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Six swifts calling and wheeling over my house this afternoon.

And they've hung around so think they're my local ones.

New site discovered for one of Wales’ rarest plants A rare winter plant has been given a boost after a new population was discovered, offering fresh hope for its long-term survival. The three-lobed water crowfoot, one of Wales’ rarest species, has enjo...

A rare winter plant has been given a boost after a new population was discovered, offering fresh hope for its long-term survival

Today is World Curlew Day.

If you wish to learn more about Waders and the identification of species like the Curlew, this Helm Field Guide is an excellent choice.

Get yours in the BirdGuides Bookshop!

#birdguides #birding #birdwatch #birds #bookshop

David Attenborough takes on PHEASANTS!

“Native to Asia, but now released into our countryside on an industrial scale, over 30 million every year… eating vast numbers of insects, reptiles and amphibians every day.”

Time for the Government to regulate this out-of-control industry

#SecretGarden

FIRST EGG OF 2026 — Usk Valley Ospreys Clogwyn laid her first egg of the season at 20:38 on Sunday 19th April.  Here she is a few minutes later. Syfaddan visited shortly afterwards but had not yet seen the egg before the light faded...

Latest Blog from Usk Valley.
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Fears for more than 1,000 Wrexham toads after reservoir is drained Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.

Appalling.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ooh - that's a great idea. Will do that next time.

Biodegradable glitter, obvs....

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought Scientists say finding is ‘very concerning’ as collapse would be catastrophic for Europe, Africa and the Americas The critical Atlantic current system appears significantly more likely to collapse than previously thought after new research found that climate models predicting the biggest slowdown are the most realistic. Scientists called the new finding “very concerning” as a collapse would have catastrophic consequences for Europe, Africa and the Americas. The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) is a major part of the global climate system and was already known to be at its weakest for 1,600 years as a result of the climate crisis. Scientists spotted warning signs of a tipping point in 2021 and know that the Amoc has collapsed in the Earth’s past. Continue reading...

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought

Have just received a letter - in English and Welsh - from Reform UK Ltd.

So, as is traditional, I've corrected it in red pen and am sending it back to them without a stamp.

It's the little things in life....

The logo for Cudyll Cymru

We have an online talk on Wednesday 15th April on Cudyll Cymru by Charlotte Griffiths. The talk will start at 7pm and is all about the project and raptor monitoring in Wales. Full details for joining are available at the link below.

www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/cudyll...

Want positive news?

Though social media & certain politicians act like the public don't care about climate change, the evidence is most people in Wales totally get that this is a serious issue.

Polling found supporters of all parties in Wales (except Reform) were concerned about global warming.

A map showing the migration of Cuckoo Arthur from the UK to Africa and back again is shown, with his current location in Suffolk. A headshot of Cuckoo Arthur features, alongside the wording: He’s made it to the UK! After arriving in Spain, Arthur headed across the Bay of Biscay and into France. Then he powered on, eventually crossed London overnight, and headed straight for Suffolk.

Where are the BTO Cuckoos? 🌍 One has touched down in the UK, another arrived but returned to France and the rest of our tagged birds are on their way!

Follow their migrations on our interactive map at www.bto.org/cuckoos #Ornithology

Everyone in Wales should be asking @plaidcymru.bsky.social why they don't support the goal to protect 30% of our land and seas for nature by 2030.

Nearly 1 in 6 UK species are threatened with extinction.

We've lost 97% of our wildflower meadows since the 1930s.

We have 73 million fewer birds than in the 1970s - a decline of almost a third.

And yet some politicians still just see wildlife as a blocker to progress.

Much needed!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trumps shitty Triumphal Arch!

Peak Shite!

Good grief.

Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction Record low levels of Antarctic sea ice is having grim consequences for penguins yet to grow waterproof feathers The mass drowning of emperor penguin chicks as sea ice is melted by the climate crisis has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to declare the species officially in danger of extinction. Emperor penguins rely on “fast” ice – sea ice that is firmly attached to the coast – for nine months of the year. It is where their fluffy chicks are hatched and grow until they have their waterproof feathers. Adults moult every year and also need a safe haven while their swimming feathers regrow. Continue reading...

Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction

Unveiled yesterday, @robertplant.com is the official @recordstoredayuk.bsky.social Record Store Legend

An avid music lover & supporter of Record Shops worldwide, there is no one more fitting to receive this legend status

We're truly honoured to be the home for his unveiling, diolch Robert ❤️

‘Government needs to recognise failure of water privatisation’ – Feargal Sharkey We spoke to the singer and prominent environmental campaigner Feargal Sharkey, and began by asking him to tell us more about the campaign to nationalise water companies

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762640/

Cardiff's UK topping bike hangar fees criticised by cycling campaigner Cardiff's new £120-a-year bike hangar fee is too expensive for low income cyclists, says campaigner.

CARDIFF CYCLE HANGARS
£££
City's bike hangar scheme criticised for being most expensive in the UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

On the trail of stars up the Folly A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

The clear night skies over the weekend have provided me the opportunity to do some Astro work. Startrails up at the Folly in Pontypool.
www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2026/04/on-t...

Two words. Second being “one”.

I’ve signed up for this brand new @btobirds.bsky.social survey and downloaded the free Birds in Greenspaces app to record my sightings. It looks good! Highly recommend you take a look and give it a go too!

Wales Goes Pop | Sun 05/04
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We have just 20 years to stop spiralling decline in British biodiversity There is a closing 20-year window in which decisions on climate and land use will determine the fate of dozens of native birds, butterflies and plants across Great Britain, says a new study led by the...

The window has already begun to close so we'd better start doing something meaningful pretty sharpish...

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A map shows the migration of tagged Cuckoo Ashok from the UK to Africa and now back again, with the location pin showing him as in Spain. A headshot of Cuckoo Ashok features alongside the wording: First to arrive in Europe and the earliest ever date that one of our satellite-tagged birds has done so!

A new record Sahara crossing 🪶 Ashok is not only the first of our tagged Cuckoos to reach Europe this year but his arrival is also the earliest ever date that one of our satellite-tagged birds has done so! He crossed the Sahara, reached Algeria, then crossed the Med & arrived in Spain on 25 March!

Shakira Court, I think you mean.......

What is actually happening with polling in Wales? There are some fascinating insights

Interesting analysis of the latest Welsh polling from @willhaycardiff.bsky.social

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