Sarah
@sarahfaulkner.bsky.social
Such a pretty picture, Jan.
I tried my hand at some bird silhouette pics recently - there was a flock of about a dozen Long-tailed Tits busily feeding overhead. Took lots of pics, but only ever got one bird in view at a time π«£.
Though maybe that's a skill in itself, missing the birds?! π
I tried my hand at some bird silhouette pics recently - there was a flock of about a dozen Long-tailed Tits busily feeding overhead. Took lots of pics, but only ever got one bird in view at a time π«£.
Though maybe that's a skill in itself, missing the birds?! π
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Such a pretty picture, Jan.
I tried my hand at some bird silhouette pics recently - there was a flock of about a dozen Long-tailed Tits busily feeding overhead. Took lots of pics, but only ever got one bird in view at a time π«£.
Though maybe that's a skill in itself, missing the birds?! π
I tried my hand at some bird silhouette pics recently - there was a flock of about a dozen Long-tailed Tits busily feeding overhead. Took lots of pics, but only ever got one bird in view at a time π«£.
Though maybe that's a skill in itself, missing the birds?! π
A wet grey week but still lots of fab flowers for #wildflowerhour
Loved this Shepherd's Purse giving big jazz hands, gorgeous Gorse & pretty pink-tipped Daisy.
Also Petty Spurge in a door, Annual Meadow Grass, Groundsel, Hairy Bitter-cress, Red Dead-nettle, Annual Mercury, Dandelion #thewinter10
Loved this Shepherd's Purse giving big jazz hands, gorgeous Gorse & pretty pink-tipped Daisy.
Also Petty Spurge in a door, Annual Meadow Grass, Groundsel, Hairy Bitter-cress, Red Dead-nettle, Annual Mercury, Dandelion #thewinter10
February 8, 2026 at 8:52 PM
A wet grey week but still lots of fab flowers for #wildflowerhour
Loved this Shepherd's Purse giving big jazz hands, gorgeous Gorse & pretty pink-tipped Daisy.
Also Petty Spurge in a door, Annual Meadow Grass, Groundsel, Hairy Bitter-cress, Red Dead-nettle, Annual Mercury, Dandelion #thewinter10
Loved this Shepherd's Purse giving big jazz hands, gorgeous Gorse & pretty pink-tipped Daisy.
Also Petty Spurge in a door, Annual Meadow Grass, Groundsel, Hairy Bitter-cress, Red Dead-nettle, Annual Mercury, Dandelion #thewinter10
My bugs were like your left hand one.
Here's a zoomed in pic of the two I saw, no scale sadly.
I hope someone at your local NH Soc. may know - it would be exciting to solve the mystery. π
Either way, they're pretty cool and I'll be sure to look more closely for these in future
Here's a zoomed in pic of the two I saw, no scale sadly.
I hope someone at your local NH Soc. may know - it would be exciting to solve the mystery. π
Either way, they're pretty cool and I'll be sure to look more closely for these in future
February 2, 2026 at 8:42 AM
My bugs were like your left hand one.
Here's a zoomed in pic of the two I saw, no scale sadly.
I hope someone at your local NH Soc. may know - it would be exciting to solve the mystery. π
Either way, they're pretty cool and I'll be sure to look more closely for these in future
Here's a zoomed in pic of the two I saw, no scale sadly.
I hope someone at your local NH Soc. may know - it would be exciting to solve the mystery. π
Either way, they're pretty cool and I'll be sure to look more closely for these in future
I noticed your Yellow Brain Fungus has little visitors....I zoomed in as I took a photo recently of Witches Butter too and only saw the teeny creatures on checking my pics at home afterwards. I think they may be a type of Globular Springtail, which feed on this, but I'm not really sure. Do you know?
February 1, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I noticed your Yellow Brain Fungus has little visitors....I zoomed in as I took a photo recently of Witches Butter too and only saw the teeny creatures on checking my pics at home afterwards. I think they may be a type of Globular Springtail, which feed on this, but I'm not really sure. Do you know?
Beautiful pictures! π
February 1, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Beautiful pictures! π
First #wildflowerhour of February! πΈ
My #thewinter10 this week: Snowdrops, Red & White Dead-nettles, Common Field Speedwell, Dandelion, Groundsel, Shepherds Purse, βοΈ&βοΈ hazel, & purple catkins (Alder? no pic).
One strangeβοΈhazel flower was erupting from the bud base!
Plus some Scarlet Elf Cups π
My #thewinter10 this week: Snowdrops, Red & White Dead-nettles, Common Field Speedwell, Dandelion, Groundsel, Shepherds Purse, βοΈ&βοΈ hazel, & purple catkins (Alder? no pic).
One strangeβοΈhazel flower was erupting from the bud base!
Plus some Scarlet Elf Cups π
February 1, 2026 at 8:56 PM
First #wildflowerhour of February! πΈ
My #thewinter10 this week: Snowdrops, Red & White Dead-nettles, Common Field Speedwell, Dandelion, Groundsel, Shepherds Purse, βοΈ&βοΈ hazel, & purple catkins (Alder? no pic).
One strangeβοΈhazel flower was erupting from the bud base!
