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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 3h

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Steven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 8h

Horse riding and dogs are both prohibited at Stanford Reservoir. Unless your #Hunting it seems. #Northamptonshire

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 9h

#welcometoyorkshire moors burnt releasing carbon into the atmosphere to create habitat for tens of millions of non-native birds released into the wild each year. Reducing habitat and food for native wild birds and animals. Passed 20-30 dead pheasants run over on roads. Some traditions aren't good.

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The Conservation Volunteers @tcvnational.bsky.social · 1d

We believe that every community should have access to high quality local green spaces & we are committed to supporting a community network of groups & organisations who share that vision. Learn how your group can become part of our free #communitynetwork here: buff.ly/9twxGmS

#BetterNatureForAll

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Adrian Dutton @nottscoleoptera.bsky.social · 1d

Clematis vitalba still going strong mid October growing out of a Nottingham city wall. @bsbibotany.bsky.social

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Pollinating London Together @pollinatinglt.bsky.social · 1d

A raspberry isn’t one fruit, it’s dozens of tiny ones! 🍓 (well, technically “drupelets”).

If pollination is uneven, some drupelets don’t develop, leading to “wonky” fruit. A flower that has received plenty of insect visits is less likely to be wonky.

#PollinatingLT

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Peter Stone @londonstone.bsky.social · 17h

Today in 1851 was the last day of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park. Read here about the Great Exhibition and the creation of the Crystal Palace www.thehistoryoflondon.co.uk/the-great-ex...

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Trees playing cards!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 1d

Winterbourne Gardens looking spectacular this afternoon. Absolutely love the golden and reddish hues of the sweetgum on the right.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 2d

One of the things I love about London is how inconquerable it is. There's just too much of it to ever believe you'll discover it all. I first stumbled on this mosaic a few months ago, about a minute's walk from the flat I've lived in for 8 years.

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

#thicktrunktuesday - plane tree in Postman Park, the home the Grade11*Watts Memorial, City of London.

Plane tree Postman Park, City of London.

Plane tree in Postman Park, home to the Grade11* Watts Memorial

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · 2d

Rose hips in the Nursery.

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Still flowering in the Garden - goldenrod, rudbeckia and buddleia #SundayYellow

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

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Trees for Bermondsey @treesforbermondsey.bsky.social · 4d

We're delighted to welcome award-winning expert and Royal Parks Arboricultural Officer, Greg Packman, to Southwark Park for a tree walk on Sunday 19th October. Meet at the Pavilion Cafe by the lake in the park at 11am.
All details on flyer. #trees #parks #southwark #bermondsey #rotherhithe #walks

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Prof Duncan Westbury @duncanwestbury.bsky.social · 5d

All wildflowers have their own requirements. I manage these two patches very different at this time of year. I cut the meadow crane’s-bill in early Sept, & have left it. The betony patch I’m keeping short as it would normally benefit from grazing at this point.

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

Same with our spindles - the moths decimated them.

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Pollinating London Together @pollinatinglt.bsky.social · 5d

Autumn is a crucial time to support wildlife in your garden:

🌱 Leave some leaf litter for insects and hedgehogs to shelter in.

🌸 Plant springPlant Spring flowering bulbs for next year.
🪵 Create a log pile, perfect overwintering spots for small wildlife.

#PollinatingLT

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Steven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 6d

Give this post a click it shows one reason why species conservation is so important. We're part of nature not just in it!!

Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 6d

Why we need to invest in basic science. Sometimes discoveries like these lead to important benefits for society!

Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 6d

Why does the naked mole rat have the longest lifespan of any rodent, nearly 40 years?
A 30-year long mystery unraveled @ScienceMagazine today!
Its cGAS enzyme in cells has 4 missense mutations that upends its function, promoting DNA repair and suppressing inflammation
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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The Conservation Volunteers @tcvnational.bsky.social · 6d

🌿Think ponds are just pretty water features? Think again. They’re #biodiversity powerhouses buzzing with life.

Whether you’ve got space for a garden pond or just a bucket-sized wetland, every drop counts. 🐸Discover why ponds matter more than ever www.tcv.org.uk/media_hub/al...

#BetterNatureForAll

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

Snap - but found in Greyfrairs Gardens, City of London.

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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 7d

Denmark Bans Pesticides Containing Problematic PFAS Ingredients...

www.food-safety.com/articles/105...

Denmark Bans Pesticides Containing Problematic PFAS Ingredients

Denmark has banned 23 pesticides containing six active ingredients known to break down into trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) that easily contaminates water...

www.food-safety.com

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 7d

Ask retailers to join the rescue mission for butterflies and stop the sale of synthetic pesticides 👇
butterflyemergency.good.do/rescue-missi...

Join me in supporting the Remove Pesticides from UK Shelves Campaign

Join the Butterfly Rescue Mission Sign our open letter to UK retailers, asking them to remove synthetic pesticides from sale, for a wilder, butterfly-filled future for generations to come. The UK ...

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Peter Stone @londonstone.bsky.social · 6d

During the Middle Ages Queenhithe Dock in the City of London was an important landing place for boats. It was probably in use during Roman times but was named in the 12thC after Queen Matilda, wife of Henry I, who was granted duties from goods unloaded there.

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