The 2020 Gap Analysis of the BOLD Database for Key English Invertebrates: a gap analysis to identify which of the 13,690 taxa listed in the Pantheon database for invertebrates are represented in boldsystems.org is online at publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/51… Buglife

The new Cowslip Meadow #SSSI in #Luton will ensure the long term protection of a species rich grassland habitats, hosting an array of rare and notable species. Thanks to The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants and Luton Council for supporting this work.

Have your say here: consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-englan…

We're proud to announce the notification of two new Sites of Special Scientific Interest #SSSI in #Luton !

Dallow Downs & Winston Hill, and Cowslip Meadow will now be protected for their outstanding wildflower rich grassland habitats. Thriving nature in the urban landscape!

One swallow doesn’t make a summer, but the many thousands of winter thrushes turning up certainly says that colder days are heading our way!

Fieldfare and Redwings galore in #Cambridgeshire this weekend, coinciding nicely with #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #WMBD2020

⁦World Migratory Bird Day⁩

Two new guides to download from the DF website - horseflies (deerflies) in genus Chrysops, and robberflies in genus Dioctria Soldierflies RS
dipterists.org.uk/ne
ws/new-id-guides-horseflies-and-robberflies

Not long to go til our online conference! Hear from Keiron Brown of @FSCBioLinks about their work to keep up natural history learning during lockdown. All are welcome to join this free event in Fri 23rd Oct: register.gotowebinar.com/register/30020…

Wales is particularly important for grassland #fungi due to its warm wet climate & remaining ‘unimproved’ grasslands, making it home to MORE THAN HALF of the UK’s 112 species of waxcap inc Scarlet (pictured)
What can you find with the new #WaxcApp today? bit.ly/33dTJsk

Building partnerships is vital for nature's recovery.

Join us at 2pm on Wednesday 7 October for a live broadcast event hosted by Tony Juniper and Marian Spain where we'll set out our vision for the next five years.

Watch here: youtu.be/Ek03c79v03g

#TogetherForNature

Happy #UKFungusDay ! Some handsome fungi to be found like this shaggy bracket. Check out UK Fungus Day to learn more about #fungi #UKFD

It's #UKFungusDay ! Ali Mckernan will be kicking off the day with a virtual fungal foray, released at 09.30. In the meantime, why not check out his #FiveMinutesOfFungi video: youtube.com/watch?v=boBZmJ…

The People & Nature Survey for England first quarterly statistical release (data collected April-June) has been published, the release includes new analysis of how different groups experienced natural spaces.

Report ➡️gov.uk/government/sta…

#BetterWithNature #PeopleAndNature

The UK and leaders from around the world commit to urgent global action to put nature and biodiversity on path to recovery by 2030.

Together, it’s time to take a stand with the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature Nature Positive #LeadersPledge4Nature

Find out more: leaderspledgefornature.org

Who will win the #Natura2000 '🇪🇺 Citizens Award' 2020?
YOU choose!
The 27 finalists for the #Natura2000 Awards are from
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All are protecting #EUBiodiversity & nature 🌿🦈🦋
Vote for your favourite, until 15 September!
natura2000award-application.eu/en/finalists

What do you see?!

A natural sculpture formed by a common beech tree (Fagus sylvatica)- we reckon it looks like a rather beefy male character walking. Seen surveying W12 #NVC woodland in the Chilterns. #Woodland #ArtInNature

Today we publish latest stats on the impact of coronavirus on people’s enjoyment with nature. Data collected in July show 46% of adult say they are spending more time outside than before the pandemic began.

More here➡️gov.uk/government/sta…

#BetterWithNature #PeopleAndNature

Could you be the first to spot the UK's newest butterfly?

Look out for the Southern Small White this #September and if you think you've seen one, send details of your sighting to 👉 [email protected]
butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blog/…

It's #AsianHornet Week. You can help combat this serious threat to honeybees and other pollinators.

If you spot their 'yellow socks' and a single orange/yellow band on the abdomen, report your sighting using BBKA Asian Hornet Watch app.

bbka.org.uk/Listing/Catego…

Anyone for cricket? Roesel’s bush-cricket (Metrioptera roeselii) desk-bombing a colleague today! Great time of year to spot these-look for the U-shaped swoosh (light margin on the pronotum). A good app to record them here: ow.ly/MrAV30r8zQb #orthoptera Grasshoppers & Related Species Recording Scheme

The annual Moth Night 2022 starts this Thursday, 27th - 29th Aug!

Celebrate moths and help map species affected by climate change: hunt for Red Underwings this #MothNight 👉 butrfli.es/MothNight2020

Atropos Journal and Books UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology