Dave Allan
@maurice45.bsky.social
Birder, Moth-er. Lover of all of Nature
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I'm really pleased that the accusations against Farage are quite rightly not going away. He appears very, very rattled and deservedly so.
This is very long overdue.
This is very long overdue.
December 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I'm really pleased that the accusations against Farage are quite rightly not going away. He appears very, very rattled and deservedly so.
This is very long overdue.
This is very long overdue.
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Citril Finch is disappearing at a dramatic rate across its range in Germany, amid wider declines in Europe:
Citril Finch population collapses in Germany amid broader European declines
Citril Finch has nearly disappeared from Germany’s Black Forest, with numbers plunging by over 97%. Across Europe, habitat loss and climatic change threaten this mountain specialist, prompting urgent calls for coordinated conservation action.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Citril Finch is disappearing at a dramatic rate across its range in Germany, amid wider declines in Europe:
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The amazing Helicopter Damselfly Mecistogaster amalia. This large damselfly has a 14 centimetre wingspan and flies slowly around the forest plucking spiders from their webs. One of the highlights of a visit to Onofre Cunha REGUA in the Atlantic Forest, Brazil last week
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The amazing Helicopter Damselfly Mecistogaster amalia. This large damselfly has a 14 centimetre wingspan and flies slowly around the forest plucking spiders from their webs. One of the highlights of a visit to Onofre Cunha REGUA in the Atlantic Forest, Brazil last week
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Male Orchid Bees attracted to Lavender and Eucalyptus soaked cotton wool balls. These stunning bees collect unusual scents to impress the females. Onofre Cunha, REGUA, Atlantic Forest, Brazil last week.
December 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Male Orchid Bees attracted to Lavender and Eucalyptus soaked cotton wool balls. These stunning bees collect unusual scents to impress the females. Onofre Cunha, REGUA, Atlantic Forest, Brazil last week.
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If you are sick and tired of Governments failing to implement a peat compost ban again and again - to save all of the habitat it destroys each year and bring security to jobs and businesses in horticulture - please sign this petition actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... I’ve signed
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
If you are sick and tired of Governments failing to implement a peat compost ban again and again - to save all of the habitat it destroys each year and bring security to jobs and businesses in horticulture - please sign this petition actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... I’ve signed
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One of my favourite European butterflies is the Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterous morpheus). It has a curious undulating flight - the butterfly equivalent of a woodpecker @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
One of my favourite European butterflies is the Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterous morpheus). It has a curious undulating flight - the butterfly equivalent of a woodpecker @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social
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Paul McNamara, "Chancellor breached the manifesto by freezing income tax thresholds and tax rises"
Keir Starmer, "We haven't breached the manifesto"
Labour are now speaking just like the Conservatives did in office. This was not the change people voted for #C4News
Keir Starmer, "We haven't breached the manifesto"
Labour are now speaking just like the Conservatives did in office. This was not the change people voted for #C4News
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Paul McNamara, "Chancellor breached the manifesto by freezing income tax thresholds and tax rises"
Keir Starmer, "We haven't breached the manifesto"
Labour are now speaking just like the Conservatives did in office. This was not the change people voted for #C4News
Keir Starmer, "We haven't breached the manifesto"
Labour are now speaking just like the Conservatives did in office. This was not the change people voted for #C4News
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Great thread collating the take home messages of each of today’s presentations/speakers at the National Emergency Briefling.
Hard hitting words from Chris Packham to politicians and leaders at the National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature:
"You MUST listen to the science. We didn't just elect you. We've given you our trust. You are about to hear from leading scientists. I beseach you to hear their truth"
"You MUST listen to the science. We didn't just elect you. We've given you our trust. You are about to hear from leading scientists. I beseach you to hear their truth"
November 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Great thread collating the take home messages of each of today’s presentations/speakers at the National Emergency Briefling.
