The #treeflowers collected yesterday for #wildflowerhour :) Cherry, Blackthorn, Goat willow (female and male), Pear and Norway maple. @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbiengland.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #botany #treeflowers #spring #wildflowers #nature #lincolnshire #getoutside

Lots of Green Alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) in flower yesterday whilst looking round for #treeflowers ready for #wildflowerhour this evening. @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social #botany #trees #wildflowers #wildlife #nature #lincolnshire #flowers #spring

Its such a lovely day here - suns out - so here is a Field Forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis). @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social #botany #flowers #spring #wildflowers #nature #lincolnshire #getoutside

Sometimes .....you go out birding and all you get is a portrait of a pigeon and a dirty swan 😂 But you know ..... thats still all good with me. I love being outside in nature. #birds #bto #rspb #birding #riverside #wildlife #Lincolnshire #nature #getoutside #lincswildlife

Blooming marvellous #wildflowerhour this week. Cowslip Field Speedwell Daisy Dog-Violets Green Alkanet Dandelion White Sweet Violet Danish Scurvygrass Purple Dead-nettle Ground-ivy Field Forget-me-not @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #botany #flowers #spring #wildflowers #nature #lincolnshire #bsbi

Found a couple of interesting #neophyte #naturalised species for this weeks #wildflowerhour Spring Starflowers (Ipheion uniflorum) and Glory-of-the-Snow (Scilla luciliae) @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social #botany #flowers #spring #wildflowers #nature #lincolnshire #neophytes

Peak primrose unlocked! For #wildflowerhour #storyplants, in the Middle Ages, concoctions of these beautiful flowers were used to treat gout & rheumatism, & more fittingly I think, also employed in love potions! They certainly seemed a great favourite with the Bee-flies today!💛

#Blackthorn has strong links to British folklore A tree of strength and protection. “Blackthorn Winter” refers to a sudden return of cold weather in early spring, coinciding with the blackthorn’s blossoms. @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #botany #spring #wildflowers #nature #lincolnshire #storyflowers

A quick shot of a puffed up Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) in the sun. @lincswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birds #bto #rspb #birding #riverside #wildlife #Lincolnshire #nature #birdsong

Focussed on the 'tiny' for this weeks #wildflowerhour Common Whitlowgrass (Erophila verna) Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) and Daisy (bellis perennis) @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #botany #flowers #spring #wildflowers #nature #lincolnshire #whiteflowers #macro

Another shot of a Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) amongst the bank side reeds at the side of the River Witham. #birds #bto #rspb #birding #riverside #wildlife #Lincolnshire #nature @lincswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

It's a bit grey and windy outside today so here's a couple of flowers from yesterday's woodland ramble. Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna) and Sweet Violet (Viola odorata). You're welcome 😊 @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour #botany #flowers #spring #nature #lincolnshire #wildflowers #behappy

It may not be its usual habitat (inside a planter!) but this Common Whitlowgrass (Erophila verna) is a pretty little spring flower. @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #wildflowerhour #botany #flowers #spring #nature #lincolnshire #wildlife #wildflowers #whitlowgrass #whiteflowers

Big patch of Sweet Violets (Viola odorata) in a friends garden this morning. Lovely in the sunshine !! 😊 @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour #botany #flowers #spring #nature #lincolnshire #wildlife #wildflowers #violets

Nice to see a few Lesser Celandines (Ficaria verna) in the spring sunshine today. @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #wildflowerhour #botany #flowers #spring #celandine #nature #lincolnshire #wildlife

Female Kestrel sitting on some overhead wires, focussed on the ground. Did you know Kestrels can see into the ultraviolet spectrum and use this to see the trails mice and voles leave (as they pee whilst walking). #birds #birding #wildlife #lincolnshire #nature #raptors #bto #rspb

A Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) amongst the bank side reeds. #birds #bto #rspb #birding #riverside #wildlife #Lincolnshire #nature

A Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) sat on the flowerhead of what is probably Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis) from last summer. #summer #butterflies #butterfly #lincolnshire #wildlife #nature #getoutside #botany @bsbibotany.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

A quick gull on a post or is it a post about a gull ?? 😁 Whichever way ... its a Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) in winter plummage. #birds #birdphoto #birding #nature #wildlife #winter #lincolnshire

Starting the morning with a lovely little Dunnock (Prunella modularis) all fluffed up in the cold. If you like my wildlife shots give me a follow 😊 #birds #wildlife #birding #nature #outdoors #winter #photography #lincolnshire #rspb

Coming in hot !!!!! Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) landing on the North Delph of the River Witham. #wildlife #birds #birding #rspb #nature #lincolnshire #lincswildlife #river

A short trip down to the river yesterday yeilded this little beauty. Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). North Delph next to the River Witham. @lincswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social #wildlife #birds #birding #lincolnshire #river #witham #nature #kingfisher

An hour to kill? Is it possible that the fabulous @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social doesn't know that his #UrbanPlants talks are #AppointmentViewing, just like #TheTraitors? Such modesty! The video is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCdC... And here's Trevor's #UrbanPlants book: bsbi.org/blog/2025/06...

Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) feeding on a Teasel flower head. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social #butterflies #nature #lincolnshire #wildlife #skipper #summer

We all have them .... a selection of #birdbums. On this occassion, a trio of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus). #wildlife #birds #lincolnshire #peewits #lapwings #birding #birds #bto #rspb #lincswildlifetrust

Spotted a pair of Common Mergansers (Mergus merganser) on the Witham yesterday. They took to the wing as soon as I approached with camera (of course 🙄) @btobirds.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birding #nature #wildlife #river #ducks #lincolnshire

Our Stirling #NewYearPlantHunt returned a whopping 53 species in flower! Way beyond expectations given ice, snow & sub-zero temps. Stopping clock for coffee essential Highlights included Selfheal, Small Toadflax, 3 Snowdrop species & Hare's-foot Clover, & the enthusiasm of so many fellow botanists!

You can tell its cold outside when Robins look like little puffed up floofballs 😊 #wildlife #winter #robins #wintersun #birds

Nice article in The Independent about our collaboration with @metoffice.gov.uk re their climate data + our #NewYearPlantHunt data: www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new... Great to work with Grahame Madge at MetOffice & huge thanks to the fab @pennyend.bsky.social! www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Did super well today with the #NewYearPlantHunt. 18 species in flower including Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) and Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis). Managed to get a flag in the #NYPH map for #Lincolnshire 👍 @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #botany #wildflowers #nature

Another one from a year or two ago. Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) on a knapweed flower. @lincswildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social #butterflies #brimstone #knapweed #nature #wildflife #lincolnshire #macro #photography

Out #deer spotting this morning under grey skies. Hard get near enough for a decent shot so this young #roebuck was quite far away. But you know ... I was just nice to be out in the countryside 😊 @lincswildlife.bsky.social #wildlife #getoutdoors #nature #countryside #lincolnshire #fens #winter

It's not often you find a mole snuffling around in a pile of dead leaves. #wildlife #nature #lincolnshire #lincswildlifetrust #mole

A triple hit of #dragonflies and #damselflies this afternoon. Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) Pair of Large Red Damselflies (Pyrrhosoma nymphala) Four Spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social #summer #lincolnshire #wildlife #nature

A male Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) on an Ox-Eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) - from a previous summer. @lincswildlife.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social #dragonflies #nature #wildlife #lincolnshire #dragonfly #summer #fujifilm #macrophotography

A beautiful Four Spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) from last summer. @lincswildlife.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social #dragonflies #nature #wildlife #lincolnshire #dragonfly #summer #fujifilm #macrophotography

A Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) butterfly from back when it was summer and butterflies were all around the grasslands and reserves ...... #happytimes @lincswildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social #butterfly #conservation #wildlife #summer #nature #happy #outdoors #macro #lincolnshire

Swapped flowers for a selection of #winterfruits for this week's #wildflowerhour Hawthorn Rowan Ivy Blackthorn Guelder-rose Whitebeam Dog Rose Cherry Blackberry Apple @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #Winterfruits #winter10 #wildflowers #nature #botany #wildlife #Lincolnshire

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) in winter plummage. @lincswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #winter

Lots of Fieldfares (Turdus pilaris) in the morning sunshine at Fiskerton Fen this morning. @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #winter #migrants #visitors #birds #birding #wildlife #nature #lincolnshire

Not long now until our 15th #NewYearPlantHunt! From 1 - 4 January, let's head out and see how many wild or naturalised plants we can find in bloom. Resources to help us: bsbi.org/take-part/ac... The data we collect will deepen our understanding of how our plants are responding to a changing climate.

Female Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) and a pair of Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) from this morning at Hartsholme Park. #lincolnshire #birds #nature #wildlife #lincswildlifetrust #rspb

We love the idea that wild & naturalised plants across Britain & Ireland are getting ready for the #NewYearPlantHunt! Ironing their petals, polishing their anthers... How about you humans? Have you planned your route & downloaded your spotter sheets? Helpful stuff here: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...

Spotted this Green Woodpecker a few weeks ago. Extreme range for the gear I had at the time. Still a nice spot down at Fiskerton Fen NR. @lincswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #birdwatching #lincolnshire

False Turkeytail (Stereum hirsutum) and Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) both growing on the same rotting log. #fungus #fungifriends #mycology

Missed #wildflowerhour last night but here are a couple of flowering plants from today's lunchtime walk. Green Alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) and Greater Periwinkle (Vinca major). @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #Winter10 #wildflowers #nature #botany #wildlife #winter

Some big flocks of winter visitors today at Fiskerton Fen Nature Reserve - mainly Fieldfares and Redwings. @lincswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birds #winter #migrants #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #Lincolnshire #birding

Trip out to Gibraltar Point NR this morning. Lots of Brent Geese (Branta Bernicla) on the saltmarsh. Ducks on the meres - Teal (Anas crecca) with the odd Shoveler (Spatula clypeata). A few Pink-footed Geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in the fields. @lincswildlife.bsky.social #birds #winter #geese

Found this tiny Candlesnuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) in the woods yesterday. @britmycolsoc.org.uk #lincolnshire #nature #fungi #fungusfriends #candlesnuff #wildlife #macro #mycology

Forgot to include this Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) when I was compiling my #Winter10 for #wildflowerhour on Sunday. My winter 11 now becomes a #Winter12 😂 @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #Winter10 #wildflowers #nature #botany #wildlife #winter #flowers #yarrow