Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore
@shorethingg82.bsky.social
#Litter picking and invasive species removal on #River Clyde shore either side of Dumbarton Rock, Scotland. We are the #fastestpickersinthewest! Opinions mine. Email ShorethingG82@gmail.com
#WinterTwigWednesday
Name That Twig
(Habitat: deciduous woodland, west Scotland)
(correct answer below)
Name That Twig
(Habitat: deciduous woodland, west Scotland)
(correct answer below)
February 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
#WinterTwigWednesday
Name That Twig
(Habitat: deciduous woodland, west Scotland)
(correct answer below)
Name That Twig
(Habitat: deciduous woodland, west Scotland)
(correct answer below)
#SeaweedSaturday
Ascophyllum nodosum (Egg or knotted wrack), another of Scotland's 5 native wracks. Note the singly-spaced air bladders (one per year) along thick, un-ribbed fronds. Supports barnacles, periwinkles and isopods, providing food for birds. Common and edible.
Ascophyllum nodosum (Egg or knotted wrack), another of Scotland's 5 native wracks. Note the singly-spaced air bladders (one per year) along thick, un-ribbed fronds. Supports barnacles, periwinkles and isopods, providing food for birds. Common and edible.
December 14, 2024 at 5:44 PM
#SeaweedSaturday
Ascophyllum nodosum (Egg or knotted wrack), another of Scotland's 5 native wracks. Note the singly-spaced air bladders (one per year) along thick, un-ribbed fronds. Supports barnacles, periwinkles and isopods, providing food for birds. Common and edible.
Ascophyllum nodosum (Egg or knotted wrack), another of Scotland's 5 native wracks. Note the singly-spaced air bladders (one per year) along thick, un-ribbed fronds. Supports barnacles, periwinkles and isopods, providing food for birds. Common and edible.
#SeaweedSaturday
Fucus serratus (Serrated Wrack aka Toothed or Saw Wrack) is one of 5 native Scottish wracks. Note the saw-like edges, deep midrib and absence of air bladders on flat fronds. Supports over 100 marine species; fresh tips can be eaten in salads/stews. Common/widespread
Fucus serratus (Serrated Wrack aka Toothed or Saw Wrack) is one of 5 native Scottish wracks. Note the saw-like edges, deep midrib and absence of air bladders on flat fronds. Supports over 100 marine species; fresh tips can be eaten in salads/stews. Common/widespread
December 7, 2024 at 7:16 AM
#SeaweedSaturday
Fucus serratus (Serrated Wrack aka Toothed or Saw Wrack) is one of 5 native Scottish wracks. Note the saw-like edges, deep midrib and absence of air bladders on flat fronds. Supports over 100 marine species; fresh tips can be eaten in salads/stews. Common/widespread
Fucus serratus (Serrated Wrack aka Toothed or Saw Wrack) is one of 5 native Scottish wracks. Note the saw-like edges, deep midrib and absence of air bladders on flat fronds. Supports over 100 marine species; fresh tips can be eaten in salads/stews. Common/widespread
Being attracted to a tree full of wiring is a great example of how it's bad for them
November 30, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Being attracted to a tree full of wiring is a great example of how it's bad for them
In fact, there are multiple research papers confirming artificial light negatively affects wild bird populations as well as a major bird food source, insect populations. Here is a summary of results
November 30, 2024 at 10:22 AM
In fact, there are multiple research papers confirming artificial light negatively affects wild bird populations as well as a major bird food source, insect populations. Here is a summary of results
Did you know? Ted Hughes wrote a sequel to The Iron Man. "The Iron Woman has come to take revenge on humankind for its thoughtless pollution of the seas, lakes and rivers". Iron Woman, we need you! #litter #pollution #river #sea
November 22, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Did you know? Ted Hughes wrote a sequel to The Iron Man. "The Iron Woman has come to take revenge on humankind for its thoughtless pollution of the seas, lakes and rivers". Iron Woman, we need you! #litter #pollution #river #sea
November 20, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Cicadella viridis (green leafhopper) looking gormless in grassland...
November 18, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Cicadella viridis (green leafhopper) looking gormless in grassland...
November 17, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Wonderful to find you again Cath! Glad "over there" is behind us 🎉
November 16, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Wonderful to find you again Cath! Glad "over there" is behind us 🎉
November 15, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Bluesky beachfind no 2: A bit of clay pipe! These date between 1580 and end of WW1 - here's a link to a fun rabbithole on clay pipes www.dawnmist.org/pipdex.htm #beachclean #river #mudlarking #archaeology
November 14, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Bluesky beachfind no 2: A bit of clay pipe! These date between 1580 and end of WW1 - here's a link to a fun rabbithole on clay pipes www.dawnmist.org/pipdex.htm #beachclean #river #mudlarking #archaeology
Happy Blue Troll Tuesday everybody! Feeling better now we've left the other trolls behind in the bad place. #litterpick #woodland #conservation #funfind #goodplace
November 13, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Happy Blue Troll Tuesday everybody! Feeling better now we've left the other trolls behind in the bad place. #litterpick #woodland #conservation #funfind #goodplace
Bluesky beachfind 1:
(Cookie) monster of the Deep
(Cookie) monster of the Deep
November 12, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Bluesky beachfind 1:
(Cookie) monster of the Deep
(Cookie) monster of the Deep
Yippee! We've binned Elon's demonic box of tricks and found Bluesky. A happier space to talk about rivers, nature and litter picking. Glad to meet you all! #environment #nature #litter #action
November 11, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Yippee! We've binned Elon's demonic box of tricks and found Bluesky. A happier space to talk about rivers, nature and litter picking. Glad to meet you all! #environment #nature #litter #action