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REVEALED: Willow trees on Dartmoor common owned by Prince William deliberately poisoned with herbicide
This is an outrageous act of sabotage. Dartmoor’s commons are virtually treeless already, due to centuries of overgrazing by sheep. The culprit must be found:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
This is an outrageous act of sabotage. Dartmoor’s commons are virtually treeless already, due to centuries of overgrazing by sheep. The culprit must be found:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Willow trees on Prince William’s land in Devon poisoned with herbicide
Exclusive: Unknown culprit suspected of spraying glyphosate on protected trees hoped to stop peat erosion and flooding
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
REVEALED: Willow trees on Dartmoor common owned by Prince William deliberately poisoned with herbicide
This is an outrageous act of sabotage. Dartmoor’s commons are virtually treeless already, due to centuries of overgrazing by sheep. The culprit must be found:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
This is an outrageous act of sabotage. Dartmoor’s commons are virtually treeless already, due to centuries of overgrazing by sheep. The culprit must be found:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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On our new website, check out all the fabulous photos of plants & people!
In the header is a pic of @danryannature.bsky.social & daughter Ada on a #NewYearPlantHunt last year.
We also used images (like this stunning Grass-of-Parnassus) entered into our Photo Competition: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
In the header is a pic of @danryannature.bsky.social & daughter Ada on a #NewYearPlantHunt last year.
We also used images (like this stunning Grass-of-Parnassus) entered into our Photo Competition: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
On our new website, check out all the fabulous photos of plants & people!
In the header is a pic of @danryannature.bsky.social & daughter Ada on a #NewYearPlantHunt last year.
We also used images (like this stunning Grass-of-Parnassus) entered into our Photo Competition: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
In the header is a pic of @danryannature.bsky.social & daughter Ada on a #NewYearPlantHunt last year.
We also used images (like this stunning Grass-of-Parnassus) entered into our Photo Competition: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
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Volume up 🔊...
The wonderful sound of a couple of hundred Twite - known here in Shetland as 'Linties' - at Loch of Spiggie in one of the 40 'Bumblebird' wildlife-friendly crops grown by crofters and the Shetland Species on the Edge team in 2025. 👏
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds #UKWildlife
The wonderful sound of a couple of hundred Twite - known here in Shetland as 'Linties' - at Loch of Spiggie in one of the 40 'Bumblebird' wildlife-friendly crops grown by crofters and the Shetland Species on the Edge team in 2025. 👏
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds #UKWildlife
November 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Volume up 🔊...
The wonderful sound of a couple of hundred Twite - known here in Shetland as 'Linties' - at Loch of Spiggie in one of the 40 'Bumblebird' wildlife-friendly crops grown by crofters and the Shetland Species on the Edge team in 2025. 👏
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds #UKWildlife
The wonderful sound of a couple of hundred Twite - known here in Shetland as 'Linties' - at Loch of Spiggie in one of the 40 'Bumblebird' wildlife-friendly crops grown by crofters and the Shetland Species on the Edge team in 2025. 👏
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds #UKWildlife
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In late October, North Ronaldsay produced an incredible double of rare Asian robins – Rufous-tailed Robin and Siberian Rubythroat – which were discovered within days of each other. Finders George Gay and Robert Duncan recount these unforgettable moments:
Rarity finders: Rufous-tailed Robin and Siberian Rubythroat in Orkney
In late October, North Ronaldsay produced an extraordinary double of rare Asian robins – a Rufous-tailed Robin and a male Siberian Rubythroat – which were discovered within days of each other. Finders George Gay and Robert Duncan recount the two unforgettable moments on the island.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In late October, North Ronaldsay produced an incredible double of rare Asian robins – Rufous-tailed Robin and Siberian Rubythroat – which were discovered within days of each other. Finders George Gay and Robert Duncan recount these unforgettable moments:
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This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Today we found something magical, deep in the wild green heart of Sumatra: Rafflesia kemumu in full bloom. One of the world's largest flowers, to see this extremely rare species in full bloom is truly special.
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Today we found something magical, deep in the wild green heart of Sumatra: Rafflesia kemumu in full bloom. One of the world's largest flowers, to see this extremely rare species in full bloom is truly special.
