Formed in 1869, NNNS is a charity with a focus on natural history in the county of Norfolk, UK. We carry out and encourage research about local wildlife, produce publications & put on a range of events. Find out more at: https://norfolknaturalists.org.uk
Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society
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The beautiful Small-flowered Catchfly (Silene gallica) from Gorleston-on-Sea promenade on Friday.
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A slow wander around the drift was a bee kind of wander. The brambles were full of insects (a rare treat) & we're thinking we've got Red-tailed Cuckoo Bee, Vestal Cuckoo Bee & Yellow-legged Mining Bee (Andrena flavipes). Very enjoyable mooching 🐝
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Glorious Mullein moth caterpillar ... Shargacucullia verbasci ... on a Mullein leaf - not sure vibrant does these colours justice @norfolknats.bsky.social
A delightful, dainty little moth dancing from flower to flower, looking like a teeny butterfly. A Marsh Pug seen at Felbrigg Hall, and a first for us.
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Spoonbill at Ken Hill Heacham today
Spanish Catchfly living up to its name in the Brecks this afternoon! This unfortunate Pollenia(?) species was stuck fast against the plant's sticky stem.
A wonderful afternoon spent exploring the Brecks prod'd several of the local specialities, including Tawny Wave, Oblique Striped, Breckland Plume, & Thisanotia chrysonuchella #TeamMoth
Third time's the charm - Smooth Rupturewort (Herniaria glabra) from the Brecks this week. After two failed searches I was pleased to finally see this Breckland specialist.
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I encountered several of the Breckland plant specialities during my afternoon wanderings, including the delicate greenish stems of Spanish Catchfly, the amazingly spikey seeds of Bur Medick, & the papery bracts of Proliferous Pink at one of its few UK sites.
Variable Damselflies living up to their name in the Norfolk Broads this morning - not a species I see at all frequently these days in the southwest #odonata
