Blake Norton
@blakenorton.bsky.social
wildlife - walking - volunteering
Here’s a clip of Ring Necked Parakeets flocking in Manor House before heading to their roost in Epping Forest *sound up*
December 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Here’s a clip of Ring Necked Parakeets flocking in Manor House before heading to their roost in Epping Forest *sound up*
A few images of fungi from an abundance seen today at Leigh Woods, Bristol
October 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A few images of fungi from an abundance seen today at Leigh Woods, Bristol
Two feathers from Leigh Woods - Tawny Owl and Buzzard
July 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Two feathers from Leigh Woods - Tawny Owl and Buzzard
Day spent birding Avon gorge - 2 groups of juvenile Kestrel, Peregrines showing well playfully mobbing one another, one landing right above me for a time by the reserve entrance - showed some kids, which is always the best bit. Terrible photo…
July 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Day spent birding Avon gorge - 2 groups of juvenile Kestrel, Peregrines showing well playfully mobbing one another, one landing right above me for a time by the reserve entrance - showed some kids, which is always the best bit. Terrible photo…
Pinged a mate and he dug this out - Swainswick Airfield near Bath, I missed that one.
June 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Pinged a mate and he dug this out - Swainswick Airfield near Bath, I missed that one.
Rodent jawbones extracted from owl pellets found at Ebdon Farm
June 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Rodent jawbones extracted from owl pellets found at Ebdon Farm
Some venerable oaks along the banks of the River Severn near Deerhurst, Glos.
June 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Some venerable oaks along the banks of the River Severn near Deerhurst, Glos.
Owl pellets found at Ebdon today. If you zoom in there are tiny jawbones visible.
June 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Owl pellets found at Ebdon today. If you zoom in there are tiny jawbones visible.
First cattle arriving at Ebdon Farm
May 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
First cattle arriving at Ebdon Farm
Bristol’s Langton Street Bridge aka the Banana Bridge with a fresh paint job. As a kid, I had nightmares about this bridge, mainly due to the fearsome anti-climb spikes on the arches. Prior to the refurb many spikes were missing but they’ve now been faithfully restored.
April 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Bristol’s Langton Street Bridge aka the Banana Bridge with a fresh paint job. As a kid, I had nightmares about this bridge, mainly due to the fearsome anti-climb spikes on the arches. Prior to the refurb many spikes were missing but they’ve now been faithfully restored.
Scaffold supporting the fire-damaged Glasgow School of Art
April 28, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Scaffold supporting the fire-damaged Glasgow School of Art
Lousewort seen on Ulva, today. Incredible island.
April 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Lousewort seen on Ulva, today. Incredible island.
Staying in the old blacksmith’s house opposite the church at Dervaig, Mull. Daybreak birding with otters and red deer thrown in. Barwit, C Sand, Dunlin, Goosander, Curlew, Redshank, Oystercatcher on our doorstep. Bliss.
April 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Staying in the old blacksmith’s house opposite the church at Dervaig, Mull. Daybreak birding with otters and red deer thrown in. Barwit, C Sand, Dunlin, Goosander, Curlew, Redshank, Oystercatcher on our doorstep. Bliss.
Apple blossom in the garden
April 5, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Apple blossom in the garden
Snake’s Head Fritillary in the woodland at Arnos Park, possibly transplanted with garden waste left nearby.
March 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Snake’s Head Fritillary in the woodland at Arnos Park, possibly transplanted with garden waste left nearby.
Female on nest building duties
March 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Female on nest building duties
Male taking care of the plumage
March 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Male taking care of the plumage
Repeat business - I’ve left material from the dead hedge for this nest-making blackbird
March 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Repeat business - I’ve left material from the dead hedge for this nest-making blackbird
Fresh water every morning is proving popular….
March 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Fresh water every morning is proving popular….
Frogspawn in the garden pond.
February 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Frogspawn in the garden pond.
Frogspawn has appeared overnight in the garden pond. A week later than last year.
February 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Frogspawn has appeared overnight in the garden pond. A week later than last year.
Found 4 Firecrest today at Arnos Vale Cemetery, the most in a single visit so far this winter. The area marked on this map, which extends to Arnos Park, has yielded the most sightings.
December 20, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Found 4 Firecrest today at Arnos Vale Cemetery, the most in a single visit so far this winter. The area marked on this map, which extends to Arnos Park, has yielded the most sightings.
Found this badger skull at the entrance of the badger set at Arnos Vale
December 20, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Found this badger skull at the entrance of the badger set at Arnos Vale
Elf’n’safety gone mad…personal favourite from York station, a few years back
December 18, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Elf’n’safety gone mad…personal favourite from York station, a few years back
