Tristan Norton
@trisnorton.bsky.social
Local Government ecologist, Hampshire, UK.
Essex + Wessex.
BSBI recorder, South Hampshire
Essex + Wessex.
BSBI recorder, South Hampshire
A lovely walk along the coast at Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire for #NewYearPlantHunt. 26 species found, with help from Bumble the Lab, who was gutted it didn't involve food. Hawkweed Oxtongue Picris hieracioides and Common Ramping-fumitory Fumaria muralis the picks. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A lovely walk along the coast at Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire for #NewYearPlantHunt. 26 species found, with help from Bumble the Lab, who was gutted it didn't involve food. Hawkweed Oxtongue Picris hieracioides and Common Ramping-fumitory Fumaria muralis the picks. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Tough going on today's #NewYearPlantHunt in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. Finished with 48 species, but it was a struggle at times. Gallant Soldier Galinsoga parviflora, Balkan Spurge Euphorbia oblongata, Jersey Cudweed Laphangium luteoalbum some of the highlights. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Tough going on today's #NewYearPlantHunt in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. Finished with 48 species, but it was a struggle at times. Gallant Soldier Galinsoga parviflora, Balkan Spurge Euphorbia oblongata, Jersey Cudweed Laphangium luteoalbum some of the highlights. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Sea Knotgrass Polygonum maritimum on the beach at Highcliffe, Dorset/Hampshire today. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Sea Knotgrass Polygonum maritimum on the beach at Highcliffe, Dorset/Hampshire today. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Must be February. Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara starting to flower on the dramatic coastal slippage cliffs at Highcliffe, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Must be February. Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara starting to flower on the dramatic coastal slippage cliffs at Highcliffe, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Western Willow Spreadwing Chalcolestes viridis pair ovipositing in willow stems, East Sussex, September 2024, and Common Spreadwing Lestes sponsa resting on Juncus on a woodland pool near Ballater, Aberdeenshire, August 2024. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Western Willow Spreadwing Chalcolestes viridis pair ovipositing in willow stems, East Sussex, September 2024, and Common Spreadwing Lestes sponsa resting on Juncus on a woodland pool near Ballater, Aberdeenshire, August 2024. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
Moorland (or Common) Hawkers Aeshna juncea on Deeside, Aberdeenshire, July 2022 and July 2024. The first example was found flapping around without a head, and was still mobile two hours later. The second - a particularly friendly individual - was thankfully intact. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Moorland (or Common) Hawkers Aeshna juncea on Deeside, Aberdeenshire, July 2022 and July 2024. The first example was found flapping around without a head, and was still mobile two hours later. The second - a particularly friendly individual - was thankfully intact. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
A good display of Rustyback Asplenium ceterach on the walls at Whitchurch Silk Mill, Hampshire this afternoon. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A good display of Rustyback Asplenium ceterach on the walls at Whitchurch Silk Mill, Hampshire this afternoon. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
New location for Milk Thistle Silybum marianum today. Four rosettes found on a lovely, short, afternoon walk around the Test at Whitchurch, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
New location for Milk Thistle Silybum marianum today. Four rosettes found on a lovely, short, afternoon walk around the Test at Whitchurch, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
In 2026 I aim to spend more time getting to know Dragonflies and Damselflies. Here's some I've photographed in previous years. Western Clubtail (Spain 2008), Small Pincertail (France 2008), Southern Hawker, and Mercury Bluet (both Hampshire 2008). @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
December 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
In 2026 I aim to spend more time getting to know Dragonflies and Damselflies. Here's some I've photographed in previous years. Western Clubtail (Spain 2008), Small Pincertail (France 2008), Southern Hawker, and Mercury Bluet (both Hampshire 2008). @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
Kingley Vale NNR, West Sussex in glorious sunshine today, Europe's largest Yew woodland. A chance to nod to Dr Tansley, a pioneer of ecological science and a champion of this landscape.
December 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Kingley Vale NNR, West Sussex in glorious sunshine today, Europe's largest Yew woodland. A chance to nod to Dr Tansley, a pioneer of ecological science and a champion of this landscape.
