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Prof. Jeff Ollerton
@jeffollerton.bsky.social
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Biodiversity scientist, focused mainly on pollinators and their interactions with plants. Author of 'Pollinators & Pollination: Nature and Society' (Pelagic 2021) and 'Birds & Flowers: An Intimate 50 Million Year Relationship' (Pelagic 2024).
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I sometimes worry that Bluesky is going to go the way of Twitter and be taken over by anonymous, hateful trolls who don't know how to discuss, only insult.
catmouflage.bsky.social Jerry Babe從中來(JKR紙仔傳達員 & canto pop 小人 hitter) @catmouflage.bsky.social · 1d
"I am a biodiversity prof, I know ethics better, I should lead the discourse of environmental conversations with Chinese government, disregarding the fact that they have a long history of censoring public opinions on env conversation"
UN says no, you clown🤡.
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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catmouflage.bsky.social
"I am a biodiversity prof, I know ethics better, I should lead the discourse of environmental conversations with Chinese government, disregarding the fact that they have a long history of censoring public opinions on env conversation"
UN says no, you clown🤡.
November 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
jeffollerton.bsky.social
I'm actually a Professor of Biodiversity, and if #biodiversity is not a political subject, I don't know what is....
catmouflage.bsky.social Jerry Babe從中來(JKR紙仔傳達員 & canto pop 小人 hitter) @catmouflage.bsky.social · 2d
My point is that
1. Professor of biology should not make commentary about politics, because it is naive and unprofessional. You are not even an environment scientist which have more interdisciplinary exposure to geopolitics and international law about environmental protection.
November 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Pollinators and politics in China:

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#China #Bees #Pollinators #Biodiversity
Pollinators and politics in China
Last week I returned from a 14 day visit to China to colleagues at the Kunming Institute of Botany in Yunnan, part of a three-year commitment to working there that I documented on the blog last yea…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Recently I've been carrying out more complex statistical analyses & understanding those tests on a much deeper level than before. Why the over night change? What does this have to do with a legendary #blues musician? Read on:

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#ChatGPT #AI #ecology #biodiversity
AI at the crossroads: can ChatGPT turn you into a statistical Robert Johnson?
When is comes to the statistical analysis of data, I know my limits. Maths was never my strong point at school or university, and my approach has always been to keep analyses as simple and straight…
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November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Another superb example of #biomimicry reinforcing the intrinsic significance of protecting all biodiversity including the newts, bats & invertebrates demonised as barriers to development by Rachel Reeves

As this study demonstrates one day they may literally save your life.

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Smart cutting system used by female sawflies could transform surgery and reduce patient harm
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University have unlocked the secret behind how female sawflies make specific cuts to plants—a discovery that could revolutionize surgical instruments and dramatically reduce ...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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mrandrewclarke.bsky.social Andrew Clarke @mrandrewclarke.bsky.social · 20d
Another superb example of #biomimicry reinforcing the intrinsic significance of protecting all biodiversity including the newts, bats & invertebrates demonised as barriers to development by Rachel Reeves

As this study demonstrates one day they may literally save your life.

phys.org/news/2025-10...
Smart cutting system used by female sawflies could transform surgery and reduce patient harm
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University have unlocked the secret behind how female sawflies make specific cuts to plants—a discovery that could revolutionize surgical instruments and dramatically reduce ...
phys.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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stevetypesstuff.bsky.social
Nature book challenge. A book per day in no particular order, until you've shared ALL of the best nature books in your personal library. No explanations, no reviews.
#Books #Nature #Naturewriting #naturebooks #conservation #naturebookchallenge #booksky
#InsectBookClub

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Pollinators and Pollination by Jeff Ollerton A bumblebee flies away from the viewer towards clover flowers.
October 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Utterly thrilled with Jeff Ollerton's review of Urban Plants: "So do yourself a favour and take a walk with Trevor through the complex ecology and botany of built-up British landscapes. I learned a lot from Urban Plants and I highly recommend it as an addition to anyone’s Christmas list."
October 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Review of "Urban Plants" by Trevor Dines, the latest addition to Bloomsbury's British Wildlife Collection.

