Memorial-style graphic with a black background. On the left, three lit candles glow in the darkness. On the right, a close-up of a horse’s face shows one eye looking outward. In the centre, white text reads “In Memoriam” followed by a list of racehorse names and death dates: HMS Seahorse (11/03/26), Hansard (10/03/26), Russian Virtue (04/03/26), Dont Call Me Sue (26/02/26), Loaded And Locked (21/02/26), Precious Man (21/02/26), Ourbrowneyedgirl (20/02/26), Vice President (12/02/26), and Wholly Boley (03/02/26). At the bottom, the text reads “YOU BET, THEY DIE.” with the website “www.herbivore.club.” 🕯️🐎
HMS Seahorse has joined the recent victims of British horse racing. They fell at #Cheltenham on the 11th of March 💔
#YouBetTheyDie 🏇
12.03.2026 07:00
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One of the gulls on the church roof today was 251J making its first appearance for 19 months!
#GullOfTheDay #GullsOfOtley #Chroicocephalus #ridibundus
#NWBHGs
08.03.2026 15:06
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The Scottish Government petition to end the Guga hunt — a so-called “tradition” in which men bludgeon gannet chicks to death on a remote Scottish island — has now surpassed 100,000 signatures.
Thank you to Rachel Bigsby for setting it up!
07.03.2026 19:55
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Mandarin Ducks looking very smart at #Linacrereservoirs #Derbyshire today
07.03.2026 19:30
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Great views of this male Common Scoter at Linacre Reservoirs this morning
07.03.2026 19:29
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Black memorial-style graphic titled “In Memoriam.” A list of racehorses and their dates of death appears in white text: Russian Virtue (04/03/26), Dont Call Me Sue (26/02/26), Loaded And Locked (21/02/26), Precious Man (21/02/26), Ourbrowneyedgirl (20/02/26), Vice President (12/02/26), Wholly Boley (03/02/26), Appleshaw (02/02/26), and Lario (23/01/26). Three lit candles appear on the left, and the close-up eye of a horse is visible on the right. At the bottom the text reads: “YOU BET, THEY DIE.” followed by “www.herbivore.club.”
Russian Virtue has joined the recent victims of British horse racing. They were killed following an injury at Catterick on the 4th of March 💔
#YouBetTheyDie 🏇
06.03.2026 19:01
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Black-headed Gull 237H looking smart in Otley today getting ready for its migration back home to Norway 🇳🇴
#Chroicocephalus #ridibundus
#NWBHGs #GullOfTheDay #GullsOfOtley
06.03.2026 15:03
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I'll always have a soft spot for Mediterranean Gulls. As a yoof, in the 1980s, I used to sift through the gull roost at Chasewater dreaming of finding one. Not so rare nowadays, but still very special ! This beauty was feeding in the surf at Low Newton today.
#NEbirding #Lowcarbonbirding
05.03.2026 20:39
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Landing on your doorsteps - The British Birds journal’s March 2026 issue
Highlights:
• Eurasian Curlew conservation
• North American landbirds on boats
• Britain’s first ever Canada Warbler
britishbirds.co.uk/journal/volu...
04.03.2026 20:55
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Our team have spotted frogspawn on the moors this week - a sign that spring is on the way 🐸
#WildlifeWednesday #Peatlands #Wildlife #Frogs #Biodiversity
04.03.2026 16:26
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This Med Gull at Holbeck Scarborough on the 22/02/26 had been ringed 17/05/2024 gedempt deel Doeldok; Beveren; Oost-Vlaanderen; Flanders; Belgium @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
03.03.2026 18:15
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A 1st winter Mediterranean Gull stood on a stone surrounded by grass, sporting a red ring on its right leg with the code PMEN.
Mediterranean Gull is my favourite gull, and I love nothing more than reading a colour ring. So this beauty in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, today was particularly enjoyed. It's from Poland. #BirdingWales
03.03.2026 22:23
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It’s #WorldWildlifeDay. Peatlands are home to unique and fascinating wildlife!
Thriving #wildlife habitats is one of the many benefits of moorland restoration. Learn more about moorland habitats on our website: www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/our-purpose/...
📷 Moors for the Future/Sam Willis
03.03.2026 08:35
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A visit to Roundhay Park this afternoon, for a swan reported to be carrying a barbed lure on one leg. Our volunteer rescuer was able to quickly secure the swan, and carefully remove the fishing tackle before the bird was returned without lasting injury back to the water.
01.03.2026 19:15
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Reporting Rare & Scarce Breeding Birds in the York Area – York Ornithological Club
As the breeding season begins, a reminder to think carefully before reporting rare breeding species on social media. They are vulnerable to disturbance & persecution.
if in doubt, keep it quiet & contact local/county recorders.
yorkbirding.org.uk/reporting-ra...
25.02.2026 20:45
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‘The New Birds of the Sheffield Area:’
pre-orders have been handed over to Royal Mail today and are on their way to buyers
Not purchased yet? Order your copy at sbsg.org
£32 + postage for non-members
£25 + postage for members
(Membership is £15 individuals/£17 Households)
24.02.2026 17:44
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Norwegian Black-headed Gull J90Y is still wintering at Redcar Tarn, Keighley.
#GullOfTheDay #GullsOfKeighley #J90Y
#Chroicocephalus #ridibundus
21.02.2026 15:40
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A deceased Puffin lies on its back on the ground. Wording above reads: Please report sightings of all dead birds. A graphic showing an exclamation mark in a triangle features.
⚠️ We've had reports of seabirds washing up. Please report ALL species of dead birds ⬇️
📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
20.02.2026 08:00
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