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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I wasn’t looking for Holly Parachute (Marasmius hudsonii) today, it just popped into my eye line - always welcome though, and look at that tiny one !! #fungi #NewForest 5/10/26

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Jon Dunn @dunnjons.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The next species to feature in my summer of European clouded yellows is Mountain Clouded Yellow, found in the dizzy heights of the Austrian Alps in July. All Colias clouded yellows are restless souls, particularly on sunny days. This was a rare opportunity for a photo!

Mountain Clouded Yellow (Colias phicomone), Butterflies of the Hohe Tauern tour for Mariposa Nature Tours, Austria © Jon Dunn

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Velvet Brittlegill (Russula violeipes) seen on Exmoor yesterday 😍 #MushroomMonday #Fungi #Mushrooms

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Humpback Brittlegill (Russsula caerulea) Exmoor 🩷 #MushroomMonday #Fungi

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A tiny mushroom seen on Exmoor yesterday which I think could be a very pale Orange Mosscap #MushroomMonday #Fungi

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Melissa McMasters @melissamactn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I recently had these jewels officially accepted as Tennessee state records 2 & 3 of the ceraunus blue. The previous record was from 2016, but this more Southern species made a push north this year, with several sightings in Missouri. I was delighted to find two individuals two days apart! #BugSky

A gray butterfly the size of a fingernail with rows of white-edged black markings and some spots on its hindwing that are outlined in orange and have blue iridescence.

The same species of butterfly, but with a few more spots on the front row of its hindwing, and more orange outlining the iridescent spots.

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Jon Dunn @dunnjons.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Went out for a walk today with seeds and fruits in mind for forthcoming #WildflowerHour, but got badly distracted by fungi instead on a beechwood floor. Must do more of these wanders in the days and weeks to come.

A selection of fungi found on a Kentish beechwood floor and margins

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Mariposa Nature Tours @mariposanature.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Tour update 🚨 As of this afternoon, just one place remaining to join the dream team of @thenewgalaxy.bsky.social & Dave Fairhurst for Orchids of Cyprus next spring. Naturally, the tour generates a donation to support the work of @bsbibotany.bsky.social. www.mariposanature.com/tours/botani...

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Jon Dunn @dunnjons.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It's been a classic Clouded Yellow year here in the UK, with many autumn insects still on the wing now we're moving into October. I've seen a lot of other Colias clouded yellows on my travels this year - here are my favourites, starting with Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow in Sweden. #butterflies

Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow (Colias tyche), seen on Butterflies of the European Arctic tour I co-led for Mariposa Nature Tours, © Jon Dunn

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Some tiny finds on an NSBFG meeting today - Holly Parachute (Marasmius hudsonii), Oak Pin (Cudoniella acicularis), a Bonnet mushroom (Mycena), & the highlight - a Branched Shanklet (Dendrocollybia racemosa) 😍 #Fungi #Mushrooms

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Roger Harding @rogercharding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's going to be another good one

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Jon Dunn @dunnjons.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I *cannot* wait to be reunited with my orchid-hunting best mate @thenewgalaxy.bsky.social for Orchids of Crete in 2028. We are going to have an absolute blast in this orchid wonderland.

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Always a nice find ☠️ Death Cap (Amanita phalloides) ☠️ Dorset 3/10/26

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I love finding the turquoise fruiting bodies of Green Elfcup (Chlorociboria aeruginascens). Dorset 3/10/26 #fungi

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Dorset fungi finally starting to appear. All these in woodland at Powerstock Common Nature Reserve. 3/10/26 #fungi @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

Various woodland fungi, including Sulphur Tuft, Hoof fungus, Giant Funnel, Death Cap, False Death Cap, Amethyst Deceiver, Green Elfcup, Bleeding Fairy Helmet, various Russulas and more…

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Earlier this year, I tried (unsuccessfully) to protect a Bee Orchid, right in the heart of my village. Well, I’ve found another rosette in a similar location- time to try again (it’s a long time until flowering time though 😬) #orchid

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Mariposa Nature Tours @mariposanature.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Tour update 🚨 In the past day we've launched the first tranche of our 2028 tours, and they're starting to take bookings. Pallas's Fritillary and Late Summer Butterflies of Hungary has moved straight to guaranteed departure status: www.mariposanature.com/tours/butter...

Pallas's Fritillary (Argynnis laodice) © János Oláh

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Mariposa Nature Tours @mariposanature.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's time for the Mariposa autumn newsletter - sent out initially to subscribers to our mailing list, and now available on our website too. Full of news about tours, leaders, and of course deals to be had for holidays in 2027 and beyond! www.mariposanature.com/about/news/a...

