Robbie Martin

Studying Britain’s native snake species for 30 years & the biology of specific study populations for the past 10. Putting it all in a book. Not often on ‘X’.

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@TonyJuniper And jacket, shirt (often tie) for men was the norm. Even the guy sweeping is wearing a suit. So much more pride in women and men, in their community and life than there is today.

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@Feargal_Sharkey Thanks Feargal, really much appreciated.

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@JaneFallon Please forgive my randomness but as a regular visitor, have you ever observed any Grass Snakes at Hampstead Heath? I may add, the reptilian kind, nothing of the sorts to do with the location’s infamous reputation 😁

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@JaneFallon Bless you both.

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@TonyJuniper @NaturalEngland Such an achievement and such good news to read for a Friday after a long week.

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@rickygervais How are the delightful foxes which run riot in your garden and tennis court? Do you succumb and ever feed them?

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@cb_doge As the biggest threat which faces the planet today is overpopulation, surely other countries should be following suit and that Italy be applauded.

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@JohnWright100 Fantastic work Danny. Such a beautiful (and needlessly persecuted) snake.

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@SmalePerry @Matt_Pinner Legend of an answer 😂

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@Leolupus I would die for you dreams 😂

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@p_aulwhite So so interesting, Paul. I wonder what the hell it is? I can see how it possibly can be canid but for me, the first thing that comes to mind is still felid. What would you say the width across is? Lynx can be up to around 10cm across.

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@p_aulwhite Lynx? Overall print is roundish (felid) as opposed to elongated (canid). Also planter pad is felid-like.

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@Brownsvilleted Absolutely fantastic….and your words!

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@SmalePerry @stevedkeightley @RareBirdAlertUK

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@SmalePerry @stevedkeightley @RareBirdAlertUK A tad southwest of Norham Castle 😁👍

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@froglifers Slow Worm (Anguis fragilis). Male. The female has dark flanks and often a dark vertebral line running down the length of the body. The male typically has a uniform body with no dark lateral sides 😁

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@BenGoldsmith How can America be so leading in technology and power, yet so morally backward and cold when it comes to nature?

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Five populations of Adders in Suffolk are 5 of 18 populations in total which I have been studying for the past 10 years. Spread across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex & Dorset, studies focus upon the biology, movement and conservation of individuals within these populations. Love them 🥰

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One of my study population in Suffolk. After 10 years studying them they are still holding out. Each and everyone a character. Here, some younger boys (Vb18, Vb23) out basking having just emerged from the winter.