northcavewet.bsky.social

13 October 2026 18:55

Probably one of my last insects for the day this year was this Blue shieldbug seen in the Carp lake brambles. A small bug that is easily missed

Tristan Norton

trisnorton.bsky.social

13 October 2026 18:55

Shrubby Orache Atriplex halimus planted as a windbreak with Tamarix gallica on the seafront, Hayling Island, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social

Tristan Norton

trisnorton.bsky.social

13 October 2026 18:54

New species for me today. Clammy Goosefoot Dysphania pumilio growing on a Portsmouth kerb. Found recently by @sjthomasbotany.bsky.social. Lovely little thing, very pleased to see it. Second record for South Hampshire, last in 1936. @bsbibotany.bsky.social

Peter Sketch

petersketch.bsky.social

12 October 2026 05:11

Less showy than most of the other weeds, but a bit special because I see it so rarely. Sticky Groundsel with its distinctive curled outer petals that look a bit half-hearted compares to the 3 species of ragwort that grow nearby. #WildflowerHour

Ben Thomas

benthomas-1983.bsky.social

12 October 2026 05:11

Common pear and gorse flowering on a sunny Sunday afternoon for #Wildflowerhour the pear was suffering from drought damage so this explains the second flowering this year.