A selection of autumnal hued butterflies (and an orchid) taken by guests and guides on Mariposa Nature Tours holidays in 2026

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Time for some homework 🫣 #fungi

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

An orchid flowering (just) in October, in Dorset. Spiranthes spiralis - Autumn Lady’s-tresses. 1/10/26 #orchid

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Birch Webcap (Phlegmacium triumphans) and Birch Bolete (Leccinum scabrum) at Otterhead Lakes, Somerset 🌿🍄‍🟫 #Fungi #Mushrooms

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Kirsty Evans @kirstyevans.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

An unexpectedly free afternoon, so took a walk on my local NNR to enjoy the warm sunshine on this last day of September. Delighted to see Clouded Yellows still zooming around, and even more delighted that this fellow stopped long enough for me to take his picture! 🦋💛 #autumnbutterflies #yellows

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Blusher (Amanita rubescens) at Otterhead Lakes, Somerset #Fungi #Mushrooms 🍄‍🟫🍂

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Suede Bolete (Xerocomus subtomentosus) near the Blackdowns #Fungi #Mushrooms 🍄‍🟫

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Abortiporus biennis (Blushing Rosette). Strange but interesting stuff ! #fungi

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Interesting Milkcap found in the Blackdowns #Fungi #Mushrooms (Plinthogalus) @britmycolsoc.org.uk

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One of the most beautiful things in nature, just now. The humble ‘conker’ 🤎

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Jon Dunn @dunnjons.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I can't wait to lead this tour! Serbia justly has a stellar reputation as a butterfly-watching destination.

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Mariposa Nature Tours @mariposanature.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tour update 🚨 Things move fast around here! (Faster even than a nippy Yellow-banded Skipper, and they've a fair turn of speed when they put their minds to it...) Another place taken on our 2028 Serbia tour this morning. Now just 4 places remain available: mariposanature.com/tours/butter...

Yellow-banded Skipper (Pyrgus sidae), Serbia © Janos Olah

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

An Orange Grisette hatching. (Amanita crocea) Peak District #Fungi #Mushrooms @britmycolsoc.org.uk

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Jon Dunn @dunnjons.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A 5 mile transect walked the length of my island home yesterday was surprisingly productive for @wildflowerhour.bsky.social material - though no shocks until the very last, a Sea Pink running extraordinarily late in the year. #WildflowerHour

A collage of wildflowers (and an autumnal interloper) from a walk in Shetland yesterday

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Matt Bolete (Xerocomellus pruinatus) showing the red margin to the cap 🍄‍🟫 #MushroomMonday #Fungi @britmycolsoc.org.uk

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Roger Harding @rogercharding.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Absolutely no one does the orchids of the Gargano better than Mariposa. Amazing trip.

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My 1st Fly Agaric of the year! 🍄✨ In Edale, Peak District. (Amanita muscaria) #Fungi #Mushrooms @britmycolsoc.org.uk

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Andy Rogers @withylake.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Good numbers of fresh Autumn lady's-tresses (Spiranthes spiralis) still popping up at Dawlish Warren 😀 24/9/2026 @ukorchids.bsky.social

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Looks like Tom Petty has been messing about with our displays again

Three different books with the title Falling. Three Falling.

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Obligatory Porcelain Fungus Photo, for #FungiFriday #Mushrooms (Oudemansiella mucida), Somerset @britmycolsoc.org.uk

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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Most riveting thing I've seen all week

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Roger Harding @rogercharding.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A slightly more flattering picture of the gorgeous Ruby. ❤️

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A very cute baby Scarletina 🍂 (Neoboletus luridiformis) #Fungi #Mushrooms @britmycolsoc.org.uk

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Ruby on guard while I’m looking at mushrooms 😍

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hundreds of Fairy Inkcaps 🧚🏼‍♀️ #Fungi #Mushrooms @britmycolsoc.org.uk

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare) in a Beech wood #Fungi #Mushrooms @britmycolsoc.org.uk

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A pink Brittlegill seen in Somerset. Probably Russula decipiens which is known to grow at this spot #Fungi #Mushrooms @britmycolsoc.org.uk

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Collared Earthstar (Geastrum triplex) 🌟 @britmycolsoc.org.uk #Fungi

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Rebecca Wheeler @botanybeck.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Here’s a rare beauty for #mushroommonday, the stunning Crimson Bolete, Chalciporus rubinus. It has gorgeous carmine red, decurrent pores & red upper stem which gives it a very striking appearance. Very rare & classed as vulnerable on the ICUN red list, I left it undisturbed ❤️ #FungiFriends 🍄 📸

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A perfect Bay Bolete (Imleria badia) for #MushroomMonday 🌿🍄‍🟫 #Fungi @britmycolsoc.org.uk

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Andy Rogers @withylake.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The rotund one is singing her final encore, the show is nearly over.... Spiranthes spiralis, Berry Head 19/9/2026.

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It’s a Raven day 🖤 Kingcombe NR visitor centre, Dorset 20/9/26

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