Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialHoverflySpotterM.D @hoverflyspotter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Nice to meet with you Chris on the way to the NHM for the BNA Encaenia. Will have to look out for the specialities listed in you post whilst I am in the locality. 062
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialHoverflySpotterM.D @hoverflyspotter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Congrats to @stephholtnh.bsky.social who received her Honorary Fellowship from the British Naturalists’ Association yesterday at the Encaenia, an event which took place at the Natural History Museum. Congratulations well deserved. #NHM #NaturalHistory #BNA 063
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialHoverflySpotterM.D @hoverflyspotter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Congrats to @nicwilson.bsky.social who received her Fellowship from the British Naturalists’ Association yesterday at the Encaenia, an event which took place at the Natural History Museum. Congratulations well deserved. #NHM #NaturalHistory #BNA 182
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialChrisGibsonWildlife @chrismothman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026And a few of the mind-blowing beetly things we were shown by curator Katy! 041
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialChrisGibsonWildlife @chrismothman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Plus a Notonecta backswimmer, a corixid water boatman and a pond-skater Gerris lacustris. A great event, and please consider joining us bna-naturalists.org 131
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialChrisGibsonWildlife @chrismothman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026British Naturalists' Association Encaenia yesterday: a few highlights from the Natural History Museum garden - gorgeous Southern Green Shieldbug nymphs, equally lovely spider Pirata piraticus, a soldierfly (poss Stratiomys singularior) larva breathing through its bum... 181
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialHoverflySpotterM.D @hoverflyspotter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The President of the British Naturalists’ Association, Roger Tabor. gave a eulogy on the great late Bill Oddie on behalf of the British Naturalists’ at the Natural History Museum yesterday. Rest in peace Bill it was great to know you. @bnascience.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social 0124
bnascience.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Today’s (Saturday) Encaenia & conference of the British Naturalists’ Association at Natural History Museum @nhm-london.bsky.social was excellent. Pict of Associates, Registered Members, Fellows & Hon Fellows gowning up for the precession to the Encaenia 053
bnascience.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Saturday 12 September 2026 is the British Naturalists’ Association’s Encaenia & Conference at the @nhm-london.bsky.social. It will be a great day & is fully booked. Pict of 2025 Encaenia showing some of the robed Grade Members, Fellows & Hon Fellows (pict by E Beer) 020
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBrian Hedley @manfrommarton.bsky.social · 07/09/2026c200 #moths of 43 spp in garden last night with 6 new for year incl. Beaded Chestnut, Mouse, Small Phoenix + Tawny-barred Angle. Also, 15 Centre-barred Sallows, 2 Saltmarsh Knot-horn Small Ranunculus + Small Blood-vein @lincswildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social 0131
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBrian Hedley @manfrommarton.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Marton #moths last night. c.111 of 42species with 3 new for year: Garden Rose Tortrix, Swallow Prominent and Agriphila geniculea. Also, White-point, Oak Hook-tip, Saltmarsh Knot-horn and Latticed Heath. #TeamMoth @savebutterflies.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social 0171
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialmartinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · 29/07/2026The rather poisonous looking undersides of a Jersey Tiger @dorsetmoths.bsky.social 0322
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBrian Hedley @manfrommarton.bsky.social · 29/07/2026A nymph of a Box Bug (Gonocerus acuteangulatus) found wandering the garden this afternoon in the heat. Marton, Lincs @britishbugs.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social 091
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBrian Hedley @manfrommarton.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Four #wetlandplants in flower noted this week for the @wildflowerhour.bsky.social challenge: Fen Bedstraw Bottle Sedge Sneezewort Marsh Willowherb @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social #wildflower_hour 0162
bnascience.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Brill birder & keen naturalist, Bill Oddie on his knees looking for snail species with Dr June Chatfield & Roger Tabor at British Naturalists Association centennial conference in 2005 at Cressing Temple, #Essex. Hon BNA Fellow Bill, RIP. #BillOddie 080
bnascience.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social · 27/07/2026The British Naturalists Association is deeply saddened by the loss at 85 of Bill Oddie. He received BNA’s highest recognition at 2005 centennial conference of Peter Scott Award from then President David Bellamy, & in 2013 Hon Fellowship wearing HonFBNA robes. Dedicated naturalist, RIP Bill 030
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialTemple Balsall @templebalsall.bsky.social · 28/06/2026@bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 0222
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBrian Hedley @manfrommarton.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Great to see a pair of Greenfinches in the garden today collecting nest material. They've become quite a scarce species locally over last few years. @btoengland.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social 0131
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBrian Hedley @manfrommarton.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Abundant Parent Bugs (Elasmucha grisea) on Aspen and Silver Birch at Trent Port this morning. Plus a confiding Wool Carder-bee (Anthidium manicatum) in the garden this afternoon. 🐝 Marton, Lincs. @lincswildlife.bsky.social @britishbugs.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social 0101
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialcliveaderbys.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social · 27/06/2026I spent a while admiring some of the more common moths this morning. Anything this beautiful shouldn't be taken for granted in my opinion. #TeamMoth 2453
