Martine Fenn
@martinefenn.bsky.social
Nature lover, especially Birds, Bugs, Beetles, Butterflies and the rest. Keeper of a small wild garden. I love Sheep too. All pics posted are taken by my other half, Pete Fenn.
As today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ShadesOfGrey here’s a Common Crane at WWT Slimbridge
November 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
As today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ShadesOfGrey here’s a Common Crane at WWT Slimbridge
I’m going for today’s alternative #BirdOfTheDay which is #Posts
It could also double-up for #HolidayRobin !
It could also double-up for #HolidayRobin !
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I’m going for today’s alternative #BirdOfTheDay which is #Posts
It could also double-up for #HolidayRobin !
It could also double-up for #HolidayRobin !
Shame on them 😡
Amendment 40 to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been voted down.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
November 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Shame on them 😡
The theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #Paddling in shallow water. I think this is shallow enough! There’s a perfectly good garden pond about 6ft away, but no, he prefers the drinking bowl. 🙄
November 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #Paddling in shallow water. I think this is shallow enough! There’s a perfectly good garden pond about 6ft away, but no, he prefers the drinking bowl. 🙄
We popped up to Minchinhampton Common this afternoon for a brief walk between showers and came across our first ever Cordyceps militaris (Scarlet Caterpillar Club). Needless to say, we were extremely chuffed! 😁 #Fungi #FungiFriends
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We popped up to Minchinhampton Common this afternoon for a brief walk between showers and came across our first ever Cordyceps militaris (Scarlet Caterpillar Club). Needless to say, we were extremely chuffed! 😁 #Fungi #FungiFriends
Taken exactly a year ago today, our one & only close-up view of a male Common Scoter #BirdOfTheDay #least
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Taken exactly a year ago today, our one & only close-up view of a male Common Scoter #BirdOfTheDay #least
Split Gill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) with its beautiful fan-like underside and its frilly pink and white lacy top - always a nice one to find. #MushroomMonday #Fungi #FungiFriends
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Split Gill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) with its beautiful fan-like underside and its frilly pink and white lacy top - always a nice one to find. #MushroomMonday #Fungi #FungiFriends
For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #StandingOnThings in this case a Robin on my hand! This also qualifies for #HolidayRobin too!!
November 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #StandingOnThings in this case a Robin on my hand! This also qualifies for #HolidayRobin too!!
Rob’s #BirdOfTheDay is all about #Fighting These two locked talons before the Peregrine saw off the Buzzard who was obviously silly enough to wander into its territory #Birds
November 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Rob’s #BirdOfTheDay is all about #Fighting These two locked talons before the Peregrine saw off the Buzzard who was obviously silly enough to wander into its territory #Birds
UK Government take note please @labouruk.bsky.social 🦇 🕷️🐌
Your regular reminder that by throwing away nature, we throw away *everything*.
November 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
UK Government take note please @labouruk.bsky.social 🦇 🕷️🐌
For #BirdOfTheDay one from our archives. Cedar Waxwing just about to catch lunch (looks more like a snack to me) From a trip to the States a few years ago. Still one of Pete’s best and luckiest shots, I reckon! #LunchTime #Birds
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
For #BirdOfTheDay one from our archives. Cedar Waxwing just about to catch lunch (looks more like a snack to me) From a trip to the States a few years ago. Still one of Pete’s best and luckiest shots, I reckon! #LunchTime #Birds
This is wonderful! Well done folks in Suffolk. 👏It’s up to ordinary people now, the government are not going to help - quite the opposite. 😡 @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social
Another boot load of Swift nest boxes destined to help Suffolk’s Swifts, kindly made by our volunteer. These boxes are destined for Stowmarket, Aldeburgh and Bury St Edmunds. SOSSwifts provide free surveys & advice, Swift conservation works @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is wonderful! Well done folks in Suffolk. 👏It’s up to ordinary people now, the government are not going to help - quite the opposite. 😡 @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Kestrel on a lichen-covered rock for #BirdOfTheDay theme #rock
November 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Kestrel on a lichen-covered rock for #BirdOfTheDay theme #rock
Reposted by Martine Fenn
Well, you asked for #Pigeons for #BirdOfTheDay so here’s one from our archives. Taken a few years ago at WWT Slimbridge. It made us laugh then and still does now!! 🤣
November 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Well, you asked for #Pigeons for #BirdOfTheDay so here’s one from our archives. Taken a few years ago at WWT Slimbridge. It made us laugh then and still does now!! 🤣
A baby Slow Worm. First time I’ve ever seen one this young. I never realised how pretty they were.
November 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A baby Slow Worm. First time I’ve ever seen one this young. I never realised how pretty they were.
Good morning Rob. Here’s a Little Grebe for #BirdOfTheDay #Grebes
November 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Good morning Rob. Here’s a Little Grebe for #BirdOfTheDay #Grebes
Parasol (?) with a view on Predannack Cliff, Cornwall #FungiFriday #FungiFriends
October 31, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Parasol (?) with a view on Predannack Cliff, Cornwall #FungiFriday #FungiFriends
Good Morning Bluesky! Here’s a shiny beetle seen last week in Cornwall - Chrysolina banksii 🪲💚 #InsectThursday #Beetles
October 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Good Morning Bluesky! Here’s a shiny beetle seen last week in Cornwall - Chrysolina banksii 🪲💚 #InsectThursday #Beetles
Spoonbill with green ring V463 still at Hayle, Cornwall, at least 2 years there now. He/she has grown adult plumage and bill and now has a couple of companions for company. Pic taken last week. #WaderWednesday #UKBirds
October 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Spoonbill with green ring V463 still at Hayle, Cornwall, at least 2 years there now. He/she has grown adult plumage and bill and now has a couple of companions for company. Pic taken last week. #WaderWednesday #UKBirds
Bar-tailed Godwit at Carnsew Pool, Hayle, Cornwall last week for #WaderWednesday #Birds
October 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Bar-tailed Godwit at Carnsew Pool, Hayle, Cornwall last week for #WaderWednesday #Birds
I missed out #BirdOfTheDay and #DailyDouble 🙄
Good Morning everyone. Two young crows on the cliff near Mullion, Cornwall last week. One of them was playing with a bit of stick and obviously having fun! The other wasn’t so sure about it! #Twosday
October 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I missed out #BirdOfTheDay and #DailyDouble 🙄
Good Morning everyone. Two young crows on the cliff near Mullion, Cornwall last week. One of them was playing with a bit of stick and obviously having fun! The other wasn’t so sure about it! #Twosday
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Good Morning everyone. Two young crows on the cliff near Mullion, Cornwall last week. One of them was playing with a bit of stick and obviously having fun! The other wasn’t so sure about it! #Twosday
A trio of gorgeous Rosy Bonnets (?) on the woodland floor this morning. (I do love the squiggly little bit of grass-like stuff in front of them!) #WildFungiHour #WildFlowerHour #FungiFriends
October 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A trio of gorgeous Rosy Bonnets (?) on the woodland floor this morning. (I do love the squiggly little bit of grass-like stuff in front of them!) #WildFungiHour #WildFlowerHour #FungiFriends