Rach Bicker
@rachbicker.bsky.social
Scrubland Project Officer. Ecology & Biodiversity consultant. Biological recorder, film fan, bag in the wind. Trustee for MFGWP. She/her
I’m now peddling my wares as a full-time freelance ecologist in south of England and Scotland. I design wildlife monitoring and management plans, and I can provide training for wildlife survey volunteers. Don’t hesitate to get in touch! #rewilding #conservationecology #biologicalrecording
April 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I’m now peddling my wares as a full-time freelance ecologist in south of England and Scotland. I design wildlife monitoring and management plans, and I can provide training for wildlife survey volunteers. Don’t hesitate to get in touch! #rewilding #conservationecology #biologicalrecording
And that’s a wrap on #ScrublandSuperheroes! Our final task at Wowo Campsite saw 18 people planting 1,500 shrubs of 15 native species, helping kick start the creation of a new scrubland mosaic. A huge thank you to all who took part 🌳🕊️🐍🪲🍒🐛🪵🍄🟫🌼 @wealdtowaves.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
March 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
And that’s a wrap on #ScrublandSuperheroes! Our final task at Wowo Campsite saw 18 people planting 1,500 shrubs of 15 native species, helping kick start the creation of a new scrubland mosaic. A huge thank you to all who took part 🌳🕊️🐍🪲🍒🐛🪵🍄🟫🌼 @wealdtowaves.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
Another 250 native shrub whips in the ground 🌳💪🏻☀️ boosting scrubland diversity at Cuckoo Camp in Climping. It’s Greenfinch heaven here. Great fun to have a drone out too! One more big effort to go l…. @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social @wealdtowaves.bsky.social #scrublandsuperheroes #habitatrestoration
March 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Another 250 native shrub whips in the ground 🌳💪🏻☀️ boosting scrubland diversity at Cuckoo Camp in Climping. It’s Greenfinch heaven here. Great fun to have a drone out too! One more big effort to go l…. @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social @wealdtowaves.bsky.social #scrublandsuperheroes #habitatrestoration
The final final final days! Be part of the scrubland creation legacy 💚🐝🦋🪲🦎🐍🕊️🌼 We are particularly in need of help on Tuesday March 4th and Friday March 7th 💪🏻🙌🌳otherwise I’ll have to pitch a tent to get the job finished the next day 😅🌳 @wealdtowaves.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The final final final days! Be part of the scrubland creation legacy 💚🐝🦋🪲🦎🐍🕊️🌼 We are particularly in need of help on Tuesday March 4th and Friday March 7th 💪🏻🙌🌳otherwise I’ll have to pitch a tent to get the job finished the next day 😅🌳 @wealdtowaves.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
Something a bit different - last Wednesday we joined in a Juniper translocation mission with South Downs NP and Steyning Downland Volunteers… Some rare Sussex scrub in a wrong (doomed) place now moved to a safe place, got our fingers crossed it takes #scrublandsuperheroes #wealdtowaves
February 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Something a bit different - last Wednesday we joined in a Juniper translocation mission with South Downs NP and Steyning Downland Volunteers… Some rare Sussex scrub in a wrong (doomed) place now moved to a safe place, got our fingers crossed it takes #scrublandsuperheroes #wealdtowaves
Fun and informative workshop learning about bioacoustic surveys and bird song sonogram analysis, with Paul Howden-Leach from @WildlifeAcoustics.bsky.social Will be testing new skills on hundreds of hours of recordings from Scrubland Superheroes sites during 2024 🤓🐦⬛🎶! @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
January 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Fun and informative workshop learning about bioacoustic surveys and bird song sonogram analysis, with Paul Howden-Leach from @WildlifeAcoustics.bsky.social Will be testing new skills on hundreds of hours of recordings from Scrubland Superheroes sites during 2024 🤓🐦⬛🎶! @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
Roll up for another round of #ScrublandSuperheroes volunteer days! Tea, *proper coffee* and biscuits/cakes provided, please drop me a line via the contact email address, many hands and all that! A final push before spring 💪🏻🌱🌳 @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
#wildlifecorridors #wealdtowaves
#wildlifecorridors #wealdtowaves
January 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Roll up for another round of #ScrublandSuperheroes volunteer days! Tea, *proper coffee* and biscuits/cakes provided, please drop me a line via the contact email address, many hands and all that! A final push before spring 💪🏻🌱🌳 @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
#wildlifecorridors #wealdtowaves
#wildlifecorridors #wealdtowaves
We have some spaces left on this free in-person workshop at Knepp, which is open to all who are interested in bird song identification and new acoustic survey techniques - first come first served! #wildliferecording #wildlifeID
January 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We have some spaces left on this free in-person workshop at Knepp, which is open to all who are interested in bird song identification and new acoustic survey techniques - first come first served! #wildliferecording #wildlifeID
Annual birding pitstop on my way to Dorset, with thermos and housemate Rosie’s legendary banana cake #farlingtonmarshes
December 23, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Annual birding pitstop on my way to Dorset, with thermos and housemate Rosie’s legendary banana cake #farlingtonmarshes
Since we had to reschedule Sunday’s task, we’ve now got a date in the dairy for revisiting Ravenswyld. All are welcome, DM me for details!! #habitatmanagement #wildingproject
