Be more Frog.

Beyond excited to discover 'my'Goldfinches prospecting for a nest site for the 3rd year. Lovely to hear the nearby Greenfinches too, not heard them in a while. Seem to also have a resident Chiff Chaff and a Blackcap too. 2025 fledglings below. #UrbanNature @rspb.bsky.social

Thanks Andy. Fly keys are quite daunting so good to know I ended up in the right place!!

Smart little fly found today. Thought it was a picture wing at first but I think having had a look at a couple of keys it could be a fruit fly....possibly Euleia heraclei......?

A spring delight and not often at a height I can get a snap of European Larch.....

First moth trap of the season today and amongst the many small quakers a new species for me I think.....Orthosia miniosa, Blossom underwing I believe. A real beauty. @bc-suffolk.bsky.social

Love watching the garden spring back to life. Peacock, Small White, Large Garden Bumblebee Queen, Flower Bees, and the first Bee Fly of the garden for 2026.

#Saturdayspider time. I finally found a 'Garden centre spider' Uloborus plumipes. An old world species which seems to have made itself quite comfortable in the house plant section of my local garden centre.

L. vulgare mainly apparently.....

I found mine whilst crawling around on a shingle spit/saltmarsh scenario looking for spiders last September. Not sure if that is 'the' way but it is 'a' way! Not sure if they are about year round.....

I could try and say something relevant, topical, profound even on the general state of everything. However what I feel I need is a small, purple, Sea Lavender Weevil. So here it is. #Nature

I am so pleased as I deliberately introduced garlic mustard to my garden in an attempt to attract them as they are my favourite butterfly! I will keep it safe!

A little research appears to lead me towards an orange tip crysalis....

Brilliant day in the garden today. Lots done. Came across this however.....does anyone have any ideas as to who it belongs to?

Feb 14th. A day to reflect on things you love. So a little video to celebrate my coming out of hibernation on socials. Looking forward to the new season of all things arable plant and invert! #formerlyknownasweeds

Festive Chocolate Baileys Pinecones went down a treat with the squad today!

Nice find this week on a new site. Annual knawel. On the disturbed edges of a sandy track which is where I mainly find this beauty in Norfolk!

It has been a great garden year this year and I have been so lucky to be able to enjoy it. Still the gift that keeps on giving! And the #Spiders are loving it too!

Thanks for confirmation. Have to say they both led me on a bit of a merry dance but glad to have got there!

Unloaded a trap in a new location today. Adjacent to scrubby grassland. Do these look good for Flounced Chestnut and a Beaded Chestnut? Neither of which I have seen before! Oh & if anyone can ID my bonus 3rd moth all thoughts welcome! 🙂 @norfolkmoths.bsky.social

Today was mainly about hacking but you can't beat a bit of accidental spidering. Especially when it is a bogey species that you have been longing to see! At last a Nigma walckenaeri......(I hope!) #Sunday #Spider @britishspiders.bsky.social

Not exactly sure what I am doing with it all but I like the colours and have more than 2 apples!

An excellent day today focussed on Reptiles and Amphibians. Great bunch of folk from a range of organisations and backgrounds sharing learning, science, sitings and ENTHUSIASM. Really uplifting day in the world of conservation. Plus I got to see some great conservation pals as well!

And this Bordered Straw too...

Weather charts suggested migrant species may be on the cards. Seems they were not wrong. Clancy's Rustic, a new species for me in the trap this morning. @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @norfolknats.bsky.social

A small jumping spider

If #spiders were supermodels..........perfecting that middle distance look A/W 2025 ...Attulus Saltator..... @britishspiders.bsky.social

Whether or not it had a cunning plan was unclear.

Northumberland you have been amazing. As were my team mates & all the #mightyhikers for @macmillancancer and I what a finish too. Rain, sun, blisters, laughter and a dip in the North sea to ease the muscles. 27 miles in just over 8 hours. www.justgiving.com/page/emily-s...