John Ashburner
@johnashburner.bsky.social
Does things with computers and brain scans as a profession. Very amateur parent, naturalist, etc.
Today's selection from in and around @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social in west London for #TheWinter10 ( #wildflowerhour ).
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Today's selection from in and around @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social in west London for #TheWinter10 ( #wildflowerhour ).
A much better pic than my photo-bombing Stonechat from 2022. (PS. Thanks for your recent iNat hoverfly IDs).
October 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
A much better pic than my photo-bombing Stonechat from 2022. (PS. Thanks for your recent iNat hoverfly IDs).
The Jennings brewery in Cockermouth is up and running again as an independent family-owned brewery, and is worth a visit. This is the view from the beer garden at the back, where you can see serious flood damage to one of the buildings near the bridge.
August 25, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The Jennings brewery in Cockermouth is up and running again as an independent family-owned brewery, and is worth a visit. This is the view from the beer garden at the back, where you can see serious flood damage to one of the buildings near the bridge.
A holiday pic from last week. We did a family walk around Ennerdale, which was lovely. It's one of the few lakes without a main road running along it, which adds to the tranquility. It is also home to a project to replace spruce trees with native species.
August 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
A holiday pic from last week. We did a family walk around Ennerdale, which was lovely. It's one of the few lakes without a main road running along it, which adds to the tranquility. It is also home to a project to replace spruce trees with native species.
A few #Pollinatorpals from Warren Farm in west London yesterday.
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August 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A few #Pollinatorpals from Warren Farm in west London yesterday.
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They do seem to like knapweed. Here's one I saw yesterday.
July 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
They do seem to like knapweed. Here's one I saw yesterday.
Almost #DeadNettlefamily, and no longer in flower.
July 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Almost #DeadNettlefamily, and no longer in flower.
Some #DeadNettlefamily from Warren Farm and Long Wood (west London) yesterday.
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July 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Some #DeadNettlefamily from Warren Farm and Long Wood (west London) yesterday.
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Four kestrels manoeuvre in the park
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July 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Four kestrels manoeuvre in the park
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We walked along this one on Saturday. Thankfully it's a quiet road - as the pavements are totally impassable.
June 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM
We walked along this one on Saturday. Thankfully it's a quiet road - as the pavements are totally impassable.
The Lady's Bedstraw at @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social is in full bloom and smelling gorgeous.
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June 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Lady's Bedstraw at @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social is in full bloom and smelling gorgeous.
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There are several breeding pairs of skylarks still holding on at Warren Farm (@warrenfarmnr.bsky.social) in the west London suburbs. Long may they continue.
June 18, 2025 at 6:55 AM
There are several breeding pairs of skylarks still holding on at Warren Farm (@warrenfarmnr.bsky.social) in the west London suburbs. Long may they continue.
A bit late for #wildflowerhour, but the @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social bee orchids are blooming again this year.
June 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A bit late for #wildflowerhour, but the @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social bee orchids are blooming again this year.
Jumping spiders are brilliant. The Salticus species in the UK probably have similar abilities, but are less studied.
May 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Jumping spiders are brilliant. The Salticus species in the UK probably have similar abilities, but are less studied.
A slightly worn Chrysotoxum verralli.
April 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A slightly worn Chrysotoxum verralli.
The Thames is a bit high today. I guess it's related to yesterday's eclipse.
March 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Thames is a bit high today. I guess it's related to yesterday's eclipse.
The last thing I remember
March 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The last thing I remember
From Paul Donald's "Traffication" book.
March 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
From Paul Donald's "Traffication" book.
A selection of the hoverflies seen at Warren Farm (west London) last year.
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March 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
A selection of the hoverflies seen at Warren Farm (west London) last year.
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I think the proportion of households without vehicle access in the West Ealing area is slightly higher than 1 in 5.
February 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I think the proportion of households without vehicle access in the West Ealing area is slightly higher than 1 in 5.
This book contains an excellent introduction to the subject of motoring externalities. It mentions that heavier and faster vehicles cause more non-exhaust emissions, but more braking and acceleration on under-inflated tyres causes them to rise exponentially.
February 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This book contains an excellent introduction to the subject of motoring externalities. It mentions that heavier and faster vehicles cause more non-exhaust emissions, but more braking and acceleration on under-inflated tyres causes them to rise exponentially.
It was indeed a very cold grey day, but I was happy to see some of the Warren Farm Bee Orchids. Flowers are expected in June.
February 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It was indeed a very cold grey day, but I was happy to see some of the Warren Farm Bee Orchids. Flowers are expected in June.