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For anyone with an interest in the natural world in Edinburgh and beyond. www.edinburghnaturalhistorysociety.org.uk
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Mistle Thrush beginning to move into the city. One of six seen at Morningside Cemetery last Wed. #CemeteryWildlifeWatch @birdinglothian.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Mistle Thrush beginning to move into the city. One of six seen at Morningside Cemetery last Wed. #CemeteryWildlifeWatch @birdinglothian.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
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Yesterday Whoopers flying past Whitesands quarry,
Numerous Yellowhammer and Greenfinch seen.
4 lovely Purple sandpipers at Seafield today.
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Yesterday Whoopers flying past Whitesands quarry,
Numerous Yellowhammer and Greenfinch seen.
4 lovely Purple sandpipers at Seafield today.
October 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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#Birdinglothian
Yesterday Whoopers flying past Whitesands quarry,
Numerous Yellowhammer and Greenfinch seen.
4 lovely Purple sandpipers at Seafield today.
#Birdinglothian
Yesterday Whoopers flying past Whitesands quarry,
Numerous Yellowhammer and Greenfinch seen.
4 lovely Purple sandpipers at Seafield today.
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The Scottish Botanists' Conference is here!
230 botanists are about to descend on @thebotanics.bsky.social to celebrate Scotland's incredible flora, and all I can think about is whether I've ordered enough biscuits...
@sarahwatts.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
230 botanists are about to descend on @thebotanics.bsky.social to celebrate Scotland's incredible flora, and all I can think about is whether I've ordered enough biscuits...
@sarahwatts.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The Scottish Botanists' Conference is here!
230 botanists are about to descend on @thebotanics.bsky.social to celebrate Scotland's incredible flora, and all I can think about is whether I've ordered enough biscuits...
@sarahwatts.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
230 botanists are about to descend on @thebotanics.bsky.social to celebrate Scotland's incredible flora, and all I can think about is whether I've ordered enough biscuits...
@sarahwatts.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
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Four more of the Glossy Ibis at Seafield Pond - I did say it was obliging. Not my first for Lothian but delighted to see it as my first for East Lothian @birdinglothian.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social #Lothian #Birds
October 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Four more of the Glossy Ibis at Seafield Pond - I did say it was obliging. Not my first for Lothian but delighted to see it as my first for East Lothian @birdinglothian.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social #Lothian #Birds
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418 Orange Ladybirds (Halyzia sedecimguttata) beginning to gather on three gravestones under Horse Chestnut, in Morningside Cemetery, Edinburgh yesterday. @coleopsoc.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social #CemeteryWildlifeWatch #cemeteries #ladybirds
October 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
418 Orange Ladybirds (Halyzia sedecimguttata) beginning to gather on three gravestones under Horse Chestnut, in Morningside Cemetery, Edinburgh yesterday. @coleopsoc.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social #CemeteryWildlifeWatch #cemeteries #ladybirds
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One of my favourites, Parrot Waxcap, Gliophorus psittacinus, seen at Morningside Cemetery, #Edinburgh yesterday. Sadly I rushed at the photography but I don't really care! #CemeteryWildlifeWatch @edinburghnats.bsky.social @britmycolsoc.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
One of my favourites, Parrot Waxcap, Gliophorus psittacinus, seen at Morningside Cemetery, #Edinburgh yesterday. Sadly I rushed at the photography but I don't really care! #CemeteryWildlifeWatch @edinburghnats.bsky.social @britmycolsoc.org.uk
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The wonderful @yukihaba.bsky.social and I went beneath London to help solve the riddle of the Underground Mosquito...
Debunking rather than spelunking ;)
@marakat.bsky.social @petrathepostdoc.bsky.social
Debunking rather than spelunking ;)
@marakat.bsky.social @petrathepostdoc.bsky.social
A long-held myth about a mosquito evolving in the London Underground has been debunked! 🦟
The insect gained notoriety in the Second World War, when it fed on Londoners seeking shelter in the rail tunnels during the Blitz.
Discover its true origin story.👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
The insect gained notoriety in the Second World War, when it fed on Londoners seeking shelter in the rail tunnels during the Blitz.
