Mark Cocker (@markcocker2) 's Twitter Profile
Mark Cocker

@markcocker2

Naturalist and multi-prize-winning author. 13 books incl One Midsummer's Day, Our Place, Birds & People and Crow Country Guardian country diarist since '87.

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Gill Lewis (@gill__lewis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hello Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru | Natural Resources Wales I have asked by email exactly what you mean by “to ensure disturbance [of nesting seabirds]is kept at an acceptable level” and you have declined to answer. It’s important because the future biodiversity of Ceibwr Bay pivots on these statements. Huw Irranca-Davies

Hello <a href="/NatResWales/">Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru | Natural Resources Wales</a> 
I have asked by email exactly what you mean by “to ensure disturbance [of nesting seabirds]is kept at an acceptable level” and you have declined to answer. It’s important because the future biodiversity of Ceibwr Bay pivots on these statements. <a href="/huw4ogmore/">Huw Irranca-Davies</a>
Miles Richardson (@findingnature) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Love nature? Love music? The Tune into Nature Music Prize is back! Check out the new website, judges and prizes. Tune in and celebrate nature. tuneintonaturemusicprize.info

Raptor Persecution UK (@raptorpersuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEW PROJECT: Volunteers needed to monitor raptors in Wales 🦅 Press release & details about how to get involved 👇 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2024/10/14/vol…

NEW PROJECT: Volunteers needed to monitor raptors in Wales 🦅

Press release &amp; details about how to get involved 👇

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2024/10/14/vol…
guy shorrock (@guyshorrock) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Groundhog day ad infinitum. So, DefraNature Natural England we have known what the problem is for decades - so what are you doing to make managers & employers on sporting estates criminally responsible for this endless carnage? (PS the answer is not brood management)

Graham Appleton (@grahamfappleton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What will Wash #waders do if a barrage is built and the mud disappears? Lessons from the Yellow Sea: wadertales.wordpress.com/2022/10/15/wha… 🎂2⃣ Waders of the Wash: wadertales.wordpress.com/2019/08/15/six… Article about barrage: waderquest.net/wp-content/upl… #ornithology #shorebirds

What will Wash #waders do if a barrage is built and the mud disappears?
Lessons from the Yellow Sea:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2022/10/15/wha… 🎂2⃣
Waders of the Wash: 
wadertales.wordpress.com/2019/08/15/six…
Article about barrage:
waderquest.net/wp-content/upl…
#ornithology #shorebirds
Mark Cocker (@markcocker2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

the explosive beauty when 14 tonnes of waders take to the air. My diary on one of the greatest spectacles in all English nature. theguardian.com/environment/20…

the explosive beauty when 14 tonnes of waders take to the air. My diary on one of the greatest spectacles in all English nature. theguardian.com/environment/20…
Raptor Persecution UK (@raptorpersuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

129 hen harriers confirmed 'missing' or illegally killed in UK since 2018, most of them on or close to grouse moors. Utterly shameful policy from Natural England Defra UK This is on your watch now, Mary Creagh CBE MP Steve Reed MP How many more? New blog: raptorpersecutionuk.org/2024/10/15/129…

129 hen harriers confirmed 'missing' or illegally killed in UK since 2018, most of them on or close to grouse moors.

Utterly shameful policy from <a href="/NaturalEngland/">Natural England</a> <a href="/DefraGovUK/">Defra UK</a>  

This is on your watch now, <a href="/MaryCreagh_/">Mary Creagh CBE MP</a> <a href="/SteveReedMP/">Steve Reed MP</a> How many more?

New blog:
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2024/10/15/129…
Graham Appleton (@grahamfappleton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Mark Cocker Jack McNeill North Norfolk District Council Enjoy North Norfolk™ RSPB Delia Stevens Lovely, lyrical writing, Mark. #RSPBSnettisham is an absolute gem. The Wash does not need a barrage: waderquest.net/wp-content/upl… So many #waders from so many countries depend on the wonderful mud, as discussed here: wadertales.wordpress.com/2019/08/15/six…

Mark Cocker (@markcocker2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

To think that we could even consider jeopardising one of the last great displays of natural abundance in England for trade benefits to Lincolnshire and Norfolk beggars belief.

Jenny Linford (@jennylinford) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'It was mayhem. It was magic. It was beyond words, beyond price, in fact, beyond any kind of human measure, except to say that it makes all our lives richer merely to know that it is there. Now.' Thrilling writing by Mark Cocker on a wonder-full spectacle.

Gill Lewis (@gill__lewis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Having a break from here for a bit. It’s been hard seeing disturbance of nesting seabirds & seals, now knowing that an adventure hub will be built & that in Pembrokeshire disturbance is deemed acceptable. Proud to be part of a united community that has tried to protect this bay

Having a break from here for a bit. It’s been hard seeing disturbance of nesting seabirds &amp; seals, now knowing that an adventure hub will be built &amp; that in Pembrokeshire disturbance is deemed acceptable. 
Proud to be part of a united community that has tried to protect this bay
Paul Tout (@adriawildlife) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Mors tua, vita mea." An amazing picture from the Val Tramontina (Pordenone) by Renato Fadi of a (male) Horn-nosed Viper (Vipera ammodytes) immortalised in the act of swallowing a Robin. Should keep him going for the winter! Via FB.

"Mors tua, vita mea."
An amazing picture from the Val Tramontina (Pordenone) by Renato Fadi of a (male) Horn-nosed Viper (Vipera ammodytes) immortalised in the act of swallowing a Robin. Should keep him going for the winter! Via FB.
Terence Blacker (@terenceblacker) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a great night it was at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay last night. I'm now heading east to Lowestoft and the East Point Pavilon with my SHOCK OF THE OLD show tonight. Come along to my seaside special! eastpointpavilion.com/events/terence…

RSPB Leighton Moss (@rspbleightonm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Leighton Moss is still great for wildlife - so don't hesitate to visit BUT don't try visiting the Allen and Eric Morecambe hides until further notice because the car park and paths are flooded - we've some big tides backed by big winds.

Leighton Moss is still great for wildlife - so don't hesitate to visit BUT don't try visiting the Allen and Eric Morecambe hides until further notice because the car park and paths are flooded - we've some big tides backed by big winds.
Annie Shadrake (@annie_shadrake) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wow!! Ring Ouzels on my late Wetland Bird Survey - alt 350m #YorkshireDales moor. They do breed right in this spot - but poss winter migrants rather home grown stayers? Ideas welcome. Some Fieldfares & Redwings to boot. Mark Cocker NorthYorksBirdNews Bradford Nature #BirdsOfTwitter #Birds