Joncbirder
@joncbirder.bsky.social
Punk rock and roll birder.
Here for a lark, and learning… from North Lancs, currently living in Norfolk.
Here for a lark, and learning… from North Lancs, currently living in Norfolk.
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It's that time of year again when we need to remind National Trust members that Restore Trust is a dark-money funded right-wing astroturfing entryist outfit.
Please vote, and vote for literally anyone else.
Please vote, and vote for literally anyone else.
Support the National Trust by voting for Council members by 11:59pm on 30 October 2026.
Quickvote is convenient if you're short of time or worried about inadvertently voting for Restore Trust's Bonigala, Cristea, Goldman, Mealing or Omrani.
In our often bad times, the Trust's doing good things.
Quickvote is convenient if you're short of time or worried about inadvertently voting for Restore Trust's Bonigala, Cristea, Goldman, Mealing or Omrani.
In our often bad times, the Trust's doing good things.
Today marks three years since the iconic Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled.
We're pleased to bring you new images which reveal how the stump is growing, a sure sign that the tree is in recovery.
We're pleased to bring you new images which reveal how the stump is growing, a sure sign that the tree is in recovery.
October 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It's that time of year again when we need to remind National Trust members that Restore Trust is a dark-money funded right-wing astroturfing entryist outfit.
Please vote, and vote for literally anyone else.
Please vote, and vote for literally anyone else.
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"Dear Diary,
There were six by-elections in England and Scotland this week and Reform lost all of them. Two of them were seats we previously held. The problem with running councils is that people can see how useless we are."
There were six by-elections in England and Scotland this week and Reform lost all of them. Two of them were seats we previously held. The problem with running councils is that people can see how useless we are."
October 3, 2026 at 10:50 AM
"Dear Diary,
There were six by-elections in England and Scotland this week and Reform lost all of them. Two of them were seats we previously held. The problem with running councils is that people can see how useless we are."
There were six by-elections in England and Scotland this week and Reform lost all of them. Two of them were seats we previously held. The problem with running councils is that people can see how useless we are."
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Congratulations to @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social our winner of the Dilys Breese Medal 🎉We’re pleased to award Brigit this medal for using her online platforms to encourage nature interaction and conservation in an accessible manner, and her enthusiasm in participation and promotion of BTO surveys!
October 1, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Congratulations to @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social our winner of the Dilys Breese Medal 🎉We’re pleased to award Brigit this medal for using her online platforms to encourage nature interaction and conservation in an accessible manner, and her enthusiasm in participation and promotion of BTO surveys!
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The techbros don't want you to see this trailer. Pass it on.
September 27, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The techbros don't want you to see this trailer. Pass it on.
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Our Danny
Who art in prison
Racist be thy name
Thy balaclava come
Thy will be done
In ports as it is on dinghies
Give us this day
Our daily funding
& forgive us our racism as we intimidate those who speak against us
& lead us all into aggravation
But deliver us from being civil.
🙏
Who art in prison
Racist be thy name
Thy balaclava come
Thy will be done
In ports as it is on dinghies
Give us this day
Our daily funding
& forgive us our racism as we intimidate those who speak against us
& lead us all into aggravation
But deliver us from being civil.
🙏
September 25, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Our Danny
Who art in prison
Racist be thy name
Thy balaclava come
Thy will be done
In ports as it is on dinghies
Give us this day
Our daily funding
& forgive us our racism as we intimidate those who speak against us
& lead us all into aggravation
But deliver us from being civil.
🙏
Who art in prison
Racist be thy name
Thy balaclava come
Thy will be done
In ports as it is on dinghies
Give us this day
Our daily funding
& forgive us our racism as we intimidate those who speak against us
& lead us all into aggravation
But deliver us from being civil.
🙏
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A record number of Hen Harrier chicks have successfully fledged at Geltsdale RSPB, Cumbria, this summer:
Record Hen Harrier breeding success at Geltsdale
A record-breaking 13 Hen Harrier chicks fledged at Geltsdale RSPB in Cumbria during summer 2026.
f.mtr.cool
September 25, 2026 at 8:31 AM
A record number of Hen Harrier chicks have successfully fledged at Geltsdale RSPB, Cumbria, this summer:
Still time to apply for this ace job.
