@shanebrien.bsky.social
Ecology; Botany; Zoology; Loves outdoors, photography, music and general nature. 🐝🌿Views and opinions are my own.
Great little @bsbibotany.bsky.social excursion to Corlea Bog in Co. Longford over the weekend, and to see Pyrola rotundifolia (finding only one in flower), Hippuris vulgaris and Sagina nodosa...then exploring some aquatic plants near Ballymahon along the canal (highlight being Ranunculus lingua)
July 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Great little @bsbibotany.bsky.social excursion to Corlea Bog in Co. Longford over the weekend, and to see Pyrola rotundifolia (finding only one in flower), Hippuris vulgaris and Sagina nodosa...then exploring some aquatic plants near Ballymahon along the canal (highlight being Ranunculus lingua)
Some of the solitary bee's seen during pollinator surveys (yeah much do not want to cooperate staying still😅) #bees #entomology
June 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Some of the solitary bee's seen during pollinator surveys (yeah much do not want to cooperate staying still😅) #bees #entomology
Fantastic outing on the 24th May 2025 (late getting these up) in Wexford thanks to the VCR seeing all the amazing peas: Trifolium subterraneum, T. glomeratum, Ornithopus perpusillus and Lotus subbiflorus. Photos don't show how small they are😅
@bsbiireland.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbiireland.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Fantastic outing on the 24th May 2025 (late getting these up) in Wexford thanks to the VCR seeing all the amazing peas: Trifolium subterraneum, T. glomeratum, Ornithopus perpusillus and Lotus subbiflorus. Photos don't show how small they are😅
@bsbiireland.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbiireland.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Jen Farrar and Jo Mulholland BSBI NI, will be at BTO's Big Nature Day, Saturday 7th June.
Join us for one of our walks and talks or an indoor interactive activity for people of all ages who are interested in learning more about Northern Ireland’s wild flora and fauna.
www.bto.org/community/ev...
Join us for one of our walks and talks or an indoor interactive activity for people of all ages who are interested in learning more about Northern Ireland’s wild flora and fauna.
www.bto.org/community/ev...
April 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Jen Farrar and Jo Mulholland BSBI NI, will be at BTO's Big Nature Day, Saturday 7th June.
Join us for one of our walks and talks or an indoor interactive activity for people of all ages who are interested in learning more about Northern Ireland’s wild flora and fauna.
www.bto.org/community/ev...
Join us for one of our walks and talks or an indoor interactive activity for people of all ages who are interested in learning more about Northern Ireland’s wild flora and fauna.
www.bto.org/community/ev...
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🦇Happy #WorldEarthDay! Bats account for more than a quarter of mammal species in the UK and around 20% of all mammal species worldwide. They play an important role in many habitats around the world. www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...
Images (c) Jim Jourdane
Images (c) Jim Jourdane
April 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🦇Happy #WorldEarthDay! Bats account for more than a quarter of mammal species in the UK and around 20% of all mammal species worldwide. They play an important role in many habitats around the world. www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...
Images (c) Jim Jourdane
Images (c) Jim Jourdane
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Lest we forget 🪦🪦
On #WorldCurlewDay, let's remember the two extinct curlews - Eskimo Curlew and Slender-billed Curlew.
Learning lessons that will hopefully mean that the remaining species survive:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2024/12/12/l...
#ornithology
On #WorldCurlewDay, let's remember the two extinct curlews - Eskimo Curlew and Slender-billed Curlew.
Learning lessons that will hopefully mean that the remaining species survive:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2024/12/12/l...
#ornithology
April 21, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Lest we forget 🪦🪦
On #WorldCurlewDay, let's remember the two extinct curlews - Eskimo Curlew and Slender-billed Curlew.
Learning lessons that will hopefully mean that the remaining species survive:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2024/12/12/l...
#ornithology
On #WorldCurlewDay, let's remember the two extinct curlews - Eskimo Curlew and Slender-billed Curlew.
Learning lessons that will hopefully mean that the remaining species survive:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2024/12/12/l...
#ornithology
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🦇 Did you know about our brand-new entry level #eLearning module? ‘ #BiodiversityNetGain for Industry’: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra... . No previous knowledge is required and it can be completed at your own convenience to give a good foundation in this topic.
