Today we are celebrating biodiversity. Biodiversity is all around us – in the wonders of the natural world that surround us; it is part of the food we eat; it provides us with clean water and fertile soil. And yet more than ever it is under threat. The vital ecosystems that support Earth are constantly being bombarded by man, be it with pollution, destruction of habitats or species extinction to name just a few. Today though should be a day for celebration. So let us put aside all the negative things we are doing to mother nature and celebrate all her glory.
One of the best ways to celebrate is to get out there and enjoy what the world has to offer. It may be just a walk in the park – but get outside, enjoy it!
Here in Ireland you can get involved in the National Biodiversity Data Centre’s ‘5,000 biodiversity records challenge’. All they ask you to do it get outside and record some wildlife and send you records to them – for more information click here.
Here are some of my pollinator biodiversity highlights from this weekend.
How lovely to celebrate – makes a fresh change.
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We are much more likely to protect what we love:)
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Gosh! I slipped up and missed the recording! Last year I did the 50 in a day! Gosh… I’m disappointed at myself! 😦
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Do it tomorrow – I am sure they won’t mind! I wasn’t at home today but managed to get about 30 just walking up the road and I have lots of bees from yesterday. Still have to put them online!
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Rain… rain and more rain! Not a butterfly in sight… I’ll see what tomorrow brings but you’ve got an idea there… 😉
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Luckily, it cleared off this afternoon and we were able to take a nice walk to enjoy the bird song and wildflowers. Then a little work in the garden. Earth is such a joy!
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Wonderful Eliza.
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