Ken Charity
@kgc24.bsky.social
Interested in botany, birding and all things natural history esp. in VC55 Leicestershire and Rutland. I want a better world for my children and grandchildren to live in. Ex RAF and NHS.
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Hello new @bsky.app followers! We've just noticed the Mariposa family on here has passed 2000 followers... it's great to see you here.
BlueSky is such a friendly and welcoming space, and a great place to share natural history sightings. We look forward to hearing about what you've seen! 🦋🌸
BlueSky is such a friendly and welcoming space, and a great place to share natural history sightings. We look forward to hearing about what you've seen! 🦋🌸
October 12, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Hello new @bsky.app followers! We've just noticed the Mariposa family on here has passed 2000 followers... it's great to see you here.
BlueSky is such a friendly and welcoming space, and a great place to share natural history sightings. We look forward to hearing about what you've seen! 🦋🌸
BlueSky is such a friendly and welcoming space, and a great place to share natural history sightings. We look forward to hearing about what you've seen! 🦋🌸
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Ever see these species? We’re looking for volunteers for the Non-Estuarine Waterbird Survey this winter. Sign up➡️ www.bto.org/webs-news
All you need to do is walk your chosen survey sector along the coastline once between 1 December & 31 January & count the birds you see. #UKBirding
All you need to do is walk your chosen survey sector along the coastline once between 1 December & 31 January & count the birds you see. #UKBirding
October 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Ever see these species? We’re looking for volunteers for the Non-Estuarine Waterbird Survey this winter. Sign up➡️ www.bto.org/webs-news
All you need to do is walk your chosen survey sector along the coastline once between 1 December & 31 January & count the birds you see. #UKBirding
All you need to do is walk your chosen survey sector along the coastline once between 1 December & 31 January & count the birds you see. #UKBirding
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We have only 13 sectors left in our region requiring volunteers for this important and highly enjoyable survey.
Request a sector asap to avoid disappointment!
#BirdingWales
Request a sector asap to avoid disappointment!
#BirdingWales
Ever see these species? We’re looking for volunteers for the Non-Estuarine Waterbird Survey this winter. Sign up➡️ www.bto.org/webs-news
All you need to do is walk your chosen survey sector along the coastline once between 1 December & 31 January & count the birds you see. #UKBirding
All you need to do is walk your chosen survey sector along the coastline once between 1 December & 31 January & count the birds you see. #UKBirding
October 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
We have only 13 sectors left in our region requiring volunteers for this important and highly enjoyable survey.
Request a sector asap to avoid disappointment!
#BirdingWales
Request a sector asap to avoid disappointment!
#BirdingWales
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UK must not be beholden to foreign AI, says head of Alan Turing Institute.
UK infrastructure is owned by foreign investors/states - ports, airports, water, energy, microchips, auto, steel, computers, phones.
Can't reduce UK vulnerability without abandoning neoliberalism.
UK infrastructure is owned by foreign investors/states - ports, airports, water, energy, microchips, auto, steel, computers, phones.
Can't reduce UK vulnerability without abandoning neoliberalism.
UK must not be beholden to foreign AI, says head of Alan Turing Institute
George Williamson says ‘national resilience’ is key focus of ATI amid US and China’s runaway leadership in field
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2026 at 7:03 AM
UK must not be beholden to foreign AI, says head of Alan Turing Institute.
UK infrastructure is owned by foreign investors/states - ports, airports, water, energy, microchips, auto, steel, computers, phones.
Can't reduce UK vulnerability without abandoning neoliberalism.
UK infrastructure is owned by foreign investors/states - ports, airports, water, energy, microchips, auto, steel, computers, phones.
Can't reduce UK vulnerability without abandoning neoliberalism.
