Peter Driver
@peterdriver.bsky.social
Artist. Birder #BerksBirds. @BerksBirdClub. #lowcarbonbirding.
See my stuff here: https://linktr.ee/peterdriverstudio
See my stuff here: https://linktr.ee/peterdriverstudio
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WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!! What a *huge* honour to be named #bookoftheyear by Mark Avery. With such awesome company I never imagined such an accolade. Absolutely chuffed to bits! Thank you 😊
November 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!! What a *huge* honour to be named #bookoftheyear by Mark Avery. With such awesome company I never imagined such an accolade. Absolutely chuffed to bits! Thank you 😊
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So many indicators right across the board down here in the concreted parking gardens of England:
"..in Kent there has been an annual average decline in insects of 23% since the survey began in 2021.."
(We carry on in motornomativity, increasing climate extremes around us. This is fine😜)
"..in Kent there has been an annual average decline in insects of 23% since the survey began in 2021.."
(We carry on in motornomativity, increasing climate extremes around us. This is fine😜)
Kent bug splat survey shows 'troubling' fall in flying insects
A new 'splat' survey shows bug numbers have plummeted, but experts say this can be reversed.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
So many indicators right across the board down here in the concreted parking gardens of England:
"..in Kent there has been an annual average decline in insects of 23% since the survey began in 2021.."
(We carry on in motornomativity, increasing climate extremes around us. This is fine😜)
"..in Kent there has been an annual average decline in insects of 23% since the survey began in 2021.."
(We carry on in motornomativity, increasing climate extremes around us. This is fine😜)
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Buzzard being mobbed by crows at Lea Farm lake this morning #ukbirds #berksbirds
October 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Buzzard being mobbed by crows at Lea Farm lake this morning #ukbirds #berksbirds
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"Give liberally and be ungrudging when you do so, for on this account the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake"
- Deuteronomy 15:10
"God loves a cheerful giver"
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
"Budget for benefit street"
- Badenoch - Odds of Remaining Leader 150:1
- Deuteronomy 15:10
"God loves a cheerful giver"
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
"Budget for benefit street"
- Badenoch - Odds of Remaining Leader 150:1
As Jesus once put it: "what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and then have to pay the mansion tax?"
November 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"Give liberally and be ungrudging when you do so, for on this account the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake"
- Deuteronomy 15:10
"God loves a cheerful giver"
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
"Budget for benefit street"
- Badenoch - Odds of Remaining Leader 150:1
- Deuteronomy 15:10
"God loves a cheerful giver"
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
"Budget for benefit street"
- Badenoch - Odds of Remaining Leader 150:1
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Come to this free talk on Wed 3rd Dec, 7.30pm, Rm 109, Palmer Building, Uni. of Reading.
Dr Mike Leach on British owls, dispelling myths & revealing the realities of an owl’s life, with dramatic photos.
Non-members welcome, in person or via this Zoom link, from 7.15 pm bit.ly/4lrQGi8
#ukbirding
Dr Mike Leach on British owls, dispelling myths & revealing the realities of an owl’s life, with dramatic photos.
Non-members welcome, in person or via this Zoom link, from 7.15 pm bit.ly/4lrQGi8
#ukbirding
November 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Come to this free talk on Wed 3rd Dec, 7.30pm, Rm 109, Palmer Building, Uni. of Reading.
Dr Mike Leach on British owls, dispelling myths & revealing the realities of an owl’s life, with dramatic photos.
Non-members welcome, in person or via this Zoom link, from 7.15 pm bit.ly/4lrQGi8
#ukbirding
Dr Mike Leach on British owls, dispelling myths & revealing the realities of an owl’s life, with dramatic photos.
Non-members welcome, in person or via this Zoom link, from 7.15 pm bit.ly/4lrQGi8
#ukbirding
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An excellent record of a pair of Whooper Swans feeding at #LMGP yesterday afternoon - found by @grahamwfc.bsky.social Only the 3rd record here that I can think of, but two years running now. #UKBirding
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
An excellent record of a pair of Whooper Swans feeding at #LMGP yesterday afternoon - found by @grahamwfc.bsky.social Only the 3rd record here that I can think of, but two years running now. #UKBirding
Working with West Berkshire Barn Owl Group yesterday, we installed two new Barn Owl boxes on a farm in our area.
Hoping for a better breeding year in 2026. Nesting success down by 90% this year, as vole shortage/spring weather gave little chance for the owls to reach breeding weight.
#ukbirding
Hoping for a better breeding year in 2026. Nesting success down by 90% this year, as vole shortage/spring weather gave little chance for the owls to reach breeding weight.