Alongside the many benefits of working for BTO, I’ll also make you the occasional brew, plus provide a fine selection of biscuits…
Alongside the many benefits of working for BTO, I’ll also make you the occasional brew, plus provide a fine selection of biscuits…
Dream job for an #editor & nature lover! 🐦🌿Apply now ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs
📅 Full time, Permanent.
📝 £38,710.00 per annum.
📍 BTO HQ in Thetford, Norfolk (Hybrid working).
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2026. #Ornithology
📅 Full time, Permanent.
📝 £38,710.00 per annum.
📍 BTO HQ in Thetford, Norfolk (Hybrid working).
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2026. #Ornithology
September 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Still time to apply for this ace job.
Alongside the many benefits of working for BTO, I’ll also make you the occasional brew, plus provide a fine selection of biscuits…
Alongside the many benefits of working for BTO, I’ll also make you the occasional brew, plus provide a fine selection of biscuits…
Limebirds, Magpie, John Peel 1993, Lancaster Music Coop
YouTube video by elvisoddie
m.youtube.com
September 20, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Rod Hull, time traveller.
Villa Romana Del Casale.
Villa Romana Del Casale.
September 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Rod Hull, time traveller.
Villa Romana Del Casale.
Villa Romana Del Casale.
What a great job!
AND you get to share an office with me (but don’t let that put you off…)
AND you get to share an office with me (but don’t let that put you off…)
We're looking for our next Editor of BTO News! Find out more about the role and apply here➡️ www.bto.org/jobs 😀
📅 Full time, Permanent.
📝 £38,710.00 per annum.
📍 Thetford, Norfolk (Hybrid).
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2026. #Ornithology
📅 Full time, Permanent.
📝 £38,710.00 per annum.
📍 Thetford, Norfolk (Hybrid).
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2026. #Ornithology
September 16, 2026 at 4:10 PM
What a great job!
AND you get to share an office with me (but don’t let that put you off…)
AND you get to share an office with me (but don’t let that put you off…)
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A philanthropic gift is a new hospital ward, it’s a CAT scanner, it’s a new library, it’s a school swimming pool it’s not funding fascism.
September 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM
A philanthropic gift is a new hospital ward, it’s a CAT scanner, it’s a new library, it’s a school swimming pool it’s not funding fascism.
I do love a bit of bird tracking. This is ace. Migration is an endlessly fascinating topic, and it seems the more answers we get, the more questions are raised.
Montagu's Harrier HV is crossing the Pyrenees this evening at 10,000ft!
September 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM
I do love a bit of bird tracking. This is ace. Migration is an endlessly fascinating topic, and it seems the more answers we get, the more questions are raised.
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Worst Antony Gormley installation ever!
September 5, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Worst Antony Gormley installation ever!
So much for being defenders of free speech…
Content warning:
Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
September 5, 2026 at 7:42 AM
So much for being defenders of free speech…
We hadn't heard from Cuckoo Rob since July, when he was in the Alps. But, a few days ago his signal came back online! 🙌 He has now crossed the Sahara Desert & has arrived at Lake Chad, almost 4,000km from where he was when we last heard from his tag. Discover latest updates ➡️ www.bto.org/Cuckoos
September 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Krankenhaus Festival 2026 : Live Review of Sea Power's eclectic and perfectly curated festival of cutting-edge and brilliant acts, with added owls and birds of prey! louderthanwar.com/krankenhaus-...
Krankenhaus Festival 2026 review
Krankenhaus Festival 2026 review of cutting edge festiva
louderthanwar.com
August 31, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Krankenhaus Festival 2026 : Live Review of Sea Power's eclectic and perfectly curated festival of cutting-edge and brilliant acts, with added owls and birds of prey! louderthanwar.com/krankenhaus-...
Talking #birds with @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social at the ever fab @krankenhausfest.bsky.social this morning.
We covered quite a bit, from the importance of Morecambe Bay to the work of @btobirds.bsky.social
We covered quite a bit, from the importance of Morecambe Bay to the work of @btobirds.bsky.social
August 29, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Talking #birds with @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social at the ever fab @krankenhausfest.bsky.social this morning.
