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Stop Raptor Persecution RSPB Birds of Prey Appeal. Birds of prey are being shot, trapped and poisoned across the UK. Give a regular gift and help keep them in our skies...

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Good idea. I do try such things. (I do still wear my old worn out woolies for gardening though - despite gaping madly at the elbows they're cashmere so nicer next to skin than my cheapo fleece/jackets. Or the feral neighbourhood cat gets them in his hideyholes.)
Happy Xmas by the way xx

This image touches my heart somehow. Magical. Thank you for sharing it

A lovely blessing. Happy Christmas to you too. X

Happy holydays to you too.

Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire Further to this morning’s blog about a Peregrine being euthanised after being found with gunshot injuries in Leicestershire (see here), the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital has released more …

Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire.

Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.

Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...

Thanks. Apologies for my late response. I appreciate the ID and advice.
Best wishes for the festive season and beyond!

Chickens in the field

The Animal Welfare Strategy has launched in a major reform to protect the lives of millions of animals

The government’s promise to ban practices already prohibited in organic is welcomed, including the use of enriched cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs

But we want to see more of...

Learn how to plan your growing space – and your growing year – when it comes to #seed production and #SeedSaving at two FREE webinars on 27 Jan & 12 Feb. The webinars, are part of our #SeedSearch project, funded by
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👉 gardenorganic.org.uk/events

I'm afraid I can't see it in this pic... Shall I blame cataracts or can some kind person not bogged down with xmas preps tell me whereabouts to focus harder on please?

PS currently in coastal Fleggs (increasingly ie getting more coastal by the storm...) but sustaining a wildlife-friendly garden despite it being relatively small. Worried as lots of wildlife habitat locally was recently destroyed wilfully by profit-chasing new owner of nearby quiet holiday camp.

It was found this morning, somewhat camouflaged on this tray on my windowsill near the spot outdoors where I'd given him a refuge two days ago. I'd later left window ajar so it could be same guy/gal. It's not got much energy or inclination to move on this cool day.

@norfolkmoths.bsky.social this beauty or its lookalike keeps appearing indoors despite my finding a nice protective but free place for it to spend the cooler weather outdoors. What kind of place should it be ideally as I don't want it to become trapped or eaten or battered by the weather, please?

Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’ New data shows governments now planning more fossil fuel production in coming decades than they were in 2023

Nations plan to ramp up oil, gas and coal extraction well beyond climate goals' reach ... 🌎 🔥

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Linking of oil giants to major heatwaves marks ‘leap forward’ for legal liability cases Study shows how individual fossil fuel companies are making previously impossible heatwaves happen and could have to pay compensation

Linking of oil giants to major heatwaves marks ‘leap forward’ for legal liability cases

Butterfly Conservation's Butterflies and Moths to see in September: Barred Sallow, Red Admiral, Clifden Nonpareil, Comma, Blood-vein, Small Tortoiseshell, Red Underwing, Painted Lady, Merveille du Jour

The seasons are changing, and so too are the butterflies and moths you can find in your wild spaces 🦋🍂

Discover more UK species and tips on how to attract them with our monthly e-newsletter 👉 http://butterfly-conservation.org/enews

#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter

Join our panel of experts from Butterfly Conservation, Buglife and @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social to discuss the latest science and your ideas about what a People’s Rescue Plan for Insects should include!

Do you have a question about insect recovery for our panel? Let us know 💬
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Gardening in Small Spaces | Coronation Gardens Gardening in small spaces free download booklet

fabulous new free to download booklet about
Gardening in Small Spaces
From balconies to bare yards, everything you need to know about gardening in small spaces!
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Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count guide to blue butterflies. Cut-out image of a Holly Blue butterfly with wings open. Annotation reads: "Wings are bright blue. Females have broad black wing edges." Underneath is a cut-out image of a Common Blue butterfly with wings open and annotation: "Males are bright blue, while the females vary from almost completely brown to predominantly blue"

Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count guide to blue butterflies. Cut-out image of a Holly Blue butterfly with wings closed. Annotation reads: "Pale blue underwings with small black spots" Underneath is a cut-out image of a Common Blue with wings closed. Annotation reads: "Grey or brownish underwings with complex markings, including a row of orange spots"

Don’t get the blues from the Blues! 🦋😨

There are two blue butterflies to spot in the #BigButterflyCount - the Holly Blue and the Common Blue. But how do you tell which is which?

Read our blog for ID tips 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...

It’s Wednesday which means Young Ringers followed by the Students. Huge fun and everything seems to happen so much faster.
We are always ready to welcome any newbies along.
See you at 5.30pm.

Earth at night viewed from space (watch fullscreen).

YouTube video by Dear MariBella and the Pigkickers Let us know what fun you’ve been up to this summer! #summertime #familyband #banjo #bluegrass

Awesome kids... Talent and smiles. I love this youtube.com/shorts/coJEo...

YouTube video by Double Bass HQ A Koussevitzky Performance That Will Leave You Speechless

youtu.be/uUQMEDaOfQo?...
Thank goodness for those who inspire like this

Hope you are well and having a wonderful day Today! Couldn't find you in the old place... But rarely have time at present to be sociable. Hope to get more time soon xxx