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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Looking forward to hosting a lecture at Torquay Museum on the 14th of January! #butterfly #nature #conservation

Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

As the new year fast approaches, it’s a good moment to reflect. From training as an Ecological Consultant to getting engaged to my best friend, it’s been a year of growth, excitement, and lasting memories. Here is to (hopefully) another exciting year to come! 🎉 #Wildlife #Ecology #Reflection

As each year draws to a close, it offers a chance to pause and reflect on the moments that have shaped it.

From training as an Ecological Consultant to getting engaged to my best friend, this year has been one of growth, excitement, and lasting memories.

As we prepare to welcome 2026, it naturally turns our thoughts towards the future and how we might approach the days, weeks, and months ahead. However you choose to pursue your plans, goals, and ambitions, I wish you every success.

Nathan ❤️

#Wildlife #Ecology #Reflection

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Attached are a few snippets from the 2025 work parties at Lower Hurston, Miltor Mator, Little Breach Reserve and Lydford Reserve. Collectively, these sessions supported habitats for a range of rare butterfly species 🦋 Thankyou to @bcdevon.bsky.social and Peter Beale for their continued guidance!

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Usnea articulata, or 'String of Sausages Lichen'. Always amazes me how long these things can drape down from the Tree branches. I notice that they tend to grow on larger canopy species, like Oak. They are also edible, although it is certainly an acquired taste. #Lichen #Tree

String of Sausage liche hanging down from a piece of branch.

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Some absolutely STUNNING pines at Powderham Castle, Southwest of England! But is anyone able to help me identify the specific species? I would love to one day plant one of these 🌲 #tree #woodland #pine #wildlife #nature #coniferous

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

A species of Stonefly (Plecoptera) - a predominately aquatic insect that prefers clean water environments, such as those found in wet woodland or temperate rainforests. An inquisitive little fellow I was fortunate to catch a picture of a few weeks back #wildlife #insects #invertebrates #nature

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

What a magnificent giant! This Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria araucana)towers over the roadside close to where I work. I can't being to imagine how old it must be! A great example of a 'living fossil' dating to the Jurassic Period #Tree #wildlife #nature #ecosystem #forest #habitat #prehistoric

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

So many of these about at the moment. I have often mistaken these for buttercups (as have others I've spoken to about them) - this sunny chap truly brightens up the forest floor #wildlife #nature #flower #plants #botany #forest #woodland

A bright yellow flower, Lesser Celandine

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

A beautiful patch of European wood-sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) that I was fortunate enough to spot yesterday! Such a vibrant green, which the camera simply can't do justice! #plants #woodland #nature #foraging #horticulture

A patch of bright green Oxalis acetosella (European wood-sorrel)

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I was incredibly lucky to find this the other day! The rare and endangered Blue Ground Beetle on Dartmoor National Park! #wildlife #nature #endangered #conservation #beetle #insects

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

The Primrose can be found in Ancient Broadleaf, Deciduous woodlands where the soil leans more towards the Neutral/ Alkaline side of things. Keep an eye out for them! 🌼 #nature #wildlife #woodland #habitat #ancient #rainforest #flowers #plantsoftiktok

The Primrose, dark green leaf with a light yellow petal that has a darker yellow centre

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

A beautiful Speckled Wood Butterfly I captured the other day - Spring is well and truly underway folks! 🌱🦋 #nature #wildlife #butterflies

A Speckled Wood Butterfly - Prefering woody and garden habitats. Typical of early spring and amongst the first to emerge

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I think it is safe to say that the Sun is here to stay! And with that comes an abundance of flowers and pollen hungry insects. In healthy ecosystems, there is an abundance of life flying and crawling around. Bring on those warm spring and summer days ☀️ #wildlife #nature #outdoors

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

I came across this rather strange fellow the other day. It possessed a rock solid texture with a close resemblance to Tufted Bracket (Fuscoporia torulosa). Any alternative suggestions would be greatly appreciated 👍🍄 #fungus #wildlife #foraging

Tufted Bracket (Fuscoporia torulosa) - ID
yet to be confirmed. A solid fungal mass
of yellowish green and purple.

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a Greater Spotted Woodpecker the other day! Apologies for the quality zooming in, but either way it was amazing to catch one in action! #wildlife #nature #birdwatching

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

A nice little collection of Braket fungus 🍄 Have you found any funky fungi recently? #forage #fungus #mushroom #nature #wildlife

A close-up of a group of bracket fungi, likely Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), growing on the dark, decaying surface of a tree trunk. The fungi are layered in overlapping, semi-circular formations with wavy edges. Their colouration includes rich shades of brown, tan, and orange, with a distinctive white outer rim. The texture appears slightly rough, with subtle ridges running across the surface. The tree bark is dark and damp, contrasting with the fungi's lighter, vibrant hues. Patches of bright green moss grow around and among the fungi, adding a sense of lushness and moisture. A small, slender twig, partially covered in moss, runs vertically through the composition. The background is slightly blurred but suggests more moss, organic debris, and decaying wood. The fungi are prominent in the frame, showcasing their detailed patterns and natural beauty in a forest ecosystem.

