Christian hindle
@christianhindle.bsky.social
Botany mainly, birding and all round nature lover.Also keen fell walker with an interest in art.
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Earlier this month I was lucky enough to be taken to a site in Estonia that holds a few Ghost Orchids. I was pleased to find the first of 16 at this site within ten seconds of arrival 😀. Fortuitously, the sun was lighting it up under the tree and I saw it before getting out of the car.
August 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Earlier this month I was lucky enough to be taken to a site in Estonia that holds a few Ghost Orchids. I was pleased to find the first of 16 at this site within ten seconds of arrival 😀. Fortuitously, the sun was lighting it up under the tree and I saw it before getting out of the car.
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It's not everyday you come face to face with a carnivorous plant! Lesser bladderwort is less well known than other carnivorous plants like sundews & butterworts. They rely on digesting insects for nutrition but use suction traps (bladders) to capture their prey! @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowers
June 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It's not everyday you come face to face with a carnivorous plant! Lesser bladderwort is less well known than other carnivorous plants like sundews & butterworts. They rely on digesting insects for nutrition but use suction traps (bladders) to capture their prey! @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowers
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Happily botanising in the clag with @mattrjones.bsky.social on Ben Lawers #wildflowerhour
June 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Happily botanising in the clag with @mattrjones.bsky.social on Ben Lawers #wildflowerhour
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Forked Catchfly Silene dichotoma has reappeared in a local arable margin after a lapse of two years. Central Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Forked Catchfly Silene dichotoma has reappeared in a local arable margin after a lapse of two years. Central Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Amazing day of birding and walking on the Quantocks. Singing Wood Warbler, at least 5 LSW’s, Several Pied Fly’s, Redstart, Yellowhammers, Tree Pipits, Cuckoo the highlights all in glorious scenery. #ukbirding #somersetbirding
April 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Amazing day of birding and walking on the Quantocks. Singing Wood Warbler, at least 5 LSW’s, Several Pied Fly’s, Redstart, Yellowhammers, Tree Pipits, Cuckoo the highlights all in glorious scenery. #ukbirding #somersetbirding
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Adder's-tongue Fern, Ophioglossum vulgatum, at Hutchinson's Bank in Croydon. Another special plant that I'm lucky enough to be able to see within a short drive from home.
April 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Adder's-tongue Fern, Ophioglossum vulgatum, at Hutchinson's Bank in Croydon. Another special plant that I'm lucky enough to be able to see within a short drive from home.
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Rutter Force, Eden Valley
April 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Rutter Force, Eden Valley
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Orchis pauciflora on a scrubby hillside near Vrana, Croatia this morning. Egg yolk yellow and pale lemon, a beautiful combination. Easily one of the loveliest of orchids. @europeanorchids.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Orchis pauciflora on a scrubby hillside near Vrana, Croatia this morning. Egg yolk yellow and pale lemon, a beautiful combination. Easily one of the loveliest of orchids. @europeanorchids.bsky.social
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#OrchidsOfRhodes - Though the heavens opened today, the Gods smiled favourably upon our group's determination and blessed us with a couple of dozen species including the Queen of the fusca group, Ophrys persephonae. Beads of rain adorning her mirror made for a fine sight @mariposanature.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#OrchidsOfRhodes - Though the heavens opened today, the Gods smiled favourably upon our group's determination and blessed us with a couple of dozen species including the Queen of the fusca group, Ophrys persephonae. Beads of rain adorning her mirror made for a fine sight @mariposanature.bsky.social
Early purple orchid (orchis mascula) 6.4.25 North Wales
April 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Early purple orchid (orchis mascula) 6.4.25 North Wales
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Fantastic days birding in North Wales with @christianhindle.bsky.social ...dawn on the moors, then the forests & lakes finished off on the coast. 9 Black Grouse, Hen Harrier, Red Grouse, Wheatear, 2 Ring Ouzel, 2 Osprey, Crossbills, 9 Goshawk, Red Kite, Shags, Redstart, Grey Seals & Adder
April 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Fantastic days birding in North Wales with @christianhindle.bsky.social ...dawn on the moors, then the forests & lakes finished off on the coast. 9 Black Grouse, Hen Harrier, Red Grouse, Wheatear, 2 Ring Ouzel, 2 Osprey, Crossbills, 9 Goshawk, Red Kite, Shags, Redstart, Grey Seals & Adder
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Spring in full swing in South Liverpool this afternoon. Grape Hyacinth, Snakes-head Fritillary, Primrose, Alexanders & Wood Anemone for #WildFlowerHour
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March 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Spring in full swing in South Liverpool this afternoon. Grape Hyacinth, Snakes-head Fritillary, Primrose, Alexanders & Wood Anemone for #WildFlowerHour
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@mbblerc.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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This chlorotic example of Ophrys rhodia from 2024 was memorable! I'll shortly be starting my recce before we commence @mariposanature.bsky.social's 2025 #OrchidsOfRhodes tour. It will involve exploring new sites and meeting with my co-leader @dunnjons.bsky.social to finalise our itinerary #wingingit
March 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This chlorotic example of Ophrys rhodia from 2024 was memorable! I'll shortly be starting my recce before we commence @mariposanature.bsky.social's 2025 #OrchidsOfRhodes tour. It will involve exploring new sites and meeting with my co-leader @dunnjons.bsky.social to finalise our itinerary #wingingit
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Today I kicked off my environmental workshops for 2025 with an Environmental Masterclass. The facilitated workshop used a variety of teaching techniques and thinking routines to engage the group and to explore our knowledge & understanding of the natural world.
