Arfon Williams
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An optimist working to save nature in Wales and sometimes I go birding. All views are my own.
Joined July 2017
@marcbuzzard @SurveysThermal @birdsinwales @BTO_Cymru Yep, had a few from previous years turning up in exactly the same places they were ringed in.
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Report out today highlighting @WelshGovernment's failure to deliver on its nature commitments ⬇️
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This will come as no suprise to those concerned about the worsening state of nature in Wales, and @WelshGovernment's failure to get to grips with it ⬇️
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@AlanDaviesbirds Nice suprise to bump into you and Ruth today. Looks like you had a good day too 🙂
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New year's resolution time. For 2025 I've decided to give up birding and start collecting coins instead. I must admit I'm rather looking forward to the change! Blwyddyn newydd dda pawb.
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Another retrap Jack tonight caught in the same muddy patch it was originally dazzled in two years ago (nr Lampeter, mid Wales) @HalfSnipe @SurveysThermal @BTO_Cymru @birdsinwales
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3 Jacks caught tonight in my mid-Wales study area (nr Lampeter), including this ringed bird caught on the same muddy patch it was dazzled on last year @HalfSnipe @SurveysThermal @birdsinwales @BTO_Cymru
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My final @RSPBCymru visit of the year to @RSPBNewport combined two of my favourite things - birds and agri-poliy. #LivingTheDream
Wet-weather gear on to see the fabulous starling murmuration @RSPBNewport ... & it was worth it! Great backdrop to talk to @WGRural +Climate CabSec about Sustainable Farming Scheme, Nature Positive Bill & planning that supports wildlife. Nadolig Llawen 🎅🐦🌧
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5 steps to transition to sustainable farming in Wales ⬇️ 1. Fewer livestock 2. Land use strategy 3. Fit for purpose Sustainable Farming Scheme 4. Get private carbon/nature finance working 5. Make the most of net zero socio-economic opportunities
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I have the pleasure of talking to the Pembrokeshire Bird Conference tomorrow about ringing Woodcock. So I thought I'd better pop out and nab a few! 30th of the winter nr Lampeter mid Wales @BTO_Cymru @BTO_Ceredigion @birdsinwales @SurveysThermal
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Always nice to start the day with a county ✅ Red-necked Grebe still off New Quay, Ceredigion this morning @BirdGuides @RareBirdAlertUK
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Wales new Sustainable Farming Scheme took a step forwards today BUT still lots of work needed if its to provide Welsh farmers with the support necessary to restore nature and meet 2030 biodiversity targets ⬇️
👍 Good to see @WGRural making some positive progress with a #SustainableFarmingScheme that should help deliver for nature. 👇 However, we still have some concerns. #SFS
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