The remarkable rise of eBird – the world’s biggest citizen science project In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, shaping scientific research.

I'm long-term loyal to @birdtrack.bsky.social and think it's brilliant, but this is an interesting, encouraging read, highlighting how many young people are contributing to large, enlightening datasets and generally engaging with wild birds. At a UK level that's probably true for BirdTrack.

Fab photos Pete! Emperor dragonfly or two?

Well done for getting this far Julia 👏

Yes of course! Many instances of swift bricks working. Check out www.swift-conservation.org

Callers can help attract and have been observed to speed up the occupancy take up

Having declared a nature emergency and with swifts shamefully on their way to extinction in Wales surely the Welsh Govt need to pull out
all the stops. It is so disappointing that Labour are not meeting their obligations to future generations who may be deprived of witnessing these wonderful birds.

Also very disappointing from @rebeccaevansms.bsky.social who felt that swift bricks could detract from rather than complement biodiversity measures and swift bricks might be left with the only outcome. It is surely possible to ensure that this is not the case?

Thanks to those who spoke in favour of the petition but some awful contributions too. Joel James's comments about the mess caused by swifts revealed his ignorance. Imagine having the confidence to speak in a debate yet have so little knowledge of the bird in question.

Live-Plenary-01/10/2025 The Senedd is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people, makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.

Senedd Swift debate currently taking place
Joel James spouting absolute knowsense about the mess that swifts creat. Clueless!

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Think I've found it now

Hi Julia, I'm struggling to find where to watch the debate? Any ideas? Thanks!

There may be trouble ahead...

The island that banned hives: can honeybees actually harm nature? On a tiny Italian island, scientists conducted a radical experiment to see if the bees were causing their wild cousins to decline

"It’s like a local grocery store trying to compete against Walmart,”

It's a shame this isn't more widely understood.. 🐝

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Common Blue butterfly resting on heather against a dark pink background. Text overlay reads 'the results are in' with Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count logo. Photo credit Matt Berry

The #BigButterflyCount results are in and it's official...

2025 was an average year for butterflies.

See the full results and what can be done to help butterflies and moths 👇
https://butterfly-conservation.org/big-butterfly-count-results-2025

YouTube video by RSPB RETURN - a 50-year story of repair, resilience, and White-tailed Eagles - FULL FILM 4K | RSPB

@mrhenrymorris.substack.com Hi Henry, have you seen this fab film yet? youtu.be/uInFdcL876I?...

Fantastic and uplifting film. Well done to all involved and to the perseverance of the conservationists who really make a difference.
Fingers crossed we'll have these fantastic birds back here in South Wales soon if @natreswales.bsky.social grant a licence. Unfortunately, a painfully slow process!

We need your help again.

Coul Links is an extraordinary coastal dune habitat, home to rare and remarkable wildlife.

But it is now threatened for a second time by plans for an 18-hole golf course that would cause irreparable damage.

Your voice could help save it. 👇

And journalists

Indeed! It's in dire need of some inspiration and greenery. Such an unimaginative welcome to visitors of our capital city at present.

Yes, they really seem to enjoy the fleabane. Had another by the dragonfly pond a week or so ago. Hopefully, the pond will be replenished soon as the level is desperately low!

Clouded yellow butterfly

East paddock meadow withe fleabane

Quiet bird wise at Cosmeston with 8 stock doves and pairs of stonechat and sparrowhawks the best. Nice to see good numbers of common blue and a couple of clouded yellow enjoying the fleabane.

Record breaking row!

Tories still going after the youth vote then 🤦

👏 We're less than 200 signatures from reaching our target of 1,500 for our Environment Bill e-action!

💚 This new legislation could transform the state of nature in Wales - but only if parts of the Bill are stronger and clearer.

✏️ Sign & share! 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/172649/...

Nice one!

Protester arrested over ‘Plasticine Action’ T-shirt: ‘How ridiculous is this?’ Miles Pickering says crowd at protest over Palestine Action ban was laughing at ‘silliness’ of scene as he was detained

The most genius thing I have seen in a long while www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

And return it did.

Can someone help id this carder bee?

Proud to help contribute to this study. Great work all but in particular @apushapus.bsky.social for writing the paper 👏