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A large elephant herd of about 100 was seen swimming across the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, navigating the waters at Nimati Ghat, a major river port

So-called 'dead wood' is actually full of life! There's numerous organisms, inc. invertebrates, fungi & slime moulds, that live there, helping to break down & recycle its nutrients. In this log I found snake millipedes (Proteroiulus fuscus) & a common woodlouse (Oniscus asellus).

Winter solstice eve the best way I know.

The more closely we look, the more complex, sophisticated & interconnected Nature is revealed to be! Scientists in Japan have discovered a plant that mimics the smell of half-eaten ants, in order to attract other ants that act as pollinators for the plant. theguardian.com/environment/20…

July is here! 🌞 Time to look out for swifts, red admirals, common lizards and more. Have you spotted any of these seasonal stars yet? 👀🦋🦎

Alder is the most common tree found in riverwoods - also known as riparian or #wetland forests 🌳 #Riverwoods act as corridors, connecting different patches of woodland and helping wildlife move through the landscape. Explore more about alder and riverwoods 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-fores…

If you’re in London this week, keep your eyes peeled for our latest campaign… 👀 Wild, endangered animals are ‘Born Free. Not For Sport’. Do you agree? Stand with us: bit.ly/3GilzKs

Detail of some flowers of a dog rose (Rosa canina) about 200 metres from my house today.

8am. Climbing Ben Resipol. Loch Shiel below.

@LifeAfloat Looks so beautiful

A rather lovely campsite last night in the shore of Loch Trool.

@LifeAfloat 😞

Really very sad to see this disrespect out in the wilds. Who do these people think will tidy up after them? I could only carry away the squashable trash. Yugh.

Waiting for mum 🐰 A brown hare mum has hidden these baby leverets to keep them safe. She'll be back at night to feed them. Finding this hideaway is like coming across a very special secret - one you just have to keep🤫 #ukwildlife

Another sign of early spring on the Findhorn Hinterland yesterday - the new season's needles were just beginning to burst out from their resin-covered buds on the leader shoot of a young Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris).

On Wednesday 15th January, 7.30-9pm, I am giving a talk online sharing some of the ideas that make up my next book 'How to Fall in Love with the Future' which will be published in May by @chelseagreen. Come join us. Everything you need to know is at events.transitionmovement.org/transition-tog…

Fresh snow beginning to melt on the trunk of a Scots pine log (Pinus sylvestris) on the Findhorn Hinterland yesterday.

We've a large feature on "Rhythms of Migration - Freedom To Roam & Ballet Folk" as our second Let's Dance Feature. Dance and music with a message is what it's all about. For the whole story: fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/news/…

📸@ward_jez 🙏

And we are off to our next festival! With the incredible dance force @BalletFolkUK - see you tomorrow @shrewsburyfolk 💥

Miss Bessie the dog is keen to join the music making as @RANAGRI take us for a walk on the Irish family farm that gave them their name. But that’s nothing compared to Mollie the Collie! 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/25e84c

We did it with your help! @BalletFolkUK @Freedom_ToRoam collaboration - all the rehearsals and costumes are now funded! See you @FolkEast and @shrewsburyfolk Thank you 💜 Please keep clicking! So many amazing rewards and so many incredible plans: acf.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/rhythms-of-m…