Stephen Lowe Watson
@stephenlowewatson.bsky.social
Ex-NHS IT guy. Wildlife, trees, Sussex downs, climate. Environmental fantasy novel: 'Root Rage'. I amuse myself by twiddling on a concertina. Born at 316ppm
Rhapsody in Blue: a Holly Blue butterfly feeding on borage. The bees kept buzzing it away but it persisted. We watched it land on top of the flower and then climb round to the underneath to get the nectar. Photos: Zoë Watson @savebutterflies.bsky.social @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
The 'Cock Linnet Song' (Don't Dilly Dally on the Way), made famous by Marie Lloyd whose poster we've adapted. We're in pearly costumes Zoë made for the Lewes Bonfire celebrations, paying homage to the cockney Pearly Kings and Queens. #MusicHall @musichallsociety.bsky.social youtu.be/llDIT7cFdh8
The Cock Linnet Song (Don't Dilly Dally on the Way)
YouTube video by Stephen Lowe Watson
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The caw of a crow is a 'harmonic stack', apparently. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Secrets of birdsongs' 'spectacular diversity' revealed
A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple
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Now reading: King Arthur's Place in Prehistory by W. A. Cummins (1992). His thesis: Arthur & Merlin were folk memories of a Bronze Age king and his architect, responsible for the final phase of Stonehenge. #books #legends #archeology #prehistory
Up at 5am to admire sunrise over the Sussex weald before watering the allotment, harvesting courgettes and picking blackberries for breakfast in the cool of the day
Stealing from a supermarket will not materially influence their revenue, but I don't think that argument would stand up in court. Every little hurts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change
The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.
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I imagine that Tom Paine would have some pithy things to say about the present US administration. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Sussex man who 'changed the world'
Thomas Paine, who lived in Lewes, wrote a text that helped spark US independence from Britain.
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The Met Office sticking their heads above the parapet youtu.be/YXwk3Eqa8l8?...
A heatwave in the summer of 2056 - Met Office future forecast UK
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Our kids played on Newhaven West Beach when they were tiny - then the privatized port closed it to avoid having to fix the crumbling wall and steps. The only sandy beach in the area has been frustratingly out of bounds since 2008. c.org/PBhLJYYGH2
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Reopen Newhaven’s West Beach to the public
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Ev'rybody slips a little, now and then… there's a stumbling step in the best of us, that should keep us from blaming the rest of us. So be very, very careful when you condemn…
Sunrise over the Sussex Weald this morning, looking northeast from Landport Bottom, Lewes @southdownsnp.bsky.social @southdownsfans.bsky.social
Today is #ShowYourStripes day - a day to show your climate stripes to raise awareness. These are for Brighton, the nearest available to use here in Lewes. You can get your stripes here: showyourstripes.info
Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 2mo agoRunaway Warming Today is #ShowYourStripes day. A day when those concerned about the climate challenge raise awareness. I helped start the day in 2018 with the genius creator of the Warming Stripes Prof Ed Hawkins and the incredible BernadetteWoods It’s grown by leaps and bounds globally since 1/
Told to expect a parcel delivery between 13.18 and 14.18. Is there a word for overly precise imprecision?
DECAY Most humans shy away from it; ecologists understand its importance; for mycologists/bacteriologist it's the lifeblood of their passions. That last irony apart, decay is not just fascinating, it's vital 2 all life. It is the most important step in any food chain! Without decay of 🧵 1/14
@metoffice.gov.uk Would you like to comment on possible implications of for UK weather?
Michael E. Mann@michaelemann.bsky.social · 2mo agoVery different from the "cold blob" pattern (and mechanism). To me it looks like what one would expect from a very large, anomalous counter-clockwise gyre with broad upwelling in the middle.
It’s the weekend, and a bear is preparing its resting place and enjoying a well-deserved siesta. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Just back from the allotment. The squash are looking perky and hopefully I'm not too pinky.
In little over 24 hours, the petition for government to stage a UK-wide briefing on the climate & nature crisis has passed the 10,000 milestone. Please help us get this to 100,000 to secure a parliamentary debate - by sharing widely. #NationalEmergencyBriefing #TimeToStepUp
Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks
The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing ...
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Attempting to navigate the bureaucracy involved in claiming a guaranteed annuity from Phoenix Life, who insist that I go via a third party, Hub Financials, who only communicate via booked phone calls where they call me, and don't want to put anything in writing (it's their policy, they say).
Fascinating thread about the purpose of royal portraiture throughput history
Lauren Donovan Ginsberg@laurenginsberg.bsky.social · 3mo agoIt's not 1536, but Anne Boleyn has taken over the news. Recently a team of computer scientists, electrical engineers and a historical novelist think they have discovered the “true face” of Anne (& her mother) by applying AI-based computational facial recognition to Holbein sketches. The catch? /1
🆕 New episode out now: A Robin Hood Pilgrimage with Guy Hayward. 🌳 Join us in Sherwood Forest as the @pilgrimtrust.bsky.social founder and former Cambridge choral scholar shares songs and stories about Robin Hood, extols the joys of pilgrimage. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/4160e6
Today's big news: There is a cow in the River Ouse north of Lewes. The farmer has been notified.
Weeks of delays so Greggs can build a drive-thru. If climate protestors stopped the A27 for an hour, there'd be arrests and imprisonments and accusations about ambulances not getting through.
Sussex@sussexuk.bsky.social · 3mo agoLive updates as 'crazy' Greggs drive-through brings A27 to a crawl again #Sussex
Swans have one off the coolest landing technique ever.. 😊
I just signed Dame Judi Dench's petition, calling on the urgent restoration of our ancient woodlands. Please sign this important cause and share it: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Stand with Judi Dench - Sign the Petition
Join Dame Judi Dench and help save our ancient woodlands. Add your name to the petition and share it with friends and family.
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