A close-up of a single bracket fungus, possibly Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), attached to the rough, dark bark of a decaying tree trunk. The fungus has a semi-circular shape with delicate concentric bands of dark brown, reddish-brown, and tan, framed by a bright white edge. Its slightly glossy surface contrasts with the velvety green moss that grows in thick clusters around it. The moss spreads across the tree bark, covering crevices and creating a vibrant, textured backdrop. The damp environment is emphasized by moisture on the fungus and bark. In the lower part of the image, blurred fallen leaves in shades of brown and orange indicate a forest floor setting. The focus is sharp on the fungus and moss, highlighting intricate details of their growth patterns, textures, and the symbiotic relationship between fungi and decaying wood in the ecosystem.

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

A morning spent relocating Dormouse nest boxes - looking forward to seeing if we get any nests this year! 🐁❤️ #wildlife #conservation #endangeredspecies #Dormouse #nest

The nesting material and structure of a Dormouse nest

A Dormouse nest box with my approval (thumbs up)

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

A healthy ecosystem consists of at least 10% decaying matter, usually in the form of fallen or cut trees 🌳🪚 This provides recycled nutrients and a home for decomposers like mushrooms and invertebrates 🍄🪲 It may not be pretty, but it's essential! #ecosystem #nature #habitat

This image showcases a pile of freshly cut tree branches and logs resting on the forest floor, surrounded by dense undergrowth and moss-covered vegetation. The scene is a mixture of vibrant green moss, earthy browns, and natural textures, highlighting a recent intervention in the natural environment, likely part of woodland management or conservation efforts. The logs are variously sized, some thick and freshly cut with smooth cross-sections that reveal the wood’s inner layers, while others are smaller branches, tangled with vines and leaves. The larger logs in the foreground are cut cleanly, exposing their bright, raw wood interiors, contrasting against the dark, moss-covered bark of the remaining logs.

Many of the logs and branches are covered in a thick layer of moss, indicating they were part of an old, shaded forest ecosystem where moss thrives on damp surfaces. The vivid green of the moss contrasts with the dull brown bark of the branches, creating a visually dynamic scene that draws the eye across the composition. In some places, ivy or other climbing plants are entwined with the cut wood, further emphasizing the interconnectedness of the forest floor and the complexity of the ecosystem. The pile itself seems haphazardly arranged, with logs and branches overlapping chaotically, suggesting the natural spontaneity of the scene and the human effort involved in clearing or cutting the area.

The background of the image is dominated by the surrounding forest, with a thick network of branches, ivy-covered tree trunks, and a carpet of leaf litter. The lighting is soft and diffused, likely filtered through a canopy of trees or a cloudy sky, which creates a muted and tranquil atmosphere. This lighting enhances the colors and textures, drawing attention to the mossy surfaces and the freshly cut wood without harsh shadows. The forest appears untouched beyond the immediate area of the pile, giving a sense of balance between the intervention and the untouched natural wor…

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

This guy offers to help you with your gardening - what is your answer? 🤔 #conservation #habitatmanagement #wildlife #butterflies

A man standing in a field during what appears to be a conservation or outdoor maintenance activity. He is wearing a gray sweater, olive-green trousers, and yellow work gloves while holding large pruning shears in both hands. He is smiling enthusiastically, appearing engaged with his task. The area around him is a mix of dry grass, brambles, and some small saplings, with a green tarp and tools in the background. The setting is a partially wooded landscape with some tall trees and an open sky above. In the distance, there are power lines and a faint outline of a vehicle, suggesting a rural or semi-managed environment

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

'We commonly think of animals and plants as matter, but they are really systems through which matter is continuously passing' When we see an organism, from a fungus to a pine tree, we catch a single moment in its continual development - Taken from Merlin Sheldrakes 'Entangled Life' #wildlife

An upward perspective of a towering tree wrapped in a lush, vibrant layer of moss that creates a vivid green contrast against the surrounding forest. The trunk is textured with the uneven growth of moss, interspersed with delicate ferns and small plants clinging to its surface. Above, the bare, twisting branches stretch out like veins against the pale, overcast sky, creating an intricate web of natural patterns. The scene evokes a sense of ancient, untamed beauty and the quiet persistence of life in a winter woodland.

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Today was all about habitat management! At Haldon forest, underneath the main powerline, the Pearl Bordered Fritillary butterflies call this patch home 🦋 They are sadly in decline across the UK (30 - 40% over the last decade). Patches like these are their best hope! #wildlife #butterfly #nature

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Nathan Prescott @nathansfieldnotes.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

I have to admit, there are certainly worse places to work - my morning view 🌿 #nature #woodland #wildlife #outdoors

A tranquil woodland scene featuring a moss-covered path winding through large boulders and under tall, leafless trees. The sunlight filters through the branches, highlighting the vivid green moss and creating a peaceful atmosphere. A small wooden fence adds a rustic touch, while dense greenery surrounds the area, giving the forest a lush, serene feel.

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