Interrobang

What was the reason for rejecting? Seems like I very small measure to make a big difference.

@prolapseband.bsky.social in full flight at the International Music Venue in #Leicester last Tuesday. ‘‘Twas a very fun evening.
@derrymick.bsky.social

A tremendous set from @prolapseband.bsky.social with @marcrileydj.bsky.social and @gidcoe.bsky.social on @bbc6music.bsky.social yesterday which followed a tremendous gig in #Leicester on Tuesday at which this pic of @derrymick.bsky.social was taken.

Daurian?

Kinbrace? ‘Kin cold, more like.

The intricate patterning of the Euchromius ocellea trapped at @landguardbo.bsky.social last night. #teammoth #suffolk @bc-suffolk.bsky.social

Great review of a great album. And good to hear Ainleys get a mention - the first album I ever purchased (in fact the first 20+) came from there.

@immersionhq.bsky.social followed Geno Washington at Woodbridge Festival of Art & Music today and were quite superb!
#suffolkmusic #suffolk

Worth the wait 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Every day that you see a Caspian Gull is a good day. This moulting juvenile at Felixstowe Ferry this afternoon.
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A fox having a morning scratch in the garden. #FoxOfTheDay

The view of the stage with James on stage.

@wearejames.bsky.social at @colchesterseries.bsky.social on Friday were immense. I’ve heard most of the songs live before but all new arrangements. The impromptu piano intro to Sit Down was brilliant and Saul’s violin at the start of 5-0 was an intense start to the set. Brilliant!!

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Breaching Ocean Sunfish _Mola mola_ photographed from @brittanyferries.bsky.social Pont Aven ferry in the Bay of Biscay on Monday.
#marinelife

Are you seeing Langmaid’s Yellow Underwing out your way yet? It’s one that I’m seeing a lot more of here so seems to be spreading.

Ok, but the announcement does say ‘currently reviewing’ not ‘intending to review at some point in the future’ and updates in terms of clarification or progress has been lacking.

To be fair they only announced the review was happening in 2021. So it’s only been four and a half years.

So have the powers that be now decided that the Cornwall Booted Eagle’s “abnormally abraded plumage” wasn’t abnormal at all?

Tho as ever the ‘equivalent’ part of ‘600mm equivalent’ is the angle of view not the magnification.

Sounds better than my 2-way in July. Didn’t see a single whale.

More conclusive than your White-billed Diver pics 👍

Amazing given not that many years ago the very idea of seeing Wilson’s Petrel from the mainland was fanciful.

👍😃👌

Wow!

That there #Prolapse/#YeahYeahNoh gig in London referenced in the podcast was an absolute classic!
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UK ban on lead ammunition hailed as major win for wildlife The UK will ban most lead ammunition from 2026 to protect wildlife and reduce pollution. Conservationists have welcomed the move, citing severe harm to birds. The ban, phased over three years, outlaws toxic shot and bullets, though some exemptions remain. Shooting groups warn of supply issues with non-lead alternatives.

The UK Government has announced a long-awaited ban on toxic lead ammunition, which has been praised as a major victory for wildlife and the environment:

Great photo, Marc! Volucella zonaria. A very impressive hoverfly.

I’m catching very few this year. Just odd ones. It was 50+ a night some nights last year before the Box was destroyed.

Just back from a Portsmouth/Santander minicruise. Not as far west as you but large shears scarce throughout. 1-2 Great Shear (both in the Channel), maybe 25 Cory’s total & singles of Sooty & Balearic. But I guess still early in the season. No Fin Whales in Biscay a bigger surprise. Where are they?

Anyone remember where I parked my locally sourced organic Land Rover ?

The Tragic Comedy of Grouse Shooting Lies: presented to you by your elected representatives , at the
@wildjustice.bsky.social driven grouse shooting debate earlier this week – enjoy .