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." 😢
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.
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
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..
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.
We have similar art! 😆 Love our starlings.
May 15, 2025 at 7:05 AM
We have similar art! 😆 Love our starlings.
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
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
Interesting goose, best guess it's a Greyada or should that be Canalag? #BirdHybrids at Slimbridge @wwtworldwide.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Interesting goose, best guess it's a Greyada or should that be Canalag? #BirdHybrids at Slimbridge @wwtworldwide.bsky.social
First orange tip of the year for me today. (Not pictured he was flying far too quickly...)
April 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
First orange tip of the year for me today. (Not pictured he was flying far too quickly...)
Need a swear? The small humans favour "Oh biscuits!" (Thanks Bluey.) Yesterday in the car Daddy said "Oh for F*#k sake!" "Daddy you say Oh fungus?" pipes up a little voice from the back. "Yes. Oh fungus!"
March 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Need a swear? The small humans favour "Oh biscuits!" (Thanks Bluey.) Yesterday in the car Daddy said "Oh for F*#k sake!" "Daddy you say Oh fungus?" pipes up a little voice from the back. "Yes. Oh fungus!"
Nice to catch up with a Natterjack at Syderstone Common yesterday!
March 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Nice to catch up with a Natterjack at Syderstone Common yesterday!
A spot of tree stump appreciation!
March 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A spot of tree stump appreciation!
The commas are back, & busy in the garden! #Butterflies #Spring
March 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The commas are back, & busy in the garden! #Butterflies #Spring