Patrick Styles

Birder, conservationist, fascinated by bird migration and raptor ecology. Formerly studied Cyprus wheatear.

[Patrick Styles @PatrickStyles13]

My first paper, with @robbpatchett and @JoRobinsKing!

Movements of Cyprus Wheatear fledglings: evidence of a post‑fledging home range away from the natal site prior to first migration

https://t.co/jrfdSONxzg

#ornitholgy #Cyprusbirds #dispersal

[Raptorforum @N_E_R_F]

https://t.co/1mSb8AkoaM Another dead Hen Harrier, killed by a cocktail of poisons known as the Nidderdale Cocktail
@NaturalEngland @DefraGovUK @RaptorPersUK @ukwildlifecrime @RSPBbirders

[Iain Cameron @theiaincameron]

Don't let anyone gaslight you into believing that people who 'manage' land in this way for grouse shooting are any sort of custodian.

As Scotland's first recorded historical figure reputedly said about the Roman empire: 'They create a desert and call it a peace.'

[Raptor Persecution UK @RaptorPersUK]

Ireland's oldest breeding White-tailed Eagle feared poisoned.

Press release from National Parks & Wildlife Service.

https://t.co/NTSsy6MZxP

[Anders Gray @AndersG2211]

Akrotiri highlights: Two Israeli ringed Little Tern, looking forward to finding out more details.
+ Spoonbill, 12 Glossy Ibis, Little Bittern, 3 Purple, 15 Squacco & Night Heron, 10 Black-winged Stilt, Wood Sandpiper, Pallid & Alpine Swifts & Yellow Wagtail
#cyprusbirds

[BirdLife Cyprus @birdlifecyprus]

🆘 620,000 birds trapped & killed in Cyprus last autumn.

Trapping levels rose 76% in the Republic of Cyprus, but dropped 22% in the British Bases due to strict enforcement. Action is needed NOW in the Republic to stop this mass killing.

📌 Read more: https://t.co/hknAAGlEnM

[BirdLife Cyprus @birdlifecyprus]

🦅 Discover Cyprus' avian treasures! Join our bird tours & spot endemic species like the Cyprus Warbler & Cyprus Scops Owl. From flamingo-filled salt lakes to mountain forests, experience a birder's paradise while supporting local conservation.

Book now: https://t.co/qDqThmQVaI

[Raptor Persecution UK @RaptorPersUK]

Scottish gamekeeper convicted of snaring offence.

Convicted this morning for an offence that happened in 2023. All snares have since been banned in Scotland since 25th Nov 2024.

https://t.co/pIxTXJXgJE

[Raptor Persecution UK @RaptorPersUK]

Gamekeeper pleads guilty to snaring fox - press release from Scottish SPCA.

More details from the case reported earlier today.

https://t.co/MqCBC8GOBp

[Iain Cameron @theiaincameron]

Someone sent me this photo of Ben Nevis, taken today. In the picture are several hills taller than 1000 metres. You’d be forgiven for thinking that this was taken in June, such is the lack of snow.

[Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust @DurrellWildlife]

⭐️ Yesterday, our teams celebrated what would have been the 100th birthday of Gerald Durrell.

💚 Lee Durrell, widow of Gerald, unveiled a plaque at the Manor House where the conservationist lived within the grounds of Jersey Zoo.

👇 Find out more
https://t.co/tlc7VO9xl7

[Fell Top Assessors @LakesWeather]

Awesome winter conditions on Sharp edge today! Full winter on the fells and ice axe and crampons essential for safe travel plus good route choice and decisions #beadventuresmart #sharpedge @Sportiva

[Raptor Persecution UK @RaptorPersUK]

RSPB launches interactive map showing fates of satellite-tagged hen harriers in UK.

https://t.co/AQHzoYSZVc

[Bears @WarwickshireCCC]

𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝟰𝟴 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁!

Like and share this post.

Deadline is midday Friday.

🐻#YouBears

[Ben Goldsmith @BenGoldsmith]

Spain is allowing industrial agriculture to wreck one of Europe’s greatest natural wonders, the Doñana marshes. How can this be happening in 2024. Please @Teresaribera stop these vandals 🙏

[BirdLife Europe & Central Asia @BirdLifeEurope]

🚨 BREAKING: the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention lowers the protection status of wolves!

This decision, driven by the EU's push to weaken #wolf protection, is a dangerous misstep lacking any solid scientific basis.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/EdEBRX3jM4

[Miguel @OxyuranusHXC]

No. What happens in Doñana DOES NOT STAY in Doñana.

After more than two years of work, we’ve published an article demonstrating that the poor condition of Doñana negatively affects waterbirds across the ENTIRE continent!

Thread below! 🧵

https://t.co/VPBdS86f4e

[Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @IrishRainforest]

"Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland rewilding project."

Read that again: **116** times.

Why are we STILL having to argue the case for rewilding??
https://t.co/lu9t3zExEe

[Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole]

The number of pheasants released into Britain's countryside has increased TEN FOLD since Roald Dahl wrote Danny the Champion of the World.

I went for a walk in pheasant country for the @CountryfileMag Plodcast - have a listen here:

https://t.co/XrQkIgSi9G

[BirdLife Malta @BirdLife_Malta]

Illegal Hunting in Protected Bird Sanctuaries

Over the past week, BirdLife Malta exposed illegal hunting in the protected bird sanctuaries of Buskett and Comino

Video evidence led to hunters
being caught and facing prosecution
These incidents show the urgent need for stronger enforcement to protect these safe zones for migratory and nesting birds.

While some action has been taken, more resources and monitoring are essential to truly safeguard our wildlife.

@MaltaGov