December 9, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Since we had to reschedule Sunday’s task, we’ve now got a date in the dairy for revisiting Ravenswyld. All are welcome, DM me for details!! #habitatmanagement #wildingproject
Fairoaks Farm: ground prep & fencing for the nectar enclosures, invasive tree control & reptile habitat piles for ongoing scrubland enhancement plan. Stalwart volunteers from @sussexwildlife.bsky.social and the lesser spotted Penny Green joined us! @kneppwildland @wealdtowaves #ScrublandSuperheroes
December 6, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Fairoaks Farm: ground prep & fencing for the nectar enclosures, invasive tree control & reptile habitat piles for ongoing scrubland enhancement plan. Stalwart volunteers from @sussexwildlife.bsky.social and the lesser spotted Penny Green joined us! @kneppwildland @wealdtowaves #ScrublandSuperheroes
Unofficial volunteering day with myself and the owners at Ravenswyld in Sharpthorne, Sussex… Sunday Dec 8th. Just bring your own loppers, bow saw or pruning saw if you have one. We will provide gloves, hot drinks and CAKE 😁 @ravenswyld.sussex #habitatcreation #habitatmosaics
November 25, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Unofficial volunteering day with myself and the owners at Ravenswyld in Sharpthorne, Sussex… Sunday Dec 8th. Just bring your own loppers, bow saw or pruning saw if you have one. We will provide gloves, hot drinks and CAKE 😁 @ravenswyld.sussex #habitatcreation #habitatmosaics
Better post something I guess ! A few jobs from the past weeks - currently overseeing a scrubland creation and enhancement project, but with overall focus on habitat mosaics and long term management plans for landowners. Been great working once again with rangers from Sussex Wildlife Trust 🍂🍃🚜🌳☕️🍪
November 17, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Better post something I guess ! A few jobs from the past weeks - currently overseeing a scrubland creation and enhancement project, but with overall focus on habitat mosaics and long term management plans for landowners. Been great working once again with rangers from Sussex Wildlife Trust 🍂🍃🚜🌳☕️🍪
Back to the dietary issues of climate change: how will our descendents view our individual and collective efforts (or lack thereof of?). What things can we do today?#TheClimateBook #climatecrisis #ClimateEmergency
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January 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Back to the dietary issues of climate change: how will our descendents view our individual and collective efforts (or lack thereof of?). What things can we do today?#TheClimateBook #climatecrisis #ClimateEmergency
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Winter habitat works = completed mate! @Rootsupwards grafted in extreme weather conditions💪🌦️🌊❄️ Trialled diff techniques including conservation laying, cluttered vs open glades & new bird ringing rides. Blackthorn management never gets old @GGPWildlife #BiodiversityGatwick
January 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Winter habitat works = completed mate! @Rootsupwards grafted in extreme weather conditions💪🌦️🌊❄️ Trialled diff techniques including conservation laying, cluttered vs open glades & new bird ringing rides. Blackthorn management never gets old @GGPWildlife #BiodiversityGatwick
Little Phobos has gone to join the big flock in the sky ❤️🕊️ Still a youngster at just over 2 yrs, she may have had trouble with passing an egg one too many times. I am very sad. I think she had a good life here though. #ZebraFinch #DeaPiccola
January 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Little Phobos has gone to join the big flock in the sky ❤️🕊️ Still a youngster at just over 2 yrs, she may have had trouble with passing an egg one too many times. I am very sad. I think she had a good life here though. #ZebraFinch #DeaPiccola
My #BirdTrack year summary - not entirely comprehensive because I also submit some casual records via @iRecordWildlife, but I really like these infographics by the @_BTO @BirdTrack Most of this is work I carried out with @hawkeye_tom #wildliferecording #BiodiversityGatwick
January 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
My #BirdTrack year summary - not entirely comprehensive because I also submit some casual records via @iRecordWildlife, but I really like these infographics by the @_BTO @BirdTrack Most of this is work I carried out with @hawkeye_tom #wildliferecording #BiodiversityGatwick
2022 Gatwick trail camera compilation (sound on 🍃🦌🦊🦅🕊️🔊) #BiodiversityGatwick @naturespy #wildliferecording
@GGPWildlife @SussexWildlife
youtu.be/V51q-ZfrJZY
@GGPWildlife @SussexWildlife
youtu.be/V51q-ZfrJZY
January 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
2022 Gatwick trail camera compilation (sound on 🍃🦌🦊🦅🕊️🔊) #BiodiversityGatwick @naturespy #wildliferecording
@GGPWildlife @SussexWildlife
youtu.be/V51q-ZfrJZY
@GGPWildlife @SussexWildlife
youtu.be/V51q-ZfrJZY
Public service announcement to all small birds - if you fly in to a bird ringing processing station you are likely to get some new bling... Our 4th Black Redstart ever to be ringed at Gatwick, and by far the most obliging 😂 All birds ringed under licence #BiodiversityGatwick
January 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Public service announcement to all small birds - if you fly in to a bird ringing processing station you are likely to get some new bling... Our 4th Black Redstart ever to be ringed at Gatwick, and by far the most obliging 😂 All birds ringed under licence #BiodiversityGatwick
Diet, food waste & agriculture are key to tackling the climate crisis, as better management of all three can repair the carbon cycle. Conscious food choice is perhaps the one thing most readily within our power.
