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Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera): Hummingbirds have the largest comparative heart size of any bird in the world. Terrific photo taken by Alfonso Cortez in Ecuador. #bird #SwordBilledHummingbird #wildlife #hummingbird #ecuador #nature
January 27, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera): Hummingbirds have the largest comparative heart size of any bird in the world. Terrific photo taken by Alfonso Cortez in Ecuador. #bird #SwordBilledHummingbird #wildlife #hummingbird #ecuador #nature
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Volunteers are at the very heart of bat conservation in the UK - without their dedication and support, much of our work would not be possible. And you can be part of it!
Find out more here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
Find out more here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
November 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Volunteers are at the very heart of bat conservation in the UK - without their dedication and support, much of our work would not be possible. And you can be part of it!
Find out more here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
Find out more here: www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...
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This is a genuine question: Outside of the UK, does anyone know of another National Park where it is an annual event to release thousands of non-native birds? Or even occasionally? I only ask because the more I think about it, the more barking mad it sounds. #birds #nationalparks
New report on gamebird releases in Cairngorms National Park doesn't tell even half the story.
Study included less than half (45%) of estates rearing & releasing non-native gamebirds. MSPs need to interpret results cautiously & appropriately.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/21/n...
Study included less than half (45%) of estates rearing & releasing non-native gamebirds. MSPs need to interpret results cautiously & appropriately.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/21/n...
New report on gamebird releases in Cairngorms National Park doesn’t tell even half the story
In spring 2025, news emerged that the GWCT (Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust) was going to be conducting a pilot study to look at the number of non-native gamebirds (Pheasants & Red-legge…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is a genuine question: Outside of the UK, does anyone know of another National Park where it is an annual event to release thousands of non-native birds? Or even occasionally? I only ask because the more I think about it, the more barking mad it sounds. #birds #nationalparks
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A video from earlier in the autumn during some particularly heavy Pheasant migration in Highland! #highlandbirds
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A video from earlier in the autumn during some particularly heavy Pheasant migration in Highland! #highlandbirds
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Similar feeling on Tue this week when the sky darkened as a flock of well over 100 Red-legged Partridges flew over the B974 just south of Clatterin Brig near Fettercairn, only 50 in this pic...
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Similar feeling on Tue this week when the sky darkened as a flock of well over 100 Red-legged Partridges flew over the B974 just south of Clatterin Brig near Fettercairn, only 50 in this pic...
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Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
Hen Harrier ‘Susie’, whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries
If ever there was an example demonstrating the high level of persecution faced by Hen Harriers on UK grouse moors, the lack of consequences for the offenders, and the lack of justice for the victim…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
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#BatChat with @batconservation.bsky.social is back ! Tune in to the first episode of the new season– bats , bills and battles . . . what's not to like ! Listen now at chrispackh.am/5cdadd
November 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
#BatChat with @batconservation.bsky.social is back ! Tune in to the first episode of the new season– bats , bills and battles . . . what's not to like ! Listen now at chrispackh.am/5cdadd
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Nature not a “blocker” to housing delivery, MPs find in new @commonseac.parliament.uk report committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Nature not a “blocker” to housing delivery, MPs find in new report - Committees - UK Parliament
Nature is not a “blocker” to delivering new housing, but rather a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods, MPs argue in a report published today.
committees.parliament.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Nature not a “blocker” to housing delivery, MPs find in new @commonseac.parliament.uk report committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
On a happy note. What did I learn at the #Raptor conference this weekend. The journey to #Durham was worth the trip - #Owls & #Henharriers are simply stunning. I want to see a #Henharrier in #England #Skydance but unfortunately arse holes R stopping them from existing in the #natural #world.
November 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
On a happy note. What did I learn at the #Raptor conference this weekend. The journey to #Durham was worth the trip - #Owls & #Henharriers are simply stunning. I want to see a #Henharrier in #England #Skydance but unfortunately arse holes R stopping them from existing in the #natural #world.
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Can we balance #biodiversity targets with socio-economic needs? With good policy and planning it’s possible, says a new study. environment.ec.europa.eu/news/can-we-...
Can we balance biodiversity targets with socio-economic needs? With good policy and planning it’s possible, says a new study.
The key to balancing future food and fuel needs with ambitious EU targets to restore habitats and protect threatened species is good policy and integrated planning, with burdens shared across member s...
environment.ec.europa.eu
November 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Can we balance #biodiversity targets with socio-economic needs? With good policy and planning it’s possible, says a new study. environment.ec.europa.eu/news/can-we-...
What would I rather be doing? Working for the #NHS while I have a not very nice manager... That is seriously affecting my #mentalhealth or...Saving #Raptors.. I would rather save Raptors anyday of the week. When u hit 47 & think wtf have I done with life. Y didn't I find my #passion sooner..What a *
November 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
What would I rather be doing? Working for the #NHS while I have a not very nice manager... That is seriously affecting my #mentalhealth or...Saving #Raptors.. I would rather save Raptors anyday of the week. When u hit 47 & think wtf have I done with life. Y didn't I find my #passion sooner..What a *
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This is disgusting in all regards. The crime, the time and the silence. As soon as these crimes have been committed and announcing info won’t risk an investigation, then this should be communicated nationally as fast as possible.
Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
Hen Harrier ‘Susie’, whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries
If ever there was an example demonstrating the high level of persecution faced by Hen Harriers on UK grouse moors, the lack of consequences for the offenders, and the lack of justice for the victim…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This is disgusting in all regards. The crime, the time and the silence. As soon as these crimes have been committed and announcing info won’t risk an investigation, then this should be communicated nationally as fast as possible.
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NB: Comments are turned off as criminal proceedings are live ⚖️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/15/w...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/15/w...
Worcestershire man faces 21 charges in relation to possessing & trading wild Peregrines
A 57-year old man appeared at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on 11 November 2025 accused of 21 offences relating to the keeping and trading of wild Peregrines, alleged to have taken place betwe…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM
NB: Comments are turned off as criminal proceedings are live ⚖️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/15/w...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/15/w...
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New independent report reveals locations of poisoned raptors in northern England 2015 - 2023 - info that has been suppressed by Govt.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/17/n...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/17/n...
New independent report reveals locations of poisoned raptors in northern England, 2015-2023 – information that has been suppressed by government
Press release from independent group, Wildlife Poisoning Research UK, 15th November 2025. WHERE THE POISONED BODIES WERE FOUND! Many people probably imagine that the use of poisons to kill protecte…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
New independent report reveals locations of poisoned raptors in northern England 2015 - 2023 - info that has been suppressed by Govt.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/17/n...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/17/n...
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In a study by the University of Exeter, nearly 70 blue, porbeagle and tope sharks were tagged to track their behaviour after being caught recreationally using the catch-and-release technique. The result: most sharks survived after being released.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fewer shark deaths when fishing guidelines followed - study
Researchers tagged sharks caught in England, Scotland and the Channel Islands for the project.
www.bbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
In a study by the University of Exeter, nearly 70 blue, porbeagle and tope sharks were tagged to track their behaviour after being caught recreationally using the catch-and-release technique. The result: most sharks survived after being released.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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🦇 The Bat Conservation Trust is inviting evidence from bat groups, ecologists, practitioners, local authorities, developers, regulators, landowners, statutory agencies, NGOs, volunteers and others on the impacts of solar farms on bats:
www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10...
www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Call for evidence: impacts of solar farms on bats - News - Bat Conservation Trust
BCT is collecting information on the impacts of solar farms on bats. Keep reading to know how you can help.
www.bats.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🦇 The Bat Conservation Trust is inviting evidence from bat groups, ecologists, practitioners, local authorities, developers, regulators, landowners, statutory agencies, NGOs, volunteers and others on the impacts of solar farms on bats:
www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10...
www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/10...
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Thanks so much to @thestar.co.uk for this lovely double page spread in today’s paper to mark the start of the shooting season.
August 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thanks so much to @thestar.co.uk for this lovely double page spread in today’s paper to mark the start of the shooting season.
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🥾 Just shy of 200 people joined us up at Moscar Moor today to mark the start of the shooting season and united around our call for this huge grouse shooting estate in the Peak District to be taken into community ownership.
August 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🥾 Just shy of 200 people joined us up at Moscar Moor today to mark the start of the shooting season and united around our call for this huge grouse shooting estate in the Peak District to be taken into community ownership.
Check out this stunning #Henharrier video... X #Bangrouseshooting the sky is dead...
August 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Check out this stunning #Henharrier video... X #Bangrouseshooting the sky is dead...
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Members say they walked across part of the 6,000-acre estate, between Stanage Edge and the A57, and found "almost no insect life, few birds and no grouse".
Duke of Rutland is urged to sell 'trashed' grouse moor to the people of Sheffield
The campaign group Reclaim Our Moors wants the Duke of Rutland to to sell Moscar Moor near Sheffield for £1 because they think it is in such...
liberalengland.blogspot.com
June 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Members say they walked across part of the 6,000-acre estate, between Stanage Edge and the A57, and found "almost no insect life, few birds and no grouse".
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The previous Yorkshire Dales National Park Management Plan failed to address the illegal killing of birds of prey - what will the next five-year plan bring?
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Yorkshire
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/07/i...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Yorkshire
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/07/i...
Illegal persecution of birds of prey is again a major public concern in Yorkshire Dales National Park
Regular readers of this blog will know that the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a raptor persecution hotspot, and has been for many years. Hen Harriers, in particular, have been prime targets for …
raptorpersecutionuk.org
August 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The previous Yorkshire Dales National Park Management Plan failed to address the illegal killing of birds of prey - what will the next five-year plan bring?
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Yorkshire
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/07/i...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Yorkshire
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/08/07/i...
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Blacktip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)
August 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Blacktip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)
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I'd be enthusiastic for a community-led takeover of the Forest of Bowland (Lancaster & Lancashire) - it should be the country's flagship rewilding / peat restoration project.
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Fed up of choking on smoke from nearby grouse moors, Sheffield residents have set up @reclaimourmoors.bsky.social, to push for a community buyout of the Duke of Rutland's Moscar Moor - & use new powers under forthcoming ‘Community Right to Buy’ legislation 1/
www.thestar.co.uk/news/environ...
www.thestar.co.uk/news/environ...
Duke urged to sell 'trashed' grouse moor 'to people of Sheffield'
Conservation campaigners are set to bid for a “trashed” grouse moor near Sheffield to “restore it to its former glory.”
www.thestar.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I'd be enthusiastic for a community-led takeover of the Forest of Bowland (Lancaster & Lancashire) - it should be the country's flagship rewilding / peat restoration project.
bsky.app/profile/guys...
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