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Thanks to all the pollinator and conservation groups for the incredible information you share.
@PoMScheme @ScotPollinators
I am taking a break from Twitter.
@BumblebeeTrust @savebutterflies @Love_plants @Buzz_dont_tweet
I am taking a break from Twitter.
Thanks for all the fascinating information shared by @FarmWildlifeUK @NFFNUK @RSPBHopeFarm @FairtoNature and other farming and conservation groups
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
Two fully funded PhD studentships in British hops to boost the sustainability of this sector.
Wildflower interventions: bit.ly/3U9sRDV
Biochar for soil health: bit.ly/3YhWIN1
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
The FIT Count season is over for another year - many thanks to all who have participated, with the 2nd highest ever total of counts sent in, from the highest number of participants to date 👏👏 Results will provide information on pollinator populations during the year.
ALT Chart showing the accumulation of FIT Counts submitted in each year from 2017 to 2024, with 2024 have just over 4,000 counts from over 700 participants
What a fabulous afternoon watching bumblebees on the Sedum in my garden @BumblebeeTrust and doing a #FITCount for @PoMScheme 👍☀️😊
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
Nine more wildcats have been released into the Cairngorms National Park 🐾🎉
Find out more ➡ savingwildcats.org.uk/wildca…
A few images from my recent @PoMScheme 1km square survey 👍
PoMS FIT Counts can still be completed until the end of September - if the weather conditions allow🤞
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
Interested in the impact of pesticides on bumblebee disease susceptibility? PhD position at the University of Bristol with me and Chris Bass (university of Exeter).
Link below.
shorturl.at/B40j7
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
The latest assessment of UK seabirds makes for grim reading, with 5 species added to red list🚨
Nature action is needed more than ever, but what does this look like?
Our blog from @Natures_Voice outlines steps inc habitat restoration & better marine protections👇
wcl.org.uk/action-to-save-ou…
ALT Image shows a bird (Leach's Storm-petrel) stood on a rock. Text reads "Conservation Status Amber to Red"
Today I am out in Nidderdale monitoring pollinators for @PoMScheme
It was overcast and windy but the sun appeared about 10:30 and up saw a few insects visiting flowers 👍#FITCount
The Ivy is starting to flower 👍🐝🦋😊.
I completed a @PoMScheme FIT Count ….
Loads of flowers forming but mostly not out yet - and it was fairly cool and breezy 🙁
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
We need YOUR eyes 👀
Wild-born wildcat kittens are becoming independent from their mums, exploring on their own. We can't fit them with tracking collars as they're still growing so we need help. If you think you've seen a young wildcat, please email us at [email protected] 🐾
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
ELMs is starting to work, delivering real nature improvements on the ground that we can see and measure. 🌱 It's encouraging, but we need @SteveReedMP @DanielZeichner @RachelReevesMP
to commit to ongoing funding to sustain these positive changes🦋🐝🌺🐞🌍 theguardian.com/environment/…
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
Keep FIT Counting! Read this and other updates from PoMS (incl Ivy flowers, Wasp wisdom and Events) via our latest email newsletter mailchi.mp/1a8ffc54933d/uk-p… and subscribe at ukpoms.org.uk/subscribe
ALT Screenshots from the PoMS newsletter, including images of a chart showing the number of FIT Counts sent in, and part of our guide to bees on Ivy flowers
Today it is cooler and breezy but the sun is out - great weather
for monitoring pollinators @PoMScheme
I am delighted that I have already seen bumblebees, hoverflies and butterflies 🐝🦋😊
I am delighted with my first ever batch of macaroons at Betty’s Cookery School @Bettys 👍
Thanks for the great birthday present Bev 😊
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
🎉 FANTASTIC NEWS 🎉
@RewildingEurope are supporting a second year of wildcat releases through their European Wildlife Comeback Fund 🐾
After funding the releases of 19 wildcats last year, we're delighted that they are continuing to support wildcat restoration in Scotland 🧡
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
Wildcats in Portugal face many of the same issues as the critically endangered population in Scotland 🐾
Read about Beatriz Alves' research into this iconic species and why we need to pay more attention to the threats wildcats face across their range ➡ bit.ly/portuguesewildcats
Catherine M. Jones retweeted
Hear from our CEO @LinesMartin 👇
A Cambridgeshire farmer and CEO of the @NFFNUK explained how the environment-friendly practices help him boost yields 🌱🌿🍀
farmersguide.co.uk/arable/ca…
#naturefriendly #harvest #harvest2024 #britishfarming
It’s a fabulous day 😊
This morning I am out in the South Pennines volunteering for @Natures_Voice Twite project 👍