Plus some Scarlet Elf Cups π
My #thewinter10 this week: Snowdrops, Red & White Dead-nettles, Common Field Speedwell, Dandelion, Groundsel, Shepherds Purse, βοΈ&βοΈ hazel, & purple catkins (Alder? no pic).
One strangeβοΈhazel flower was erupting from the bud base!
Plus some Scarlet Elf Cups π
A beautiful old Yew tree in a churchyard. It's trunk slowly hollowing out as it ages and the heartwood rots away. The outer sapwood remains enabling these trees to live for hundreds, even thousands, of years.
This gorgeous, girthy tree seems perfect for #thicktrunkthursday. πͺΎ
This gorgeous, girthy tree seems perfect for #thicktrunkthursday. πͺΎ
January 29, 2026 at 12:08 PM
A beautiful old Yew tree in a churchyard. It's trunk slowly hollowing out as it ages and the heartwood rots away. The outer sapwood remains enabling these trees to live for hundreds, even thousands, of years.
This gorgeous, girthy tree seems perfect for #thicktrunkthursday. πͺΎ
This gorgeous, girthy tree seems perfect for #thicktrunkthursday. πͺΎ
A comedy place name for this week's #wildflowerhour. The River Piddle π€ gave wet feet & #thewinter10 Yellow Corydalis, Daisy, Primrose, Snowdrop, βοΈβοΈ Hazel, Annual Mercury, Annual Meadow Grass, Red Dead-nettle & Lesser Celendine.
After the fab Steps musical yday was unsure I'd get past 5, 6, 7, 8!! π
After the fab Steps musical yday was unsure I'd get past 5, 6, 7, 8!! π
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
A comedy place name for this week's #wildflowerhour. The River Piddle π€ gave wet feet & #thewinter10 Yellow Corydalis, Daisy, Primrose, Snowdrop, βοΈβοΈ Hazel, Annual Mercury, Annual Meadow Grass, Red Dead-nettle & Lesser Celendine.
After the fab Steps musical yday was unsure I'd get past 5, 6, 7, 8!! π
After the fab Steps musical yday was unsure I'd get past 5, 6, 7, 8!! π
Happy #FungiFriday!
Delighted with my first Scarlet Elf Cups this year. Other highlights from the wonderfully named Spring Bottom, Dorset: a perfect Jelly Ear, Coral Spot, Velvet Shank, Yellow Brain (with tiny Springtails present?) and some spooky Dead Moll's Fingers. What a great #fungi walk. π
Delighted with my first Scarlet Elf Cups this year. Other highlights from the wonderfully named Spring Bottom, Dorset: a perfect Jelly Ear, Coral Spot, Velvet Shank, Yellow Brain (with tiny Springtails present?) and some spooky Dead Moll's Fingers. What a great #fungi walk. π
January 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Happy #FungiFriday!
Delighted with my first Scarlet Elf Cups this year. Other highlights from the wonderfully named Spring Bottom, Dorset: a perfect Jelly Ear, Coral Spot, Velvet Shank, Yellow Brain (with tiny Springtails present?) and some spooky Dead Moll's Fingers. What a great #fungi walk. π
Delighted with my first Scarlet Elf Cups this year. Other highlights from the wonderfully named Spring Bottom, Dorset: a perfect Jelly Ear, Coral Spot, Velvet Shank, Yellow Brain (with tiny Springtails present?) and some spooky Dead Moll's Fingers. What a great #fungi walk. π
Exactly as it should be, Roger. π π€
January 22, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Exactly as it should be, Roger. π π€
Sending hugs to #wildflowerhour friends on National Hug Day!
I found this super cute Bee #Orchid on a walk a couple of years ago, giving itself a hug and it always brings a smile to my face. Have a great day. π
I found this super cute Bee #Orchid on a walk a couple of years ago, giving itself a hug and it always brings a smile to my face. Have a great day. π
January 21, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Sending hugs to #wildflowerhour friends on National Hug Day!
I found this super cute Bee #Orchid on a walk a couple of years ago, giving itself a hug and it always brings a smile to my face. Have a great day. π
I found this super cute Bee #Orchid on a walk a couple of years ago, giving itself a hug and it always brings a smile to my face. Have a great day. π
Reposted by Sarah
In the natural history section of an 1849 atlas of natural phenomena, 'made with the co-operation of men eminent in the different departments of science', are wonderful pictures of animals of the old and new worlds, including an unusual 'perpendicular' map of wildlife habitat @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:09 AM
In the natural history section of an 1849 atlas of natural phenomena, 'made with the co-operation of men eminent in the different departments of science', are wonderful pictures of animals of the old and new worlds, including an unusual 'perpendicular' map of wildlife habitat @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
What a lovely photo of one of my favourite birds. π
January 19, 2026 at 11:07 PM
What a lovely photo of one of my favourite birds. π
Thank you, Alison. I absolutely love these tiny, vibrant flowers. I had overlooked them for years, so I make a special effort to appreciate them each spring now. π
January 19, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Thank you, Alison. I absolutely love these tiny, vibrant flowers. I had overlooked them for years, so I make a special effort to appreciate them each spring now. π
Thank you. βΊοΈ
I reckon you'll have some by the end of the week! π€These were on the northern side of the hedge, which is more sheltered from the prevailing wind. None on the exposed side yet. Though, that could just be a coincidence.
