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Lesser Chickweed (Stellaria pallida): Hartlebury Common 19.02.24
Stellaria pallida Lesser Chickweed – 19.02.24 Whilst rummaging in the short turf of Hartlebury Common I spotted this diminutive member of the Campion family Caryophyllaceae. It is odd amongst Stellaria in that it often has no (or only minute) petals, which is quite a distinctive feature. -It also has just 1 to 3 stamen, which…
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Garden: Wildlife at the Grove – 12 Weeks In
Introduction As we have now been recording observations of garden birds for 12 weeks, I thought it would be the perfect time to summarise our observations made during our first few months living on The Grove. Casual Records Whilst moving in, we made exciting initial discoveries such as; a petrified Newt in the garage; the…
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Recording: Ribbesford Woods [SO7872] Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stourport [SO8171]
It’s November, I’ve finally got some time on my hands after what turned out to be a busy field season. I’m back in my home county of Worcestershire and I’ve decided to carry on doing some local monad bashing. I don’t think there’s a better way to improve your botanical ID skills than trying to…
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SO7477: Longdon Orchard, Wyre Forest
47 plants recorded from a quick winter survey, testing my metal in the snow. [12.01.21]