Discover its true origin story.👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Origins of the London Underground mosquito revealed | Natural History Museum
New research reveals that these insects likely evolved in the Mediterranean basin more than 1,000 years ago.
www.nhm.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The wonderful @yukihaba.bsky.social and I went beneath London to help solve the riddle of the Underground Mosquito...
Debunking rather than spelunking ;)
@marakat.bsky.social @petrathepostdoc.bsky.social
Debunking rather than spelunking ;)
@marakat.bsky.social @petrathepostdoc.bsky.social
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One of my favourites, Striate Earthstar (Geastrum striatum). Seen better days but still one of nature's best. #fungi #nature @scotwildlife.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social @britmycolsoc.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
One of my favourites, Striate Earthstar (Geastrum striatum). Seen better days but still one of nature's best. #fungi #nature @scotwildlife.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social @britmycolsoc.org.uk
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Review of "Urban Plants" by Trevor Dines, the latest addition to Bloomsbury's British Wildlife Collection.
What did I think of the book? Find out here: jeffollerton.co.uk/2025/10/16/b... #ecology #biodiversity #botany #wildlife #plants #NatureWriting
What did I think of the book? Find out here: jeffollerton.co.uk/2025/10/16/b... #ecology #biodiversity #botany #wildlife #plants #NatureWriting
Book review: “Urban Plants” by Trevor Dines
Earlier this year I received an unexpected invitation from Bloomsbury Publishing to attend a book launch at Philip Mould’s gallery in London. Looking at the details I immediately said yes, be…
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October 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Review of "Urban Plants" by Trevor Dines, the latest addition to Bloomsbury's British Wildlife Collection.
What did I think of the book? Find out here: jeffollerton.co.uk/2025/10/16/b... #ecology #biodiversity #botany #wildlife #plants #NatureWriting
What did I think of the book? Find out here: jeffollerton.co.uk/2025/10/16/b... #ecology #biodiversity #botany #wildlife #plants #NatureWriting
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#Beetle artwork. Despite having been attacked by Ash Dieback, the reason for the tree being felled, it was clearly home to many critters. @scotwildlife.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
#Beetle artwork. Despite having been attacked by Ash Dieback, the reason for the tree being felled, it was clearly home to many critters. @scotwildlife.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
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2 Water Rails showing well today in a rather dried-up Marl Loch, Aberlady.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
2 Water Rails showing well today in a rather dried-up Marl Loch, Aberlady.
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@birdinglothian.bsky.social
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Despite having flu, felt the need for some fresh air yesterday. A 2 hr walk was tiring but fruitful with my East Lothian dragonfly season ending with more pics of male Migrant Hawker @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social #Dragonflies #Lothian
October 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Despite having flu, felt the need for some fresh air yesterday. A 2 hr walk was tiring but fruitful with my East Lothian dragonfly season ending with more pics of male Migrant Hawker @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social #Dragonflies #Lothian
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Burgundydrop Bonnet, Mycena haematopusa, bit past it's best, but still gorgeous. Bawsinch last week #fungi @scotwildlife.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Burgundydrop Bonnet, Mycena haematopusa, bit past it's best, but still gorgeous. Bawsinch last week #fungi @scotwildlife.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
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I wondered if this tiny feather might be from Long-tailed Tit, but don't see it on Featherbase under Aegithalos caudatus. Seen yesterday at Bawsinch NR Any ideas? @birdinglothian.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I wondered if this tiny feather might be from Long-tailed Tit, but don't see it on Featherbase under Aegithalos caudatus. Seen yesterday at Bawsinch NR Any ideas? @birdinglothian.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
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Striated Earthstar, Geastrum striatum, past its best but nice to see. Also tiny Sessile Earthstar, Geastrum fimbriatum, I haven't seen its 'egg' before. #fungi @scotwildlife.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Striated Earthstar, Geastrum striatum, past its best but nice to see. Also tiny Sessile Earthstar, Geastrum fimbriatum, I haven't seen its 'egg' before. #fungi @scotwildlife.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
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Caught the spoonbill again on bothe old and new scrapes yesterday morning in Musselburgh. Glad I did as I gather it's gone to Bo'ness now. @birdinglothian.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Caught the spoonbill again on bothe old and new scrapes yesterday morning in Musselburgh. Glad I did as I gather it's gone to Bo'ness now. @birdinglothian.bsky.social
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Red-breasted Flycatcher showing very well at Barns Ness. @birdinglothian.bsky.social #birdinglothian #birding
October 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Red-breasted Flycatcher showing very well at Barns Ness. @birdinglothian.bsky.social #birdinglothian #birding
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Spoonbill on old scrapes then new,Musselburgh.