My absolute favourite plant of 2025 was Opposite-leaved Pondweed Groenlandia densa, a plant that has dropped off the cliff. I found it in November in the River Ems catchment, the first record since Queen Victoria's Jubilee. She was delighted, as you can see. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My absolute favourite plant of 2025 was Opposite-leaved Pondweed Groenlandia densa, a plant that has dropped off the cliff. I found it in November in the River Ems catchment, the first record since Queen Victoria's Jubilee. She was delighted, as you can see. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
My penultimate post for this 2025 botanical review. Almost saving the best (IMO) to last with a duo of delicious docks. A September trip north to Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to see Marsh Dock Rumex palustris and Golden Dock Rumex maritimus in all their glory. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
My penultimate post for this 2025 botanical review. Almost saving the best (IMO) to last with a duo of delicious docks. A September trip north to Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to see Marsh Dock Rumex palustris and Golden Dock Rumex maritimus in all their glory. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
As September 2025 moved us inexorably towards autumn, the Glassworts of Hayling Island came into their own. Taxonomically nightmarish, no-one's really sure what's going on. Anyway, until further notice, here's Glaucous Glasswort Salicornia obscura. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
As September 2025 moved us inexorably towards autumn, the Glassworts of Hayling Island came into their own. Taxonomically nightmarish, no-one's really sure what's going on. Anyway, until further notice, here's Glaucous Glasswort Salicornia obscura. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Late August 2025, a trip to East Anglia, and some regional specialities over a friend-and-family-filled weekend. Panicled Willowherb Epilobium brachycarpum, Hog's Fennel Peucedanum officinale, and Lesser Calamint Clinopodium nepeta. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Late August 2025, a trip to East Anglia, and some regional specialities over a friend-and-family-filled weekend. Panicled Willowherb Epilobium brachycarpum, Hog's Fennel Peucedanum officinale, and Lesser Calamint Clinopodium nepeta. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
2025 was the time of Strawberry Clover Trifolium fragiferum in SE Hampshire. I found it, often in magnificent abundance, at many sites and mostly in urban environments. It's a lovely little thing and always cheers me. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
2025 was the time of Strawberry Clover Trifolium fragiferum in SE Hampshire. I found it, often in magnificent abundance, at many sites and mostly in urban environments. It's a lovely little thing and always cheers me. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Before I wrap up this 2025 review with late summer/autumn finds, here's to letting grassland express itself. A sea of Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile and new-to-site Dwarf Gorse Ulex minor was the late July work reward here in Purbrook, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Before I wrap up this 2025 review with late summer/autumn finds, here's to letting grassland express itself. A sea of Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile and new-to-site Dwarf Gorse Ulex minor was the late July work reward here in Purbrook, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
The last August 2025 highlight from Aberdeenshire. Water Lobelia (Lobelia dortmanna) is a plant of oligotrophic waterbodies, here in the margins of Loch Callater. A gloomy, windy afternoon visit brightened no end by these delights. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The last August 2025 highlight from Aberdeenshire. Water Lobelia (Lobelia dortmanna) is a plant of oligotrophic waterbodies, here in the margins of Loch Callater. A gloomy, windy afternoon visit brightened no end by these delights. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
August 2025, Aberdeenshire coast, NE Scotland. Not many people would get excited about a Dead-nettle I guess, but I do. Northern Dead-nettle Lamium confertum in an arable margin at Troup Head RSPB reserve. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
August 2025, Aberdeenshire coast, NE Scotland. Not many people would get excited about a Dead-nettle I guess, but I do. Northern Dead-nettle Lamium confertum in an arable margin at Troup Head RSPB reserve. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
August 2025, Aberdeenshire. A day out looking at some beautiful plants. Marsh Saxifrage Saxifraga hirculus, Large-flowered Hemp-nettle Galeopsis speciosa, Hairy Stonecrop Sedum villosum, Purple Ramping-fumitory Fumaria purpurea. Just 😍😍😍😍. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
August 2025, Aberdeenshire. A day out looking at some beautiful plants. Marsh Saxifrage Saxifraga hirculus, Large-flowered Hemp-nettle Galeopsis speciosa, Hairy Stonecrop Sedum villosum, Purple Ramping-fumitory Fumaria purpurea. Just 😍😍😍😍. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Early August 2025 and two very cool montane grasses on the slopes below Glas Maol, in the Aberdeenshire/Angus borderlands. Alpine Foxtail Alopecurus magellanicus and Alpine Cat's-tail Phleum alpinum. I had a very pleasant day in their company. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Early August 2025 and two very cool montane grasses on the slopes below Glas Maol, in the Aberdeenshire/Angus borderlands. Alpine Foxtail Alopecurus magellanicus and Alpine Cat's-tail Phleum alpinum. I had a very pleasant day in their company. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Reposted by Tristan Norton
Hi orchid lovers!
Our new book is due to be published in spring 2026!
It will be a large-format, A4 photographic guide to all British & Irish orchids, to complement our field guide, Britain's Orchids.
Please support us if you'd like a copy!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/orc...
Our new book is due to be published in spring 2026!
It will be a large-format, A4 photographic guide to all British & Irish orchids, to complement our field guide, Britain's Orchids.
Please support us if you'd like a copy!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/orc...
December 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Hi orchid lovers!
Our new book is due to be published in spring 2026!
It will be a large-format, A4 photographic guide to all British & Irish orchids, to complement our field guide, Britain's Orchids.
Please support us if you'd like a copy!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/orc...
Our new book is due to be published in spring 2026!
It will be a large-format, A4 photographic guide to all British & Irish orchids, to complement our field guide, Britain's Orchids.
Please support us if you'd like a copy!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/orc...
By late July 2025 it was off to our happy place of Aberdeenshire and I succumbed to Sedge-itis again. Traipsing mountain slopes and coastal saltmarsh yielded three new species. Mountain Bog-sedge Carex rariflora, Russet Sedge Carex saxatilis, and Curved Sedge Carex maritima. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
By late July 2025 it was off to our happy place of Aberdeenshire and I succumbed to Sedge-itis again. Traipsing mountain slopes and coastal saltmarsh yielded three new species. Mountain Bog-sedge Carex rariflora, Russet Sedge Carex saxatilis, and Curved Sedge Carex maritima. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
In late July 2025 I received word from a friend of his discovery of Field Eryngo Eryngium campestre on the edge of Winchester, Hampshire. Probably arrived via a car tyre with continental origins, but fab nonetheless. Formerly more widespread but now a true national rarity. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
In late July 2025 I received word from a friend of his discovery of Field Eryngo Eryngium campestre on the edge of Winchester, Hampshire. Probably arrived via a car tyre with continental origins, but fab nonetheless. Formerly more widespread but now a true national rarity. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
July 2025 continues. One of two standout personal discoveries this year. Confirmed Broad-leaved Cudweed Filago pyramidata from a site in North Hampshire. A very rare plant, but perhaps lurking out there? Four or more bisexual florets the clincher. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
July 2025 continues. One of two standout personal discoveries this year. Confirmed Broad-leaved Cudweed Filago pyramidata from a site in North Hampshire. A very rare plant, but perhaps lurking out there? Four or more bisexual florets the clincher. @bsbibotany.bsky.social