We covered quite a bit, from the importance of Morecambe Bay to the work of @btobirds.bsky.social
We covered quite a bit, from the importance of Morecambe Bay to the work of @btobirds.bsky.social
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Spider Man understood the assignment.
Nazi Jake Lang showed up outside Minneapolis City Hall for a racist rally, standing in the back of a truck holding a sign with the N-word on it. Then Spider-Man climbed onto the truck, grabbed the sign and punched the fucking Nazi. Antifa Spidey 🕸️
Nazi Jake Lang showed up outside Minneapolis City Hall for a racist rally, standing in the back of a truck holding a sign with the N-word on it. Then Spider-Man climbed onto the truck, grabbed the sign and punched the fucking Nazi. Antifa Spidey 🕸️
August 24, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Spider Man understood the assignment.
Nazi Jake Lang showed up outside Minneapolis City Hall for a racist rally, standing in the back of a truck holding a sign with the N-word on it. Then Spider-Man climbed onto the truck, grabbed the sign and punched the fucking Nazi. Antifa Spidey 🕸️
Nazi Jake Lang showed up outside Minneapolis City Hall for a racist rally, standing in the back of a truck holding a sign with the N-word on it. Then Spider-Man climbed onto the truck, grabbed the sign and punched the fucking Nazi. Antifa Spidey 🕸️
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Wonderful news alert! 🎉
One of the UK’s rarest breeding birds has had a remarkable year.
Montagu’s Harriers have successfully bred in the UK for the second year running, raising six youngsters from two nests at a secret farmland location.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
One of the UK’s rarest breeding birds has had a remarkable year.
Montagu’s Harriers have successfully bred in the UK for the second year running, raising six youngsters from two nests at a secret farmland location.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
August 24, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Wonderful news alert! 🎉
One of the UK’s rarest breeding birds has had a remarkable year.
Montagu’s Harriers have successfully bred in the UK for the second year running, raising six youngsters from two nests at a secret farmland location.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
One of the UK’s rarest breeding birds has had a remarkable year.
Montagu’s Harriers have successfully bred in the UK for the second year running, raising six youngsters from two nests at a secret farmland location.
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
More brilliant, depressingly on-the-money ranting…
August 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM
More brilliant, depressingly on-the-money ranting…
“Some commentary has recently blamed rewilding for the fires, the argument being that a lack of management leads to higher fuel loads”
The argument also being mostly, nonsense.
The argument also being mostly, nonsense.
Our latest BTO blog post considers the impact and implications of summer 2026's devastating wildfires for birds and other wildlife🔥🔥🔥
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
@rspbengland.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
@rspbengland.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk
August 20, 2026 at 2:59 PM
“Some commentary has recently blamed rewilding for the fires, the argument being that a lack of management leads to higher fuel loads”
The argument also being mostly, nonsense.
The argument also being mostly, nonsense.
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New podcast episode out today featuring Oli Steadman from Stornoway chatting about the new album, recording in South Africa with Ladysmith Black Mambazo and… birds!🦅
goldengrenades.com/podcast/epis...
goldengrenades.com/podcast/epis...
August 19, 2026 at 8:35 AM
New podcast episode out today featuring Oli Steadman from Stornoway chatting about the new album, recording in South Africa with Ladysmith Black Mambazo and… birds!🦅
goldengrenades.com/podcast/epis...
goldengrenades.com/podcast/epis...
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Thank you very much to those of you who have already entered your BBS data, it is very much appreciated! If you haven’t already done so, please enter it by the end of August at the latest so it can be verified. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology
August 18, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Thank you very much to those of you who have already entered your BBS data, it is very much appreciated! If you haven’t already done so, please enter it by the end of August at the latest so it can be verified. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology
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Time to tax the fuck out of Wankpanzers to send a message that in a world of overconsumption, bigger is not more beautiful.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s the SUV tyranny: where have all the normal family cars gone? | Coco Khan
They rule the roads and, in their wake, even old-style saloons have been supersized. It’s an illusion of consumer choice, says writer and podcaster Coco Khan
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Time to tax the fuck out of Wankpanzers to send a message that in a world of overconsumption, bigger is not more beautiful.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...