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Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society
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Formed in 1869, NNNS is a charity with a focus on natural history in the county of Norfolk, UK. We carry out and encourage research about local wildlife, produce publications & put on a range of events. Find out more at: https://norfolknaturalists.org.uk
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The 2024 Norfolk Bird & Mammal Report has now been published. Members will receive their free copy by post, whilst additional copies will be on sale at selected local outlets. The report is a huge undertaking - thanks to all involved, especially Barry Madden, Neil Lawton & Mick Saunt #NorfolkBirding
Front cover of the Norfolk Bird & Mammal Report 2024, published by the Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society. The cover image is a painting of a female-type Pallid Harrier perched up on some saltmarsh, with a male Hen harrier flying past in the background. Image by Gary Wright. Back cover of the Norfolk Bird & Mammal Report 2024, featuring a photo of a close-up of a Common Seal swimming in water and the price, £15 Contents page of the Norfolk Bird Report and the Norfolk Mammal Report, featuring a list of articles. A picture showing the notes for contributors to the report (first 2/3rds of the page) and a section on county rarities (bottom third).
norfolknats.bsky.social
Hi, usually it would be all sorted by now, but I think we are currently between webmasters so haven’t a”been able to add it. I know that WildSounds were given stock if you want to buy online(www.wildsounds.com/cgi-bin/high...), or if you email Tony Leech he has our copies so could organise it.
www.wildsounds.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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norwichbirder.bsky.social
Once the rain had passed I went for a walk around Old Catton today. One of the more interesting finds was this Mistletoe growing on Norway Maple. There is quite a bit of Mistletoe in this part of the city, but mostly on Lime (Tilia).
A bright green clump of Mistletoe growing from a tree with brown leaves hanging off the thin branches. A slightly closer photo showing some of the greeny-yellow Norway Maple leaves still attached to thin branches.
November 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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markgolley.bsky.social
Another super haul of Caspian Gulls on North Scrape tonight, at least seven (maybe eight) birds in to roost including a minimum 5 1cy birds. All of the birds tonight were new individuals. The turnover at the moment is impressive & (still) exciting. Just love these!
#NorfolkBirding
#cleybirds
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November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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debalmer.bsky.social
Welney packed with birds today. This presumed Pochard x Ferruginous Duck hybrid from the main obs. A few Cattle Egrets with the sheep on the bank. And Whooper Swans - a real favourite of mine!
#NorfolkBirding
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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bramblebotanist.bsky.social
An extensive patch of Pale Galingale Cyperus eragrostis on the wet edge of a beet pad in east Norfolk. Plants growing in ephemeral shallow water over concrete. #NorfolkFloraGroup #Wildflowerhour
November 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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timholtwilson.bsky.social
Summer's leftovers - old root galls of the tiny wasp Xestophanes potentillae on Creeping Cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) to surprise us @norfolknats.bsky.social at Wymondham Abbey today - identified by Robert Maidstone and serenaded by the congregation (fervent hymn sounds muffled through walls).
Black nodular swellings on the roots of the Creeping Cinquefoil plant. The tiny wasp which made them is long gone.
November 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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tg42birder.bsky.social
Watching the Rough-legged with Andy and Phil!

Lighthouse Lane, Happisburgh
November 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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vannabartlett.bsky.social
A little saunter down to Colney church on the edge of Norwich with @jeremybartlett.bsky.social today led to the discovery of a Dicranopalpus larvatus harvestman. The only other site for this species in Norfolk is at Earlham Cemetery in Norwich. Good to finally get another site for them.
A flint built, round tower church with a slate roof in sunlight with blue sky behind and long dark shadows. A harvestman sitting on a whitish stone in bright sunlight. The harvestman has long dark grey legs that are hunched up around it. Its body is white with a dark patch around the dark eyes and a dark patch at the rear of the abdomen. A harvestman sitting on a whitish stone. The harvestman has long dark grey legs that are pulled up around it. Its body is white with a dark patch around the dark eyes and a dark patch at the rear of the abdomen. It has forked pedipalps held up in front of it. Close up of a harvestman sitting on a whitish stone. The harvestman has long dark grey legs that are pulled up around it. Its body is white with a dark patch around the dark eyes and a dark patch at the rear of the abdomen. It has forked pedipalps held up in front of it.
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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jeremybartlett.bsky.social
Earthy Powdercap, Cystoderma amianthinum.

Found these small (but perfectly formed) specimens this afternoon, growing in mossy grass.

www.first-nature.com/fungi/cystod...

#Fungi #FungiFriends
Earthy Powdercap, Cystoderma amianthinum. Earthy Powdercap, Cystoderma amianthinum Earthy Powdercap, Cystoderma amianthinum. Picked specimen. Earthy Powdercap, Cystoderma amianthinum. Picked specimen.
November 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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jeremybartlett.bsky.social
Swarms of small brown on woodchip at UEA, Norwich.

Last year I found them in the same place and collected samples for DNA analysis. They turned out to be Marasmiellus villosipes (aka Collybiopsis villosipes). UEA is the second Norfolk site.