#BNG
#BNG
BNG Basics for Industry
This module introduces the topic of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). This module is designed so no previous knowledge of BNG is required. It includes what biodiversity is, why it's important, the BNG legi...
www.bats.org.uk
April 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🦇 Did you know about our brand-new entry level #eLearning module? ‘ #BiodiversityNetGain for Industry’: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra... . No previous knowledge is required and it can be completed at your own convenience to give a good foundation in this topic.
#BNG
#BNG
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Norfolk Flora Group programme is now officially out (a few layout issues delayed matters because I'd arranged even more meetings this year than usual and it's hard for Bob to squidge them into his template!) norfolkflora.org.uk/pdf/nfg%20me...
norfolkflora.org.uk
April 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Norfolk Flora Group programme is now officially out (a few layout issues delayed matters because I'd arranged even more meetings this year than usual and it's hard for Bob to squidge them into his template!) norfolkflora.org.uk/pdf/nfg%20me...
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Become a BCI member today, we'll mail you this exclusive sticker! www.batcon.org?form=FUNLRKE...
April 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Become a BCI member today, we'll mail you this exclusive sticker! www.batcon.org?form=FUNLRKE...
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Are you involved in training botanical trainers?
Do you lead field meetings or workshops, teach field ID or lead wildflower walks?
Come along to our Training the Trainers interactive webinar to hear ideas & top tips for running a great event!
26 March 7-8pm.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
Do you lead field meetings or workshops, teach field ID or lead wildflower walks?
Come along to our Training the Trainers interactive webinar to hear ideas & top tips for running a great event!
26 March 7-8pm.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
March 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Are you involved in training botanical trainers?
Do you lead field meetings or workshops, teach field ID or lead wildflower walks?
Come along to our Training the Trainers interactive webinar to hear ideas & top tips for running a great event!
26 March 7-8pm.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
Do you lead field meetings or workshops, teach field ID or lead wildflower walks?
Come along to our Training the Trainers interactive webinar to hear ideas & top tips for running a great event!
26 March 7-8pm.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
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We're hiring!
Could you help us develop botanical skills across Northern Ireland & grow participation in the National Plant Monitoring Scheme?
Apply by 13 April for this great new part-time (3 days pw) post
bsbi.org/vacancies/tr...
@ukceh.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social
Could you help us develop botanical skills across Northern Ireland & grow participation in the National Plant Monitoring Scheme?
Apply by 13 April for this great new part-time (3 days pw) post
bsbi.org/vacancies/tr...
@ukceh.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We're hiring!
Could you help us develop botanical skills across Northern Ireland & grow participation in the National Plant Monitoring Scheme?
Apply by 13 April for this great new part-time (3 days pw) post
bsbi.org/vacancies/tr...
@ukceh.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social
Could you help us develop botanical skills across Northern Ireland & grow participation in the National Plant Monitoring Scheme?
Apply by 13 April for this great new part-time (3 days pw) post
bsbi.org/vacancies/tr...
@ukceh.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social
Andricus kollari, the marble like galls on an oak sapling in my local park. Fascinating creation from a tiny gall wasp #entomology
March 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Andricus kollari, the marble like galls on an oak sapling in my local park. Fascinating creation from a tiny gall wasp #entomology
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Exciting job opportunities are currently open with Scott Cawley Ltd! Visit www.ecocareers.ie for details.
February 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Exciting job opportunities are currently open with Scott Cawley Ltd! Visit www.ecocareers.ie for details.
As part of #WorldWetlandsDay2025 it just happened to coincide with the weekend of our IWeBS count of South Dublin Bay yesterday. Although looks like sand and water, it plays an integral part for birds and marine invertebrates which were on show in numbers
February 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
As part of #WorldWetlandsDay2025 it just happened to coincide with the weekend of our IWeBS count of South Dublin Bay yesterday. Although looks like sand and water, it plays an integral part for birds and marine invertebrates which were on show in numbers
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The Irish Corncrake population is vulnerable, but increasing, thanks to the work of the NPWS-funded Corncrake/Traonach Conservation Programme. The northwestern and western seaboards form the stronghold of this iconic species.
#Corncrake #NatureConservation #Agrienvironment
#Corncrake #NatureConservation #Agrienvironment
www.npws.ie
January 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The Irish Corncrake population is vulnerable, but increasing, thanks to the work of the NPWS-funded Corncrake/Traonach Conservation Programme. The northwestern and western seaboards form the stronghold of this iconic species.
