BSBI Ireland
@bsbiireland.bsky.social
I am the Ireland Officer at the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:l5qdqxst4ylza5myy6lbytwa) - promoting the enjoyment, study and recording of wild plants across Ireland.
https://bsbi.org/ireland
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Great to find a new site for Beech Fern (Phegopteris connectilis) in Co. Clare. The species is known to be extant at only two other places in Clare @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbiireland.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Great to find a new site for Beech Fern (Phegopteris connectilis) in Co. Clare. The species is known to be extant at only two other places in Clare @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbiireland.bsky.social
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Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) in Slieve Aughty, Co. Clare. New hectad record for this species which is greatly quite rare in the county.
November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) in Slieve Aughty, Co. Clare. New hectad record for this species which is greatly quite rare in the county.
Don't miss this great webinar next Monday 17th November! Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Don't miss this great webinar next Monday 17th November! Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
Non-native aquatic plants are popping up everywhere. Here's your chance to learn more about them: a great webinar next Monday 17th, as part of our Targeted #AquaticPlants project. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
On Monday 17th November we have a webinar from our @npwsireland.bsky.social-funded Targeted Aquatic Plants Project.
This webinar, from the fantastic Nick Stewart, is about the identification of non-native aquatic plants.
Interested? Book yourself a ticket here: www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
This webinar, from the fantastic Nick Stewart, is about the identification of non-native aquatic plants.
Interested? Book yourself a ticket here: www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Non-native aquatic plants are popping up everywhere. Here's your chance to learn more about them: a great webinar next Monday 17th, as part of our Targeted #AquaticPlants project. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Over the winter, our Northern Ireland Botanical Skills Project is running a series of webinars on Tuesday evenings. This week we had the amazing Mark Duffell explaining the etymology of scientific names.
Who knew that 'galeobdolon', the specific name of Yellow Archangel, means weasel-scented?
Who knew that 'galeobdolon', the specific name of Yellow Archangel, means weasel-scented?
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Over the winter, our Northern Ireland Botanical Skills Project is running a series of webinars on Tuesday evenings. This week we had the amazing Mark Duffell explaining the etymology of scientific names.
Who knew that 'galeobdolon', the specific name of Yellow Archangel, means weasel-scented?
Who knew that 'galeobdolon', the specific name of Yellow Archangel, means weasel-scented?
#Invasive aquatic plants increasingly cause havoc in aquatic ecosystems.
Learn to identify introduced aquatics at @bsbibotany.bsky.social's free #AquaticPlantProject webinar, led by Nick Stewart & funded by @npwsireland.bsky.social. Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
#waterplants
Learn to identify introduced aquatics at @bsbibotany.bsky.social's free #AquaticPlantProject webinar, led by Nick Stewart & funded by @npwsireland.bsky.social. Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
#waterplants
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#Invasive aquatic plants increasingly cause havoc in aquatic ecosystems.
Learn to identify introduced aquatics at @bsbibotany.bsky.social's free #AquaticPlantProject webinar, led by Nick Stewart & funded by @npwsireland.bsky.social. Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
#waterplants
Learn to identify introduced aquatics at @bsbibotany.bsky.social's free #AquaticPlantProject webinar, led by Nick Stewart & funded by @npwsireland.bsky.social. Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
#waterplants
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Today, we learned about conifer identification in the grounds of Castlewellan Forest Park's stunning walled garden. Thanks to Charles Shier for such an educational day! @bsbiireland.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Today, we learned about conifer identification in the grounds of Castlewellan Forest Park's stunning walled garden. Thanks to Charles Shier for such an educational day! @bsbiireland.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Today as part of the Botanical Skills Northern Ireland project, Mel Flexen introduced a group to the botany and ecology of lowland raised bogs in Peatlands Park, Armagh. Plenty to see, even at this tine of year!
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Today as part of the Botanical Skills Northern Ireland project, Mel Flexen introduced a group to the botany and ecology of lowland raised bogs in Peatlands Park, Armagh. Plenty to see, even at this tine of year!
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Best time to join the growing ranks of #BSBImembers?
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Best time to join the growing ranks of #BSBImembers?
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
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Sun spurge in an unusual habitat of a grassy road verge near Truro, Cornwall today for #wildflowerhour
Euphorbia helioscopia
Euphorbia helioscopia
November 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Sun spurge in an unusual habitat of a grassy road verge near Truro, Cornwall today for #wildflowerhour
Euphorbia helioscopia
Euphorbia helioscopia
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Fabulous Bristly oxtongue leaf. #WildflowerHour
November 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Fabulous Bristly oxtongue leaf. #WildflowerHour
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"E'en in these bleak November days
There's gladness for the heart that heeds."
- C. D. Shanly (1811-1875)
Hogweed, red dead-nettle, shepherd’s purse, bristly oxtongue, common dog-violet, red campion, bramble, cornflower, meadow buttercup, and yarrow. #WildflowerHour #TheWinter10
There's gladness for the heart that heeds."
- C. D. Shanly (1811-1875)
Hogweed, red dead-nettle, shepherd’s purse, bristly oxtongue, common dog-violet, red campion, bramble, cornflower, meadow buttercup, and yarrow. #WildflowerHour #TheWinter10
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"E'en in these bleak November days
There's gladness for the heart that heeds."
