There are currently only 25 iNaturalist observations of this stunning spider, Micrathena furcula! Over 100 Micrathena species have been described, and all of them are equally awe-inspiring to behold.
Unwelcome guests threaten UK forests 🌳🪲
Insect pests—from pine weevils to bark beetles—driven by climate change & trade, impact timber, biodiversity & carbon 🌎 🧪
Join Katy Dainton on 6th October for a FREE talk:
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1915440176...
@forestresearchuk.bsky.social
Looks good!
A couple of spaces still waiting to be filled on @ambroisebaker.bsky.social's FREE Poaceae (grasses) walk on the Yorkshire coast path on Saturday:
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If you want to get started with #GrassID, this one is for you!
New challenge alert!🔔 When managed sympathetically churchyards can be amazing places for wildlife! The challenge this week is to see which wild & naturalised plants you can find blooming there! Share for #wildflowerhour this Sunday 8-9pm using #ChurchyardFlowers
@caringforgodsacre.bsky.social
Take a sensory journey with nature 🪻🌿
For one of your #30DaysWild activities, pause for a few moments and tune into the natural world using your senses. Focusing on your senses in nature can help you slow down, clear distractions, and feel more connected to the world around you.
Other pleasing plants seen last Sunday at @gloswildlife.bsky.social's Badgeworth reserve with @timnmosborne.bsky.social. IDs in ALT Text. #WildflowerHour @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
What does it look like when science crosses borders? 🌍
Over the past five years, JNCC has worked alongside 11 countries, the MMO and @cefasgovuk.bsky.social through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme - delivering impact far beyond individual projects
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Richard K Broughton
Biological Recording Company
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JNCC
BSBI Botany
wildflowerhour
Sussex Wildlife Trust
Red-footed Falcon has been recorded in the West Indies for the first time after a bird was seen on Barbados:
📢We're recruiting for an exciting new mountain woodland #PhD on "Mountain birch genetics & recovery in Scotland"! Full funding is guaranteed for this project involving molecular genomics & high-altitude field experiments at #Corrour & Mar Lodge. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Red-footed Falcon has been recorded in the West Indies for the first time after a bird was seen on Barbados in early May 2026.
Few places left in June:
• 13th Poaceae Walk @bsbibotany.bsky.social
• 20-21st Botany for ecologists @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social
• 24-26th Plant and habitat @teessideuni.bsky.social
• July 4-5th Grass, rush and sedge (FSC)
Booking links:
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In 2026 I am offering an even greater range of opportunities to skyrocket your botanical skills: Plant and Habitat Identification Skills short course at Teesside University: Three-day Course / 24th…
Geoff Kibby and Mario Tortelli's New book on Russula is available to preorder from @summerfieldbooks.com #MycoBookClub #fungi #mycolgy www.summerfieldbooks.com/product/the-...