#theclimatebook #climatecrisis #climateawareness
#theclimatebook #climatecrisis #climateawareness
January 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Diet, food waste & agriculture are key to tackling the climate crisis, as better management of all three can repair the carbon cycle. Conscious food choice is perhaps the one thing most readily within our power.
#theclimatebook #climatecrisis #climateawareness
#theclimatebook #climatecrisis #climateawareness
Yesterday, a gap in the foul weather led to some important clearance works with the @GGPWildlife volunteer reserve managers. We did it, we cleared them christmas treats right up. And opened up a woodland glade. #BiodiversityGatwick #ConservationVolunteering @SussexWildlife
January 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Yesterday, a gap in the foul weather led to some important clearance works with the @GGPWildlife volunteer reserve managers. We did it, we cleared them christmas treats right up. And opened up a woodland glade. #BiodiversityGatwick #ConservationVolunteering @SussexWildlife
Had my best ever morning birding at #FarlingtonMarshes : must have been close to 1,000 Brent Geese in on the low tide. Also a great view of a lone Short-eared Owl on the hunt. Back at the car for luke warm coffee ☕ and now is always the time I gotta pee.
January 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Had my best ever morning birding at #FarlingtonMarshes : must have been close to 1,000 Brent Geese in on the low tide. Also a great view of a lone Short-eared Owl on the hunt. Back at the car for luke warm coffee ☕ and now is always the time I gotta pee.
"...in 2021, we saw the second-biggest emissions rise ever recorded."
Mitigation denial: the need for deep cuts in emissions today is being substituted with empty promises of low-carbon technologies tomorrow.
#theclimatebook #climatecrisis #ClimateEmergency #climateawareness
Mitigation denial: the need for deep cuts in emissions today is being substituted with empty promises of low-carbon technologies tomorrow.
#theclimatebook #climatecrisis #ClimateEmergency #climateawareness
January 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
"...in 2021, we saw the second-biggest emissions rise ever recorded."
Mitigation denial: the need for deep cuts in emissions today is being substituted with empty promises of low-carbon technologies tomorrow.
#theclimatebook #climatecrisis #ClimateEmergency #climateawareness
Mitigation denial: the need for deep cuts in emissions today is being substituted with empty promises of low-carbon technologies tomorrow.
#theclimatebook #climatecrisis #ClimateEmergency #climateawareness
One of our coldest Xmas events ever at Moulsecoomb Forest Garden, but with the warmest of people! Merry Christmas you lot, another amazing year for the community garden🎄❄️🎉 @mfgwp
January 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
One of our coldest Xmas events ever at Moulsecoomb Forest Garden, but with the warmest of people! Merry Christmas you lot, another amazing year for the community garden🎄❄️🎉 @mfgwp
More wintry landscape shots (🥱🤣) this time from the other side at Gatwick Woodlands, Land East ❄️🌲🦅 A Buzzard and two Sparrowhawks were being harassed by Crows and Jays. Redwing on the ground everywhere in the woods #BiodiversityGatwick
January 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
More wintry landscape shots (🥱🤣) this time from the other side at Gatwick Woodlands, Land East ❄️🌲🦅 A Buzzard and two Sparrowhawks were being harassed by Crows and Jays. Redwing on the ground everywhere in the woods #BiodiversityGatwick