- C. D. Shanly (1811-1875)
Hogweed, red dead-nettle, shepherd’s purse, bristly oxtongue, common dog-violet, red campion, bramble, cornflower, meadow buttercup, and yarrow. #WildflowerHour #TheWinter10
There's gladness for the heart that heeds."
- C. D. Shanly (1811-1875)
Hogweed, red dead-nettle, shepherd’s purse, bristly oxtongue, common dog-violet, red campion, bramble, cornflower, meadow buttercup, and yarrow. #WildflowerHour #TheWinter10
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Slender Thistle, Carduus tenuiflorus, at Elmley NNR this week for #WildflowerHour.
November 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Slender Thistle, Carduus tenuiflorus, at Elmley NNR this week for #WildflowerHour.
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Conservation work’s keeping me busy, so no #TheWinter10 this week 😅. But I couldn’t resist snapping this gorgeous reblooming meadow clary for #WildflowerHour 🌿💜
Can’t wait to get back out there next week!
Can’t wait to get back out there next week!
November 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Conservation work’s keeping me busy, so no #TheWinter10 this week 😅. But I couldn’t resist snapping this gorgeous reblooming meadow clary for #WildflowerHour 🌿💜
Can’t wait to get back out there next week!
Can’t wait to get back out there next week!
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Oxford Ragwort, Senecio squalidus, has an association with railways and here it is by Peterborough railway station, complete with discarded tickets. #WildflowerHour
November 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Oxford Ragwort, Senecio squalidus, has an association with railways and here it is by Peterborough railway station, complete with discarded tickets. #WildflowerHour
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An Oxeye Daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare, in the churchyard of All Saints, Sanderstead, for #WildflowerHour.
November 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
An Oxeye Daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare, in the churchyard of All Saints, Sanderstead, for #WildflowerHour.
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I find it hard to pick a favourite native #Fern species. It so often turns out to be the one that I'm looking at any given time. And so here's another firm favourite. Cystopteris fragilis, Brittle Bladder-fern.
#WildFernHour = #Wildflowerhour
@rspbengland.bsky.social #Haweswater
#WildFernHour = #Wildflowerhour
@rspbengland.bsky.social #Haweswater
November 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I find it hard to pick a favourite native #Fern species. It so often turns out to be the one that I'm looking at any given time. And so here's another firm favourite. Cystopteris fragilis, Brittle Bladder-fern.
#WildFernHour = #Wildflowerhour
@rspbengland.bsky.social #Haweswater
#WildFernHour = #Wildflowerhour
@rspbengland.bsky.social #Haweswater
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Some Hemp agrimony flowers still going strong by Garret Hostel Bridge, Cambridge. #WildflowerHour
November 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Some Hemp agrimony flowers still going strong by Garret Hostel Bridge, Cambridge. #WildflowerHour
Fewer flowers for #wildflowerhour - but still plenty of #ferns to see still! Nine species spotted at #SlishWood today, including these beauties. @bsbibotany.bsky.social #Botany #WBYeats #pteridophytes @pteridophytes.bsky.social @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @coillte.bsky.social (Names in ALT text)
November 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Fewer flowers for #wildflowerhour - but still plenty of #ferns to see still! Nine species spotted at #SlishWood today, including these beauties. @bsbibotany.bsky.social #Botany #WBYeats #pteridophytes @pteridophytes.bsky.social @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @coillte.bsky.social (Names in ALT text)
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Golden Dock from yesterday's Norfolk Flora group meeting @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
October 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Golden Dock from yesterday's Norfolk Flora group meeting @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
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#WildflowerHour
It’s a bit late but I had to post this Gallant Soldier (Galinsoga parviflora), bravely weathering the stormy autumn day.
It’s a bit late but I had to post this Gallant Soldier (Galinsoga parviflora), bravely weathering the stormy autumn day.
October 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
#WildflowerHour
It’s a bit late but I had to post this Gallant Soldier (Galinsoga parviflora), bravely weathering the stormy autumn day.
It’s a bit late but I had to post this Gallant Soldier (Galinsoga parviflora), bravely weathering the stormy autumn day.
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Common Chickweed, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
October 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Common Chickweed, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
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Over the past couple of months I've repeated in various talks that 11 of our endemic plant species have gone extinct.
I was delighted to read in the most recent BSBI News that one of these, the Glenridding Hawkweed, last seen in 1953, has been rediscovered!!
📷: Mark Lynes
I was delighted to read in the most recent BSBI News that one of these, the Glenridding Hawkweed, last seen in 1953, has been rediscovered!!
📷: Mark Lynes
October 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Over the past couple of months I've repeated in various talks that 11 of our endemic plant species have gone extinct.
I was delighted to read in the most recent BSBI News that one of these, the Glenridding Hawkweed, last seen in 1953, has been rediscovered!!
📷: Mark Lynes
I was delighted to read in the most recent BSBI News that one of these, the Glenridding Hawkweed, last seen in 1953, has been rediscovered!!
📷: Mark Lynes
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Greater Birds-foot-trefoil, also in Greater Manchester this weekend.
#WildflowerHour #Bloomscrolling #SundayYellow
#WildflowerHour #Bloomscrolling #SundayYellow
October 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Greater Birds-foot-trefoil, also in Greater Manchester this weekend.
#WildflowerHour #Bloomscrolling #SundayYellow
#WildflowerHour #Bloomscrolling #SundayYellow