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March 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Today I kicked off my environmental workshops for 2025 with an Environmental Masterclass. The facilitated workshop used a variety of teaching techniques and thinking routines to engage the group and to explore our knowledge & understanding of the natural world.
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4/3/25 Mariposa's #Orchids of Cyprus Tour - Ophrys lapethica, a localised near-endemic #orchid, is a really lovely plant with its bright and colourful flowers. One of the many delights our guests have enjoyed on an action-packed second full day on this wonderful island! @mariposanature.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
4/3/25 Mariposa's #Orchids of Cyprus Tour - Ophrys lapethica, a localised near-endemic #orchid, is a really lovely plant with its bright and colourful flowers. One of the many delights our guests have enjoyed on an action-packed second full day on this wonderful island! @mariposanature.bsky.social
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The first of the week's Ophrys alasiatica yesterday here on Cyprus, enjoyed with a group of our local friends gathering for a picnic lunch on Green Monday.
March 4, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The first of the week's Ophrys alasiatica yesterday here on Cyprus, enjoyed with a group of our local friends gathering for a picnic lunch on Green Monday.
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Red Kites are paired up and displaying...Adders out of hibernation and sunbathing...spring has definitely sprung in Denbighshire #UKBIRDING #UKReptiles #Adders #Reptiles #RedKites #Denbighshire
March 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Red Kites are paired up and displaying...Adders out of hibernation and sunbathing...spring has definitely sprung in Denbighshire #UKBIRDING #UKReptiles #Adders #Reptiles #RedKites #Denbighshire
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Discover the wonders of our natural world. Our range of courses are designed for the outdoor leader and anyone interested to learn about nature, wildlife & the environment.
Recognised as CPD for association members of Mountain Training.
www.natureswork.co.uk/environmenta...
Book your place today? 😊
Recognised as CPD for association members of Mountain Training.
www.natureswork.co.uk/environmenta...
Book your place today? 😊
February 15, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Discover the wonders of our natural world. Our range of courses are designed for the outdoor leader and anyone interested to learn about nature, wildlife & the environment.
Recognised as CPD for association members of Mountain Training.
www.natureswork.co.uk/environmenta...
Book your place today? 😊
Recognised as CPD for association members of Mountain Training.
www.natureswork.co.uk/environmenta...
Book your place today? 😊
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I have a series of environmental workshops planned for 2025. Follow the link for more details and how to book www.natureswork.co.uk/environmental-training-courses/upcoming-events/
December 30, 2024 at 12:25 PM
I have a series of environmental workshops planned for 2025. Follow the link for more details and how to book www.natureswork.co.uk/environmental-training-courses/upcoming-events/
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Waiting for summer!! It won't be long before we see the first sighs of spring and the flowers will be inbloom again. I have a series of botanical workshops planned for 2025. Follow the link for more details and how to book www.natureswork.co.uk/environmental-training-courses/upcoming-events/
December 30, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Waiting for summer!! It won't be long before we see the first sighs of spring and the flowers will be inbloom again. I have a series of botanical workshops planned for 2025. Follow the link for more details and how to book www.natureswork.co.uk/environmental-training-courses/upcoming-events/
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Not sure I've seen purple saxifrage flowering so early before. 9th February in the West Highlands. May be a record and sign of milder winters #wildflowers #wildflowerhour @bsbibotany.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @christianhindle.bsky.social
February 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Not sure I've seen purple saxifrage flowering so early before. 9th February in the West Highlands. May be a record and sign of milder winters #wildflowers #wildflowerhour @bsbibotany.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @christianhindle.bsky.social
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Happy New Year - my orchid countdown is over, but here are a few that didn’t quite make the cut ! Marsh Helleborine, Northern Marsh, White Helleborine, a white Loose-flowered, Giant, Early Marsh, Marsh Fragrant, a white Chalk Fragrant and Bog. #orchid #dailyorchid
January 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Happy New Year - my orchid countdown is over, but here are a few that didn’t quite make the cut ! Marsh Helleborine, Northern Marsh, White Helleborine, a white Loose-flowered, Giant, Early Marsh, Marsh Fragrant, a white Chalk Fragrant and Bog. #orchid #dailyorchid
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Having guides who are intrepid and knowledgeable, but also friendly and helpful, is central to how we operate at Mariposa. Richard is a shining example of that, and we're delighted he's part of the core team here.
2024 was memorable for many things!
Caught up with Teesdale Sandwort
Revisted Madeira
Saw two incredible aurorae
The Hutton Roof Epipactis popped up
I led tours for @mariposanature.bsky.social
Found a UK Ghost #Orchid and made the national news
Love to the folk at the BSBI and #wildflowerhour
Caught up with Teesdale Sandwort
Revisted Madeira
Saw two incredible aurorae
The Hutton Roof Epipactis popped up
I led tours for @mariposanature.bsky.social
Found a UK Ghost #Orchid and made the national news
Love to the folk at the BSBI and #wildflowerhour
January 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Having guides who are intrepid and knowledgeable, but also friendly and helpful, is central to how we operate at Mariposa. Richard is a shining example of that, and we're delighted he's part of the core team here.
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That was a lovely day! And super to meet you both.
January 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
That was a lovely day! And super to meet you both.
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2024 was a pretty grim year for me, interrupted by deaths of both family and dearly loved animals, major surgery, and cancer. A year I'm not sorry to see the back of. But there were also orchids, and they were wonderful, shared with my friends and @mariposanature.bsky.social guests. Here's to 2025.
January 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
2024 was a pretty grim year for me, interrupted by deaths of both family and dearly loved animals, major surgery, and cancer. A year I'm not sorry to see the back of. But there were also orchids, and they were wonderful, shared with my friends and @mariposanature.bsky.social guests. Here's to 2025.