#ukbirding
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Working with West Berkshire Barn Owl Group yesterday, we installed two new Barn Owl boxes on a farm in our area.
Hoping for a better breeding year in 2026. Nesting success down by 90% this year, as vole shortage/spring weather gave little chance for the owls to reach breeding weight.
#ukbirding
Hoping for a better breeding year in 2026. Nesting success down by 90% this year, as vole shortage/spring weather gave little chance for the owls to reach breeding weight.
#ukbirding
Some better news about Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers.
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
Something to celebrate - our 2025 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker report - successful breeding season, the most nests monitored & highest number of chicks fledged per nest since we started in 2015. Acoustic monitoring giving amazing results too, download here www.woodpecker-network.org.uk/images/L_S_W...
November 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Some better news about Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers.
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
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Although the presence of Black Redstart has been suggested as a symbol of economic decline and inactivity (see Cocker & Mabey) it is posted here purely because it is a beautiful Chat (this one at the decommissioning Dungeness power station recently).
#kentbirding
#ukbirding
#kentbirding
#ukbirding
November 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Although the presence of Black Redstart has been suggested as a symbol of economic decline and inactivity (see Cocker & Mabey) it is posted here purely because it is a beautiful Chat (this one at the decommissioning Dungeness power station recently).
#kentbirding
#ukbirding
#kentbirding
#ukbirding
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An entire city under water
The media: *crickets*
The media: *crickets*
Disaster unfolding in Thailand with background global heating at ~1.5°C.
“Crisis has hit about 2 million people and left an entire southern city under water.”
www.scmp.com/week-as...
#ClimateCrisis
“Crisis has hit about 2 million people and left an entire southern city under water.”
www.scmp.com/week-as...
#ClimateCrisis
‘Desert island’: trapped Thais plead for rescue as floodwaters rise
The navy will deploy an aircraft carrier and deliver meals to help those in the flood-hit south, amid public outcry over chaotic relief efforts.
www.scmp.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
An entire city under water
The media: *crickets*
The media: *crickets*
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I've finally got around to curating a selection of films about the #climate crisis 🎥
There's lot of mediocre climate films out there, but for me these stand out head & shoulders above the rest 🎞️
They make excellent resources for classrooms, lecture halls, or community cinema's 🎬
Thread:🧵Plz RT
There's lot of mediocre climate films out there, but for me these stand out head & shoulders above the rest 🎞️
They make excellent resources for classrooms, lecture halls, or community cinema's 🎬
Thread:🧵Plz RT
November 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I've finally got around to curating a selection of films about the #climate crisis 🎥
There's lot of mediocre climate films out there, but for me these stand out head & shoulders above the rest 🎞️
They make excellent resources for classrooms, lecture halls, or community cinema's 🎬
Thread:🧵Plz RT
There's lot of mediocre climate films out there, but for me these stand out head & shoulders above the rest 🎞️
They make excellent resources for classrooms, lecture halls, or community cinema's 🎬
Thread:🧵Plz RT
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Some interesting research findings on the bird-related outcomes of regenerative farming practices.
Is regenerative agriculture for the birds? Outcomes are practice and species specific | www.sciencedirect.co... | Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment | #ornithology 🪶
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Some interesting research findings on the bird-related outcomes of regenerative farming practices.
A filthy twitch perhaps but as I was in the New Forest anyway, delivering work for an exhibition, and after the Shatterford GG Shrike failed to show, it would have seemed rude not to pop over to Holbury to see the Boat-tailed Grackle. That puts me on 197 for the year (my best year ever).
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A filthy twitch perhaps but as I was in the New Forest anyway, delivering work for an exhibition, and after the Shatterford GG Shrike failed to show, it would have seemed rude not to pop over to Holbury to see the Boat-tailed Grackle. That puts me on 197 for the year (my best year ever).
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Brand new watercolour paintings now available in my shop for £140 each. claireleach.com/shop 🍂🎨
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Brand new watercolour paintings now available in my shop for £140 each. claireleach.com/shop 🍂🎨
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Couldn't resist another visit today in the sunshine to see the long staying, splendid Shorelark on the Great Orme......We really are so lucky to have this bird staying awhile in our locality. #birdingwales #ukbirding #NorthWales
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Couldn't resist another visit today in the sunshine to see the long staying, splendid Shorelark on the Great Orme......We really are so lucky to have this bird staying awhile in our locality. #birdingwales #ukbirding #NorthWales
I just signed and numbered my 3,308th 'I'm glad you're alive!' woodcut print. This stack will be exhibited at spudWORKS, Sway in the New Forest 4th Dec-10th Jan, with my handmade sign saying 'FREE. PLEASE TAKE ONE'.
