Megan Shersby

The otter poo (aka spraint) in question
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Yes, I did put otter poo into my tea mug this week.

But to explain, the mug was empty, I didn't have an insect pot or other suitable container, I wanted to keep the poo cause I collect nature stuff to show people - AND it doesn't smell bad like other animal poo, it's a fun smell!

Thank you for both, much appreciated!

Plus, any other papers you consider must-reads on Large Blue butterflies and Myrmica ant interactions. #icanhazpdfs 🧪 #inverts

#icanhazpdf
The effect of queen ants on the survival of Maculinea arion larvae in Myrmica ant nests: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#icanhazpdf
The Large Blue butterfly, Phengaris [Maculinea] arion, as a conservation umbrella on a landscape scale: The case of the Czech Carpathians: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A few #icanhazpdf requests please, all re Large Blue butterflies. TIA
mgshersby(@)gmail(.)com

The ecology and conservation of Maculinea arion and other European species of large blue butterfly: link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

The bee-flies are coming! 🥳

Merci beaucoup!

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Lady sat in hairdressing salon with shorter blonde hair and holding cut off hair, taking a selfie

Time for my two-year chop, and donation to @littleprincesses.bsky.social

I've learnt it costs £700 to make a wig, if anyone would like to donate (directly, I don't have a fundraising page), contributions welcome: www.littleprincesses.org.uk/donate-money

I keep seeing this being recommended! I'm partway through the Red Rising series (again I saw it being recommended a lot), but my local libraries don't have some of the books, so I might pause on RR and try DCC series

Thanks Josh! I've actually been doing it part-time for a few months, but taking the plunge and making it full-time this spring. It was a difficult decision as I do love working at LRWT.

It's today y'all! 🥳

Which means my job at LRWT is now up for grabs, and better yet, it's full-time! You can take what I've been doing there part-time and grow it even further.

Any questions about the role, please e-mail rkeilty@lrwt.org.uk

Deadline is 1 March, so if you're interested, get your application in asap!

Media, Marketing and Communications Officer | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust Are you an inspiring communicator who is passionate about making a difference for local wildlife? We are looking to appoint a Media, Marketing and Communications Officer to drive forward awareness of,...

Oh hey, it's my job! 😱

Don't worry, Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust isn't not booting me out - I'm transferring to a full-time role at @wildlifebcn.org

Thank you for sharing 😊

Thank you for sharing! Yes, I'm hoping it will be an exciting addition to the wildlife guides world, and inspire lots of wonderful days out 🦋

Thank you 😊

Due out this week!!! 🥳🥳🥳

I've already had comments about areas missing from our book 😆 We were concentrating on green spaces around 20 cities/hubs, so inevitably large areas of the country weren't covered. If it sells well, perhaps an expanded edition in the future? 🤞

Thank you Brian!

If it helps, it isn't bird focused 😆

More general wildlife than birdy

Yes, the date did change to a bit later, a shame it wasn't before Christmas

Thank you for sharing 😊

Oh hey, it's my book! Due out next week!!

I thought that might be the case.

Is iRecord still useful at providing good data for you?

Gall of the week is caused by a recently discovered species new to Britain, the gall wasp Andricus coriarius f. agamic on oak, Quercus robur.
Discovered and photographed by Maria Fremlin.

🚨 We’re recruiting!

We’re looking for a Head Little Tern Warden and 2 Assistant Wardens to help protect the Beacon Ponds Little Tern colony at Spurn.

👉 Apply: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news

Out of interest, why?

A hand holding up a hardback copy of A Sting in the Tale by Dave Goulson

Aha thank you, I have found my copy and shall look for this