Course Director and Lecturer in UG Animal Science @ARUWrittle. STEM. Ecologist. Conservationist and EWT volunteer warden at Crowsheath Wood. Views are my own.
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For those in need of a smile, a reminder that one 19th-century name for a penguin was ‘arsefoot’.
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Am interested in new nerdy ideas for YouTube videos. These either explain a concept in conservation or ecology or explain a conservation project. These have something to show. Please say if at #ICCB2025 and would like to discuss an idea. youtube.com/@bill_sutherland…
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Just seen something quite heart-breaking while walking with @wildveitch, a swift bouncing off of a building multiple times trying to enter a former nest, before giving up. The accuracy of it's attempt clearly demonstrated a nest used to be present. @WriterHannahBT
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The swift brick amendment will be voted on next week. Please use your voice. Email [email protected] just saying PLEASE MANDATE SWIFT BRICKS!
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Why would you want a neat stripy boring lifeless lawn when you can have a shaggy, flower-filled paradise for pollinators? Maybe this short video will provide some inspiration! youtu.be/2SJFg3NbrFY
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Some ideas on what flowers to grow to help bees cope with hot weather from the @The_Buzz_Club "Bees & Heatwaves" citizen science project, download report from link below:
thebuzzclub.uk/bees-heatwave…
@yanetsepulveda
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When dogs given spot treatments for fleas go swimming, they release levels of pesticides dangerous to aquatic life for at least a month after the treatment newscientist.com/article/248…
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Thank you @itvanglia for letting me tell my Words From The Hedge.
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34% of species comprehensively assessed on the @IUCNRedList have #agriculture documented as a direct threat.
With better designed and targeted policies, we can benefit both #biodiversity and agriculture.
Lear more in our flagship report.
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Local green spaces are irreplaceable for both biodiversity and community wellbeing. We need planning that enhances nature where people live, not just somewhere miles away. #PlanningBill #NatureMatters – at Billericay, East
Latest word on the #PlanningBill is that developers could pave over local green spaces on the promise of delivering replacements miles away.
The Bill must deliver better protections for nature and neighbourhoods. 👇
theoep.org.uk/report/oep-giv… (1/2)
Fascinating as always. – at Stock, East
How conservation can be made more efficient. Great example of how to conserve crested tits in Scottish pinewoods by understanding their ecology then carrying out simple tests
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This might not seem like much but it is the first known red wood ant recorded in the woodland. This was the only one seen in the area and was very small compared to other specimens. – at Stock, East
"In its manifesto, Labour promised “to restore and protect our natural world” and “to unlock the building of homes … without weakening environmental protections”. Well, I guess you could argue it isn’t weakening them. It’s deleting them." ~ George Monbiot – at Stock, East
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I was asked if we still had rabbits on the reserve...
youtu.be/3tcMdHiv7Qg?si=9ra2… – at Stock, East
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Here are 27 videos for those learning ecology at school. Teachers (or pupils) am pleased to hear of suggested additions from my channel, videos to remove or gaps I could usefully fill. Good luck!
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