Looking forward to hosting a lecture at Torquay Museum on the 14th of January! #butterfly #nature #conservation

As the new year fast approaches, it’s a good moment to reflect. From training as an Ecological Consultant to getting engaged to my best friend, it’s been a year of growth, excitement, and lasting memories. Here is to (hopefully) another exciting year to come! 🎉 #Wildlife #Ecology #Reflection

Attached are a few snippets from the 2025 work parties at Lower Hurston, Miltor Mator, Little Breach Reserve and Lydford Reserve. Collectively, these sessions supported habitats for a range of rare butterfly species 🦋 Thankyou to @bcdevon.bsky.social and Peter Beale for their continued guidance!

Usnea articulata, or 'String of Sausages Lichen'. Always amazes me how long these things can drape down from the Tree branches. I notice that they tend to grow on larger canopy species, like Oak. They are also edible, although it is certainly an acquired taste. #Lichen #Tree

Some absolutely STUNNING pines at Powderham Castle, Southwest of England! But is anyone able to help me identify the specific species? I would love to one day plant one of these 🌲 #tree #woodland #pine #wildlife #nature #coniferous

A species of Stonefly (Plecoptera) - a predominately aquatic insect that prefers clean water environments, such as those found in wet woodland or temperate rainforests. An inquisitive little fellow I was fortunate to catch a picture of a few weeks back #wildlife #insects #invertebrates #nature

What a magnificent giant! This Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria araucana)towers over the roadside close to where I work. I can't being to imagine how old it must be! A great example of a 'living fossil' dating to the Jurassic Period #Tree #wildlife #nature #ecosystem #forest #habitat #prehistoric

So many of these about at the moment. I have often mistaken these for buttercups (as have others I've spoken to about them) - this sunny chap truly brightens up the forest floor #wildlife #nature #flower #plants #botany #forest #woodland

A beautiful patch of European wood-sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) that I was fortunate enough to spot yesterday! Such a vibrant green, which the camera simply can't do justice! #plants #woodland #nature #foraging #horticulture

I was incredibly lucky to find this the other day! The rare and endangered Blue Ground Beetle on Dartmoor National Park! #wildlife #nature #endangered #conservation #beetle #insects

The Primrose can be found in Ancient Broadleaf, Deciduous woodlands where the soil leans more towards the Neutral/ Alkaline side of things. Keep an eye out for them! 🌼 #nature #wildlife #woodland #habitat #ancient #rainforest #flowers #plantsoftiktok

A beautiful Speckled Wood Butterfly I captured the other day - Spring is well and truly underway folks! 🌱🦋 #nature #wildlife #butterflies

I think it is safe to say that the Sun is here to stay! And with that comes an abundance of flowers and pollen hungry insects. In healthy ecosystems, there is an abundance of life flying and crawling around. Bring on those warm spring and summer days ☀️ #wildlife #nature #outdoors

I came across this rather strange fellow the other day. It possessed a rock solid texture with a close resemblance to Tufted Bracket (Fuscoporia torulosa). Any alternative suggestions would be greatly appreciated 👍🍄 #fungus #wildlife #foraging

I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a Greater Spotted Woodpecker the other day! Apologies for the quality zooming in, but either way it was amazing to catch one in action! #wildlife #nature #birdwatching

'The government’s #wildlife watchdog for England is failing to halt the decline of #nature after a sharp fall in the number of new places given top #protection, according to campaigners' www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The forbidden cake slice 🍰 🌿 #wildlife #nature #moss #biodiversity

The 2025 “Bringing #Nature Home” short course will return this Feb as a four-part online series. A great opportunity if you’re new to the world of native #plants and are looking to learn more about backyard #ecology and the simple actions you can take to create #wildlife friendly habitat. #Maine

A nice little collection of Braket fungus 🍄 Have you found any funky fungi recently? #forage #fungus #mushroom #nature #wildlife

A morning spent relocating Dormouse nest boxes - looking forward to seeing if we get any nests this year! 🐁❤️ #wildlife #conservation #endangeredspecies #Dormouse #nest

You know it's been a long time without the sun when you find yourself basking in it for an uncomfortable amount of time 🌞

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation enters the new year having just eclipsed the nine-million-acre mark of conserved or enhanced habitat over its 40-year history, including some memorable and noteworthy 2024 accomplishments. #conservation #outdoors

A healthy ecosystem consists of at least 10% decaying matter, usually in the form of fallen or cut trees 🌳🪚 This provides recycled nutrients and a home for decomposers like mushrooms and invertebrates 🍄🪲 It may not be pretty, but it's essential! #ecosystem #nature #habitat

@envconsjournal.bsky.social Looking forward to seeing what you share with us all!

Just some very cool mushies 🍄 That is all! #forage #mushroom #nature

This guy offers to help you with your gardening - what is your answer? 🤔 #conservation #habitatmanagement #wildlife #butterflies

A little throwback to some autumnal discoveries 🍁🍂🍄 #wildlife #nature #mushroom #moss #lichen #forest #floral #habitat #ecosystem

'We commonly think of animals and plants as matter, but they are really systems through which matter is continuously passing' When we see an organism, from a fungus to a pine tree, we catch a single moment in its continual development - Taken from Merlin Sheldrakes 'Entangled Life' #wildlife

Today was all about habitat management! At Haldon forest, underneath the main powerline, the Pearl Bordered Fritillary butterflies call this patch home 🦋 They are sadly in decline across the UK (30 - 40% over the last decade). Patches like these are their best hope! #wildlife #butterfly #nature

It seems the 'quick fix' of exploiting people and finite resources overshadow the long-term game of problem solving and longevity.

I have to admit, there are certainly worse places to work - my morning view 🌿 #nature #woodland #wildlife #outdoors

Dung Beetles Use the Milky Way for Orientation: Current Biology www.cell.com/current-biol... This ability is well-documented in birds but rarely discussed in invertebrates - revealing more only deepens the wonder! #wildlife #nature #beetle

Research shows that opportunities for risky play are crucial for childhood development, but it's more restricted than ever because of misconceptions about risk and a general undervaluing of its benefits. Read the Nature feature article. 🧪

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... With the Lynx being targeted as a potential candidate for future releases as an attempt to bring this once native species back to our shores, is this something you would like to see happen? Share your thoughts after this near miss experience! 🐾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #Wildlife #News

‘We have to change our attitude’: wildlife expert says rhino horn trade must be legalised www.theguardian.com/environment/... What do you think? Could the regulated, legal trade of ivory provide a conservation solution? #wildlife #conservation #endangeredspecies

Artificial light is essential for safety, but it harms nocturnal pollinators, reducing flower visits by 62%, as shown in Dr. Eva Knop's study. Balancing lighting and ecological health is crucial. What are your thoughts? nature.com/articles/nat... #conservation #pollinators #wildlife #nature