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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 13h

Yellow-browed Warbler ringed at the living seas centre, south landing will be released at 10.25
@birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Elaine McGoff @elainemcgoff.bsky.social · 6d

This is honestly the stupidest thing I've heard in a long time- banning the use of the words burger & sausage on plant based products.

The world is burning & war ravaged, & this is what our Parliamentarians think they need to 'fix'?

P.S. Fish also don't have fingers, right @oisinc.bsky.social?

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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 15h

“EPA said the biggest threats to overall health of the country’s natural water bodies include animal waste, fertilisers & pesticides running off farmland and forestry”.

Politically backed ongoing wreckage of our natural environment for profit continues unabated.

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again

Agriculture, sewage, chemicals and physical damage all threatening nature’s waterways

www.irishtimes.com

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 4h

Rarity finders: White-throated Needletail in Yorkshire

Mandy Gregory and Ray Maddison discuss a routine visit to Tophill Low that transformed into an unforgettable day, while Ashley Saunders describes the bird's remarkable relocation at Bempton Cliffs:

Rarity finders: White-throated Needletail in Yorkshire

Mandy Gregory and Ray Maddison discuss a routine visit to Tophill Low NR that transformed into an unforgettable day when a White-throated Needletail appeared, while Ashley Saunders describes the bird's remarkable relocation at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 4h

Out canvassing for Catherine Connolly in Rathfarnham tonight. People are increasingly making their minds up about how they will vote. The smears against Catherine are not sticking.

An historic victory is possible here. Get involved.

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 7h

BRILLIANT STUFF! Well said Cat Eccles MP!

Speech from yesterday's debate on the Badger cull following our Govt petition reaching 100,00 signatures.

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 1d

King Charles to front new nature documentary on Amazon Prime….HYPOCRISY!

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 1d

We will never stop fighting to end the Badger cull. Picture taken today outside Parliament ahead of the Parliamentary debate triggered by Protect the Wild’s petition.

Huge thanks to Betty Badger (Mary Barton) for years of relentless campaigning on this issue.

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 8h

Huge thank you to every single one of you that signed our Govt petition to end the Badger cull. We are making progress!

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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 2d

Spoil your vote or strike a blow against the establishment?

The choice is there.

Either put an establishment candidate into the Áras, or someone who has stood against government and crises their policies have created for decades.

#SpoilTheVote
#SmearTheBejaysus

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Siobhan Macmahon @sjmacmahon.bsky.social · 2d

Incredible 2nd Migweeek ‘25 walk today at RSPB Bempton
Thanks Will, @bemptonbider.bsky
The man’s a walking talking bird migration encyclopedia😇
Also sincere thanks to Rich Jo & Steve.
Another brilliant Flamborough Bird Observatory Migweek day!

Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · Sep 2

Migweek 25 programme is live!!
Join us on the headland from 11th-19th of October for this free event celebrating the miracle of migration !
Please note all walks and in person talks require booking due to limited numbers.
Follow link for details
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...

Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Saturday 12th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...

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James Spencer @ornid.bsky.social · 6d

So close I couldn't focus. Insane

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Siobhan Macmahon @sjmacmahon.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to James💚@ornid.bsky.social
& Margaret💚
@mboyd7.bsky.social
Brilliant 1st Migweek ‘25 walk on Sat, the diving Shag highlight of my day!

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow evenings talk is by FBO chair @craigcthomas1.bsky.social
with “Headland Highlights-an alpine melody “ looking back at the many fantastic birds that have graced the headland this year so far.
A few places still available, follow the link to book

flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...

Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...

flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 3d

Migweek events tomorrow!!
The ringing demonstration is going ahead at South Landing, 8am-12pm.
The guided walk at RSPB Bempton, for those booked on it, is going ahead (meet at the admission hut for 10am start).
The FBO migration station will be open 9am-1pm in the Living Seas Centre, South landing

Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...

flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk

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Yorkshire Swan & Wildlife Rescue Hospital @swanrescue.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks to an observant member of the public, we were recently able to assist this adult swan at Elsecar Reservoir, reported to us with a fishing hook in the webbing of bird’s foot. The hook was carefully removed, and the swan immediately returned to his family.

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 4d

‘Little lungs are paying’: why the #Dieselgate scandal is still running hot

- Car makers accused of cheating air pollution rules have largely avoided punishment for a decade but a historic trial brought by 1.8 million UK motorists is about to begin

Story by me
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

‘Little lungs are paying’: why the Dieselgate scandal is still running hot

Carmakers accused of cheating air pollution rules have faced little punishment but trial brought by 1.8m UK motorists is about to begin

www.theguardian.com

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Siobhan Macmahon @sjmacmahon.bsky.social · 4d

🆘Help plea! 🐄🐂🦡🦡
@shanestokes.bsky.social @whittledaway.bsky.social @drpeedell.bsky.social @ciwf.org.uk @ciwf.eu
@mammalsociety.bsky.social @wildlifeguardian.co.uk @dangoyal.bsky.social
@itvnews.bsky.social @news.rte.ie
@rteone.rte.ie @irishrainforest.bsky.social

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Siobhan Macmahon @sjmacmahon.bsky.social · 4d

🆘 Help! 🐄🐂 🦡🦡@dpcarrington.bsky.social @guyshrubsole.bsky.social
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@dalevince.com
@yorkswildlife.bsky.social
@badgerlandcouk.bsky.social
@badgercrowd.bsky.social @wildjustice.bsky.social
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
@channel4news.bsky.social

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 4d

Nestle quietly exits global initiative to reduce dairy methane emissions

#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Nestle quietly exits global initiative to reduce dairy methane emissions

www.latimes.com

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 4d

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has 15-year business record of supporting ‘net stupid zero’ initiatives

- Firms led by Tice since 2011 have shown commitment to saving energy and cutting CO2 emissions

Story by @damiengayle.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Richard Tice has 15-year record of supporting ‘net stupid zero’ initiatives

Firms led by deputy Reform UK leader since 2011 have shown commitment to saving energy and cutting CO2 emissions

www.theguardian.com

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Christine @searambo.bsky.social · 4d

Move 😎
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Prince, Prince and The Revolution - Let's Go Crazy (Live in Syracuse, NY, 3/30/85)

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 4d

Inside Portland’s War Zone (Spoiler: It’s a Farmers Market

Inside Portland’s War Zone (Spoiler: It’s a Farmers Market)

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Siobhan Macmahon @sjmacmahon.bsky.social · 5d

Prostate Cancer takes another, a kind clever Irishman,a truly beautiful soul. Only The Best…..
Sad & tragic news.🥱

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Pádraic Fogarty @whittledaway.bsky.social · 10d

One by one our waterways are dying off. Lough Carra has people who care about it, but will it be enough to reverse the damage already done?

www.westernpeople.ie/news/major-m...

Major Mayo lake cannot be allowed to become a 'cess pool' - news - Western People

The lake supplies Lough Mask, a major source of drinking water in Mayo.

www.westernpeople.ie

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