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The Local Environmental Records Centre for Hampshire.
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Hello Bluesky - The 'Supporting Local Recording Fund' for Hampshire is OPEN. Get up to £350 to train, run wildlife recording activities or even buy equipment! Deadline, 31st January 2026. More information here: www.hants.gov.uk/landplanning... #BiologicalRecording #Ecology
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Just visited the Lacewing Recording Scheme website and there are lots of great identification guides available, e.g. www.laars.jamesjepson.com/neuroptera-l... - thanks to @jamesjepson.bsky.social and colleagues for putting this together
Neuroptera (Lacewings) Identification | Lacewing and Allies Recording Scheme
www.laars.jamesjepson.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Just visited the Lacewing Recording Scheme website and there are lots of great identification guides available, e.g. www.laars.jamesjepson.com/neuroptera-l... - thanks to @jamesjepson.bsky.social and colleagues for putting this together
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Checked out our shiny new website yet?
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New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
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New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Checked out our shiny new website yet?
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
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If you're birding deer-rich areas or doing @btobirds.bsky.social heathland surveys, you need be #LymeDeiseaseAware!
I contracted Lyme disease from a tick bite in Thetford Forest in February 1997. #LymeDisease season is already on us, its not just summer.
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #UKbirding
I contracted Lyme disease from a tick bite in Thetford Forest in February 1997. #LymeDisease season is already on us, its not just summer.
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #UKbirding
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#LymeDisease #TickAwareness #KnowTheFacts #LymePrevention
February 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
If you're birding deer-rich areas or doing @btobirds.bsky.social heathland surveys, you need be #LymeDeiseaseAware!
I contracted Lyme disease from a tick bite in Thetford Forest in February 1997. #LymeDisease season is already on us, its not just summer.
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #UKbirding
I contracted Lyme disease from a tick bite in Thetford Forest in February 1997. #LymeDisease season is already on us, its not just summer.
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #UKbirding
Still time to apply for the 'Supporting Local Recording Fund' for Hampshire! #BiologicalRecording #Ecology #UKWildlife
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Still time to apply for the 'Supporting Local Recording Fund' for Hampshire! #BiologicalRecording #Ecology #UKWildlife
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Brilliant to see the Great Grey Shrike at Shatterford in the New Forest today. Merlin, Dartford Warbler, Jay, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Marsh Tit were other highlights on a walk round from Denny Wood. #Birds #UKWildlife #HantsBirds
November 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Brilliant to see the Great Grey Shrike at Shatterford in the New Forest today. Merlin, Dartford Warbler, Jay, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Marsh Tit were other highlights on a walk round from Denny Wood. #Birds #UKWildlife #HantsBirds
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A good mix of autumn moths in the North Hampshire garden last night with 76 of 25. Palpita vitrealis was the only scarcer migrant. Max garden count of 11 Red-green Carpet was notable. Couldn't resist a photo session with this nicely marked Chestnut. #TeamMoth
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A good mix of autumn moths in the North Hampshire garden last night with 76 of 25. Palpita vitrealis was the only scarcer migrant. Max garden count of 11 Red-green Carpet was notable. Couldn't resist a photo session with this nicely marked Chestnut. #TeamMoth
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My absolute fave. Field Woundwort Stachys arvensis looking all apple-and-blackcurrant in a field margin in the Test Valley, Hampshire yesterday. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
My absolute fave. Field Woundwort Stachys arvensis looking all apple-and-blackcurrant in a field margin in the Test Valley, Hampshire yesterday. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Cut-leaved Dead-nettle Lamium hybridum and Henbit Dead-nettle Lamium amplexicaule from the last couple of days. Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Cut-leaved Dead-nettle Lamium hybridum and Henbit Dead-nettle Lamium amplexicaule from the last couple of days. Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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There's still plenty out there in November. Fresh Dense-flowered Fumitory Fumaria densiflora in a game cover crop at South Wonston, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
There's still plenty out there in November. Fresh Dense-flowered Fumitory Fumaria densiflora in a game cover crop at South Wonston, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Yellow Bristle-grass Setaria pumila and (I think) Green Bristle-grass Setaria viridis in a game cover crop at South Wonston, Hampshire today. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Yellow Bristle-grass Setaria pumila and (I think) Green Bristle-grass Setaria viridis in a game cover crop at South Wonston, Hampshire today. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Field Penny-cress Thlapsi arvense, Field Madder Sherardia arvensis. Quinoa Chenopodium quinoa. South Wonston, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Field Penny-cress Thlapsi arvense, Field Madder Sherardia arvensis. Quinoa Chenopodium quinoa. South Wonston, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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1776: Redwings. These birds begin to appear at last.
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
1776: Redwings. These birds begin to appear at last.