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Details of my annual exhibition www.jamesmccallum.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Details of my annual exhibition www.jamesmccallum.co.uk
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Yesterday the wonderful Phil Sterling came to Studland to tell us about some unique moths of Purbeck, and we’ve got some real goodies and some real weirdos. Who’d have thought Bagworms were so devious! @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetmoths.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Yesterday the wonderful Phil Sterling came to Studland to tell us about some unique moths of Purbeck, and we’ve got some real goodies and some real weirdos. Who’d have thought Bagworms were so devious! @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetmoths.bsky.social
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Long-eared Owl - another painting framed ready for my exhibition www.jamesmccallum.co.uk A tired migrant roosting on the edge of the saltmarsh after crossing the North Sea, Warham Greens, Norfolk 16th October 2025
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Long-eared Owl - another painting framed ready for my exhibition www.jamesmccallum.co.uk A tired migrant roosting on the edge of the saltmarsh after crossing the North Sea, Warham Greens, Norfolk 16th October 2025
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Dungeness: An excellent day for sprites on the peninsula, with lots of Goldcrests, a Firecrest, also many thanks to the Observatory Team for sharing the Yellow-browed and Pallas's Warbler they trapped and ringed this morning. Another Pallas's in the lighthouse garden found by Sean this afternoon 😀
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Dungeness: An excellent day for sprites on the peninsula, with lots of Goldcrests, a Firecrest, also many thanks to the Observatory Team for sharing the Yellow-browed and Pallas's Warbler they trapped and ringed this morning. Another Pallas's in the lighthouse garden found by Sean this afternoon 😀
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Pallas's Warbler just trapped in the Crown Estate Field
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Pallas's Warbler just trapped in the Crown Estate Field
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Two Pallas’s Warblers (1 Trapping Area and one at Old Lighthouse) and two Yellow-browed Warblers in Trapping Area this morning - Dungeness
Woodlark, Woodcock, Dartford Warblers, crests, finches etc
Couldn’t clinch an ID on an Acro - which hopefully might be around tomorrow
#Kentbirding
Woodlark, Woodcock, Dartford Warblers, crests, finches etc
Couldn’t clinch an ID on an Acro - which hopefully might be around tomorrow
#Kentbirding
November 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Two Pallas’s Warblers (1 Trapping Area and one at Old Lighthouse) and two Yellow-browed Warblers in Trapping Area this morning - Dungeness
Woodlark, Woodcock, Dartford Warblers, crests, finches etc
Couldn’t clinch an ID on an Acro - which hopefully might be around tomorrow
#Kentbirding
Woodlark, Woodcock, Dartford Warblers, crests, finches etc
Couldn’t clinch an ID on an Acro - which hopefully might be around tomorrow
#Kentbirding
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A day that will live long in the memory… elation when this little beauty popped up in front of me… a 1stW male Desert Wheatear !! At South Swale NNR on the seawall between the Sportsman Pub and Castle Coote (Seasalter). @rarebirdalertuk.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @kentishplover.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A day that will live long in the memory… elation when this little beauty popped up in front of me… a 1stW male Desert Wheatear !! At South Swale NNR on the seawall between the Sportsman Pub and Castle Coote (Seasalter). @rarebirdalertuk.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @kentishplover.bsky.social
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East Kent was awash with rarities today 8/11 - Desert Wheatear, Pallid Swifts, 2 Dusky, 2+ Yellow-browed & 5+ Pallas's Warblers. I only saw the Pallas's at Hope Point (Bockhill) - 3 brief glimpses - as it was very elusive covering every inch of the hawthorn scrub there.
November 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
East Kent was awash with rarities today 8/11 - Desert Wheatear, Pallid Swifts, 2 Dusky, 2+ Yellow-browed & 5+ Pallas's Warblers. I only saw the Pallas's at Hope Point (Bockhill) - 3 brief glimpses - as it was very elusive covering every inch of the hawthorn scrub there.
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Dungeness today, a day of multiple Yellow-browed & Pallas’s Warblers, in the trapping area or close by.
Big thanks to Charlotte, Jacob & @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social for giving the locals a view of them in the hand.
#birds
#birding
#kentbirding
#ukbirding
Big thanks to Charlotte, Jacob & @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social for giving the locals a view of them in the hand.
#birds
#birding
#kentbirding
#ukbirding
November 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Dungeness today, a day of multiple Yellow-browed & Pallas’s Warblers, in the trapping area or close by.
Big thanks to Charlotte, Jacob & @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social for giving the locals a view of them in the hand.
#birds
#birding
#kentbirding
#ukbirding
Big thanks to Charlotte, Jacob & @dungenessbirdobs.bsky.social for giving the locals a view of them in the hand.
#birds
#birding
#kentbirding
#ukbirding