I've been doing this since 2013.
#printmaking #imgladyourealive #artforthepeople
I've been doing this since 2013.
#printmaking #imgladyourealive #artforthepeople
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I just signed and numbered my 3,308th 'I'm glad you're alive!' woodcut print. This stack will be exhibited at spudWORKS, Sway in the New Forest 4th Dec-10th Jan, with my handmade sign saying 'FREE. PLEASE TAKE ONE'.
I've been doing this since 2013.
#printmaking #imgladyourealive #artforthepeople
I've been doing this since 2013.
#printmaking #imgladyourealive #artforthepeople
Today, I led one of my monthly 'Intro to Berks Birding' walks for @berksbirdclub.bsky.social at Moor Green Lakes, joined by Robert Godden, reserve Bird Recorder. We found 51 species, including Goosander, Green Sandpiper, Siskin and this Tawny Owl in its regular spot. I love doing this!
#berksbirds
#berksbirds
November 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Today, I led one of my monthly 'Intro to Berks Birding' walks for @berksbirdclub.bsky.social at Moor Green Lakes, joined by Robert Godden, reserve Bird Recorder. We found 51 species, including Goosander, Green Sandpiper, Siskin and this Tawny Owl in its regular spot. I love doing this!
#berksbirds
#berksbirds
RIP Mani. He was the same age as me.
I enjoyed his playing. If you haven't heard the recent interview on the Rockonteurs podcast, it's worth a listen -as are many of their episodes.
I enjoyed his playing. If you haven't heard the recent interview on the Rockonteurs podcast, it's worth a listen -as are many of their episodes.
Mani’s writhing, relentless bass was the Stone Roses’ secret sauce – it taught indie kids how to dance | Alexis Petridis
Mani’s writhing, relentless bass was the Stone Roses’ secret sauce – it taught indie kids how to dance | Alexis Petridis
His love of ‘good northern soul and funk’ was always in evidence and had a lasting impact on alternative music
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
RIP Mani. He was the same age as me.
I enjoyed his playing. If you haven't heard the recent interview on the Rockonteurs podcast, it's worth a listen -as are many of their episodes.
I enjoyed his playing. If you haven't heard the recent interview on the Rockonteurs podcast, it's worth a listen -as are many of their episodes.
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BOC members had a superb weekend birding the North Norfolk coast. 111 species seen, including a gorgeous Pallas's Warbler at Titchwell but the highlight was the thousands of Pink-footed geese flying over us to roost in the Wash each evening.
#ukbirding #norfolkbirding
#ukbirding #norfolkbirding
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
BOC members had a superb weekend birding the North Norfolk coast. 111 species seen, including a gorgeous Pallas's Warbler at Titchwell but the highlight was the thousands of Pink-footed geese flying over us to roost in the Wash each evening.
#ukbirding #norfolkbirding
#ukbirding #norfolkbirding
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The BOC Committee has decided that effective from 1st October 2025, Club membership is FREE for under-25s.
Find out more about Club Membership here: berksoc.org.uk/about/club-m...
#berksbirds
Find out more about Club Membership here: berksoc.org.uk/about/club-m...
#berksbirds
November 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The BOC Committee has decided that effective from 1st October 2025, Club membership is FREE for under-25s.
Find out more about Club Membership here: berksoc.org.uk/about/club-m...
#berksbirds
Find out more about Club Membership here: berksoc.org.uk/about/club-m...
#berksbirds
I had a wonderful weekend in Norfolk with @berksbirdclub.bsky.social We saw over 100 species including huge flocks of Pink-footed Geese flying to roost on the Wash and three year ticks: Velvet Scoter, Bittern and Pallas's Warbler (a lifer for me).
November 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I had a wonderful weekend in Norfolk with @berksbirdclub.bsky.social We saw over 100 species including huge flocks of Pink-footed Geese flying to roost on the Wash and three year ticks: Velvet Scoter, Bittern and Pallas's Warbler (a lifer for me).
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Regretfully (for the sake of the authors and journal staff), I have this morning declined an invitation to review for a @royalsociety.org journal because of the Society’s continued refusal to stand up for its values in dealing with Elon Musk FRS.
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Regretfully (for the sake of the authors and journal staff), I have this morning declined an invitation to review for a @royalsociety.org journal because of the Society’s continued refusal to stand up for its values in dealing with Elon Musk FRS.