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Last Sunday we conducted our first releases of Large Marsh Grasshoppers in Norfolk! What an incredible species!! Thank you to all of our dedicated Citizen Keepers, see you for the second release in August🦗💚
Click here to learn more about the project: ow.ly/Trgj50SEoa3
Yesterday I helped to release 400+ large marsh grasshoppers back into the Norfolk broads as part of the @CitizenZoo @NorfolkWT Hop of Hope project! You can read about it more in the thread below >
I've spent so much time picking grass and rescuing escapees, and while I'll miss the hoppers it was great to see them released into the wild at @Wheatfen. Our next batch of LMG egg pods are set up and ready to go!
If you would like to read more about the Hop of Hope project, go to: citizenzoo.org/our-work/hop-…
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Ted Ellis looks down and seems to approve.
Large Marsh Grasshoppers return to the Norfolk Broads this afternoon, after an absence of 85 years!
@CitizenZoo @NorfolkNats @NENorfolkSufflk @NorfolkWT @YareWildlife
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Hopper’s coming home! ⚽️🦗
@CitizenZoo @NorfolkWT @NENorfolkSufflk @NorfolkNats
Britain's biggest grasshopper will return to the Broads after 85-year absence edp24.co.uk/news/24332084.ra…
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Norwich Western Link Road Public Consultation - please send comments before 18 July, via quick email at this link. Overwhelming public rejection is important to protect Barbastelle & River Wensum action.wildlifetrusts.org/pa…
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Delighted to say our Kestrel pair are back for the fourth year of #Nestflix at our Irish site. Already our male has been busy presenting his partner with gifts of food, and tidying up the nest. @PaulCaplat @MannokBuild @BirdWatchIE @IrishRaptorSG @nirsg
Watch the whole Mannock 2022 kestrel breeding season condensed into 3 mins here youtu.be/xIESGryZFCY and get excited for this year as the female incubates this year’s clutch 🥚🤩#Nestflix #kestrels @alethionaut
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Back from my first weekend @CopelandBirdOb, I had so much fun ringing Manx Shearwaters and exploring the island. Amazing to see such varied bird life, and all the seals with their pups! Thanks for having me- I'll be back soon!
*All birds were ringed under BTO license
My placement @Gameandwildlife in the wetlands department has come to an end. So thankful to have worked with such amazing people and some great birds! 🪶
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Our year placement students are in their last days here @Gameandwildlife before returning to their universities.
From all #GWCT staff, we send a BIG thank you to you all, for your hard work & dedication towards our #research.
We wish you the best of luck in your future careers!
I explored Portland this weekend- climbed the lighthouse and walked along the coastal path to the beach. Couldn't believe how many Kestrels were hunting along the cliffs!
Couldn't resist visiting the Bee-eaters on my trip home to Norfolk. They're so colourful, the cloudy weather and picture quality don't do them justice! Although their first breeding attempt failed, we've got all fingers crossed that the second attempt is successful.
Completed my final Roding count for the @_BTO @Gameandwildlife Breeding Woodcock Survey 2023! We finished on 5 flypasts, with 2 males chasing. And I heard at least 6 nightjars in the survey square! Turn your volume up to hear them calling
Had the opportunity to take part in the Poole Park Greylag Project catch today. I had a great time ringing the geese and meeting new people! Thanks @gardenbirder1 for organising the catch.
All birds ringed under BTO license, following HPAI guidelines.
A massive congratulations to @gardenbirder1 for reaching the 5th year of the Greylag project 🥳
A batch of new colour ringed geese out at Poole park, thanks to the efforts of the team today.
Birds ringed under license with HPAI precautions taken to protect humans and birds.

































