BSBI Ireland
@bsbiireland.bsky.social
I am the Ireland Officer at the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:l5qdqxst4ylza5myy6lbytwa) - promoting the enjoyment, study and recording of wild plants across Ireland.
https://bsbi.org/ireland
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This roadside hedgerow was filled with birdsong as well as with berries; a well stocked larder bearing fruit and sheltering bugs. Haws, hips, holly & yew were all glowing in the sun this week #wildflowerhour @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This roadside hedgerow was filled with birdsong as well as with berries; a well stocked larder bearing fruit and sheltering bugs. Haws, hips, holly & yew were all glowing in the sun this week #wildflowerhour @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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A long walk on Ainsdale Dunes was the perfect counterpoint to a thought-provoking and very social day at the @bsbibotany.bsky.social conference on Saturday. Plenty of seed-heads of coastal species including Parsley Water-dropwort and Grass-of-Parnassus. Names in ALT
#wildflowerhour
#wildflowerhour
November 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A long walk on Ainsdale Dunes was the perfect counterpoint to a thought-provoking and very social day at the @bsbibotany.bsky.social conference on Saturday. Plenty of seed-heads of coastal species including Parsley Water-dropwort and Grass-of-Parnassus. Names in ALT
#wildflowerhour
#wildflowerhour
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More flowers now on the Winter heliotrope in Ely. #WildflowerHour
November 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
More flowers now on the Winter heliotrope in Ely. #WildflowerHour
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Still a surprising number of roses in bloom by the Conwy estuary. Dog Rose (Rosa canina), Sweet-briar
(Rosa rubiginosa) and a planted cultivar of Burnet Rose (Rosa spinosissima) #wildflowerhour
(Rosa rubiginosa) and a planted cultivar of Burnet Rose (Rosa spinosissima) #wildflowerhour
November 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Still a surprising number of roses in bloom by the Conwy estuary. Dog Rose (Rosa canina), Sweet-briar
(Rosa rubiginosa) and a planted cultivar of Burnet Rose (Rosa spinosissima) #wildflowerhour
(Rosa rubiginosa) and a planted cultivar of Burnet Rose (Rosa spinosissima) #wildflowerhour
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For #wildflowerhour this week a festive offering - Holly.
No surprise to find plenty of mature Holly in Wareham Forest absolutely covered in beautiful berries. More surprising to also see numerous Holly trees in flower. The diminutive white blooms providing welcome nectar for tiny visiting insects.
No surprise to find plenty of mature Holly in Wareham Forest absolutely covered in beautiful berries. More surprising to also see numerous Holly trees in flower. The diminutive white blooms providing welcome nectar for tiny visiting insects.
November 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
For #wildflowerhour this week a festive offering - Holly.
No surprise to find plenty of mature Holly in Wareham Forest absolutely covered in beautiful berries. More surprising to also see numerous Holly trees in flower. The diminutive white blooms providing welcome nectar for tiny visiting insects.
No surprise to find plenty of mature Holly in Wareham Forest absolutely covered in beautiful berries. More surprising to also see numerous Holly trees in flower. The diminutive white blooms providing welcome nectar for tiny visiting insects.
Don't miss @bsbibotany.bsky.social's brilliant winter webinar on clubmosses...a great time to learn about these ancient plants, as they're something you can go out and look for all year (snow permitting ❄️) @cedar-ni.bsky.social @npwsireland.bsky.social @rewildingire.bsky.social
We've had nearly 300 bookings for our talk on the Clubmosses of Britain and Ireland by Fred Rumsey next Tuesday evening (2nd December) and there's still places left!
Book now for free (though donations towards our work are appreciated): share.google/lQL6JQ7E9SEQ...
Book now for free (though donations towards our work are appreciated): share.google/lQL6JQ7E9SEQ...
November 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Don't miss @bsbibotany.bsky.social's brilliant winter webinar on clubmosses...a great time to learn about these ancient plants, as they're something you can go out and look for all year (snow permitting ❄️) @cedar-ni.bsky.social @npwsireland.bsky.social @rewildingire.bsky.social
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Roe Valley for #thewinterten, #WildFlowerHour
FourTEEN found! Some: Feverfew, Knapweed, Hog & Mayweed, Red Clover, Campion, Daisy, Bramble, Dock, Poa grass, Forget-me-not.
Great place for New Year Plant Hunt #NYPH #BSBI
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FourTEEN found! Some: Feverfew, Knapweed, Hog & Mayweed, Red Clover, Campion, Daisy, Bramble, Dock, Poa grass, Forget-me-not.
Great place for New Year Plant Hunt #NYPH #BSBI
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November 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Roe Valley for #thewinterten, #WildFlowerHour
FourTEEN found! Some: Feverfew, Knapweed, Hog & Mayweed, Red Clover, Campion, Daisy, Bramble, Dock, Poa grass, Forget-me-not.
Great place for New Year Plant Hunt #NYPH #BSBI
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@bsbiireland.bsky.social
FourTEEN found! Some: Feverfew, Knapweed, Hog & Mayweed, Red Clover, Campion, Daisy, Bramble, Dock, Poa grass, Forget-me-not.
