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David Glaves

@exedave.bsky.social

Ecologist, birder, amateur photographer, Sheffield Wednesday supporter, prog fan, husband and dad. Views my own. Devon, England. Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davejglaves/

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Coming up consistently in the top 5 most likely next new Longdendale birds... maybe #vizmig in October.

07.01.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a deceased Oystercatcher alongside the wording: Please report sightings of dead birds.

Image of a deceased Oystercatcher alongside the wording: Please report sightings of dead birds.

Please report all sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza.
πŸ“ŒIn England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
πŸ“ŒIn Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/services/dae...
πŸ“ŒIn Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report #Ornithology #UKBirding

20.12.2024 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Also heard and seen regularly around Starcross and Powderham Park including in a large Yew tree in our neighbour’s garden and sometimes our smaller one. Clearly, they now occur widely in the area.

20.12.2024 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dartmoor Land Use Management Group: next steps In October, we appointed the Independent Chair for the Dartmoor Land Use Management Group (DLUMG), Phil Stocker. In this guest post, Phil shares insights into his role, the published terms of referenc...

Dartmoor Land Use Management Group: next steps defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/19/d...

20.12.2024 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interesting to hear several Firecrests calling at four relatively close together sites in the Manor Gardens, the Bartons, Hospital and St Gregory’s Church areas in Dawlish yesterday. Mostly in small patches of mixed shrubs/trees.

19.12.2024 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of an Oystercatcher alongside the wording: Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) Study. Decline in the numbers of Eurasian Oystercatchers on the Exe estuary Special Protection Area.

Image of an Oystercatcher alongside the wording: Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) Study. Decline in the numbers of Eurasian Oystercatchers on the Exe estuary Special Protection Area.

1/ Oystercatcher populations wintering on the Exe Estuary Special Protection Area in Devon have sadly declined. A study using 45 years of data collected by dedicated volunteers taking part in the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) investigated why. ➑️ bit.ly/Oystercatche... #Ornithology #UKBirding

18.12.2024 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Nice walk to Turf and the Exeter Ship Canal/Exminster Marshes yesterday with Tracey and friends, Kim and Jim, followed by a good xmas lunch at the Turf Hotel. Bird highlight 2 Marsh Harriers.

18.12.2024 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What future for the British uplands? LINKED PAPER Alternative future land use options in the B...

What future for the British uplands? - British Ornithologists' Union https://bou.org.uk/blog-crowle-future-british-uplands/

26.01.2022 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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