John Laidler
@m0wiv.bsky.social
Originally from Cumbria now living in Devon. Interested in ferns and orchids, bird watcher (useless at identification!) also ham radio (call sign M0WIV) and the SOTA & POTA schemes.
It's astonishing. :(
October 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It's astonishing. :(
It looks like a hyacinth. If so, must have been planted by someone.
April 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
It looks like a hyacinth. If so, must have been planted by someone.
Just realised these are empty bottles, which explains why they are upright. Change "will" to "was". :)
March 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Just realised these are empty bottles, which explains why they are upright. Change "will" to "was". :)
The 63 port will be sublime. When I joined the Army they served a Dow 61 at regimental dinner nights. After a few dedicated years of effort we had drunk it all and started on the Dow 63. It was a completely different drink, fruity, smooth and just delicious. Still left me with a hangover though!
March 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The 63 port will be sublime. When I joined the Army they served a Dow 61 at regimental dinner nights. After a few dedicated years of effort we had drunk it all and started on the Dow 63. It was a completely different drink, fruity, smooth and just delicious. Still left me with a hangover though!
Is there any link to the use of this word for hills in the north of England, such as Cross Fell?
March 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Is there any link to the use of this word for hills in the north of England, such as Cross Fell?
One had sori which through a hand lens I could see were covered by the saw-toothed indusia which are the main point of identification I believe. Subsequently I found more by the path which were a lot easier to reach! @sylvatica2024.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
One had sori which through a hand lens I could see were covered by the saw-toothed indusia which are the main point of identification I believe. Subsequently I found more by the path which were a lot easier to reach! @sylvatica2024.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
I wasn't feeling very confident as I couldn't find places which were both very dark and very damp which my reading suggested is what H. tunbrigense needs. Nevertheless I found a few fronds between two boulders.
February 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I wasn't feeling very confident as I couldn't find places which were both very dark and very damp which my reading suggested is what H. tunbrigense needs. Nevertheless I found a few fronds between two boulders.
That was my guess too but I was still hoping it was Cambricum!
The ferns around here don't know where they are supposed to grow. I found another on a mortared wall nearby with yellow, round sori which could be Vulgare. I need to get a microscope and check the sporangia I think. A work in progress.
The ferns around here don't know where they are supposed to grow. I found another on a mortared wall nearby with yellow, round sori which could be Vulgare. I need to get a microscope and check the sporangia I think. A work in progress.
February 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
That was my guess too but I was still hoping it was Cambricum!
The ferns around here don't know where they are supposed to grow. I found another on a mortared wall nearby with yellow, round sori which could be Vulgare. I need to get a microscope and check the sporangia I think. A work in progress.
The ferns around here don't know where they are supposed to grow. I found another on a mortared wall nearby with yellow, round sori which could be Vulgare. I need to get a microscope and check the sporangia I think. A work in progress.
Can it be used in the field or does it need 240v?
February 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Can it be used in the field or does it need 240v?