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Warning: May cause excessive compliments 😉
✨Stickers are always designed by real human people and available in our shop https://learndirt.com/shop/
✨Stickers are always designed by real human people and available in our shop https://learndirt.com/shop/
September 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Warning: May cause excessive compliments 😉
✨Stickers are always designed by real human people and available in our shop https://learndirt.com/shop/
✨Stickers are always designed by real human people and available in our shop https://learndirt.com/shop/
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taking advantage of the perfect conditions here, and giving rise to these amazing numbers. Providing the current spell of good weather continues, we should be expecting to see these butterflies until mid-October.
Photo credit: Steve Norris
Photo credit: Steve Norris
September 25, 2026 at 9:12 AM
taking advantage of the perfect conditions here, and giving rise to these amazing numbers. Providing the current spell of good weather continues, we should be expecting to see these butterflies until mid-October.
Photo credit: Steve Norris
Photo credit: Steve Norris
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Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors National Park.
Police appeal for information & some commentary by me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/22/m...
Police appeal for information & some commentary by me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/22/m...
Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors National Park – Police appeal for information
Press release from North Yorkshire Police (21 September 2026): Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors On 28 August 2026 a juvenile Marsh Harrier was found in the Westerdale area suffering fro…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
September 22, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors National Park.
Police appeal for information & some commentary by me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/22/m...
Police appeal for information & some commentary by me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/22/m...
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Congratulations! You've reached the Bearded Tit part of your feed.
September 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Congratulations! You've reached the Bearded Tit part of your feed.
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May 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Less than a week to apply to join BTO as a Senior Research Ecologist. ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology #Bioacoustics
We're seeking a Research Ecologist to develop & apply methods for analysing large-scale passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) datasets & to lead work on the collection/analysis of restoration & rewilding data. Apply via www.bto.org/jobs
Closing date: 22 September. #Ornithology #bioacoustics
Closing date: 22 September. #Ornithology #bioacoustics
September 16, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Less than a week to apply to join BTO as a Senior Research Ecologist. ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology #Bioacoustics
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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 11, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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
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Kitchen sponges like these are made of plastic. When they deteriorate, they shed microplastics that end up in the sea – harming marine environments. They can't be recycled, so remain in landfill for centuries. Please choose compostable sponges instead:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...
littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...
September 16, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Kitchen sponges like these are made of plastic. When they deteriorate, they shed microplastics that end up in the sea – harming marine environments. They can't be recycled, so remain in landfill for centuries. Please choose compostable sponges instead:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...
littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...
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September 15, 2026 at 4:52 AM
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September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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December 17, 2024 at 6:52 AM
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Wall seen on the coast path between Wells & Stiffkey yesterday. This will be a 2nd or maybe 3rd brood. After years of decline our records indicate (although hugely variable year on year) numbers in the county are showing an upward trend. #savebutterflies
September 15, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Wall seen on the coast path between Wells & Stiffkey yesterday. This will be a 2nd or maybe 3rd brood. After years of decline our records indicate (although hugely variable year on year) numbers in the county are showing an upward trend. #savebutterflies
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(3/) Have you been fortunate enough to hear a Quail yourself this year?! If you would like to take a listen to this species’ song, take a look at our BirdFacts page about this species, and scroll down to the ‘Song and calls’ section: www.bto.org/learn/about-...
Quail | BTO
This small gamebird is secretive and hard to see, although its characteristic sweet 'wet-my-lips' call gives away its presence in the countryside.The Quail is a summer visitor to Britain, and may be e...
www.bto.org
September 15, 2026 at 6:55 AM
(3/) Have you been fortunate enough to hear a Quail yourself this year?! If you would like to take a listen to this species’ song, take a look at our BirdFacts page about this species, and scroll down to the ‘Song and calls’ section: www.bto.org/learn/about-...
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Thank you for sharing your favourite plants for the last weekly challenge of 2026! I do hope you have enjoyed them! We will be having a short break before the winter challenge starts but fear not #wildflowerhour still continues each Sunday 8-9pm, see you all then! 🥰
No competition this year for my #FavouritePlant, please #WildflowerHour, please enjoy, once again, Ophrys fuciflora var. flavescens.
From Kent, obvs.
#Orchid
From Kent, obvs.
