Steve
@kingsdowner.bsky.social
Enjoying the nature and history of east Kent, after a lifetime of spreadsheets.
When in Dover….. visit @dovermuseum.bsky.social.
Currently exhibiting a history of Crabble sports ground (the terraces have some great wild plants) and an immersive VR presentation that includes Anne Pratt. Must be a first.
Currently exhibiting a history of Crabble sports ground (the terraces have some great wild plants) and an immersive VR presentation that includes Anne Pratt. Must be a first.
November 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
When in Dover….. visit @dovermuseum.bsky.social.
Currently exhibiting a history of Crabble sports ground (the terraces have some great wild plants) and an immersive VR presentation that includes Anne Pratt. Must be a first.
Currently exhibiting a history of Crabble sports ground (the terraces have some great wild plants) and an immersive VR presentation that includes Anne Pratt. Must be a first.
Nice ones- we haven't seen Bladder Campion in flower, nor indeed the Scarlet O'Hara.
November 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Nice ones- we haven't seen Bladder Campion in flower, nor indeed the Scarlet O'Hara.
The discovery of Common Broomrape had us hugging! Yes, great fun. I've put our list so far on the Kingsdowner blog. I have high hopes for the rifle range tomorrow.
November 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The discovery of Common Broomrape had us hugging! Yes, great fun. I've put our list so far on the Kingsdowner blog. I have high hopes for the rifle range tomorrow.
I used to commute through Headley in the past, but never visited the heath. Looks good.
November 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I used to commute through Headley in the past, but never visited the heath. Looks good.
Thanks but I won’t twitch it 😇
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thanks but I won’t twitch it 😇
The summer fragrance of Meadowsweet is incongruous in November. The search continued into the dusk, at Worth marshes.
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The summer fragrance of Meadowsweet is incongruous in November. The search continued into the dusk, at Worth marshes.
Very good, and counting pigeons too.
Astonishing numbers of flowering species in this mild month. Our blocker is Spotted Medick- have you spotted it?
Astonishing numbers of flowering species in this mild month. Our blocker is Spotted Medick- have you spotted it?
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Very good, and counting pigeons too.
Astonishing numbers of flowering species in this mild month. Our blocker is Spotted Medick- have you spotted it?
Astonishing numbers of flowering species in this mild month. Our blocker is Spotted Medick- have you spotted it?
A surprising 32 more species were seen in today’s round of the #Novemberflowerchallenge, on chalk grassland and Sandhills in East Kent.
Devil’s-bit Scabious, Long-stalked Crane’s-bill and Common Rock-rose were the most colourful.
Total is now 152, and we’re not at all competitive. Much.
Devil’s-bit Scabious, Long-stalked Crane’s-bill and Common Rock-rose were the most colourful.
Total is now 152, and we’re not at all competitive. Much.
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A surprising 32 more species were seen in today’s round of the #Novemberflowerchallenge, on chalk grassland and Sandhills in East Kent.
Devil’s-bit Scabious, Long-stalked Crane’s-bill and Common Rock-rose were the most colourful.
Total is now 152, and we’re not at all competitive. Much.
Devil’s-bit Scabious, Long-stalked Crane’s-bill and Common Rock-rose were the most colourful.
Total is now 152, and we’re not at all competitive. Much.
New flowering species are getting harder to find. A few more today including Smooth Hawk’s-beard and Self-heal taking the #Novemerflowerchallenge total to 120.
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
New flowering species are getting harder to find. A few more today including Smooth Hawk’s-beard and Self-heal taking the #Novemerflowerchallenge total to 120.