So where did the time go? After fifteen fantastic weeks the 'Wild about Hertfordshire' exhibition marking the 150th anniversary of @hnhsoc.bsky.social is over. Huge thanks to everyone who helped make it a success @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social!

Unbelievably 'Wild about Hertfordshire', the 150th anniversary exhibition for @hnhsoc.bsky.social, closes on Sunday 6 July. Don't miss this last chance to take a look! @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social www.hnhs.org/news/last-ch...

This patch of bright, fluorescent blue is the pupa of a Purple Emperor butterfly, photographed in Herts using ultra-violet light. Visit www.hnhs.org/news/discove... to find out what happened next... @hnhsoc.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social Photo©Andrew Neild

Herts Invertebrate Project has added a new 'money spider' to the county list. It hasn't made them rich, but was among a wealth of special species discovered at Danemead reserve. @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social soc.bsky.social
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The Earl of Clarendon shared strong views on how to make young men 'manly' in 1890 when he was HNHS President @hnhsoc.bsky.social. Find out more at my 150th anniversary talk on Wed 7pm @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social. Book tickets: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/dis...

Dr Arthur Stradling of Watford was a 19th century expert on snakes. Learn more about his sad story at my HNHS 150th anniversary talk: St Albans Museum, Wed 14 May (7pm)@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsad.bsky.social @stalbanstimes.bsky.social @sustfest.bsky.social

Animal magic for kids today @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social when ecologist Graham White talked about animal poo and Roger Havard introduced the wonderful world of bats. Part of the @hnhsoc.bsky.social Wild About Hertfordshire exhibition. @hertsbirds.bsky.social

We welcomed a VIP visitor to the 'Wild About Hertfordshire' exhibition today. Tom Gladwin is a legend among county natural historians. Visit @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social to hear his 'Memoirs of a Hertfordshire hedgehog' or visit: www.hnhs.org/content/tom-... @hnhsoc.bsky.social

Great launch party last night for 'Wild about Hertfordshire' with over 100 guests including the Mayor and Mayoress of St Albans! We look forward to many more visitors to the exhibition @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social before 6 July. @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social

'Wild About Hertfordshire' our @hnhsoc.bsky.social 150th anniversary exhibition is almost ready for its first visitors @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social. Today a giant Peregrine puppet flew in from @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social . Opens Friday until July 6. @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hmwt.bsky.social

As usual, the answer at the Herts Bird Conference to 'What did you miss in 2024?' was nearly all the rarities. Excellent talks by Ken Smith on Green Sandpipers and the BTO's James Heywood on 30 years of the Breeding Bird Survey. www.hnhs.org/news/capacit...

Delighted to talk to BBC Three Counties marking World Wildlife Day today – and the St Albans exhibition celebrating 150 years of Hertfordshire Natural History Society. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (39') @hnhsoc.bsky.social @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social #WorldWildlifeDay

Attended a fascinating talk this week by Adrian Dutton who surveyed beetles at Panshanger Park that depend on dead and rotten wood. The Hertfordshire site turned out to be internationally important. Lecture video: www.hnhs.org/news/rotting...

Fab night out at Scouse Little Red Riding Hood, the Royal Court, Liverpool’s adult panto. Huge fun, excellent cast, singing and band. Deserved an extra star @theguardian.com !