Dave Jackson

Crane fanatic, Conservation Officer for the West Midland Bird Club. Priviliged to have seen all 15 Crane species in the wild. Staffs Dragonfly Recorder. ASFC

[British Dragonfly Society @BDSdragonflies]

🐉 We're delighted that Lorna Slater MSP is continuing as #NatureChampion for the Northern Damselfly with Scottish Environment LINK.

We look forward to continuing our work together to champion and protect one of Scotland's rarest dragonflies and its special wetland habitats.

[Dave Jackson @craniac15]

Hairy Dragonflies have had a good season this year in Staffordshire, being reported at five sites so far. I took this image at Norton Bog near Cannock on 29/05/26.

[Dave Jackson @craniac15]

An understated Grey Heron in reflective mood, Sandwell Valley near Birmingham, June 2026.

[Dave Jackson @craniac15]

Very pleased to see over a hundred White Rock-rose flowers with many seed heads near the steps up to Brean Down, North Somerset . A Red listed plant only found here and at Berry Head South Devon in the UK . June 14th 2026.

[Dave Jackson @craniac15]

Always great to see and hear a Cirl Bunting at one of its strongholds in Devon. June 14th 2026.

[Steve Witherden MP @switherdenMP]

Every year, thousands of protected animals, including whales, dolphins and seabirds, are killed incidentally by fishing gear.

The Government must work with fishers and environmental NGOs to end the bycatch of marine species.

@WCL_News

[Long Nab Birder @AddeyNick]

The annual count of apparent occupied urban #Kittiwake nests in #Scarborough completed! An increase of 19.5% on 2025 with a grand total of 1,323. Let's hope the @northyorksc Gull Strategy gives these beautiful urban gulls a positive future
@nybirdnews
@BBCLookNorth

[Graham Appleton @GrahamFAppleton]

The move from oil/gas to electricity is going to mean lots more power-lines. Hopefully they won't go through important wader breeding areas.
Useful info about impacts of power-lines on breeding waders:
https://t.co/tVGQGklc2I 🎂4️⃣
#ornithology

[Steve Gantlett @CleyBirds]

The Western Reef Heron in Caernarfon Harbour this morning. What a striking bird – and fully-plumed too!
(More pics on https://t.co/Z1h7nSP3li when I've sorted them!)

[British Dragonfly Society @BDSdragonflies]

🔍 Species Spotlight: Emperor Dragonfly
Look for its apple-green thorax, sky-blue abdomen (males) and powerful flight.
Spot one this #PondWatch weekend? Record it on iRecord! And don't forget, the Emperor Dragonfly is shortlisted for the new UK banknotes. 💷✨

[Wombourne Nature @WombourneNature]

After watching numbers of House Martins decrease year on year, it was a real pleasure to see about a dozen collecting mud on the attenuation ponds on the new housing development next to Perton golf course. Let's hope the new home owners tolerate the nests on their new homes 🤞

[Antidepressant Content @depressionlesss]

The moment a rescued chimpanzee thanks Dr. Jane Goodall in a way no one expected

[British Dragonfly Society @BDSdragonflies]

It's World Peatlands Day 🌿
Peatlands provide vital habitat for some of the UK's rarest dragonflies. Through our Dragonflies on the Bog project, we were able to be a part of the restoration and protection of these special places.
https://t.co/9kYZ8B7ArX
📸 Elly Lucas

[Dave Jackson @craniac15]

Only the lonely. One of four Black Grouse (Blackcocks) still "lekking" for a mate, late in the season in north Wales. 25th May 2026. Taken from my car with my Nikon P950.

[British Dragonfly Society @BDSdragonflies]

Make your voice heard on pesticides…tell the Government you don’t want glyphosate in your gardens, parks, playgrounds and public spaces. ✋
Add your name to their #GrowersAgainstGlyphosate petition https://t.co/mHwbHgXOVT.

[Tarvo Valker @birdinghaapsalu @TarvoValker]

Last few years I´ve lead many short winter breaks mainly for the winter visitor Hawk Owl. Will be offering 3 days "Hawk Owl and other winter birds in Estonia" tour next January and February. Groups up to 6 persons or feel free to ask for private trip.

[British Dragonfly Society @BDSdragonflies]

Our Somerset Recorders are looking for volunteer surveyors, particularly in Exmoor, Quantocks, Yeovil and the West Sedgemoor area. No experience is necessary, and full training and support will be given. Get in touch with Chris or Jon: https://t.co/3IRWOaYH52 📸Stuart Allen

[Lewes Swifts @LewesSwifts]

Good news from Portugal - the illegal work of blocking the nest entrances at Trancoso Castle, (the largest #Swift colony in Portugal where 500 pairs of common Swifts nest), has been stopped. The Swift guardians pass on their thanks to everyone who publicised this #wildlife crime.

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

At our most recent committee meeting we have awarded £37k to local groups for vehicles, repairs and equipment.

This week alone has seen news of members of three different hunts charged and put in court - all three investigations that culminated in hunters being charged with illegal hunting and badger sett interference, was thanks to the evidence gathered by HSA affiliated groups - your donations ensure we can keep our groups moving, saving lives and gathering evidence - so thank you.

If you’d like to become a member of the HSA and help our groups to keep saving lives, exposing hunting, and producing these results, please follow the link 👉 https://t.co/tCKNb2yMgL

[Protect the Wild @ProtectTheWild_]

It's time to end the Guga hunt. Sign the petition today. https://t.co/nxzSPOVOWz