I reckon you'll have some by the end of the week! π€These were on the northern side of the hedge, which is more sheltered from the prevailing wind. None on the exposed side yet. Though, that could just be a coincidence.
January 19, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Thank you. βΊοΈ
I reckon you'll have some by the end of the week! π€These were on the northern side of the hedge, which is more sheltered from the prevailing wind. None on the exposed side yet. Though, that could just be a coincidence.
I reckon you'll have some by the end of the week! π€These were on the northern side of the hedge, which is more sheltered from the prevailing wind. None on the exposed side yet. Though, that could just be a coincidence.
These are a day late for #wildflowerhour, but I'm too excited to wait until next Sunday!
My lunchtime walk and routine check of the local hazel hedge finally came good today with lots of tiny, hot-pink, female flowers now erupting from their buds. Gorgeous! A welcome splash of colour on a dull day.
My lunchtime walk and routine check of the local hazel hedge finally came good today with lots of tiny, hot-pink, female flowers now erupting from their buds. Gorgeous! A welcome splash of colour on a dull day.
January 19, 2026 at 2:08 PM
These are a day late for #wildflowerhour, but I'm too excited to wait until next Sunday!
My lunchtime walk and routine check of the local hazel hedge finally came good today with lots of tiny, hot-pink, female flowers now erupting from their buds. Gorgeous! A welcome splash of colour on a dull day.
My lunchtime walk and routine check of the local hazel hedge finally came good today with lots of tiny, hot-pink, female flowers now erupting from their buds. Gorgeous! A welcome splash of colour on a dull day.
What a gloriously colourful, cheery collage your 10 x #thewinter10 make. And quite the acheivement - congratulations! π
January 18, 2026 at 11:37 PM
What a gloriously colourful, cheery collage your 10 x #thewinter10 make. And quite the acheivement - congratulations! π
What a beautiful image! π
January 18, 2026 at 10:32 PM
What a beautiful image! π
I have snow envy! I can't remember the last time we had enough snow where I live to make a snowperson. βοΈ
January 18, 2026 at 10:11 PM
I have snow envy! I can't remember the last time we had enough snow where I live to make a snowperson. βοΈ
I find it so uplifting to see the spring flowers starting to appear & enjoyed my first Snowdrops yesterday. They are simple, elegant flowers. But I'm fascinated by the details and inside there's a lot going on - yellow & green and the inner surface is grooved. Lovely from all angles. #wildflowerhour
January 18, 2026 at 8:44 PM
I find it so uplifting to see the spring flowers starting to appear & enjoyed my first Snowdrops yesterday. They are simple, elegant flowers. But I'm fascinated by the details and inside there's a lot going on - yellow & green and the inner surface is grooved. Lovely from all angles. #wildflowerhour
Spring Bottom yesterday lived up to it's name with my first flowering Snowdrops & Sweet Violets of the year.
Sping is coming!
Also in flower Gorse, Greater Periwinkle, Winter Heliotrope, Daisy, Groundsel, Dandelion, Hogweed and Bramble, giving me 11 sp in flower for #thewinter10.
#wildflowerhour
Sping is coming!
Also in flower Gorse, Greater Periwinkle, Winter Heliotrope, Daisy, Groundsel, Dandelion, Hogweed and Bramble, giving me 11 sp in flower for #thewinter10.
#wildflowerhour
January 18, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Spring Bottom yesterday lived up to it's name with my first flowering Snowdrops & Sweet Violets of the year.
Sping is coming!
Also in flower Gorse, Greater Periwinkle, Winter Heliotrope, Daisy, Groundsel, Dandelion, Hogweed and Bramble, giving me 11 sp in flower for #thewinter10.
#wildflowerhour
Sping is coming!
Also in flower Gorse, Greater Periwinkle, Winter Heliotrope, Daisy, Groundsel, Dandelion, Hogweed and Bramble, giving me 11 sp in flower for #thewinter10.
#wildflowerhour
After heavy rain this morning the sun has come out so this gorgeous Common Sunburst Lichen seems perfect for #FungiFriday. π I love the orange cup-shaped apothecia.
Being new to #Lichen I was thrilled to find a fab Intro to Lichen on @bsbibotany.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/qJa1OlJ3vRs?...
Being new to #Lichen I was thrilled to find a fab Intro to Lichen on @bsbibotany.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/qJa1OlJ3vRs?...
January 16, 2026 at 1:43 PM
After heavy rain this morning the sun has come out so this gorgeous Common Sunburst Lichen seems perfect for #FungiFriday. π I love the orange cup-shaped apothecia.
Being new to #Lichen I was thrilled to find a fab Intro to Lichen on @bsbibotany.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/qJa1OlJ3vRs?...
Being new to #Lichen I was thrilled to find a fab Intro to Lichen on @bsbibotany.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/qJa1OlJ3vRs?...
Lovely - one of my favourite moths.
January 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Lovely - one of my favourite moths.