Migweek update Tomorrows events Ringing is taking place at the living seas centre, South Landing 8am-12pm. The guided walks for those booked on them are going ahead, 10am at the lighthouse. Vismigging is taking place, location to be confirmed in the morning.
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Migweek update Monday night is moth night!! Join our moth experts at South Landing at 7.30pm till late for an evening of moth trapping and learn more about these fantastic insects.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to our partners, supporting organisations, event organisers and anyone who took part in this year’s #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
Autumn walks just hit different 😍 Did you get out in nature this weekend? Share your snaps and stories below...
Up to Bodmin Moor today for @bc-cornwall.bsky.social work party at Jordan. We were predominantly working on the hillside, coppicing Hazel and managing the Bracken for Pearl-bordered Fritillaries. @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Alex Collins is our new Catchment Co-ordinator having strategic oversight for both the Kennet and Pang catchments. Alex is manager for the Pang Chalk Stream, working closely with the Pang Partnership working groups to develop strong projects to improve the Pang. Welcome Alex! #riverkennet #pang
🐬 Marine experts on the Isle of Man had a bumper year of whale & dolphin sightings, describing it as the best since 2010! And even better may be on the way. Bottlenose dolphins return to the island from October, sometimes in huge pods of up to 200 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmy8zzxw0dq2o
Thrilled to see this minotaur beetle on my morning dog walk, what a beast.
📅We will be hosting an info evening by Teams at 7pm on Tue 13 Oct. Please register your interest to attend at Committees@yorkshiredales.org.uk We're looking for a young person to join us as on our Finance & Resources Committee. https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/park-authority/vacancies/
Caught an Autumnal Rustic on the Isle of Wight this week. It was showing a hint of pink on the wings. Information on the species suggests this is a feature of individuals in the south. Anyone seen this in Norfolk? #mothsmatter
Vanuatu (Yellow-fronted) White-eye from Vanuatu on ebird by Russell Scott for #BirdsSeenIn2026
Principe White-eye from Tao Tome and Principe on ebird by Barry Reed for #BirdsSeenIn2026
Reunion Grey White-eye from Reunion on ebird by Steve Potter for #BirdsSeenIn2026
Sao Tome Spinetail from Sao Tome and Principe on ebird by Alan Lewis for #BirdsSeenIn2026
White-rumped Spinetail from India on ebird by Anubhab Dutta for #BirdsSeenIn2026
Peruvian Tyrannulet from Peru on ebird by Thibaud Aronson for #BirdsSeenIn2026
Guatemalan Tyrannulet from Guatemala on ebird by Miguel Hernandez for #BirdsSeenIn2026
Hey, want to learn a Lake District history fact? Did you know you can sometimes tell where Norse people lived in the Lake District because of local place names? Names ending in –by such as Ireby mean village. Those ending in –thwaite, like Satterthwaite, mean clearing.
Froglife staff member Darren recently popped outside to put the recycling out, only to discover this handsome chap hiding underneath the bin! This beautiful great crested newt had found himself a cosy little hiding spot!
🧀 Our annual Cheese Festival is now on until the 18th October! As part of this year's festival discover Piper Hole Goat Farm. Renowned for its delicious handmade goats' cheese, Piper Hole creates cheeses full of character using traditional methods and plenty of care. https://ow.ly/uz0T50ZLtk1
The Wren shall bathe down with the Blackbird.
If you're at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve this autumn, have a look for our five new visitors 👀 Huge thanks to local artist Beverley Drury for the sculptures, each of which has been made from a mix of new and up-cycled materials 🐦 #Sculpture #WildlifeArt 📷© Gesine Garz
Hedgehogs on banknotes is brilliant news, but they still need our help! 🦔 Small changes in our gardens and neighbourhoods make a big difference. Here's how you can help 👇 buff.ly/Yb1yN0g 📷 Paul White & BHPS
Imagine reserves blending seamlessly with wild, thriving farmland 🌿 Through our Wild Peak Network, we’re working to help nature and farming flourish together! Make it happen: https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/appeals/wild-peak?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wildpeak&utm_source=bluesky
Last day of #RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek. Still time to celebrate our #redsquirrels. Share your #photos, #videos, #stories & #love for these iconic native #mammals. Help them recover across the UK & bring joy to future generations for many years to come! #RSAW26 #Conservation #Wildlife #Photography