Botany, bryology, lichens, habitat classification, ecology, biodiversity (http://www.benandalisonaveris.co.uk/), art (http://www.benaverisart.co.uk/), music, poetry... Lives near Edinburgh, Scotland.
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An unusual species mix just now in the NW ScottishHighlands: Bog Bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum) and the moss Antitrichia curtipendula. (Also some Blaeberry Vaccinium myrtillus.)
Beginner botanists & 100 Plants Challengers - join myself, local #BSBICountyRecorder Sue Jury & Ranger Matt McCabe on Sunday 28th June for a day exploring the botanical delights of Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat!
So many fab plants!
#100PlantsChallenge
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
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Here's an example of bog vegetation (with abundant Hare's-tail Cottongrass - Eriophorum vaginatum) on a surprisingly steep slope. I found this today, during survey work in the hills in Perthshire, Scotland.
Fantastic colours of Sphagnum mosses and reflected sky in a bog pool in Perthshire, Scotland, this afternoon.
Mother Shipton moth found and photographed by Alison Averis in Wester Ross, Scotland, on 10th June 2026. #TeamMoth
Here is Alison's photo of the Nut-tree Tussock moth that she had in her moth trap last night, here in East Lothian, Scotland. It put itself in a position in which its patterns match those of the bark. #TeamMoth
A nice human touch just a few minutes ago: the ticket inspector drew a smiley face on my train ticket!
The moss Grimmia pulvinata on a Rowan trunk at Kinross service station, Scotland, yesterday. More commonly seen on rocks and stonework.
Lots of dead, blackened leaves on Hawthorns (Crataegus monogyna) in woodland at a site in West Lothian, Scotland, today. Not sure what has caused this.
🟢 @lornaslater.bsky.social elected to represent Edinburgh Central!
Lorna is the first Scottish Green MSP to be elected today, and the first Scottish Green constituency MSP to be elected ever!
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Beginner Botany Walk - Holyrood Park, Edinburgh – Queen's Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Sun 28 Jun 2026 - This is event is part of a suite of events, offered by BSBI members as part of the 100 Plan...
If you are a 100 Plants Challenger, or a new botanist looking for some friendly, beginner-focused events to help boost your confidence and skills - and see some lovely plants - look no further!
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
Contin 8th June
Cupar 13th June
Edinburgh 28th June
Inverness 16th July
