Luxuriant, very species-rich tall-herb plant communities on the banks of the #RiverSouthTyne #Cumbria literally 'buzzing' today.

Lots of clegs; feels like litres of blood have been donated for the cause! Well, at least 3 or 4 bites.

The 'Tyne' #Helleborine on the banks of the #RiverSouthTyne ... actually, it's not a separate species but an inland Dune Helleborine @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @northpennines.bsky.social

In a cold #NorthPennines this afternoon, just saw two plant species still flowering #wildflowerhour - one a garden escape on a wall (a white arabis), the other this ivy on the banks of the #RiverSouthTyne near #Garrigill #Cumbria

River South Tyne!
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River South Tyne!
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Fisherman in River South Tyne!
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River South Tyne and Stormy Skies!
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