#Fungi #FungiFriends
A swarm of small brown fungi on (coniferous) woodchip. Marasmiellus villosipes (aka Collybiopsis villosipes). A swarm of small brown fungi on (coniferous) woodchip. Marasmiellus villosipes (aka Collybiopsis villosipes). A swarm of small brown fungi on (coniferous) woodchip. Marasmiellus villosipes (aka Collybiopsis villosipes). A swarm of small brown fungi on (coniferous) woodchip. Marasmiellus villosipes (aka Collybiopsis villosipes).
November 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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bramblebotanist.bsky.social
The second Rubus hybrid seen with #NorfolkFloraGroup today was Rubus ulmifolius x vestitus, a common hybrid worth knowing. Intermediate with parents: hairy purple primocanes, rounded terminal lobes with white undersides. Inflorescences typically not developing fruit.
November 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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bramblebotanist.bsky.social
Despite the season it was a good day for brambles with #NorfolkFloraGroup This is one of the Rubus x loganobaccus group hybrids which include Loganberry - raspberry x one of the fruticosus agg, in this case the second parent is probably Rubus hindii. They have raspberry-like leaves & bramble stems
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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jo-the-botanist.bsky.social
Fragrant evening-primrose Oenothera stricta has made progress in colonising the consolidated dune grassland of north denes since my last visit
November 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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jo-the-botanist.bsky.social
The much-photoed shrubby hare's-ear Bupleurum fruticosum at Gt Yarmouth North Denes
November 21, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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jo-the-botanist.bsky.social
Perhaps my favourite fern (v hard to choose though) - rustyback Asplenium ceterach on the sea wall at Gt Yarmouth
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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jo-the-botanist.bsky.social
Prickly saltwort Sasola kali still going strong near Gt Yarmouth pier
November 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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bsbicountries.bsky.social
Looking for a botanical webinar to brighten up a dark winter evening? We've got loads of them!

25th November - 10 years of the National Plant Monitoring Scheme

2nd December - Clubmosses of Ireland and Britain

9th December - Plant ID apps: how useful are they?

Book here: bsbi.org/take-part/pr...
Webinars
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November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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norfolknorwichbats.bsky.social
This time next week will be our Christmas social. Make sure you come and join the fun! Everyone's favourite game Scoff the Moth will be back, or if games aren't your thing grab a drink and just enjoy music from Clark and Zuppardi. Get your tickets: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...?
November 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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norfolkbirder.bsky.social
just looking at some other shots from Cley yesterday, this Grey wagtail is ringed. By the power of DXO and Gigapixel...
8 7 6 anybody ❓
#birds #norfolkbirds #birdringing @norfolknats.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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UPCOMING EVENT: On Tuesday 9th Dec 2025 19:30 we will be hosting our last indoor event before Christmas. In a change to previous listings, Garth Coupland has stepped in & will give a talk about some of his adventures whilst living in Australia. Venue details norfolknaturalists.org.uk/wp/events-pa...
A poster advertising a talk. The border has Christmas-tree style greenery, and there are baubles, a mince pie, a kangaroo and the NNNS logo in the corners of the text box. The text reads: NNNS December Talk. All Naturalists are welcome to our festive get together. No entry fee. Festive refreshments (donations). A talk by well known naturalist and raconteur Garth Coupland 'Norfolk boy goes outback' Garth's naturalist adventures in Australia. Tuesday 9th December 7:30pm. St Andrew's Church Hall, 41 Church Lane, Eaton, Norwich, NR4 6NW.
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
norfolknats.bsky.social
EVENT REMINDER: Sunday 23rd November 2025 10:30 - we'll be having a look at the wildlife to be found on and around Wymondham Abbey. All welcome. Note that you will need to park nearby and walk to the abbey - further details on norfolknaturalists.org.uk/wp/events-pa...
A photo of the south side of Wymondham Abbey, There is a large square tower to the left of the photo and a second tower at the right hand side with a stepped appearance. A modern wooden cladded building is in the foreground.
November 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Latest #blog post from #Morston #pond www.morstonpondswamp.org/post/the-fal... how as #community #volunteers we continue to try to rid our pond of invasive #crassula @themarshtit.bsky.social @ajaytegala.bsky.social @bramblebotanist.bsky.social @avalanchechris.bsky.social @steffanaquarone.bsky.social
"The falling leaves drift by the window - the autumn leaves of red and gold" (Nat King Cole)
Dodging the wintery showers and blustery winds, our go-ahead SWAMP team wrapped up warm, donned their gloves and wellingtons and hauled green bags filled with dried Crassula to the edge of Morston pon...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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timholtwilson.bsky.social
Dave Goulson's message is an urgent call to understand the critical importance of invertebrate biodiversity.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Monitoring NW Norfolk farm yesterday resulted in 27 birds
Blackbird - 1
Blue Tit - 1
Dunnock - 2
Reed Bunting - 6
Robin - 1
Wren - 3
Yellowhammer - 13
One Reed Bunting had moved 7km locally from its breeding site to the farm.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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jeremybartlett.bsky.social
Shooting Star, Sphaerobolus stellatus.

(Sometimes known as Cannonball or Artillery Fungus).

Found by @vannabartlett.bsky.social on an old piece of cow dung at NWT Sweetbriar Marshes today.

www.fungusfactfriday.com/122-sphaerob...

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Shooting Stars, Sphaerobolus stellatus, growing on an old piece of cow dung. Shooting Stars, Sphaerobolus stellatus, growing on an old piece of cow dung. Shooting Stars, Sphaerobolus stellatus, growing on an old piece of cow dung. The piece of old cow dung, with Shooting Stars, Sphaerobolus stellatus, growing on it.
November 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM