This has been in my garden ever since I moved in. Really hoping it's a vase.

Lock up your mange tout.

I have to say I find it very amusing (as well as slightly repulsive) that so many allegations are surfacing of people closely connected to the Tory election campaign placing bets on it. One last chance to make a few quid before it all dries up and they simply can't pass it up.

https://t.co/nIqsknJ0wG

We are very sorry to share the sad news that Jonathan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on May 24th. Thank you very much for all your support for him over the years. —- Maria (Jonathan’s partner)

The London Bird Report 2022 has been published! A big thank you to everyone involved. The 256 page publications has a systematic review of 2022 bird records by species and a number of papers. To find out more about @LNHSoc see our website: https://t.co/ei9NmijCPZ @Gehan_de_Silva

Rishi announcing a GE whilst getting pissed on outside Downing Street is very apt given that's what's going to happen to him on July 4th.

To a man who has dedicated his life to conserving and understanding our natural world: Happy 98th Birthday! 🎉 Sir David Attenborough, thank you for your decades of devotion to our planet's wonders and wildlife.

I disagree. They've been incompetent and divided for far longer than this.

40% increase in bills? Thames Water can piss right off.

Vandalism to the sound of a singing Skylark! Is there a sadder sight? *Turn the volume up* #londonbirds

It will be hard ....

Trying the new place in the hope it is less crapped up than this one. I'll be posting just as infrequently over at

Southend Pier

Another snow day here in Shetland! Schools closed, airport closed for a third day and many roads impassable. But the ever-changing snowscapes are amazing! This was the view from our house looking south east to Sumburgh Head and the Atlantic waters of Quendale Bay. @ThePhotoHour

Great White Egret on the patch! https://t.co/plRuzChDZn

Sadly no news of yesterday’s drake Ferruginous Duck at Jubilee Pond this morning. But it will be on a lake somewhere! ⁦@WansteadBirding⁩ ⁦@CoLEppingForest⁩ #londonbirds

Went for the Northern Waterthrush with @WansteadBirder on Sunday morning .. https://t.co/EIanj0L5D4

UK: freezing Gambia: this

Was just leaving the country when this turned up. Glad it stayed for a cheeky little visit this morning. Having been to Scilly for one many years ago I didn't need to go but Essex is my home county, so....