#Orchid
September 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Thank you for sharing your favourite plants for the last weekly challenge of 2026! I do hope you have enjoyed them! We will be having a short break before the winter challenge starts but fear not #wildflowerhour still continues each Sunday 8-9pm, see you all then! 🥰
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BBC News - New van rules for Nottinghamshire tips to tackle 'abuse' - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I know, why don't we have council tips that accept all rubbish for free, instead of picking and choosing like they do now
Then this problem wouldn't exist
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I know, why don't we have council tips that accept all rubbish for free, instead of picking and choosing like they do now
Then this problem wouldn't exist
New van rules for Nottinghamshire tips to tackle 'abuse'
Nottinghamshire County Council is introducing new rules for van owners from January.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 14, 2026 at 6:33 AM
BBC News - New van rules for Nottinghamshire tips to tackle 'abuse' - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I know, why don't we have council tips that accept all rubbish for free, instead of picking and choosing like they do now
Then this problem wouldn't exist
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I know, why don't we have council tips that accept all rubbish for free, instead of picking and choosing like they do now
Then this problem wouldn't exist
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Good morning, it's #MondayMystery time! Can you tell us who is hiding here? 🔎
September 14, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Good morning, it's #MondayMystery time! Can you tell us who is hiding here? 🔎
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More to the point, this is another reason why commercial, user-pays models of outsourcing public cleansing departments are doomed to fail
Illegal dumping is easy money for organised criminals who can run rings round underfunded, fragmented enforcement teams.
To tackle it, you need a single, enforcement body, with multi-year funding + powers to investigate + prosecute, writes Ian Williams:
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To tackle it, you need a single, enforcement body, with multi-year funding + powers to investigate + prosecute, writes Ian Williams:
share.google/TeKZyr3YZzy5...
Fly-tipping: here’s what is missing from Andy Burnham’s plan to tackle waste dumpers
Burnham’s plan to tackle criminal fly-tipping gangs needs to go further.
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September 8, 2026 at 11:21 AM
More to the point, this is another reason why commercial, user-pays models of outsourcing public cleansing departments are doomed to fail
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Saltwick Nab has a golden look at present - lots of wild Golden Rod, and a few late flowers of Dyer's Greenweed. #WildflowerHour
September 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Saltwick Nab has a golden look at present - lots of wild Golden Rod, and a few late flowers of Dyer's Greenweed. #WildflowerHour
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Well, I certainly wasn't expecting this to interrupt work today - news of an Egpytian Nightjar found by Roger Riddington in his #Shetland garden!
A tense drive down to the South Mainland was all worth it though - what a gorgeous bird this was.
Clear skies tonight though...
A tense drive down to the South Mainland was all worth it though - what a gorgeous bird this was.
Clear skies tonight though...
September 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Well, I certainly wasn't expecting this to interrupt work today - news of an Egpytian Nightjar found by Roger Riddington in his #Shetland garden!
A tense drive down to the South Mainland was all worth it though - what a gorgeous bird this was.
Clear skies tonight though...
A tense drive down to the South Mainland was all worth it though - what a gorgeous bird this was.
Clear skies tonight though...
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Dry weather sewage discharges by England water companies soar.
7,280 suspected illegal dumpings in rivers and sea in first five months of 2026.
8,576 cases in 2025.
Criminality up, bills up.
No exec fined/prosecuted.
Company licenses not revoked.
7,280 suspected illegal dumpings in rivers and sea in first five months of 2026.
8,576 cases in 2025.
Criminality up, bills up.
No exec fined/prosecuted.
Company licenses not revoked.
Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny
Exclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Dry weather sewage discharges by England water companies soar.
7,280 suspected illegal dumpings in rivers and sea in first five months of 2026.
8,576 cases in 2025.
Criminality up, bills up.
No exec fined/prosecuted.
Company licenses not revoked.
7,280 suspected illegal dumpings in rivers and sea in first five months of 2026.
8,576 cases in 2025.
Criminality up, bills up.
No exec fined/prosecuted.
Company licenses not revoked.