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Another bat survey today in South-east Hants, exploring tunnels on Portsdown Hill. The highlights for me were another Tissue, Buttoned Snout and Bloxworth Snout. Also a dozen or so herald moths and over 50 peacock butterflies. #teammoth
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Another bat survey today in South-east Hants, exploring tunnels on Portsdown Hill. The highlights for me were another Tissue, Buttoned Snout and Bloxworth Snout. Also a dozen or so herald moths and over 50 peacock butterflies. #teammoth
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74/19 in SE Hants. Similar to last night, Diamond Back, RDP, Blair’s Mocha, 3 Turnip the probable migrants. Lesser YU was on the late side and a record 4 Sprawler was nice. Expired Nov Moth male next to trap. An unidentified Blastobasis could be best of rest along with 3 MdJ #teammoth #migrantmothuk
November 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
74/19 in SE Hants. Similar to last night, Diamond Back, RDP, Blair’s Mocha, 3 Turnip the probable migrants. Lesser YU was on the late side and a record 4 Sprawler was nice. Expired Nov Moth male next to trap. An unidentified Blastobasis could be best of rest along with 3 MdJ #teammoth #migrantmothuk
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November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📢 TICKET SALES END 17:00 TOMORROW
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Fareham VC11: 17/9 last night including 2 December Moths and Large Wainscot + Palpita vitrealis, 2 Rusty-dot Pearl, White-point the potential migrants @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
Also many Redwings, Fieldfares and Song Thrushes overhead this morning ☺️ #TeamMoth #HantsBirds
Also many Redwings, Fieldfares and Song Thrushes overhead this morning ☺️ #TeamMoth #HantsBirds
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Fareham VC11: 17/9 last night including 2 December Moths and Large Wainscot + Palpita vitrealis, 2 Rusty-dot Pearl, White-point the potential migrants @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
Also many Redwings, Fieldfares and Song Thrushes overhead this morning ☺️ #TeamMoth #HantsBirds
Also many Redwings, Fieldfares and Song Thrushes overhead this morning ☺️ #TeamMoth #HantsBirds
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We have another dozen talks still to go, with the next four being:
🟢Getting started with Rushes
🟢Leylandii and their look-a-likes
🟢10 Years of the National Plant Monitoring Scheme
🟢 Clubmosses of Ireland and Britain
All of these can be booked from this page: bsbi.org/botanical-sk...
🟢Getting started with Rushes
🟢Leylandii and their look-a-likes
🟢10 Years of the National Plant Monitoring Scheme
🟢 Clubmosses of Ireland and Britain
All of these can be booked from this page: bsbi.org/botanical-sk...
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We have another dozen talks still to go, with the next four being:
🟢Getting started with Rushes
🟢Leylandii and their look-a-likes
🟢10 Years of the National Plant Monitoring Scheme
🟢 Clubmosses of Ireland and Britain
All of these can be booked from this page: bsbi.org/botanical-sk...
🟢Getting started with Rushes
🟢Leylandii and their look-a-likes
🟢10 Years of the National Plant Monitoring Scheme
🟢 Clubmosses of Ireland and Britain
All of these can be booked from this page: bsbi.org/botanical-sk...
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⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for bird flu via the forms below ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/.../daera-de....
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/.../daera-de....
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
Report dead wild birds
How to report dead wild birds.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for bird flu via the forms below ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/.../daera-de....
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/.../daera-de....
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
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Please also report dead or sick birds to BirdTrack via www.birdtrack.net for monitoring purposes.
Please share this message far and wide with friends and birding communities. Thank you.
Please share this message far and wide with friends and birding communities. Thank you.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Please also report dead or sick birds to BirdTrack via www.birdtrack.net for monitoring purposes.
Please share this message far and wide with friends and birding communities. Thank you.
Please share this message far and wide with friends and birding communities. Thank you.
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This year, it's taken me until late October to see Coral-necklace Illecebrum verticillatum. Here it is on Canada Common, New Forest. It's seemingly a new spot for it. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This year, it's taken me until late October to see Coral-necklace Illecebrum verticillatum. Here it is on Canada Common, New Forest. It's seemingly a new spot for it. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Nail Fungus Poronia punctata on Canada Common, New Forest today. Also a decent spread of
Psilocybe semilanceata.
Psilocybe semilanceata.
October 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Nail Fungus Poronia punctata on Canada Common, New Forest today. Also a decent spread of
Psilocybe semilanceata.
Psilocybe semilanceata.
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Lots more Coral-necklace Illecebrum verticillatum today at Canada Common, New Forest. Growing in damp hollows. The seed, which is abundant, must get blown or washed across the grassland and settle in these irregular features. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Lots more Coral-necklace Illecebrum verticillatum today at Canada Common, New Forest. Growing in damp hollows. The seed, which is abundant, must get blown or washed across the grassland and settle in these irregular features. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Small Fleabane Pulicaria vulgaris still looking good in the northern New Forest today. @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
October 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Small Fleabane Pulicaria vulgaris still looking good in the northern New Forest today. @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
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Heath Milkwort Polygala serpyllifolia and Dwarf Gorse Ulex minor. Canada Common, New Forest. @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
October 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Heath Milkwort Polygala serpyllifolia and Dwarf Gorse Ulex minor. Canada Common, New Forest. @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
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As I had a day off today, I went to see this mad, perky little bird, a Boat-tailed Grackle Quiscalus major that's turned up at Calshot, Hampshire. Very amusing, tootling around cars, boats, and verges and basically ignoring people. A real character. @hosbirding.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
As I had a day off today, I went to see this mad, perky little bird, a Boat-tailed Grackle Quiscalus major that's turned up at Calshot, Hampshire. Very amusing, tootling around cars, boats, and verges and basically ignoring people. A real character. @hosbirding.bsky.social