David Cottam
@davidcottam6.bsky.social
Inquisitive person. Writer and player of music. Ecology, arts and science enthusiast.
A Judge’s Wig fungus in Devon. About 8” tall.
November 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A Judge’s Wig fungus in Devon. About 8” tall.
Gourds and Squash
October 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Gourds and Squash
The plot thickens!
October 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The plot thickens!
A feeding frenzy of butterflies.
Jersey Tiger, Tortoiseshells and a Red Admiral in Morchard Bishop
Jersey Tiger, Tortoiseshells and a Red Admiral in Morchard Bishop
August 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A feeding frenzy of butterflies.
Jersey Tiger, Tortoiseshells and a Red Admiral in Morchard Bishop
Jersey Tiger, Tortoiseshells and a Red Admiral in Morchard Bishop
Jersey Tiger moth sipping nectar
today in Morchard Bishop, Devon
today in Morchard Bishop, Devon
August 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Jersey Tiger moth sipping nectar
today in Morchard Bishop, Devon
today in Morchard Bishop, Devon
Hummingbird hawk moth on verbena at Rosemoor in Devon.
August 17, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Hummingbird hawk moth on verbena at Rosemoor in Devon.
I have no garden but small window boxes and pots have lit up my cottage and courtyard this summer
August 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I have no garden but small window boxes and pots have lit up my cottage and courtyard this summer
When we were children my 5 year old sister was a self appointed loo inspector. She would rate public lavatories for decor, pong, cleanliness and polished pipe work. I can still remember her emerging with the verdict “Quite hygienic“. 60 years on she still likes a nicely furnished loo!
July 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
When we were children my 5 year old sister was a self appointed loo inspector. She would rate public lavatories for decor, pong, cleanliness and polished pipe work. I can still remember her emerging with the verdict “Quite hygienic“. 60 years on she still likes a nicely furnished loo!
I thought the same thing.
July 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I thought the same thing.
We witnessed a small murmuration of starlings on our dog walk this morning . Seeing them gather and soar was spell binding.
March 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We witnessed a small murmuration of starlings on our dog walk this morning . Seeing them gather and soar was spell binding.
I accept the loss of my annual winter fuel allowance, despite my small income, because many are in greater need. Lord Swraj Paul (38th richest man) claims more than my annual WFA for every day he pops by the House of Lords. (£100,000 expenses)
He takes no active part.
This should cease! 🥾
He takes no active part.
This should cease! 🥾
November 23, 2024 at 12:38 PM
I accept the loss of my annual winter fuel allowance, despite my small income, because many are in greater need. Lord Swraj Paul (38th richest man) claims more than my annual WFA for every day he pops by the House of Lords. (£100,000 expenses)
He takes no active part.
This should cease! 🥾
He takes no active part.
This should cease! 🥾
The most wonderful garden in my world is Rosemoor in Devon. It’s peaceful and beautiful in every season. Here are some of its Autumn colours today. It’s a paradise of plant forms and contrasts.
November 11, 2024 at 4:09 PM
The most wonderful garden in my world is Rosemoor in Devon. It’s peaceful and beautiful in every season. Here are some of its Autumn colours today. It’s a paradise of plant forms and contrasts.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,118,214!
September 17, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,118,214!
I’m finding your series on ptyxis
delightful. Do the original folding instructions originate in cell geometry? I’m not a scientist ( I did botany at school in the 1960s! )
delightful. Do the original folding instructions originate in cell geometry? I’m not a scientist ( I did botany at school in the 1960s! )
September 7, 2024 at 12:03 PM
I’m finding your series on ptyxis
delightful. Do the original folding instructions originate in cell geometry? I’m not a scientist ( I did botany at school in the 1960s! )
delightful. Do the original folding instructions originate in cell geometry? I’m not a scientist ( I did botany at school in the 1960s! )
Is that the same as the mullaine moth ? Very similar. We had some of these large vivid caterpillars.
September 1, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Is that the same as the mullaine moth ? Very similar. We had some of these large vivid caterpillars.
Taken this morning while walking the dog. A red admiral in the hedge.
August 26, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Taken this morning while walking the dog. A red admiral in the hedge.
She takes her time catching up with the latest posts on olfactory social media then does a bit of frisbee practice. If it’s hot, she’s allowed a wallow in the stream
August 20, 2024 at 9:37 AM
She takes her time catching up with the latest posts on olfactory social media then does a bit of frisbee practice. If it’s hot, she’s allowed a wallow in the stream
Just walking round the outskirts of our mid Devon village with the dog.
August 20, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Just walking round the outskirts of our mid Devon village with the dog.
I can’t see the colours clearly. The size is right. This is one.
August 16, 2024 at 12:03 PM
I can’t see the colours clearly. The size is right. This is one.
Elephant Hawkmoth Caterpillar on Rose bay willow herb
August 16, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Elephant Hawkmoth Caterpillar on Rose bay willow herb
Bluesky is civil and I’m feeling very comfortable here. I’m not exposed to grifters pushing crypto currencies or adverts for tacky products and gambling sites. Interesting people live here and it has a healthier ecosystem. More and more people are quitting Musk’s evil empire. Come on in.
August 13, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Bluesky is civil and I’m feeling very comfortable here. I’m not exposed to grifters pushing crypto currencies or adverts for tacky products and gambling sites. Interesting people live here and it has a healthier ecosystem. More and more people are quitting Musk’s evil empire. Come on in.