Susie
@hattybatter.bsky.social
Nature lover. Exploring the world through the wisdom of my children. North Norfolk & beyond.
"Look there's a staircase of birds." (They are definitely not in a V shape. 😆)
November 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"Look there's a staircase of birds." (They are definitely not in a V shape. 😆)
Minutes after this photo was taken two pairs of wellies were full of water and two pairs of socks and two pairs of trousers were saturated... It might be October but the beach is still fun. #TwinLife
October 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Minutes after this photo was taken two pairs of wellies were full of water and two pairs of socks and two pairs of trousers were saturated... It might be October but the beach is still fun. #TwinLife
"Is bear enjoying a wash?"
"No, bear doesn't like it." 😢
"No, bear doesn't like it." 😢
October 20, 2025 at 6:59 AM
"Is bear enjoying a wash?"
"No, bear doesn't like it." 😢
"No, bear doesn't like it." 😢
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Winter Talks are back this month! What better way to celebrate Halloween than joining us for an evening to find out how bats evolved? (Please note this is a repeat of a previous talk, back by popular demand for those who missed out last time.) 🦇
October 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Winter Talks are back this month! What better way to celebrate Halloween than joining us for an evening to find out how bats evolved? (Please note this is a repeat of a previous talk, back by popular demand for those who missed out last time.) 🦇
What is the smallest ant when it's grown up, not a baby?
Possibly Carebara atoma only 1mm long they live in New Guinea, not here so we can't find it in the garden...
Glad we got that sorted.
Possibly Carebara atoma only 1mm long they live in New Guinea, not here so we can't find it in the garden...
Glad we got that sorted.
October 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
What is the smallest ant when it's grown up, not a baby?
Possibly Carebara atoma only 1mm long they live in New Guinea, not here so we can't find it in the garden...
Glad we got that sorted.
Possibly Carebara atoma only 1mm long they live in New Guinea, not here so we can't find it in the garden...
Glad we got that sorted.
A fun night out!
Hazards that you don't expect in rural Norfolk, we nearly caught a bongo in our harp trap! Another great night at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve. Several Nathusius' pipistrelles caught. (Video Ebonie Lambo-Hills) 🦇
September 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A fun night out!
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Success! After nil results last week, last night on the east coast we managed to tag 10 Nathusius' pipistrelles so that we can track their movements & find out more about their migration behaviour. Thanks to our amazing team of volunteers who make this research possible. 🦇
September 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Success! After nil results last week, last night on the east coast we managed to tag 10 Nathusius' pipistrelles so that we can track their movements & find out more about their migration behaviour. Thanks to our amazing team of volunteers who make this research possible. 🦇
History. Five year olds got it all worked out now. First there were dinosaurs, then there was @norwichcastle.bsky.social, then there was a war. Have confirmed dinosaurs were not still around during the war, so great-grandparents didn't have to worry about them either.
August 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM
History. Five year olds got it all worked out now. First there were dinosaurs, then there was @norwichcastle.bsky.social, then there was a war. Have confirmed dinosaurs were not still around during the war, so great-grandparents didn't have to worry about them either.
After hiding in the bottom of the magazine rack for weeks, hallelujah the octopus has been found! Words cannot describe the joy of a five year old who has been missing his crochet friend. #NICUBabies #FirstToy
August 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
After hiding in the bottom of the magazine rack for weeks, hallelujah the octopus has been found! Words cannot describe the joy of a five year old who has been missing his crochet friend. #NICUBabies #FirstToy
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Last night to complete the Norfolk Nightwarden Challenge, and it's not raining! Make sure you send us your results for your chance to win batty goodies! 🦇
August 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Last night to complete the Norfolk Nightwarden Challenge, and it's not raining! Make sure you send us your results for your chance to win batty goodies! 🦇
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Are you ready for the 2025 Norfolk Nightwarden Challenge? Record your nighttime wildlife for a chance to win bat goodies. Sign up now. 🦇
August 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Are you ready for the 2025 Norfolk Nightwarden Challenge? Record your nighttime wildlife for a chance to win bat goodies. Sign up now. 🦇
Why are there waffles on the ceiling Mummy? #OxburghHall
August 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Why are there waffles on the ceiling Mummy? #OxburghHall
School holidays are here and so is the rain... Puddle jumping it is. #GreatOutdoors
July 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
School holidays are here and so is the rain... Puddle jumping it is. #GreatOutdoors
Think we nailed Grandad's birthday cards, Adonis blue and banded demoiselle, and importantly they are both happy. #wildlifeart
July 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Think we nailed Grandad's birthday cards, Adonis blue and banded demoiselle, and importantly they are both happy. #wildlifeart
"Can we have water pistols outside please?"
