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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 9h

You've done so well - I only have amphibians atm. Fingers crossed for me.. .

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 9h

Oh, I see....brilliant!

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 9h

Good question. 😁 It's mud with lots of clay in it....used for cricket pitches, apparently, but just use mud,beans & straw instead. Bet it'll work just as well.

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 10h

Did u know?Since we've been making bee hotels,our diversity of solitary bees has increased 10-fold.This is a mud nesting brick for Hairy Footed Flower bees.Recipe:cricket pitch loam,sand,straw. Poke holes. 2 feet off the ground,south facing. Plant Pulmonaria-they LOVE it.How fab is the male?! 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🐝

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

What an amazing sight....🙌

SAOCousins @saocousins.bsky.social · 2d

64 Grey herons. Doing... not a lot
#sandemar nature reserve
@everyheron.bsky.social
#heron

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

Nature's drive-thru, or all-you-can-eat. 😁

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

Here are some I took of the bee pupae extraction & cleaning...You can only do this with the Mason bees & Leafcutters

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

No. 😁Around March time, I take them back outside, for the new bees to emerge themselves. With some, I'll take out the pupae in Feb'ish and put them in a release box - that way I can clean any mites off them, clean them & assess that year's success. I'll see if I can find pics....

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

THIS IS FAB! I love the way you're using plastic pots to fill with material & to help keep it grouped within the gabions. Such a wonderful sight to see. 🙌

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

Did u know?We'd like to see if we can attract reptiles into the wildlife garden,to further enrich biodiversity. It'd be fab to get Slow worms,or even Grass snakes.To do this,we've just laid down two warming felt panels in a quiet part of the garden,to see if they attract the odd scaly visitor.🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🐍

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Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 4d

Today (date), the Slender-billed Curlew was declared extinct. The first bird extinction on mainland Europe in 500 years — on our watch. Extinction is final. No going back. Think about that.

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks John. Yes, always good to have visual reminders when you have wild family sleeping.

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Brilliant Keith. Are you able to take them inside for the winter?

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Did u know? It's time to clean the old dovecote my hubs renovated to create winter hidey-holes for birds.The straw & moss is evidence they've been using it. As the spaces are large,we thought we'd improve insulation by adding organic wool. It also raises the levels slightly,for easier access. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🐦‍⬛🌍

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

In the UK we don't have bears, (I wish) but I know where you're coming from here. It's about the small souls too ..

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

I can so-o-o relate to that. 🤣

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

Brilliant. 🤣

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

So true....🙏

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

Did u know?Winter prep for our wildlife garden has turned towards our bee hotels.The greatest enemy of baby bees is damp,which causes mould & mite infestations.I take them into my summer house where it's cool & dry.All sorts of houses & materials for all sorts of different bees.Note the sign.🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🪲🐝🌍

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 4d

🤣🐦‍⬛

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 4d

Not sure they're in my area - the vegetation on the common isn't wild & long enough, but we shall see...

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 4d

Ooo, you lucky thing. I see the adults, but not any larvae. ☺️🙌

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 4d

Did u know? Newly emerged Queen bumblebees are busy feeding themselves with as much food as possible, to get them through the winter, as they sleep in holes/hollows/earth/grass. That's why every last summer flower in your garden is an important food source. Look at this magnificent lady. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐝

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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation @xercessociety.bsky.social · 6d

Like rivers & lakes full of fish? Then you need rivers & lakes full of insects!
On this #BugBanterPodcast we'll dive underwater to meet freshwater insects, & discover the conservation work they need!
Audio & transcript 📻 xerces.org/bug-banter/s...
Video w/ captions 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=22sh...

The Salmonfly Project: Anglers, Insect Conservation, and the Future of Freshwater Streams | Bug Banter Podcast

Insects play a critical role in rivers, lakes, and streams, acting as a vital food source for many animals and maintaining the health of these freshwater ecosystems. A few of these insects include: ma...

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 5d

Go, Denmark 🙌🌍

Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 6d

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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