Steven Oliver
@steven-oliver.bsky.social
Recovering public health academic (retired)
Now mainly: natural world | history | prison education | research ethics
Now mainly: natural world | history | prison education | research ethics
Giant spider terrorises @uoylibrary.bsky.social …..
January 21, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Giant spider terrorises @uoylibrary.bsky.social …..
Reposted by Steven Oliver
2025 has been confirmed as the third warmest year on record, following 2024 and 2023, in a series stretching back to 1850.
Data from the Met Office, @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and @ncas-uk.bsky.social shows 2025 was 1.41 °C above the average for 1850-1900.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3NkfQH9
Data from the Met Office, @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and @ncas-uk.bsky.social shows 2025 was 1.41 °C above the average for 1850-1900.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3NkfQH9
January 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM
2025 has been confirmed as the third warmest year on record, following 2024 and 2023, in a series stretching back to 1850.
Data from the Met Office, @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and @ncas-uk.bsky.social shows 2025 was 1.41 °C above the average for 1850-1900.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3NkfQH9
Data from the Met Office, @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and @ncas-uk.bsky.social shows 2025 was 1.41 °C above the average for 1850-1900.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3NkfQH9
Reposted by Steven Oliver
For the 3rd day in succession (for me), one of the Bitterns has been viewable in the 'Bittern' Cut form the Turret hide.
Attracting a small watching crowd, it could be seen stalking, catching & then eating some of the Minnows in the lake
Attracting a small watching crowd, it could be seen stalking, catching & then eating some of the Minnows in the lake
January 19, 2026 at 4:18 PM
For the 3rd day in succession (for me), one of the Bitterns has been viewable in the 'Bittern' Cut form the Turret hide.
Attracting a small watching crowd, it could be seen stalking, catching & then eating some of the Minnows in the lake
Attracting a small watching crowd, it could be seen stalking, catching & then eating some of the Minnows in the lake
The first Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna) just on the cusp of opening @northcavewet.bsky.social. Elsewhere: (simultaneous) Bitterns 😀
January 19, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The first Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna) just on the cusp of opening @northcavewet.bsky.social. Elsewhere: (simultaneous) Bitterns 😀
A misty morning amongst the dead of Whitby
January 18, 2026 at 12:26 PM
A misty morning amongst the dead of Whitby
Think we’ve got essence of Whitby there!
January 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Think we’ve got essence of Whitby there!
A beautiful morning @york.ac.uk for a 24th year of interviewing @hyms.ac.uk Good luck to everyone!
January 14, 2026 at 11:56 AM
A beautiful morning @york.ac.uk for a 24th year of interviewing @hyms.ac.uk Good luck to everyone!
Reposted by Steven Oliver
Just your regularly scheduled share of this masterpiece by @tomgauld.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Just your regularly scheduled share of this masterpiece by @tomgauld.bsky.social
A meeting with the bird world’s ‘Tim nice-but-dim’ on the west path @northcavewet.bsky.social, we managed to awkwardly, but ever so politely, shuffle past each other 😂Elsewhere: Marsh Harriers
January 12, 2026 at 2:19 PM
A meeting with the bird world’s ‘Tim nice-but-dim’ on the west path @northcavewet.bsky.social, we managed to awkwardly, but ever so politely, shuffle past each other 😂Elsewhere: Marsh Harriers
If not flying, certainly ‘falling with style’ @northcavewet.bsky.social today!
January 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
If not flying, certainly ‘falling with style’ @northcavewet.bsky.social today!
‘Larkin’s Lime’, #260 in #treehunting. A suitably uncompromisingly wet bicycle ride from the University Library to see this Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) close to the poet’s house off Pearson Park, Hull. 8 of 1000
January 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
‘Larkin’s Lime’, #260 in #treehunting. A suitably uncompromisingly wet bicycle ride from the University Library to see this Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) close to the poet’s house off Pearson Park, Hull. 8 of 1000
Reposted by Steven Oliver
The Society is delighted to see that the Clifton Hotel in #Scarborough has been listed at Grade II. Wilfred Owen worked on his World War I war poetry whilst billeted at the hotel during the conflict. He worked from the tower whilst convalescing. Read the excellent list entry here: bit.ly/4jDs9uk
January 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
The Society is delighted to see that the Clifton Hotel in #Scarborough has been listed at Grade II. Wilfred Owen worked on his World War I war poetry whilst billeted at the hotel during the conflict. He worked from the tower whilst convalescing. Read the excellent list entry here: bit.ly/4jDs9uk
‘Colossal Birch’, #242 in #treehunting. The country’s fattest Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) hiding on a misnamed Cedar Glade in Dunnington, York. 7 of 1000
January 6, 2026 at 3:54 PM
‘Colossal Birch’, #242 in #treehunting. The country’s fattest Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) hiding on a misnamed Cedar Glade in Dunnington, York. 7 of 1000
Reposted by Steven Oliver
On National #Bird Day, meet ornithologist Florence Merriam Bailey.
Her 1889 book, 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢-𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴, established the foundation for modern #birdwatching by advocating for observing birds in the wild with an opera glass instead of shooting them for study. #WomenInSTEM
Her 1889 book, 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢-𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴, established the foundation for modern #birdwatching by advocating for observing birds in the wild with an opera glass instead of shooting them for study. #WomenInSTEM
January 6, 2026 at 12:11 AM
On National #Bird Day, meet ornithologist Florence Merriam Bailey.
Her 1889 book, 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢-𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴, established the foundation for modern #birdwatching by advocating for observing birds in the wild with an opera glass instead of shooting them for study. #WomenInSTEM
Her 1889 book, 𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢-𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴, established the foundation for modern #birdwatching by advocating for observing birds in the wild with an opera glass instead of shooting them for study. #WomenInSTEM
Flammulina velutipes @northcavewet.bsky.social today. ‘Velutipes’ - velvet-footed - gives its common name of Velvet Shanks, but in the low sun it was the ‘little flame’ of ‘Flamulina’ that brought a glow to an icy day. Elsewhere: starlings!
January 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Flammulina velutipes @northcavewet.bsky.social today. ‘Velutipes’ - velvet-footed - gives its common name of Velvet Shanks, but in the low sun it was the ‘little flame’ of ‘Flamulina’ that brought a glow to an icy day. Elsewhere: starlings!
‘Finest Beech’, #241 in #treehunting. A massive Beech (Fagus sylvatica) overlooked by York Minster - will definitely be revisited when in leaf, 6 of 1000
January 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
‘Finest Beech’, #241 in #treehunting. A massive Beech (Fagus sylvatica) overlooked by York Minster - will definitely be revisited when in leaf, 6 of 1000
‘Paddling Plane’, #238 in #treehunting. A London plane (Platanus x hispanica) on the banks of the Ouse in York, 5 of 1000
January 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM
‘Paddling Plane’, #238 in #treehunting. A London plane (Platanus x hispanica) on the banks of the Ouse in York, 5 of 1000
‘Philosopher’s Ash’ in winter sunlight, #238 in #treehunting. Caucasian narrow-leaved ash (Fraxinus augustifolia) in the Museum Gardens in York, 4 of 1000
January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
‘Philosopher’s Ash’ in winter sunlight, #238 in #treehunting. Caucasian narrow-leaved ash (Fraxinus augustifolia) in the Museum Gardens in York, 4 of 1000
‘Yorkshire Best’ in winter, #255 in #treehunting. Yorkshire’s largest Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) dominating the former Beverley Sessions House, 3 of 1000
January 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM
‘Yorkshire Best’ in winter, #255 in #treehunting. Yorkshire’s largest Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) dominating the former Beverley Sessions House, 3 of 1000
‘Good Neighbour’ #256 #treehunting Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara) on Cedar Grove in Beverley, 2 of 1000
January 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM
‘Good Neighbour’ #256 #treehunting Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara) on Cedar Grove in Beverley, 2 of 1000
Reposted by Steven Oliver
Final Yearlist to end of December 2025
stands at 164 species.
A good total in what by recent standards could be considered a quiet year with only 1 new addition to the reserve list, a Hoopoe seen by a lucky few on the 3rd October.
@northcavewet.bsky.social
stands at 164 species.
A good total in what by recent standards could be considered a quiet year with only 1 new addition to the reserve list, a Hoopoe seen by a lucky few on the 3rd October.
@northcavewet.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Final Yearlist to end of December 2025
stands at 164 species.
A good total in what by recent standards could be considered a quiet year with only 1 new addition to the reserve list, a Hoopoe seen by a lucky few on the 3rd October.
@northcavewet.bsky.social
stands at 164 species.
A good total in what by recent standards could be considered a quiet year with only 1 new addition to the reserve list, a Hoopoe seen by a lucky few on the 3rd October.
@northcavewet.bsky.social
A Humber sunrise en route to the 1st Parkrun of 2026. Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 10:45 AM
A Humber sunrise en route to the 1st Parkrun of 2026. Happy New Year!
Reposted by Steven Oliver
A fine finale for 2025 - one of #nature’s greatest displays of 70,000+ #starlings preparing for roosting #murmuration @northcavewet.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A fine finale for 2025 - one of #nature’s greatest displays of 70,000+ #starlings preparing for roosting #murmuration @northcavewet.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
Delighted to see Brian's efforts across Public Health and Health Economics recognised 👇👇👇
Three York academics have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours 👏 🎉
Please join us in offering a huge congratulations to:
- Professor Avtar Matharu
- Dee Dyas
- Professor Brian Ferguson
Find out more about their achievements at: https://tinyurl.com/54r2zcyb
#YorkResearch #NewYearHonours
Please join us in offering a huge congratulations to:
- Professor Avtar Matharu
- Dee Dyas
- Professor Brian Ferguson
Find out more about their achievements at: https://tinyurl.com/54r2zcyb
#YorkResearch #NewYearHonours
December 30, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Delighted to see Brian's efforts across Public Health and Health Economics recognised 👇👇👇
Reposted by Steven Oliver
Fantastic news! Well deserved recognition. 👏👏👏
🎉 Absolutely thrilled to see four ADPH members on this year's New Year Honours List.
Congratulations to our President @felly500.bsky.social OBE, Vice President Alice Wiseman MBE, Dr Catherine Mbema MBE & Tim Allison MBE! 👏
Congratulations to our President @felly500.bsky.social OBE, Vice President Alice Wiseman MBE, Dr Catherine Mbema MBE & Tim Allison MBE! 👏
December 30, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Fantastic news! Well deserved recognition. 👏👏👏