What did I think of the book? Find out here: jeffollerton.co.uk/2025/10/16/b... #ecology #biodiversity #botany #wildlife #plants #NatureWriting
Book review: “Urban Plants” by Trevor Dines
Earlier this year I received an unexpected invitation from Bloomsbury Publishing to attend a book launch at Philip Mould’s gallery in London. Looking at the details I immediately said yes, be…
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October 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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The Golden Lotus is one of China’s most iconic plants — a striking member of the banana family with a connection to #Buddhism.

Despite its fame, a mystery remains: what actually pollinates it? A new study implicates #birds as the #pollinators - read more here:

jeffollerton.co.uk/2025/10/14/d...
Do birds pollinate the iconic Golden Lotus? A new study suggests that they do!
The Golden Lotus (Musella lasiocarpa) is one of China’s most iconic plants — a striking member of the banana family (Musaceae) that seems to bloom forever. Its brilliant yellow, lotus-like bracts h…
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October 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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It worked in SW France conditions, thanks Jeff !
October 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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radiogo.show
Frank Abernathy's waited a long time for food.

From "Radio Go!" - listen now at radiogo.show
September 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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radiogo.show
Producer Tom's booking practices are... questionable.

From "Radio Go!" - listen now at radiogo.show
September 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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radiogo.show
A medium by the name of Crystal Peaks (@marvelousmrsyardy.bsky.social) lets Riley in on the secrets of the afterlife, but a supernatural disaster brings an unexpected visitor. Plus, Tom calls in a favour.

Listen now at radiogo.show or on your podcast player!
Radio Go! 2: Painting in Heaven, with Stevie Yardy as Crystal Peaks
September 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM
jeffollerton.bsky.social
It's been a great year for sloes, the hedgerows are packed with them. But you can make so much more than sloe gin with these wild fruit!

Just opened my first batch of salt-fermented sloes for this year. Follow this link for the #recipe: jeffollerton.co.uk/2020/10/03/r...?
#wildfood #foraging
October 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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I've had inquiries about this evening's "Surveying for Pollinators" webinar, from people who can't make the live event. If you register you'll have access to the recording & reading list after it finishes. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/surveying-...
#bees #pollinators #ecology #biodiversity
Surveying For Pollinators
Learn how to survey and monitor pollinators in this webinar — tools, tips, and techniques for all skill levels.
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October 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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To mark the 200th anniversary of the first passenger rail trip yesterday, the BBCR4 series Rare Earth looked at #sustainability of #rail travel. It was great to hear my #SYMBIOSIS project collaborator Neil Strong discussing #biodiversity on the Network Rail estate!

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BBC Radio 4 - Rare Earth, Trains on Trial
Is train travel part of a green future, not just our industrial past?
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September 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Calamari anyone?
rebeccarhelm.bsky.social Rebecca R Helm @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social · Sep 24
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA

10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
September 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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The conundrum we find everywhere.

Far too little for for the insects, but far too much for the farm lobby (the EU tried to go for 7%, paid for with subsidies, but has now pretty much abolished it, as did the UK as soon as it Brexited).
September 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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biologicalrecording.co.uk
Pollinators aren’t just bees & butterflies—wasps, flies & beetles matter too! 🌼🐝🪲

Learn how to record them all in our entoLEARN webinar with Prof @jeffollerton.bsky.social.

Date: 2nd October
Tickets £12.50
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1334343349...
September 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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4. Pollinators like wild bees, butterflies and hoverflies are in trouble all across the planet. A new study published in Science looks at the impacts of farmland:
September 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Pollinators such as wild #bees, #butterflies, and #hoverflies are in trouble worldwide. A major new study, published in Science, shows that the oft-quoted figure of 10% semi-natural habitat in farmland landscapes is far too little to safeguard pollinators

jeffollerton.co.uk/2025/09/26/p...
Pollinators need more space and 10% habitat is not enough says a new study just published in Science
Pollinators such as wild bees, butterflies, and hoverflies are in trouble worldwide. A major new study, published in Science and led by Gabriella Bishop and other scientists at Wageningen Universit…
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September 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM