Jack Perks

Coming up with some ideas for new content on the channel what kind of stuff would people like to see? I’ve got a idea for a vid on UK herptiles and a Thames fishing challenge to name a couple

This week I’m trying to catch 24 species in 24 hours as I’m joined by Hugh Miles

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YouTube video by CHASING SCALES A Guide to UK Coarse Fish | Identification & Facts

Facts about UK coarse fish

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Pleased to have a couple leopard spot gobies in the tank now! Thanks to Donny for fish wrangling services had to meet him in a car park in Bristol for these

Found this stone loach the other day when in the river, they have a very rounded tail fin and really slimy to the touch much like a tench.

I think my frogs a little confused they’ve started croaking already!

The absolute stars of my UK native marine tank however our my Montagu's Blennies. I have three with the biggest one I've named Elvis. They are so cheeky and always come to see what I'm doing when I enter the office. Quickly becoming a favourite fish of mine.

YouTube video by CHASING SCALES Carp on a Fly Rod: Species Hunt (EP 47)

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This week I finally get round to fishing for carp and decided to use a fly rod for it. you can watch the full vid in the comments.

Hey Solomon, I’ve been meaning to message for a while now I host a nature podcast in the UK and I’d love to do an episode on Gar if you’re interested in coming on?

I’ve got two ponds with no fish currently in them and deciding what species to stock any suggestions?

One of the things I had to be mindful of is which species would suit the tank so that meant the smaller the better and this two spotted goby is one of our smallest fish. Unlike other goby species they spend most of the time in midwater so great to watch swimming around.

We are looking at doing one with Thames river trust so hopefully next year

Jack Perks - Screening 'Britains Hidden Fishes' Discover the Wonders of Britain’s Rivers – A Free Event Hosted by East Mercia Rivers Trust

As well as my screening this Sunday at Broadway Cinema I also have one at Horncastle on the 28th November with East Mercia Rivers Trust

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It's not all fish with some shrimps, squat lobsters and the star or the crustacean show a couple of st pirans crabs having my own little slice of Cornwall in my office as they are pretty much restricted to Cornwall in Britain.

I've really enjoyed my rockpool tank with the shannies being a great addition. I had hoped to have a leopard spot goby for it but were a bit tricky to track one down for it but I'll share over the next few days some of the other residents.

Dropped off the files for Britain’s Hidden Fishes which is screening at Broadway Cinema in Nottingham this Sunday. Tickets still available

Nice to get on a front cover of a mag again this one for @SussexWildlife

I remember reading somewhere that sticklebacks have the most regional names of any fish in Britain but I'm struggling to find any online what do you call this fish locally?

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Eurasian minnows are one of the most stunning fish we have when the males undertake breeding colours in the spring.

This weeks Podcast is live with David Sexton from the @Natures_Voice talking about the 50th anniversary of white tailed eagles being reintroduced to Britain @RSPBScotland

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The Prussian or Gibel Carp is a species found across much of Europe and has started to appear in some UK lakes. Essentially a large goldfish they can hybridise with other species like Crucians effectively wiping out other Carassius genus.

its scary it'll be impossible to tell soon

This week I'm in Weymouth for some chunky flatfish!

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My heart sinks when I see this AI shite creeping into shops it’s mo wonder so many artists are out on there arse

Finally got my copy of Small Fry which my good mate Mark Everard has written! I have a couple copies of people want one otherwise I’m sure Mark won’t mind selling you some!

River lamprey use a disc like mouth to move rocks when spawning but to also attach to larger fish to suck their blood!

More or less we don’t have them now

One species that has been eradicated from Britain is the black bullhead catfish an American species released from the pet trade. I haven't seen any real proof they are still present but it wouldn't shock me if the odd one is still about.