Wyshes&Wyngs

Boy, 7, dies of brain condition caused by world’s most contagious disease — years after he had it as a baby Even those who make a full recovery from the initial infection face a lurking threat: a deadly disease that remains latent until striking — and killing — years later.

California boy dies of SSPE (measles complication) after being infected at age 7 months, when he was too young to be vaccinated.

"Utterly failed"
@rachelmillward.bsky.social lays out the reality of privatised water - explaining why water must be returned to public hands.

Three people, their arms around each other and heads bowed, stand close to the wall by their loved one's heart.

We are honoured to provide a place of comfort and remembrance for the covid bereaved. ❤️

PART 2 - Prevalence of Long Covid

Professor Danny Altmann, Immunologist at Imperial College London and Trustee of Long Covid Support, explains why the number of Long Covid cases in the UK is increasing .

#LongCovid #LongCovidAwareness #ProfessorDannyAltmann #LongCovidSupport

The Collybrook stream near Peter Tavy last week, #Dartmoor, #Devon. #photography

And so we write to brilliant postgraduate students from Sudan, withdrawing the offers and scholarships they won in open competition with the best in the world. A sad day for the University of Oxford.

Following on from my post about my husband rescuing toads from under a grate.

So many wild creatures perish from dropping into drains & cattle grids, but I learned from @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social that councils can install wildlife gully ladders.

More info here:

www.froglife.org/toads-on-roa...

A blackbird stands on a path in front of a traditional garden flowerbed edged with brick

‘Daffodil, Narcissus, Tulip, Primula’
Garden Flowers, 1960
Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton

Government launches Charter Review to future-proof the BBC The Culture Secretary has launched the once-in-a-decade review of the BBC’s Royal Charter with the aim of bolstering trust in the broadcaster and putting it on a sustainable financial footing.

Only 27 days to have your say over the future of the BBC! Don’t leave it to other people - take part!. You love it? You think it could be better? There’s something special you don’t want to lose? Tell the government! Closes Tuesday 10th March.

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Who else is looking forward to a garden full of herby flowers? These are Pot Marigolds, in front of Sweet Rocket with the magenta and green leaves of Tree Spinach right at the back 🌱🇬🇧
photo from last year #flowers #herbs #peatfree

Pair of doors with studded brass edging and decorative flourishes against a peach background and, in the transom window above, a fan of golden arrows

Enjoying the decorative artistry in this doorway in Prague, from round 1900 (Arnim Schulz) www.flickr.com/photos/arnim...

Beyond long COVID — how reinfections could be causing silent long-term organ damage | CBC Radio Scientific evidence is painting an unsettling picture: COVID infections, even if mild or asymptomatic, may be causing long-term cellular and organ damage, as well as increasing your risk of developing...

Post-Covid infections meaning what Covid does to the body post-acute phase of Covid infection. It’s not just Long Covid, it’s what’s happening to everyone’s body with each infection: organ damage, diabetes, cancer…

There’s no such thing as a Covid infection without consequence.
— Dr. David Putrino

#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.

# 286

Before entering hibernation in the autumn #bumblebee queens build up reserves of fat and glycogen in their bodies.
These queens will lose up to 80% of their fat reserves during #hibernation over the winter period.
#bees

#nature
#science
#insects

Screenshot of a news article from The Post titled “Repeatedly getting Covid doesn’t build immunity, ‘it’s more like accumulating damage’,” written by Melanie Earley of RNZ and dated March 10, 2026. Below the headline is a portrait of leading vaccinologist and associate professor Dr Helen Petousis-Harris, shown facing the camera against a dark background. The article discusses how repeated COVID-19 infections may cause cumulative harm rather than building lasting immunity.

"Leading vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris says there's not enough awareness of the impact of COVID-19 on overall health."

"What many people don't realise is that getting COVID repeatedly is not like building immunity, it's more like accumulating damage," she says.

Source: archive.md/Qsv13

Beautiful 😄

Possibly my favourite Kingfisher shot this year. She is a beauty!

