The blog bit.ly/2i1y2DA General Mills contains this interesting photo showing traditional mud homes being replaced by block wall and tin roof homes. Visual evidence of #beekeeping helping #farmers and their community out of extreme poverty.

Here's a great intro to human evolution, with answers to FAQs, from Hannah Devlin The Guardian theguardian.com/news/2018/feb/…

Another superb murmuration and flying display by the Starlings over the North Marsh RSPB Minsmere 🌍 at dusk this evening

Together with my new assistant and trainee beekeeper - took advantage of the good weather today to give the bees a little more fondant. BBKA Down's Syndrome Association

As ever the question seems not to be 'can they adapt?' but 'can they adapt fast enough?. King #penguins may have trouble chasing the Antarctic Polar Front as it moves ever southward in a warming world. bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

#BigCats - Predators under threat. Read the opinion editorial by Bradnee Chambers for #WorldWildlifeDay bit.ly/2sWSQ7v

One of the problems being married to a Scot! This chap has just appeared in the back garden (Canterbury) #SCOvENG #6Nations2018

Neonicotinoids: risks to bees confirmed europa.eu/!PG38Rj via EFSA

Congratulations to John Home who will receive the "Master of Excellence in Bee Farming" award at BeeTradex. Thank you John for your amazing contribution to bee keeping in the UK & Africa visit John at the #beesabrod stand #bees #beefarmersassociation #beetradex

And very readable Will convince of the need to ban Neonicotinoid Insecticides Effect on #bees #pollinators even #birds and #honey is substantial. @DrTrevorDines Bumblebee Conservation Trust Kate Humble BBC Springwatch BBKA Bill Oddie Official 🐝 x.com/DaveGoulson/st…

Bye bye Borneo . When will we get a grip ? x.com/extinctsymbol/…

H5N6 update. Note the isolation from pheasants. Still about so not time to relax on biosecurity yet.

When out looking for oil beetles also check for the tiny midge feeding on the secretions of the beetle (kleptoparasitism) - last year spotted by the Devon fly grp. Images from influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Mosqui…

Fundi Bots on BBC Africa! The (longer) radio segment aired this morning. This is a highlight video showcasing some of the work we're doing. Onwards and Upwards. #WeAreFundi x.com/BBCAfrica/stat…

QPR FC Great away win!

BBC News - Tagged golden eagle 12th to 'disappear' in Monadhliath bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

Discovered this fascinating three-way arch bridge in #Crowland yesterday while visiting various poultry farms in Lincolnshire. Google tells me it's 14th century and Grade 1 listed. English Heritage

An interesting opportunity to get involved with the work of beekeeping charity Bees Abroad x.com/beesabroad/sta…

Spotted this ringed Herring Gull yesterday at Margate, Kent. Right leg: small metal ring. Left leg: orange ring, F8FT. Would be interested to know where it was ringed. EURING KOS Kent Wildlife Trust