Wow! A tremendous 10,604 plant records submitted for @bsbibotany.bsky.social's #NewYearPlantHunt so far, well done all! The top 6 most frequently spotted to date are the same as 2024 results, however some changes thereafter such as Red Dead-nettle currently at 7th: nyph.bsbi.org/results.php?...

Herts Flora Group and BNA joined forces today to look at Gadebridge Park, Herts. Many expected species were found & some not.
#NewYearPlantHunt
Our finds:
Hedge Bedstraw (Galium album)
Sweet Alison (Lobularia maritima)
Common Whitlowgrass (Erophila verna)
Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)

I did the @bsbibotany.bsky.social New Year Plant hunt - very wet underfoot on the heath, not many flowers, some interesting fungi, the cows on the heath weren’t impressed!

We don't hear nearly enough about botanists as style icons, but check out what 2 very fashionable plant hunters wore on their #NewYearPlantHunt:
@naturelark.bsky.social teamed her boots to the task at hand & Ada @danryannature.bsky.social opted for a gorgeous coat.
What will you wear for your Hunt?

The 2025 #NewYearPlantHunt is now officially underway!
All the resources needed to take part are here: bsbi.org/new-year-pla...
Hoping the weather is kind to 1000s of intrepid botanists heading out over the next 4 days to record wild & naturalised plants blooming in midwinter.
Good luck everyone!