Ruth Walker

BTO Ringing & Nest Recording Communications Officer, LifeCycle editor. Ringer, photographer, artist, border collie owner. Views my own.

[Rob Robinson (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @btorobrob]

But what does this loss look like? My attempt to visualise it: each bird represents 1 million pairs - many more (57) fade out than are replaced (21). Thanks to all @_BTO #volunteers whose observations provide evidence for action👉https://t.co/zza1JqQXlw #ornithology #conservation

[Ruth Walker Art & Photography 💙 @ruthwalkerap]

My latest graphite drawing is a portrait of a stunning Golden Eagle. Drawn from a photograph by Andy Wilson via Wildlife Reference Photos for Artists. #wildlifeart #birdart #raptor #britishbirds #graphiteart #graphiteartist #wildlifeartist #fineart #commissionsopen

[Ruth Walker Art & Photography 💙 @ruthwalkerap]

Gannet on a cliff. Graphite on Bristol board, from a ref photo by Gary Jones. Drawn as a leaving gift for a friend and colleague @jez_blackburn leaving @_BTO after 28 years! #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #seabirds #graphite #commissionsopen #wildlifeart

[Ruth Walker @btoruthw]

Love this :-)

[Rob Robinson (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @btorobrob]

I have never done a #wordle but @hootalex made a version with @USGS bird banding codes.

Since they shared the code on the super useful @glitch I remixed a version using @_BTO #BirdRinging codes.

Thanks @josiethebirder for the suggestion. Enjoy...
https://t.co/LjfFA8Mggh

[Ruth Walker Art & Photography 💙 @ruthwalkerap]

I have two offers on all commissions booked in before the end of January 2022. 10% off any drawing or, buy one drawing full price, get 25% off the second. See https://t.co/drGiOtqB8x for prices #graphiteart #petart #wildlifeart #commissionsopen #uniquegifts

[Ruth Walker Art & Photography 💙 @ruthwalkerap]

Delighted to share my latest #graphite drawing. Long-tailed Tit, drawn from a photo by Bill Jones. I love these little cuties 😍 #birdart #Britishwildlife #Britishbirds #wildlifeart #fabercastell #pencilart #ArtistOnTwitter

[Ruth Walker @btoruthw]

Some of my latest commissions to celebrate #internationalcatday

[Ruth Walker Art & Photography 💙 @ruthwalkerap]

Happy #InternationalCatDay. These are three of my recent commissions drawn using @FaberCastell graphite pencils on @CansonPaper Bristol board, from client ref photos. #commissionsopen #CatsofTwittter #graphitedrawing #petportraits #artistontwittter #petart

[Ruth Walker Art & Photography 💙 @ruthwalkerap]

Today is #internationaldawnchorusday Hope you all managed to hear some birds singing this morning, wherever in the world you are #birdsong #birdart #graphite #pencilartist #commisionsopen #robin #nature #wildlifeart

[Ruth Walker @btoruthw]

This is what I get up to when I'm not doing @_BTO work 🙂

[Ruth Walker Art & Photography 💙 @ruthwalkerap]

My latest drawing is these three beauties. @FaberCastell 9000 series #graphite pencils on extra smooth A3 Bristol board. #commissionsopen - see https://t.co/drGiOtqB8x for more info #catart #petportrait #Pencildrawing #artist

[Andy Clements @_AndyClements]

In my 13 years leading @_BTO this is the most important Appeal for funding our future. Working with young people transforms us, improving accessibility and diversity, ensuring we continue to inform and inspire. Please give generously and consider joining us. Thank you

[Ruth Walker @btoruthw]

Huge thanks to all the ringers and nest recorders whose monitoring efforts throughout the year make this report possible #birdringing #nrs #CitizenScience #ornithology

[Ruth Walker @btoruthw]

@GeltsdaleRes @IreneBoston2 @rogerqskeen Looks like they could both beat the current longevity record of 4 years, 11 months and 15 days (https://t.co/IglHHlEoXe). There are no older records from 2019 either - the 2019 online ringing report will be out soon...

[Ruth Walker @btoruthw]

Another opportunity to come and join our friendly team...

[Ruth Walker @btoruthw]

Wow!

[💀🐺🌱ArtofMaquenda🍄👹🩸 @ArtOfMaquenda]

OMGOODNESS! Friends of my parents spotted these geese with SO MANY BABIES!! 😭♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[Tim Appleton MBE ! @Rutlandbirds]

After 31 consecutive years we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Birdfair . Since day one When Martin and I started the fair we have raised over 5 million for conservation and inspired Birdfair’s across the globe sad day @TheBirdfair

[Ruth Walker @btoruthw]

Something positive you can still do to help monitor our wonderful bird species during these difficult times... and its free! What's not to love?

[Ruth Walker @btoruthw]

@woodlandbirder Wow, that's fabulous Rich 🙂

[Ruth Walker @btoruthw]

This is what I get up to in my spare time... It's surprising how many people that work in the #science sector are also #artists

[Ruth Walker Art & Photography 💙 @ruthwalkerap]

Finally had chance to finish this portrait of Amy, my gorgeous border collie. Drawn using @FaberCastell 9000 pencils on smooth Bristol board. Commissions open for 2020 - see https://t.co/b7wocewQ8U for details #bordercollie #graphite #dogart #pencilart

[Ruth Walker Art & Photography 💙 @ruthwalkerap]

Thanks for all the follows, likes and retweets this year. Looking forward to an art-filled 2020. Happy holidays! #birdart #wildlifeart @FaberCastell #graphitedrawing