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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · 7d

I always appreciate late Common Darters. One of the joys of October here in Norfolk.

Common Darter basking on a fallen fence post at Winterton Dunes National Nature Reserve. By mike toms

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · 10d

That would be great thanks. Hope you’re well.

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Global Movement To Gaza UK @gmtguk.bsky.social · Sep 24

Global Sumud Flotilla – urgent support.

#GlobalSumudFlotilla #GlobalMovementToGaza #SailToGaza

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Amnesty International UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social · Sep 3

Dawn raids arresting peaceful protestors… 👀

There is a crime that arrests should be made for: Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

‼️UPDATE: Seven arrests have now been made

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

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

www.theguardian.com

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Jul 12

I’d pay good money (I say good money) to see @willrose.bsky.social in a Golden Grenades balaclava.

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Jul 6

Ouch!

observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

The real Salt Path: how a blockbuster book and film were ...

Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal that the truth behind it is ve...

observer.co.uk

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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · Jul 2

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Jun 30

Would moving the table closer help? 😉

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Jun 28

Clearwings are just the coolest moths. These two (the slightly dumpier Red-tipped and the slimmer Red-belted) were attracted to their respective pheromone lures in our rural Norfolk garden today.

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Jun 20

If you’re going to spend the time watching it inflate and dry out, then my money would be on a Large Yellow Underwing 😉

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Jun 7

You can’t beat a fresh Green Pug, a smart little moth. This one was new for the garden, flushed from a Dogwood hedge. There’s a canine joke lurking in here somewhere - one for @levparikian.bsky.social perhaps?

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · May 18

Four species of hawk-moth in the trap this morning, including an absolute beast of a Privet Hawk-moth. Such a joy to have them
visiting the garden.

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · May 11

Two good days of biological recording and citizen science. Training new nest recorders to monitor nests (this is a Blackcap) yesterday then moth trap and passive acoustic bat monitoring last night (Barbastelle among the species recorded). Checked nest boxes today - eggs mostly hatched.

Blackcap nest with four eggs. Photographed in Norfolk, England in May 2025

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · May 8

Always nice to find and monitor a Dunnock nest. This one is being incubated and will be followed through to what I hope will be a successful outcome. At 1.42 m, this is quite high off the ground for the Dunnocks I find (probably because the other species I am looking for nest low down).

A Dunnock nest in ivy, containing three bright blue eggs.

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · May 7

Rather a lot of it, it would seem.

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Apr 24

A new insect for the garden. Incredible to think Box Bug was restricted to a small area in Surrey but now occurs as far north as Yorkshire and as far west as Devon. The range expansion was aided by a shift onto other foodplants; now most frequently found on hawthorn and buckthorn.

Box Bug Gonocerus acuteangulatus Norfolk UK April 2025

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Apr 13

34 moths of 11 species last night, including this Cinnabar, which is the earliest I’ve seen. Also rather dashing V-pug and March Moth, not to mention two Black Sexton Beetles (one with mites, one without). Hebrew Character the most common moth in the MV trap here in mid-Norfolk.

Cinnabar moth from moth trap set in mid-norfolk April 2025, by Mike Toms

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Apr 6

Eighteen moths of six species in the trap this morning, including this beautiful Chocolate-top. Such a smart little moth.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Apr 5

Join us for a talk from author James Parry about The Reverend Bird: the Gilbert White of the Broads at 6pm on Wednesday 23 April at our BTO HQ. £5 per person, please book in advance. ➡️ bit.ly/RevBirdTalk

Image of the Reverend Bird sitting on a bench writing in his notebook. Wording alongside reads: The Reverend Bird, the Gilbert White of the Broads. A talk by James Parry. Wednesday 23 April. Doors open 6pm, talk at 7pm. BTO, The Nunnery, Thetford. £5 per person. Find out more and book: https://bit.ly/RevBirdTalk

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Mar 21

The stage is set. Nice to be out and talking about owls. Tonight it is a mix of science, conservation and cultural history. From the cutting marks on bones from 12,000 years BP, via South American human sacrifice, to Eagle Owls in the north of England and conservation challenges and opportunities.

A stage set for a talk about the cultural history of owls.

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Mar 20

That’s a lovely idea - duly ordered and very much looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing.

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Mar 8

18 moths of seven species in the MV trap overnight, including two Twin-spot Quakers and this Oak Beauty. #ukmoths

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Feb 17

Another brilliant introduction to bird identification by the very talented Will Rose. Accessible and fun - what’s not to like. #ornithology

Will Rose @willrose.bsky.social · Feb 17

After your tea, why not learn about what makes #woodpeckers so darned cool!
Watch my brand new animated bird guide episode here youtu.be/GEQBrT-587Q?...

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Mike Toms @miketoms.bsky.social · Jan 14

Light in the darkness. A Tremellales fungus on a fallen branch. Such vivid colour in a drab winter landscape. Possibly Tremella mesenterica or Naematelia aurantia. #mycology

A bright orange fungal body on some fallen dead branches. Belonging to the Tremellales.

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