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Beverley East Yorkshire
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Martin Standley retweeted
Campaigning equation: public pressure + persistence = leverage …. Enough leverage = tipping point = win. If this happened with the swift brick campaign we would easily be able to get the government to mandate swift bricks. BE the change because it won’t happen without you.
BREAKING NEWS: Network Rail unblocked the swift homes because of the strength of feeling shown by THOUSANDS of people, led by @DeborahPitman. Thanks to @GreenJennyJones @ZacGoldsmith @DeborahMeaden @PamAyres & Transport Minister Lord Hendy
Martin Standley retweeted
This is appalling. What on earth was the reason for the three-line whip to vote this down? The Labour party supported the swift brick amendment when it was tabled on Conservative government legislation in 2023. Has the government offered an explanation for blocking it now?
#birds
Swifts fly thousands of miles to breed in the UK—only to find their nest sites blocked up.
Their ancient forests with nest hollows now gone, they relied on cavities in buildings, but these, too, have disappeared.
To stop their steep 2/3rds decline since 1995, an inexpensive swift brick nest box was proposed to be incorporated by law into new buildings—also helping other red-listed cavity nesting bird species.
But in a vote last night, UK Labour destroyed a golden opportunity to do this small thing for one of the most nature-depleted countries in Europe.
Martin Standley retweeted
HUGE HUGE NEWS PLEASE READ:
We're delighted to say that for the past 6 months Protect the Wild has gone undercover into the British bird shooting industry. To our knowledge this is the largest most extensive piece of investigative work ever conducted. Dozens of cameras placed at multiple locations. An undercover employee placed at a particular facility for two weeks filming everything.
This will send shockwaves through the shooting industry like never before. This is just the beginning. All will be released in the coming days.
Martin Standley retweeted
Ohh lawd!!!
White-throated Needletail showing a bit well at @Bempton_Cliffs at the moment @RareBirdAlertUK @BirdGuides
Martin Standley retweeted
This is what a lovestruck owl sounds like 🦉💗
Tawny owl Ozzy is courting Bonnie again.
Listen to his gentle calls as he tries to entice her to nest at Ash Tree again.
My new animal sounds series helps you identify different species by their calls in the wild 👉youtu.be/eX-qD5iDxKU?si=kGXl…
Martin Standley retweeted
A comedic capture of the Northumberland White-billed Diver wins the first Photo of the Week award of 2025: bit.ly/4j9nfV3
Martin Standley retweeted
Schipper's Field looking inviting this morning. Our fantastic residential volunteers and local supporters have been planting some trees in recent weeks, and of course, Friends of Spurn are welcome to access the site and see progress via the mown footpath. Enjoy! 🌿
Martin Standley retweeted
Our New Years' message to the hunts and to all those who abuse wildlife for fun:
Your days are numbered.
The public are against your sordid and twisted activities.
We're not going anywhere. More investigations, more campaigning, more educating.
Martin Standley retweeted
2024 was another good year for Wild Justice - we've summarised our work, our wins and our top moments, take a look: tinyurl.com/56x68yh5
Thank you for your support, and here's to another great year in 2025!
Martin Standley retweeted
🌟 WE’RE HIRING! 🌟
Passionate about birds, conservation, and the outdoors? 🐦🌿
Be our Seasonal Assistant Warden at Spurn!
📍 Kilnsea, East Yorks
🗓 1st April - 15th Nov 2025
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📅 Apply by: 19th Jan 2025
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Martin Standley retweeted
🌟 WE’RE HIRING! 🌟
Love birds, conservation, and the outdoors? 🐦🌿
Join us as a Seasonal Assistant Warden!
📍 Kilnsea, East Yorks
🗓 1st April - 15th Nov '25
💷 £19,500–£23,809.50 (pro-rata)
📅 Apply by: 19th Jan '25
Details: buff.ly/4gjCclB
Martin Standley retweeted
All the images, captions, and competition judges comments can be found at: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/n…
Enjoy these Migfest Moments!
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Martin Standley retweeted
Tap screen twice for full view 😊
Who knew the humble starling could look this amazing ? ! 😳 #phonescoping #kowascoping #benrouk #iphone15promax #varioadapter #phonescoper @KowaOptics @Benro_UK @Apple
Martin Standley retweeted
Published today! Clinging to the Edge: A Year in the Life of a Little Tern Colony by Richard Boon 🌊
Learn more and order your copy ➡️ loom.ly/u-ibXS4
#ornithology #seabirds #birdwatching #conservation #spurnpoint #tern
Martin Standley retweeted
Fabulous views of the Pallid Harrier at Dowrog Common yesterday afternoon. What a gorgeous bird. Plenty of other raptor action with Merlin, Hen Harrier, Goshawk (probable), Peregrine, Red Kite, Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
Martin Standley retweeted
Exceptional conditions over North Africa on Monday should aid insect dispersal into Iberia and France, with southerly winds from as far south as Ivory Coast and Ghana. Hopefully there's time for the insects to reach us before the weather turns, early on Wednesday.
Martin Standley retweeted
Always bird until the end of the day is my motto. At sunset todays reward was this male Red flanked Bluetail @FlamboroughBird. Its been a crazy few days here reminding me of Scilly adventures back in the day.
Martin Standley retweeted
A Wasp Spider was photographed at Wire Dump this morning, the 3rd record on the peninsula after 2 records last year, and the 4th for the recording area after the first was in a garden in Easington
@BritishSpiders
ALT Wasp Spider 📸 Thomas Willoughby
Martin Standley retweeted
Where are all the butterflies?
Years of habitat destruction, climate breakdown and pesticide use have taken their toll. If we're to restore nature and save our butterflies and moths we must act now.
Sign our letter to @SteveReedMP 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/e…
#ButterflyEmergency
ALT A colourful wildflower meadow with no insects. Text overlay reads: "Where are all the butterflies?" with alarm and butterfly graphic above the text. Image credit Philip Hambly. Butterfly Conservation logo in top left corner.