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25 Magical Secret Garden Ideas to Create Your Own Hidden Oasis 26 in 2025 | Backyard garden, Garden ideas cheap, Secret garden Jul 5, 2025 - Ever wish for a secret garden, just for you, nestled among greenery? Imagine turning a small patch of yard, or even a tiny balcony, into a hidden nook filled

I just saw this pin.it/1HqcDDFsq on Pinterest and immediately thought of @mosssafari.bsky.social

And a second dump of recently added shirts. The Kenya shirt was bought by a friend working there, sure it’s not legit, but it’s what the kids wear there.

Sorry for delay - busy day yesterday! No I don’t unfortunately - I just use what I’m fancying at time. But if it helps; this is (approximately) what I used last 2 times. It’s all about putting in what you like, and making sure it clumps together slightly before spreading on baking sheet.

Have you ever made your own granola with all the good stuff, taken some warm out the oven, and topped with a dollop of full fat Greek yogurt. MY GOD

Heard eight different bird species in just two minutes this morning in my Sussex garden - all thanks to the Merlin Bird ID app. Nature’s soundtrack at its best. Happy Sunday 😁

Bees enjoying the poppies in my wildflower patch. #WildflowerHour

Coventry Charterhouse is a 14th-century Carthusian monastery and is the first National Trust property in Coventry

Coventry Charterhouse threw open its doors to visitors today! The 14th-century monastery is the first National Trust property in Coventry, home to rare medieval wall paintings, layers of history and peaceful gardens.

Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/coventry-charterhouse

The Most Dangerous Animal in the World was a 1963 exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in the Bronx, a borough of New York City. It featured a mirror and text describing the dangers humans pose to life on earth. In 1968 the exhibit was duplicated at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.

A Red-footed Falcon has been found on Amberley Wildbrooks reserve this morning. It's been seen hunting around the middle of the reserve.

If you're visiting, please keep to the footpaths to avoid disturbing breeding wildlife.

And if you get a photograph of the bird we'd love to see it!

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter" We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)

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Opt out scheme for weeds Find out about the opt out scheme we're offering for weed treatment this year, and how to apply.

Residents of Brighton & Hove can now opt out of having their streets sprayed with weedkiller: find out more below
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/rubbish-recy...

Are you interested in supporting the UK's first conference to bring together organisations, policy-makers, research bodies, etc from across the country to discuss the barriers to recovery of our kelp forests?

Contact us for info.

📸 Paul Boniface/Sussex Underwater

#kelpsummit2025

I believe I can fly… but in polluted air, why? Bird feathers as an example of environmental contaminant monitoring | www.sciencedirect.co... | Science of the Total Environment | #ornithology 🪶

Very interesting read, not surprising sadly.

A close-up image shows plastic nurdles scattered among sand and debris on the Norfolk coast. These pellets are clumped together, charred, and coated in residue, with some appearing loose among natural materials. A yellow-orange statement overlay with caution stripes at the top delivers an urgent message about the pollution threat to seabirds and marine life. The statement reads: Plastic nurdles are washing up along miles of the Norfolk coast, including RSPB Titchwell. Some are loose, others are clumped, charred, and smelling of kerosene. We believe they are from last week’s North Sea collision. This area is internationally important for wildlife, a crucial migration route, vital feeding ground for seabirds, and soon a nesting site for rare birds. We have just days to act before tides wash this pollution back into the sea and food chain. The RSPB is in touch with authorities, and an emergency response is underway.

The RSPB is in touch with the authorities, and an emergency response is underway.

If you are on the beaches, please do not touch this material and keep dogs away from it. ⚠️

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A close up of a Herring Gull and chick.

Steal your chips? Me? 🐣

#urbanwildlife #birds #seagulls

📸Herring Gull and chick © Claire Andrews

No cheating. Post the last photo of your pet.

Albatross Chick Alert! 😍

The world's oldest known banded wild #bird, a Laysan Albatross affectionately known as Wisdom, is officially parent to another chick on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge!

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We often hear how you have to be pack leader to dogs. Show them who’s boss. It’s a debunked idea but it’s sticky-not like toffee pudding but sticky tape that won’t come off your fingers. In my book I explain why treating your dog with empathy and compassion is a better way to go.
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YouTube video by Dave Goulson Make a hotel for hairy-footed flower bees!

Try making a clay hotel for hairy-footed flower bees. They are just emerging from hibernation, so now is the perfect time.

youtu.be/UJSK12ArWP4

Brilliant submission by Guy here. It's essential that everyone who wants to see richer ecosystems in England also contributes to this consultation, however briefly, as many vested interests will defend the status quo. It's the first time in my life that we've had this chance. Let's not waste it.

The Geological Society of London - Public Lecture: The Stegosaurian Dinosaurs Event details Stegosaurs are a group of dinosaurs characterised by the possession of two rows of plates and spines that extend from the neck to the end of the tail. They are known from the Middle Jura...

On 18th March I'm doing a free, hybrid, public lecture at the GeolSoc on stegosaurs. Come along or join online: www.geolsoc.org.uk/03-PL-stegos...

Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter" We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.

UK people, @rorycj.bsky.social and the other Movers and Shakers folks have a petition to Parliament calling for MPs to support the Parkinson’s Charter. Please consider signing petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...

Good grief that is amazing 😍

Birling gap is also beautiful. This is last nights walk after work 😍

Sussex wildlife enthusiast (and working in science) right here 👋🏼 😃

Mystery donor’s £17.5m gift could turn Scottish estate into rewilding showcase Scottish Wildlife Trust plans to create rainforest, restore peatland and end deer stalking on Highland sporting estate

oh well this is quite fun 👀

I'd like more massively wealthy mystery donors buying shooting estates and turning them over for conservation please 🔍🕵️🌱
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