Black-tailed #Godwit available now, DM for details. International shipping available (at cost). 18” / 46cm tall. #birdart #birds #waders #shorebirds #glass

Had the good fortune to see this in real life yesterday Wow, the pictures just can't capture how beautiful this is. If only we had room amongst our other works from Rachel

The brilliant new Milvus issue is en route to members - the first issue of new editor @fidhw 🙌. Join us - it is the only way to receive this brilliant publication. Mae Milvus ar ei ffordd i’n aelodau! Cofiwch ymuno â ni i dderbyn y cylchgrawn gwych yma. birdsin.wales/join-wos/

Okay, imagine you have a big box of candy, and your mom gave you some of it. Now, the rule is, every time you get candy, you have to share a little bit with the whole class to make sure everyone has some for things like class parties or new toys for everyone to play with. - **First**, your mom bought the candy and had to give some to her boss (this is like when she pays taxes on her income). - **Then**, she gives you some of the candy she already paid for. Now, when you have this candy, you're supposed to share a tiny bit again, not because you bought it, but because you're part of the class too. The reason you share (or pay taxes) again is: 1. **Fairness**: It helps make sure everyone in the class can have fun things, even if their parents can't give them as much candy. 2. **Community**: Everyone, including kids, is part of the community. By sharing a little, you help keep things like parks, schools, and roads nice for everyone. So even though your parents paid taxes on their money, when that money comes to you in the form of allowance or gifts, you're also asked to share a little bit to help everyone. It's like a promise we all make to look after each other and keep our community running smoothly.

Things have just got a lot more difficult . Here’s what I think . I had no control over what just happened . None . But I do have control over how I will react to it . And I am not going to give up on the beautiful and the good , the grip on my dreams just got tighter .

📣 Conference Update! This year’s Conference Raffle has two INCREDIBLE main prizes. A beautiful glassart Mute Swan created and donated by @fidhw and a week’s free stay on Ynys Enlli courtesy of @bardseyobs 😍😍 birdsin.wales/last-ten-days-…

📣 Diweddariad Cynhadledd! Bydd raffl y Gynhadledd eleni yn cynnig dwy brif wobr ANHYGOEL! Gwaith gwydr Alarch Dof wedi ei greu a’i roi gan @fidhw ac wythnos am ddim ar Ynys Enlli diolch i @bardseyobs 😍😍 birdsin.wales/last-ten-days-…

Hi UK, here they come! Huge start of bird migration from the Waddensea westwards. Currently an bird migration traffic rate of 9000 birds per km per hour. Enjoy 😉

There’s a Black-tailed Godwit ready to fly from my studio… if you’re looking for a present for your friendly neighbourhood #wader #shorebird fan, he could be yours…

The #glass boys (Snow-bunting and Black Grouse) will be back from London and lighting up my studio again on Thursday, and will shortly be for sale - as will this Black-tailed Godwit: are you team #wader, #gamebird or #passerine? #birdart #birds #ArtistOnTwitter #ArtistOnX

I wish young people today could experience the sheer number of insects that existed 40 years ago. I really miss them.

(🧵1/5, EMERGENCE): What happens to virulence after a new pathogen emerges? Popular thinking on the subject is that pathogens evolve become less virulent over time when they co-exist with their host species, based on the logic that virulent pathogens don't spread effectively.(1/)

This #grouse has gone to exhibition in London, so the table is clear - what shall I make for winter? Considering migrant thrushes since the ripening hollies are full of Redwing… #CraftBizParty

I’m so excited for the @swlanaturaleye exhibition starting next week - I’ll be at the private view and @_BTO awards evening on Weds, to say hi to my balancing #glass Snow Bunting and see all the other beautiful, inspiring artwork on show. See you at @mallgalleries ?

The Reality of COVID-19: It’s Not Just the Flu, and Ignoring It Won’t Protect You When I started my career, I believed exercise would play a key role in slowing cognitive aging and combating neurological diseases. Even with breakthroughs like Ozempic for weight loss, I knew the benefits of staying physically active for brain health were irreplaceable. Then came a global pandemic, disrupting everything—yet what’s more astonishing is the collective denial of a simple truth: COVID-19 is an airborne pathogen that can cause cognitive impairment and neurological damage. Even now, most people—including those in health behavior change and brain health research—aren't taking precautions. The science is undeniable. COVID-19 doesn’t just harm the immunocompromised—it can *create* immunocompromised states through immune exhaustion. It causes cardiovascular damage, neurological impairment, and post-exertional fatigue in both children and adults. And yes, it can lead to long-term cognitive issues, similar to Alzheimer’s disease. For example: - 90% of kids with Long COVID showed abnormal cardiopulmonary exercise testing results. [Source](lnkd.in/g9ZqQntk) - Researchers have found Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in Long COVID patients. [Source](lnkd.in/g9zNe9XF) Yet people are still gathering in unfiltered rooms, unmasked, inhaling viral-laden aerosols. It’s shocking how quickly we’ve normalized this reckless behavior. This isn’t just a matter of personal risk. By not masking, you’re dismissing mountains of evidence and gambling with your brain and lifespan. COVID can trigger neurological disorders, cardiovascular damage, and immune dysfunction. The bottom line: You’re not immune. COVID doesn't care about wishful thinking. Just because billions are pretending it’s over, doesn’t mean you have to risk your future. The science is clear: protect your brain, your body, and your life. Don’t wait until it's too late to get back on the reality train. #COVID19, #BrainHealth, #LongCovid, #NeurologicalDamage, #PublicHealth, #MaskUp

I am helping a relative sell her working Albion press including lots of extras - photos and info in my FB here: facebook.com/share/p/cF54EPu…

Cut through the noise, and celebrate collaboration and creativity- in the gloriously quirky Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, tonight; it’s going to be beautiful… makingtracksmusic.org/about

A little evening gorgeousness for all the #wader and #shorebird researchers out there… just finished a second Black-tailed Godwit and I’m in love with the light through this #glass #birdart 😍 Available for sale shortly, this one needs a stand to show off properly!