"If you wait for me to get the washing in"
In that minute he has filled his pistol up with dirty puddle. Licked it. Squirted his own clean washing on the line, & me, & dog. On the bright side they came home from school muddy so they can't get any dirtier..
"If you wait for me to get the washing in"
In that minute he has filled his pistol up with dirty puddle. Licked it. Squirted his own clean washing on the line, & me, & dog. On the bright side they came home from school muddy so they can't get any dirtier..
July 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
"Can we have water pistols outside please?"
"If you wait for me to get the washing in"
In that minute he has filled his pistol up with dirty puddle. Licked it. Squirted his own clean washing on the line, & me, & dog. On the bright side they came home from school muddy so they can't get any dirtier..
"If you wait for me to get the washing in"
In that minute he has filled his pistol up with dirty puddle. Licked it. Squirted his own clean washing on the line, & me, & dog. On the bright side they came home from school muddy so they can't get any dirtier..
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Purple hairstreak posing on a rose brings the garden butterfly list up to 22 species. Any new additions now will have to be something pretty unusual!
July 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Purple hairstreak posing on a rose brings the garden butterfly list up to 22 species. Any new additions now will have to be something pretty unusual!
Parenting skills you didn't know you needed... Today this one lost a tooth in the bath. Tiny white tooth, vast white bath full of water... Top Daddy skills finding that one.
June 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Parenting skills you didn't know you needed... Today this one lost a tooth in the bath. Tiny white tooth, vast white bath full of water... Top Daddy skills finding that one.
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🦇 ** Spring Giveaway ** . Any new members joining Bat Conservation Trust by the end of May will be entered in a prize draw - one lucky person will win a copy of 'Basil Dreams Big' by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton! '
Become a member today: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
#BasilDreamsBig
Become a member today: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
#BasilDreamsBig
May 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🦇 ** Spring Giveaway ** . Any new members joining Bat Conservation Trust by the end of May will be entered in a prize draw - one lucky person will win a copy of 'Basil Dreams Big' by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton! '
Become a member today: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
#BasilDreamsBig
Become a member today: www.bats.org.uk/membership/s...
#BasilDreamsBig
Is the new Pope Clive Myrie? No. Is the Pope a lady? No. How long does it take to drive to the Vatican? 21 & a half hours, but I think we'd need a break.
We have also dealt with questions about which cathedrals have nesting peregrines. That's the important bit. Religious education done for today...
We have also dealt with questions about which cathedrals have nesting peregrines. That's the important bit. Religious education done for today...
May 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Is the new Pope Clive Myrie? No. Is the Pope a lady? No. How long does it take to drive to the Vatican? 21 & a half hours, but I think we'd need a break.
We have also dealt with questions about which cathedrals have nesting peregrines. That's the important bit. Religious education done for today...
We have also dealt with questions about which cathedrals have nesting peregrines. That's the important bit. Religious education done for today...
I think these are small tortoiseshell? Nice to see as I haven't seen many around so far this year. #Butterflies
April 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I think these are small tortoiseshell? Nice to see as I haven't seen many around so far this year. #Butterflies
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Really pleased to share the work we are doing on the Snetterton military building, an important hibernation site. We took over the lease in 2023. Sadly the site suffers from trespass and vandalism. #EastBatConf
April 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Really pleased to share the work we are doing on the Snetterton military building, an important hibernation site. We took over the lease in 2023. Sadly the site suffers from trespass and vandalism. #EastBatConf
Seemingly less birds than there once were at Slimbridge @wwtworldwide.bsky.social but what they have on display are beautifully presented. Small humans loved it & the canoe safari was epic! 👍 #FirstPaddle
April 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Seemingly less birds than there once were at Slimbridge @wwtworldwide.bsky.social but what they have on display are beautifully presented. Small humans loved it & the canoe safari was epic! 👍 #FirstPaddle