#kingfisher #birds #favouritephoto #photographs #edinburgh

Mycosis-related deaths in Sweden have grown by an average of 19% per year since 2019 in the total population
- among 0-4 year old children, the 2024 level exceeds that of the total population
- ICD-10 codes B44-B49
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Large tortoiseshell butterfly confirmed no longer extinct in UK Early spring sightings show colourful insect is a resident species for first time in decades, says conservation charity The large tortoiseshell – an elusive and enigmatic butterfly that became extinct in Britain in the last century – is a UK resident species once again, with a flurry of early spring sightings. Britain’s list of native butterflies has increased to 60 with the return of the insect after individuals emerged from hibernation in woodlands in Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, Cornwall and the Isle of Wight. Continue reading...

Large tortoiseshell butterfly confirmed no longer extinct in UK

Another arrivals board with a set of migratory birds arriving in the UK later in the spring. The background is dark teal, with "Arrivals" in green. Arriving in April: Nightingale, Reed Warbler, Whinchat, Lesser Whitethroat, House Martin. Arriving April–May: Garden Warbler, Turtle Dove, Cuckoo, Arctic Tern, Common Tern. Arriving in May: Swift, Spotted Flycatcher, Nightjar. These birds mainly arrive in April and May, with some late arrivals like the Swift and Nightjar appearing in May.

An airport style arrivals board showing migratory birds arriving in the UK. The background is dark teal, with "Arrivals" in green at the top. Bird names are in orange, and arrival times in green. Arriving March–May: Wheatear. Arriving March–April: Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, Osprey, Swallow, Ring Ouzel, Blackcap. Arriving in April: Willow Warbler, Tree Pipit, Redstart, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Pied Flycatcher. Arriving April–May: Yellow Wagtail. Most birds start arriving from March, with peak arrivals in April and some extending into May.

It’s springtime and migratory birds are on the move! 🌍

Have you seen any of our fair-weather friends arriving? Stay tuned: we'll be shining a daily spotlight on our spring returnees.

Check out the Arrivals Board to see who's flying in and when... 👇

#SpringArrivalSpotlight

“It sang the song she loved to hear.
And now I hear its voice again,
And still its message is of peace,
It sings of love that will not cease-
For me it never sings in vain.”

-Frederick Locker-Lampton.
#flowerfeed🌱
#ImageAndVerse

So many vascular risks @elliechowns.bsky.social

Jesse Morse, MD: "Huge new study finding from COVID. 20 months after infection “In cardiovascular disease patients, T lymphocytes remained 72.9% below baseline for 20 months post-infection.” That’s absolutely insane. A 73% persistent drop in the body’s ability to fight infections. This includes your ability to fight cancer…"

A friend sent me this, posted on the other site.

Link to the paper:

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

@fitterhappieraj.bsky.social

So many #SignsofSpring and so many gorgeous photos! Thank you all for sharing them and for making #wildflowerhour wonderful! Remember to keep a look out for the next challenge! Hope you all have a great week and happy flower hunting! ☺️

Gate and lane near Peter Tavy

Footpath with oaks

Tudor carvings at Peter Tavy church

Primroses in Peter Tavy churchyard

Pictures taken this week near Peter Tavy and inside Peter Tavy church, #Dartmoor, #Devon. #photography

Bobbin the Robin. Photographed today. #birds #robins #ukbirds #nature

Hellebore!

Show us your crocus photos by adding a photo below, and we'll share a few of our favourites next week!

Hidden amongst a thicket, a small Long-tailed Tit peers out from its cosy nest, it's long tail sticking out rather conspicuously behind it. The nest is an artful blend of moss and lichen, camouflaged perfectly with the surroundings. Sunlight filters through the branches, casting a soft glow and highlighting the bird's bright, watchful eyes.

"Peek-a-boo!"

Did you enjoy nature this weekend?

Share your snaps & stories with us... 👇 💚

Courting Grebes mirror one another’s movements as they dip their heads, turn, & glide in slow parallel arcs; each motion answered by the other in near perfect timing.

Grebes mirror each other’s movements as they dip their heads, turn, & glide in slow parallel arcs; each motion answered by the other in near perfect timing.

#ukbirding #BirdOfTheDay #ThePhotoHour #BirdsSeenIn2026 #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #BlueskyPhotography #ukwildlife #birds