Ian Denton

Kestrels - sworn airborne enemies.

Delightful Cathy!

NatureScot reinstates use of General Licences on Raeshaw Estate during appeal process On 10 February 2026, NatureScot imposed a three-year General Licence restriction on Raeshaw Estate in the Scottish Borders (and on neighbouring Watherston Wood, which is understood to be under sepa…

NatureScot reinstates use of General Licences on Raeshaw Estate during appeal process raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/03/03/n...

A bird is perched on a rock on heathland, looking from right to left. Another bird slightly lower, looking the same way, peers through the grass.

Ladybird Nature Corner.
Wheatear
Artist:Roland Green
(Third book of British Birds, 1956)

We saw 3 pairs of Marsh Tits along this North Dorset woodland edge today - all constantly calling.
#MarshTits #Ukbirds

Wood Anemones were responding to the early March sunshine in many Dorset Hazel coppices today.
Just wonderful.
#Dorset #Spring #Nature
@bsbibotany.bsky.social

In search of March madness - two jack Hares on the scent trail of jill today.
#hares

A bird in the bush.
The Bullfinch enjoying some early spring buds on this most beautiful of March days.
#birds #nature

Big Bill, the Greenfinch
#BirdoftheDay #Finches

Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions Campaign groups write to technology secretary amid concerns that sites could double overall electricity demand

Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions

Cattle egrets at Wareham Common. Imagine showing this to someone ten years ago and say "yeah this is becoming the new normal." @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

DUBAI issues emergency alert. are evacuating apartments 00:31 9اا Emergency Alert now نظرا للأوضاع الراهنة تهديد صاروخي محتمل، ݕرجى الاحتماء فورا في مبنى آمن بعيدا عن النوافذ والأبواب والمناطق المفتوحة وانتظر التعليمات الرسمية ) وزارة الداخلية م Due to current situation, a potential missile threats, Seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building, and to steer away from windows, doors, and open areas. Await for further instructions

Sorry for anyone affected by the violence in the Middle East and that sympathy extends to Isabel Oakeshott and her family.

Perhaps this experience will help her reflect on the fear and suffering of millions of people who suffer far far worse and are obliged to flee famine and war.

A stunning male 'Northern' Bullfinch in Lerwick on Friday. Up to five individuals have spent the winter in and around the town following the influx into Shetland during late Autumn 2025.

#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #UKWildlife #Birds

Huge female Goshawk buzzing a Grey Heron in West Kent this afternoon (4:30pm). Great to get the perspective on the sheer size of her - fabulous! #KentBirding @ukrbbp.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #birds

First curlews of the year in the Yorkshire Dales! 😍A circular walk from Hebden to Grassington. So joyful to hear curlews back in the Dales for nesting season.

#YorkshireDales #Wharfedale #YorkshireWalks #Grassington #Curlew

Lots of lovely Bramblings in Derbyshire today #LowCarbonBirding 🪶

In like a Lion, out like a Lamb...

Yesterday's excellent BTO Conference in Northampton - a blog markavery.info/2026/03/01/b...

How was it for you? @lesserspotnet.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @julietvickery.bsky.social @chilternsnl.bsky.social #northantsbirds @naturelark.bsky.social #shag #nightjar #gull #blackbird #usutu

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Thanks Emily 😊

West Wilts RG Results: February 2026 Not only was it our largest ever February catch but also our biggest ever average February catch. The numbers were definitely skewed by the number of Blue Tits, not ringed, as that was the same as …

A decent start to the year, compounded by a good February, despite some awful weather (again):

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March Morning Skies. 12°C with a Southerly breeze. Plum blossom in the hedges.

March Morning Skies. 12°C and a Southerly breeze. Plum blossom in the hedges

Which model please, Emily?

Marsh Tit/March Tit

Butterfly Conservation's butterflies and moths to see in March: Red Admiral, Orange Underwing, Peacock, Oak Beauty, Brimstone, Dotted Border, Comma, Early Thorn, Small Tortoiseshell

Spring is on its way! Look out for these butterflies and moths in your gardens and local green spaces 🦋🌷

What have you seen recently?

CHOUGH CRITICAL BREEDING PERIOD. Please avoid posting photos of the Choughs during the breeding season and divulging their location and nest sites from 1st March to 31st July. #Choughs #CornishChoughs #Palores #CornwallBirds #BirdsInCornwall #CBWPS #Bird #Birds #Birdwatching #ConnectWithNature

Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests Exclusive: Whistleblower figures show large rise in ‘serious’ to ‘minor’ downgrades based on water company evidence

Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests

Hawfinches on a Yew tree, Scone Palace, Perthshire

A bleak, stark oil painting in shades of brown and cream of waterlogged fields under a flat white sky dotted with bare elm trees

Other work of the Ladybird artists.
‘February Fill Dyke’
Artist: Rowland Hilder

Returning to Dorset after a week in Devon it felt more like winter than spring, as I walked along the Stour.
I was lamenting the absence of winter thrushes in the riverside pasture but as I rounded a bend, a large flock of Fieldfares took off from the willows.
I will miss them when they go.
#Changes