bnascience.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Mark is a recipient of the BNA’s Richard Fitter Medal… 010
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialMike Smith @mikecsmiffy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Stone Curlew among the low heather. One of a pair in a field at the edge of RSPB Minsmere #bird #birds #birdphotography #ukwildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #NaturePhotography @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social 1271
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialcliveaderbys.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Last few from last night. #TeamMoth 1252
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialTemple Balsall @templebalsall.bsky.social · 27/06/2026@bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 0141
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialRob Smith @robertsjsmith.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Six-belted Clearwings from a site visit yesterday... 0173
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBritish Dragonfly Society @britishdragonflies.bsky.social · 27/06/2026🔍 Species Spotlight: Broad-bodied Chaser A familiar sight around ponds, males have a broad powder-blue abdomen while females are golden brown. Often one of the first dragonflies to colonise new ponds! Seen one this year? Record it on iRecord. #InsectWeek 084
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBrian Hedley @manfrommarton.bsky.social · 22/06/2026About 112 #moths of 28 species in garden last night with 3 new for year: Privet Hawk, Lobesia abscisana and Common Rustic agg. Also, Dwarf Cream Wave, Foxglove Pug, Metzneria lappella and Buff-tip @savebutterflies.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social #teammoth 0202
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialNic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Vivid @theguardian.com country diary today from Paul Evans. 😍 #naturewriting #countrydiarytheguardian.comCountry diary: Bright and bohemian, this moth could be a David Hockney | Paul EvansThe Marches, Shropshire: Scarlet tiger moths are on the wing at our allotment, taking advantage of the sunny days – and our human activity 0176
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialmartinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Lucky snap of this Pearly Heath Coenonympha arcania when it flicked its wings open. Normally always sits with wings closed. @europebutterfly.bsky.social 0232
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialCath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Did u know? The spring/summers erratic temps this year are showing in the varying sizes of my Cinnabar moth larvae. Some adult moths emerged early & mated, then the temps dropped. Then it got warm again, so more adults & more mating...The end result - tiny new larvae & older chubby dudes. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🐛🌍🦋🪲 0374
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialHoverflySpotterM.D @hoverflyspotter.bsky.social · 17/06/2026🔥 Hoverfly Hotspot Found 🔥 Three hoverflies seen last few days Tuberculate Mini-stripeback, Common Compost Hoverfly & Narcissus Bulb Hoverfly morph-nobolis #hoverflies #flies #Insects #pollinator #nature #syrphidae #entomology #entomologist #naturalhistory 091
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialcliveaderbys.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social · 18/06/2026About 90/53 last night with Muslin Footman, Beautiful Hook-tip, Double Square-spot and Lozotaenia forsterana nfy. Outside chance of one of the D Sq-spot being a T-s Clay (to be investigated). Elephant & Poplar, Small Angle Shades, 3 Bird's Wing etc. #TeamMoth 1281
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialMark Philpott @markphilpottphotos.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Reckon we had the #fox #cub in the garden again last night, seems without Mum 🦊🧡 @chrisgpackham.bsky.social 061
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialTemple Balsall @templebalsall.bsky.social · 12/06/2026@bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 0201
bnascience.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Nic is a BNA Fellow, well done on book! 000
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialMarburymoths @marburybirds.bsky.social · 12/06/2026On the way to the pub and the Barn Owl flew across the car park so slight detour to the field. Couldn’t not. No matter how many times I see it I get so excited 😬 4616
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBrian Hedley @manfrommarton.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Good to see Wild Liquorice (Astragalus glycyphyllos) and Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) are still present locally here in North Lincs. The patterns on Henbane flowers are probably one of my favorites 🌼 @lincswildlife.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social 1242
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBrian Hedley @manfrommarton.bsky.social · 12/06/2026A new generation of Green Dock Beetles (Gastrophysa viridula) making short work of any remaining docks, Water-pepper or Amphibious Bistort at Trent Port this morning 🪲🪲🪲🪲🪲 @colsocbi.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social 091
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialJohn Walters @johnwalterswildife.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Over 50 newly arrived migrant Silver Y moths Autographa gamma fueling up on Bluebell nectar at Emsworthy, Dartmoor, Devon this afternoon. 3584
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialmartinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Extraordinary discovery, shows the huge risks these butterflies take when migrating 0233
bnascience.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Dangerously hot, today has been the hottest day in May on record for the UK, 34.8C at Kew Gardens, London. Would be exceptional even for mid-summer. Met Offices recognised it as global warming. 011
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialBrian Hedley @manfrommarton.bsky.social · 25/05/2026c.60 #moths of 23spp in the garden last night. 3 new for year: Scalloped Hook-tip, Codling Moth + Plum Tortrix. Also, Pale Oak Beauty, 3 Diamondbacks, Large Nutmeg and 2 Ox-tongue Conch. Up to 102 moth species for year. @lincswildlife.bsky.social @bnascience.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social 081
Reposted by @bnascience.bsky.socialMark Philpott @markphilpottphotos.bsky.social · 25/05/2026A garden visitor we haven’t seen for some time came back last night 🦔🤎 #hedgehog 😊 1203