Whooper also with Marsh sandpiper.
A dozen or more Little gulls at mouth of esk,and pair of pintail new scrapes.
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Spoonbill on old scrapes then new,Musselburgh.
Whooper also with Marsh sandpiper.
A dozen or more Little gulls at mouth of esk,and pair of pintail new scrapes.
October 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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#Birdinglothian
Spoonbill on old scrapes then new,Musselburgh.
Whooper also with Marsh sandpiper.
A dozen or more Little gulls at mouth of esk,and pair of pintail new scrapes.
#Birdinglothian
Spoonbill on old scrapes then new,Musselburgh.
Whooper also with Marsh sandpiper.
A dozen or more Little gulls at mouth of esk,and pair of pintail new scrapes.
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Book your #ScotBotanistsConf place now! Its going to be a fantastic day @thebotanics.bsky.social, with brilliant talks on restoring montane woodland, Tufted Saxifrage, urban flora and much much more!
@sarahwatts.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @botsocscot.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
@sarahwatts.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @botsocscot.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Book your #ScotBotanistsConf place now! Its going to be a fantastic day @thebotanics.bsky.social, with brilliant talks on restoring montane woodland, Tufted Saxifrage, urban flora and much much more!
@sarahwatts.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @botsocscot.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
@sarahwatts.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @botsocscot.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
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Back in June, we hosted a team from #GardenersWorld to share how we’ve been improving the grounds of the National Museums Collection Centre for biodiversity. 🎬 🐞🪰🌿🌼
Catch it here:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
#NMCCbiodiversity
Catch it here:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
#NMCCbiodiversity
October 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Back in June, we hosted a team from #GardenersWorld to share how we’ve been improving the grounds of the National Museums Collection Centre for biodiversity. 🎬 🐞🪰🌿🌼
Catch it here:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
#NMCCbiodiversity
Catch it here:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
#NMCCbiodiversity
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Long staying Marsh Sandpiper and one if two Spotted Redshank at Musselburgh this afternoon. @birdinglothian.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Long staying Marsh Sandpiper and one if two Spotted Redshank at Musselburgh this afternoon. @birdinglothian.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
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Devil's Tooth, Hydnellum peckii, no blood red droplets (guttules) as too old; counted four of these. Dell Wood, Nethy Bridge 23/09/2025. #fungi @cairngormsnews.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Devil's Tooth, Hydnellum peckii, no blood red droplets (guttules) as too old; counted four of these. Dell Wood, Nethy Bridge 23/09/2025. #fungi @cairngormsnews.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
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#Birdinglothian
2 Redstart adjacent to cycleway south of quarry barnsness, hiding mostly.
1 Short eared owl high in off sea Skateraw then chased by corvids.
Didn't see yellow browed warbler. Peregrine Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, and Buzzard
all around cement works Dunbar.
#Birdinglothian
2 Redstart adjacent to cycleway south of quarry barnsness, hiding mostly.
1 Short eared owl high in off sea Skateraw then chased by corvids.
Didn't see yellow browed warbler. Peregrine Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, and Buzzard
all around cement works Dunbar.
September 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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#Birdinglothian
2 Redstart adjacent to cycleway south of quarry barnsness, hiding mostly.
1 Short eared owl high in off sea Skateraw then chased by corvids.
Didn't see yellow browed warbler. Peregrine Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, and Buzzard
all around cement works Dunbar.
#Birdinglothian
2 Redstart adjacent to cycleway south of quarry barnsness, hiding mostly.
1 Short eared owl high in off sea Skateraw then chased by corvids.
Didn't see yellow browed warbler. Peregrine Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, and Buzzard
all around cement works Dunbar.
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Saw first ever sighting of an Ivy Mining Bee at the car park at Thorntonloch. This species was first described in 1993 and was first recorded in Britain in Dorset in 2001. Sorry no photo. @georgehogg.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Saw first ever sighting of an Ivy Mining Bee at the car park at Thorntonloch. This species was first described in 1993 and was first recorded in Britain in Dorset in 2001. Sorry no photo. @georgehogg.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social