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Securing a greener, healthier Hampshire for everyone – County Council launches new blueprint for nature recovery
A thriving natural environment is at the heart of Hampshire’s future, supporting the wellbeing of residents, strengthening communities, and ensuring that wildlife and green spaces can be enjoyed for g...
www.hants.gov.uk
HBIC were pleased to help develop the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire which was launched yesterday #NatureRecovery @hantsconnect.bsky.social
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HBIC were pleased to help develop the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire which was launched yesterday #NatureRecovery @hantsconnect.bsky.social
Securing a greener, healthier Hampshire for everyone – County Council launches new blueprint for nature recovery
A thriving natural environment is at the heart of Hampshire’s future, supporting the wellbeing of residents, strengthening communities, and ensuring that wildlife and green spaces can be enjoyed for g...
www.hants.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
HBIC were pleased to help develop the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire which was launched yesterday #NatureRecovery @hantsconnect.bsky.social
HBIC were pleased to help develop the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire which was launched yesterday #NatureRecovery @hantsconnect.bsky.social
Securing a greener, healthier Hampshire for everyone – County Council launches new blueprint for nature recovery
A thriving natural environment is at the heart of Hampshire’s future, supporting the wellbeing of residents, strengthening communities, and ensuring that wildlife and green spaces can be enjoyed for g...
www.hants.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
HBIC were pleased to help develop the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire which was launched yesterday #NatureRecovery @hantsconnect.bsky.social
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Together with partners, we've launched the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire, a shared plan to restore nature, protect precious habitats, and create more opportunities for people to connect with the outdoors 🥬 www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025120... @hantsbic.bsky.social
Securing a greener, healthier Hampshire for everyone – County Council launches new blueprint for nature recovery
A thriving natural environment is at the heart of Hampshire’s future, supporting the wellbeing of residents, strengthening communities, and ensuring that wildlife and green spaces can be enjoyed for g...
www.hants.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Together with partners, we've launched the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire, a shared plan to restore nature, protect precious habitats, and create more opportunities for people to connect with the outdoors 🥬 www.hants.gov.uk/News/2025120... @hantsbic.bsky.social
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Very pleased to be at the launch of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire today. Huuuge amount of work went into this over 2.5 years, so hats off to the @hantsconnect.bsky.social LNRS team, @hantsbic.bsky.social staff, and all the many contributors. 👏👏👏 Now for action!
December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Very pleased to be at the launch of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire today. Huuuge amount of work went into this over 2.5 years, so hats off to the @hantsconnect.bsky.social LNRS team, @hantsbic.bsky.social staff, and all the many contributors. 👏👏👏 Now for action!
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Dark-bellied Brent Geese on the fields of West Lane, Hayling Island. A everyday winter wonder.
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Dark-bellied Brent Geese on the fields of West Lane, Hayling Island. A everyday winter wonder.
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A few of the c.200 Cottonweed Otanthus maritimus now planted on the SE Hampshire coast, perfectly adapted to tough out the worst of the winter weather. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A few of the c.200 Cottonweed Otanthus maritimus now planted on the SE Hampshire coast, perfectly adapted to tough out the worst of the winter weather. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Opposite-leaved Pondweed Groenlandia densa by the River Ems, Hampshire. Although not flowering, the last time this species was recorded on the Ems -1887- Queen Victoria had just been celebrating her Golden Jubilee. @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
November 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Opposite-leaved Pondweed Groenlandia densa by the River Ems, Hampshire. Although not flowering, the last time this species was recorded on the Ems -1887- Queen Victoria had just been celebrating her Golden Jubilee. @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
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Bryum bornholmense - a tuberous Bryum of heathy soils, in this case Odiham Common, N Hants. Tubers are amber coloured in incident light, and translucent with thin cell walls and barely protuberant cells in transmitted light. Has strong leaf margins with border cell walls approx 3 microns.
November 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Bryum bornholmense - a tuberous Bryum of heathy soils, in this case Odiham Common, N Hants. Tubers are amber coloured in incident light, and translucent with thin cell walls and barely protuberant cells in transmitted light. Has strong leaf margins with border cell walls approx 3 microns.
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🎧 Roam a Hampshire woodland in search of rare hazel dormice with BBC Countryfile's The Plodcast host Fergus Collins and Ian White from People's Trust for Endangered Species. 🌳🐭
Listen now 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/325-roam-a-hampshire-woodland-in-search-of-rare/id886112661?i=1000737185162
Listen now 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/325-roam-a-hampshire-woodland-in-search-of-rare/id886112661?i=1000737185162
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🎧 Roam a Hampshire woodland in search of rare hazel dormice with BBC Countryfile's The Plodcast host Fergus Collins and Ian White from People's Trust for Endangered Species. 🌳🐭
Listen now 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/325-roam-a-hampshire-woodland-in-search-of-rare/id886112661?i=1000737185162
Listen now 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/325-roam-a-hampshire-woodland-in-search-of-rare/id886112661?i=1000737185162
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Opposite-leaved Pondweed Groenlandia densa just inside the vc11 boundary nr Emsworth, Hampshire today. First record for the River Ems corridor since 1887 it seems. Loads in a large garden pond linked to an Ems tributary and chalk springs. Woop-woop! @bsbibotany.bsky.social @hantsbic.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Opposite-leaved Pondweed Groenlandia densa just inside the vc11 boundary nr Emsworth, Hampshire today. First record for the River Ems corridor since 1887 it seems. Loads in a large garden pond linked to an Ems tributary and chalk springs. Woop-woop! @bsbibotany.bsky.social @hantsbic.bsky.social
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Some neat fungi today in Romsey, Hampshire. A group of Collared Earthstars (Geastrum triplex) and some Common Bird’s Nests (Crucibulum laeve). #fungi
November 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Some neat fungi today in Romsey, Hampshire. A group of Collared Earthstars (Geastrum triplex) and some Common Bird’s Nests (Crucibulum laeve). #fungi
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Just visited the Lacewing Recording Scheme website and there are lots of great identification guides available, e.g. www.laars.jamesjepson.com/neuroptera-l... - thanks to @jamesjepson.bsky.social and colleagues for putting this together
Neuroptera (Lacewings) Identification | Lacewing and Allies Recording Scheme
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November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Just visited the Lacewing Recording Scheme website and there are lots of great identification guides available, e.g. www.laars.jamesjepson.com/neuroptera-l... - thanks to @jamesjepson.bsky.social and colleagues for putting this together
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Checked out our shiny new website yet?