#Corncrake #NatureConservation #Agrienvironment
#Corncrake #NatureConservation #Agrienvironment
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Scott Cawley Ltd is hiring! www.ecocareers.ie
January 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Scott Cawley Ltd is hiring! www.ecocareers.ie
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Looking for a fully funded PhD position to work on plant, bird and insect biodiversity restoration in Dutch agricultural grasslands? Then consider applying for this position! (or share with anyone interested).
www.rug.nl/about-ug/wor...
www.rug.nl/about-ug/wor...
January 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Looking for a fully funded PhD position to work on plant, bird and insect biodiversity restoration in Dutch agricultural grasslands? Then consider applying for this position! (or share with anyone interested).
www.rug.nl/about-ug/wor...
www.rug.nl/about-ug/wor...
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Cotoneasters, gulp 👀
Somehow found myself involved in this @BSBIbotany/@BSBI_Ireland talk next year. Open for bookings if anyone is interested...
https://bsbi.org/events/getting-started-with-cotoneasters
At least I have a few months to practice! 😅
Somehow found myself involved in this @BSBIbotany/@BSBI_Ireland talk next year. Open for bookings if anyone is interested...
https://bsbi.org/events/getting-started-with-cotoneasters
At least I have a few months to practice! 😅
November 28, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Cotoneasters, gulp 👀
Somehow found myself involved in this @BSBIbotany/@BSBI_Ireland talk next year. Open for bookings if anyone is interested...
https://bsbi.org/events/getting-started-with-cotoneasters
At least I have a few months to practice! 😅
Somehow found myself involved in this @BSBIbotany/@BSBI_Ireland talk next year. Open for bookings if anyone is interested...
https://bsbi.org/events/getting-started-with-cotoneasters
At least I have a few months to practice! 😅
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Effects of farming specialisation on grassland birds in Mediterranean High Nature Value farmland | www.sciencedirect.co... | Global Ecology and Conservation | #ornithology 🪶
Effects of farming specialisation on grassland birds in Mediterranean High Nature Value farmland
The benefits of low-intensity mixed livestock-crop farming systems for Mediterranean farmland biodiversity have been widely documented. However, littl…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Effects of farming specialisation on grassland birds in Mediterranean High Nature Value farmland | www.sciencedirect.co... | Global Ecology and Conservation | #ornithology 🪶
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Need to know more about how the protected bryophyte Hamatocaulis vernicosus is getting on in Ireland? Read all about it in a new Irish Wildlife Manual from the NPWS penned by Rory Hodd (nimbosaecology.bsky.social).
#NatureConservation #Bryophytes #IrishWildlifeManual
www.npws.ie/sites/defaul...
#NatureConservation #Bryophytes #IrishWildlifeManual
www.npws.ie/sites/defaul...
January 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Need to know more about how the protected bryophyte Hamatocaulis vernicosus is getting on in Ireland? Read all about it in a new Irish Wildlife Manual from the NPWS penned by Rory Hodd (nimbosaecology.bsky.social).
#NatureConservation #Bryophytes #IrishWildlifeManual
www.npws.ie/sites/defaul...
#NatureConservation #Bryophytes #IrishWildlifeManual
www.npws.ie/sites/defaul...
Need to start walking off the Christmas pounds? May as well do a #NewYearPlantHunt outing. Can be done solo, or few friends, or a local group. Here is a group outing on the first day @bsbibotany.bsky.social there may be leftover sweets to share🎄🎅
bsbi.org/new-year-pla...
bsbi.org/new-year-pla...
December 27, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Need to start walking off the Christmas pounds? May as well do a #NewYearPlantHunt outing. Can be done solo, or few friends, or a local group. Here is a group outing on the first day @bsbibotany.bsky.social there may be leftover sweets to share🎄🎅
bsbi.org/new-year-pla...
bsbi.org/new-year-pla...
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Can you help? 📢 We're seeking volunteers to take part in the final Winter Gull Survey (WinGS) on 19 January 2025! Monitoring overwintering populations of gulls in the UK is vital to gain a better understanding of potential declines.❄️ Sign up ➡️ app.bto.org/wings/public... #UKBirding #Ornithology
December 9, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Can you help? 📢 We're seeking volunteers to take part in the final Winter Gull Survey (WinGS) on 19 January 2025! Monitoring overwintering populations of gulls in the UK is vital to gain a better understanding of potential declines.❄️ Sign up ➡️ app.bto.org/wings/public... #UKBirding #Ornithology