Likely a Rabbit Tick. Small Arachnid at the bottom of a cup
Not exactly celebrating a potential addition to my @panspecieslisting.bsky.social list.
Haemaphysalis leporispalustrys ?
As it was on domestic Rabbit can it only be this species?
Any pointers would be great
2 Willow Warbler singing Beverley Beck / culvert #YorkshireBirding
3 days to go...can you help us record in Hull?! 🍃 All records collected during the City Nature Challenge are incorporated into our database and help local-decision making in our area: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/cit...
A pic advertising my list of shows for my autumn 2026 tour: Aberdeen; Aberystwyth; Bakewell; Bellaghy; Bridport; Bristol; Bude; Bury St Edmonds; Cardiff; Cardigan; Chorley; Colchester; Corsham; Coventry; Croydon; Darwen; Deal; Exeter; Glasgow; Guildford; Harpenden; Helmsley; Kidderminster; Leeds; Liverpool; London; Loughborough; Malton; Manchester; Monmouth; Newark; Norwich; Oxford; Pocklington; Sheffield; Stamford; Stirling; Stroud; Sunderland; Ulverston; Winchester; Worthing.
A poster advertising my festival appearances for 2026.
A poster advertising my shows at the Edinburgh Fringe between 24th and 30th August.
A reminder that if any of you are reading ‘How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside’ and are thinking ‘I’d really like to see a show based on that book, in which the author reads some poems from it, while making acute observations of the human condition’, then there’s a show which does exactly that.
Earlier this morning @webs-gsmp.bsky.social count was pretty quiet. But I was pleased to have my first Reed Warbler of the year singing on site too. Full @birdtrack.bsky.social count: app.bto.org/birdtrack/pu... #UKBirding #YorkshireBirding
Good grief *you thought your...😵💫
Dave @applewildlife.bsky.social if your thoughts your apostrophe was bad, read this, and relax 😅
Trail hunting is a smokescreen.
It has been used time and again to mask the continued chasing and killing of wild animals. The law was meant to protect them, but loopholes are still being exploited.
The government is consulting on the future of hunting laws. Respond: https://leagueacs.co.uk/IKMI9
Love a bit of Filey
Hmmm.. a couple of lovely mild nights then the overnight temperature for @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social night plummets giving at least NFY Agonopterix arenella
plus 2 Powdered Quaker and a Hebrew Character VC61 #TeamMoth
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Don't normally partake I'm cat videos but that's special 🤣
Deep dive into 50 years of butterfly data from the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme 📊🦋
The official results, plus fascinating talks on the latest developments in butterfly research and conservation, are now available to watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Aj...
#UKBMS50 #UKBRM
UPDATED CONTACT DETAILS.
Defence School of Transport at Leconfield, East Yorkshire has been running BioBlitzes for local naturalists at this restricted MOD site for 4 years. The site is running more events in 2026, please see the attached poster for dates and information.
#DSTLeconfield
#BioBlitz
My first House Martin of the year just batted South along Snuff Mill Lane #Cottingham #vismig
#YorkshireBirding
We need your help with the BCY Argus Newsletter
The Yorkshire Branch general editor feels that it is time to step back.They are happy to stay on for twelve months and support whoever takes on the role. Mail:penny.relf@yorkshirebutterflies.org.uk www.yorkshirebutterflies.org.uk/publications...
Common drone fly on flower
Silver Y moth on flower
Butterfly on flower and headline The Big British Garden Survey
Great to be partnering with National Garden Scheme on The Big British Garden Survey to reveal the wildlife thriving in our gardens 🦋🐞.
Record what you see and help build a national picture of UK #biodiversity.
Join in: ngs.org.uk/the-big-brit... 🧪 @abigaillowe.bsky.social
I notice it says if you record using iRecord already data will be automatically included. Should I still register?
Is there a specific project to join on iRecord?
Thanks
Can't wait to see you at @nathbrudenell.bsky.social again. You were cracking last time. A lot to live up to 😆
Haha! Snuff Mill Lane
Red Kite Sniff Mill Lane #Cottingham now!
#YorkshireBirding
It’s a picture of my book.
It’s publication day for ‘How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside’.
It’s a book, by me.
It contains some poems.
You can get it in bookshops.
Err, that’s it.
*end of promotional post*
Jay on Snuff Mill Lane #Cottingham 20 minutes ago. Also had one on Monday, which was a #patchfirst @erichjames.bsky.social @yorkshirewarbler.bsky.social
#YorkshireBirding
Pre-work visit to #Swinemoor yesterday quiet start, things either dropping in or emerging as it warmed? Nice to finally catch Yellow and White Wags. Couple of smart Ruff, my 1st Sedge Warbler, pair of Wheatear. Full count @birdtrack.bsky.social here: app.bto.org/birdtrack/pu... #YorkshireBirding
I'll join you Stuart... my first Yellow Wags yesterday too, but at Swinemoor 👍
There are just 9 days to go until the Hull City Nature Challenge! Anyone can get involved, independently using @inaturalist.bsky.social to make records across Hull, or at one of the recording weekend's events including bug hunts and mammal recording. Details here: www.neyedc.org.uk/hull-cnc-2026
The 'Punk Rock Prepared Us For This' tour hits gig number 10 at the People's Bookshop in Durham this Friday followed by Avalon Club in Glastonbury on Saturday.
Be good to have your company.
See you down the front x
Fingers crossed. Hope my ore-work visits aren't too early / cold
Not been able to get back since last week. Hope the wagtails don't all clear out before I make it 😬