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Checked out our shiny new website yet?
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
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If you're birding deer-rich areas or doing @btobirds.bsky.social heathland surveys, you need be #LymeDeiseaseAware!
I contracted Lyme disease from a tick bite in Thetford Forest in February 1997. #LymeDisease season is already on us, its not just summer.
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #UKbirding
I contracted Lyme disease from a tick bite in Thetford Forest in February 1997. #LymeDisease season is already on us, its not just summer.
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #UKbirding
🧐 Lyme disease is the fastest-growing vector-borne disease in the UK, but many people still don’t know the key facts.
👇 Visit our website learn more & share to help others stay informed!
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#LymeDisease #TickAwareness #KnowTheFacts #LymePrevention
👇 Visit our website learn more & share to help others stay informed!
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#LymeDisease #TickAwareness #KnowTheFacts #LymePrevention
February 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
If you're birding deer-rich areas or doing @btobirds.bsky.social heathland surveys, you need be #LymeDeiseaseAware!
I contracted Lyme disease from a tick bite in Thetford Forest in February 1997. #LymeDisease season is already on us, its not just summer.
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #UKbirding
I contracted Lyme disease from a tick bite in Thetford Forest in February 1997. #LymeDisease season is already on us, its not just summer.
#birdingWales #birdingScotland #UKbirding
Still time to apply for the 'Supporting Local Recording Fund' for Hampshire! #BiologicalRecording #Ecology #UKWildlife
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Still time to apply for the 'Supporting Local Recording Fund' for Hampshire! #BiologicalRecording #Ecology #UKWildlife
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Brilliant to see the Great Grey Shrike at Shatterford in the New Forest today. Merlin, Dartford Warbler, Jay, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Marsh Tit were other highlights on a walk round from Denny Wood. #Birds #UKWildlife #HantsBirds
November 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Brilliant to see the Great Grey Shrike at Shatterford in the New Forest today. Merlin, Dartford Warbler, Jay, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Marsh Tit were other highlights on a walk round from Denny Wood. #Birds #UKWildlife #HantsBirds
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A good mix of autumn moths in the North Hampshire garden last night with 76 of 25. Palpita vitrealis was the only scarcer migrant. Max garden count of 11 Red-green Carpet was notable. Couldn't resist a photo session with this nicely marked Chestnut. #TeamMoth
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A good mix of autumn moths in the North Hampshire garden last night with 76 of 25. Palpita vitrealis was the only scarcer migrant. Max garden count of 11 Red-green Carpet was notable. Couldn't resist a photo session with this nicely marked Chestnut. #TeamMoth
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My absolute fave. Field Woundwort Stachys arvensis looking all apple-and-blackcurrant in a field margin in the Test Valley, Hampshire yesterday. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
My absolute fave. Field Woundwort Stachys arvensis looking all apple-and-blackcurrant in a field margin in the Test Valley, Hampshire yesterday. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Cut-leaved Dead-nettle Lamium hybridum and Henbit Dead-nettle Lamium amplexicaule from the last couple of days. Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Cut-leaved Dead-nettle Lamium hybridum and Henbit Dead-nettle Lamium amplexicaule from the last couple of days. Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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There's still plenty out there in November. Fresh Dense-flowered Fumitory Fumaria densiflora in a game cover crop at South Wonston, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
There's still plenty out there in November. Fresh Dense-flowered Fumitory Fumaria densiflora in a game cover crop at South Wonston, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Yellow Bristle-grass Setaria pumila and (I think) Green Bristle-grass Setaria viridis in a game cover crop at South Wonston, Hampshire today. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Yellow Bristle-grass Setaria pumila and (I think) Green Bristle-grass Setaria viridis in a game cover crop at South Wonston, Hampshire today. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Field Penny-cress Thlapsi arvense, Field Madder Sherardia arvensis. Quinoa Chenopodium quinoa. South Wonston, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Field Penny-cress Thlapsi arvense, Field Madder Sherardia arvensis. Quinoa Chenopodium quinoa. South Wonston, Hampshire. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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1776: Redwings. These birds begin to appear at last.
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
1776: Redwings. These birds begin to appear at last.
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Another bat survey today in South-east Hants, exploring tunnels on Portsdown Hill. The highlights for me were another Tissue, Buttoned Snout and Bloxworth Snout. Also a dozen or so herald moths and over 50 peacock butterflies. #teammoth
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Another bat survey today in South-east Hants, exploring tunnels on Portsdown Hill. The highlights for me were another Tissue, Buttoned Snout and Bloxworth Snout. Also a dozen or so herald moths and over 50 peacock butterflies. #teammoth