Loss of wild sound – both diversity and intensity. Sad news. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Marine Miles - THE ROUTE! 📍🚶‍♂️🗺

Very excited to share our convoluted route for myself and Katie Monk walk from Lands End to John O' Groats this summer raising money for the Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust.

Thanks so much for your amazing support so far!

Donate here 👇
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'As the developer, it is the Council’s responsibility to show there is no satisfactory alternative to their scheme and that the conservation status of the bats will not be negatively affected.' I can answer this for Norfolk County Council: there are alternatives & bat will be harmed.

I'm giving a talk about the wild life of Roger Deakin to the brilliant Wensum Valley Birdwatching Society in Lenwade, Norfolk, this Thursday, 7.30pm. Event open to all and tickets are £3 – now that's a proper price, how things used to be! wvbs.co.uk

Lovely Country diary by Mark Cocker on the wonder that is the Fortingall yew – theguardian.com/environment/20…

Celebrated the earthworm's triumph at the UK Invertebrate of Year 2024 contest by adding one of my compost heaps (and thousands of worms) to the veg patch. Mighty worms helped create all this, and continue to make it better and better. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Patrick Barkham The Guardian Chris Packham Excellent choice!🪱the #Earthworm is an amazing creature & we know that the Earthworm Society UK will be cheering loudly too!

Want to know more about them, then do check out our Guest Blog, from Keiron Derek Brown Recording Officer at the Earthworm Society UK
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Good Six Inches of Soil debate! Disagree with George Monbiot here – coal mine analogy doesn't actually apply to livestock farming. Must tackle food markets, meat consumption & most of all, support farmers/land managers who are making positive enviro changes.
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Whenever someone asks me, 'What wildflower is easy to grow & good for bees?'....which happens quite a lot, my answer is AlWAYS the dandelion.

When these fitties grow in clumps, that bursting yellow is just magic & bees, like this buff tailed bumblebee love them.

Let them grow!

Six Inches of Soil is sold out on April 26th in Hackney but tickets still available for the screening Reepham, Norfolk! Looking forward to discussing it afterwards.

I enjoyed Ali Smith (writer, photographer and New Yorker Ali Smith) on moving from New York to... the fine city of Norwich theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Everything is starting to come to life in the garden as flowers are blooming, birds are singing & bees are buzzing🌱🌸🐸🐝

In this episode of Tiny Tutorials, we’ll be looking at some of the ways you can help wildlife in your garden this April #gardeningtips #wildlifegardening

This is a great idea for people who want help with creating a more wildlife-friendly garden.

Posted this pic last September of what Richard Fox confirmed was likely to be a Green-veined White butterfly chrysalis on our back door post - and so it proved to be, when this beautiful specimen emerged yesterday. Butterfly Conservation 🦋

I set up the ClassNature Prize for #WorkingClass Writers to burst the stereotype of what it means to be a nature writer, giving unrivaled access to Octopus Publishing editors, agents & ace opportunities wth Arvon & Campaign for National Parks Please RT! Info: thebookseller.com/news/the-natur…

Wensum Valley Birdwatching Society are delighted to welcome Patrick Barkham Patrick Barkham this Thursday evening, Gt Witchingham Village hall. Everyone welcome, £3 donation appreciated. Info wvbs.co.uk

“This is a death potion for the river…”.

Steve Backshall has commissioned private analysis of water from the Thames, results are in & they are horrifying.
“Treat the water as though it is a biohazard.”
Further analysis & rage from Steve below & on Instagram (@ backshall.steve)

Vote now! Polls close in 30 mins!

Vote for peace. Vote for beauty and diversity. Vote for life. (No stupid old men waging war on this shortlist.) Vote for the UK invertebrate of the year. Polls close at 8am BST tomorrow. theguardian.com/environment/20…