr wythnos hon. Cuddiw?
August 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A fine Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) investigates some graffiti in Holyhead earlier this week. Camouflage?
Mae Llyngesydd Coch gwych (Vanessa atalanta) yn ymchwilio i graffiti yng Nghaergybi yn gynharach yr wythnos hon. Cuddiw?
Mae Llyngesydd Coch gwych (Vanessa atalanta) yn ymchwilio i graffiti yng Nghaergybi yn gynharach yr wythnos hon. Cuddiw?
Indeed! Had worn, faded remiges, no black belly, and a weird feeding action; shuffling slowly around the pool unlike any of the tens of thousands I’ve seen before. Sadly it had a leg injury, hence the gait (and suspended moult?). One for all the Dunlin connoisseurs out there @turnershbo.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Indeed! Had worn, faded remiges, no black belly, and a weird feeding action; shuffling slowly around the pool unlike any of the tens of thousands I’ve seen before. Sadly it had a leg injury, hence the gait (and suspended moult?). One for all the Dunlin connoisseurs out there @turnershbo.bsky.social
Binoculars up and heart thumping (or whatever the old DIM Wallace saying was!) when I saw this weird brown wader creeping along the edge of Carr Lane Pools, Merseyside the other day.
Ran for the scope and got better views - and the usual terrible digiscoped images.
Any ideas people?
#UKBirding
Ran for the scope and got better views - and the usual terrible digiscoped images.
Any ideas people?
#UKBirding
May 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Binoculars up and heart thumping (or whatever the old DIM Wallace saying was!) when I saw this weird brown wader creeping along the edge of Carr Lane Pools, Merseyside the other day.
Ran for the scope and got better views - and the usual terrible digiscoped images.
Any ideas people?
#UKBirding
Ran for the scope and got better views - and the usual terrible digiscoped images.
Any ideas people?
#UKBirding