Great place for New Year Plant Hunt #NYPH #BSBI
@wildflowerhour.bsky.social
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbiireland.bsky.social
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English Whitebeam, Sorbus anglica, on top, with those wide, rounded, lobed leaves.
Grey-leaved Whitebeam, Sorbus porrigentiformis, on the bottom with those pinched, swept-forward leaves.
English Whitebeam is a British and Irish endemic, Grey-leaved is a British endemic.
Grey-leaved Whitebeam, Sorbus porrigentiformis, on the bottom with those pinched, swept-forward leaves.
English Whitebeam is a British and Irish endemic, Grey-leaved is a British endemic.
November 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
English Whitebeam, Sorbus anglica, on top, with those wide, rounded, lobed leaves.
Grey-leaved Whitebeam, Sorbus porrigentiformis, on the bottom with those pinched, swept-forward leaves.
English Whitebeam is a British and Irish endemic, Grey-leaved is a British endemic.
Grey-leaved Whitebeam, Sorbus porrigentiformis, on the bottom with those pinched, swept-forward leaves.
English Whitebeam is a British and Irish endemic, Grey-leaved is a British endemic.
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I saw these quite large earthstars yesterday - Geastrum coronatum? @lukaslarge.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I saw these quite large earthstars yesterday - Geastrum coronatum? @lukaslarge.bsky.social
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The #thewinterten for #WildFlowerHour impossible today as sailed instead. 2 by car headlamp: Nipplewort & Cat's Ear which seems pretty apt as we had Tammy sailor #cat with us! Will return to Cat's-ear in daylight to check.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The #thewinterten for #WildFlowerHour impossible today as sailed instead. 2 by car headlamp: Nipplewort & Cat's Ear which seems pretty apt as we had Tammy sailor #cat with us! Will return to Cat's-ear in daylight to check.
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Interactions between plant pathogens (left) and plants across five quadrats in a restored species-rich grassland. The basic premise of my PhD is to see if these interaction networks differ between restored and ancient grasslands.
#FungiFriends #NetworkEcology
#FungiFriends #NetworkEcology
November 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Interactions between plant pathogens (left) and plants across five quadrats in a restored species-rich grassland. The basic premise of my PhD is to see if these interaction networks differ between restored and ancient grasslands.
#FungiFriends #NetworkEcology
#FungiFriends #NetworkEcology
Gorgeous new pages for Ireland too! - check out the new Irish County, Project and Event pages at bsbi.org/in-your-area....
And it's now so easy to find all @bsbibotany.bsky.social's fantastic botanical resources! 🌿🌾🌼🪷☘️
@npwsireland.bsky.social @cedar-ni.bsky.social
@cieem.bsky.social
And it's now so easy to find all @bsbibotany.bsky.social's fantastic botanical resources! 🌿🌾🌼🪷☘️
@npwsireland.bsky.social @cedar-ni.bsky.social
@cieem.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Gorgeous new pages for Ireland too! - check out the new Irish County, Project and Event pages at bsbi.org/in-your-area....
And it's now so easy to find all @bsbibotany.bsky.social's fantastic botanical resources! 🌿🌾🌼🪷☘️
@npwsireland.bsky.social @cedar-ni.bsky.social
@cieem.bsky.social
And it's now so easy to find all @bsbibotany.bsky.social's fantastic botanical resources! 🌿🌾🌼🪷☘️
@npwsireland.bsky.social @cedar-ni.bsky.social
@cieem.bsky.social
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Checked out our shiny new website yet?
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Checked out our shiny new website yet?
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
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I found a new location in Dublin 1, by the Royal Canal, for Black Nightshade.
#wildflowerhour @bsbiireland.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
#wildflowerhour @bsbiireland.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I found a new location in Dublin 1, by the Royal Canal, for Black Nightshade.
#wildflowerhour @bsbiireland.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
#wildflowerhour @bsbiireland.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Great to find a new site for Beech Fern (Phegopteris connectilis) in Co. Clare. The species is known to be extant at only two other places in Clare @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbiireland.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Great to find a new site for Beech Fern (Phegopteris connectilis) in Co. Clare. The species is known to be extant at only two other places in Clare @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbiireland.bsky.social
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Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) in Slieve Aughty, Co. Clare. New hectad record for this species which is greatly quite rare in the county.
November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) in Slieve Aughty, Co. Clare. New hectad record for this species which is greatly quite rare in the county.
Don't miss this great webinar next Monday 17th November! Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Don't miss this great webinar next Monday 17th November! Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
Non-native aquatic plants are popping up everywhere. Here's your chance to learn more about them: a great webinar next Monday 17th, as part of our Targeted #AquaticPlants project. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
On Monday 17th November we have a webinar from our @npwsireland.bsky.social-funded Targeted Aquatic Plants Project.
This webinar, from the fantastic Nick Stewart, is about the identification of non-native aquatic plants.
Interested? Book yourself a ticket here: www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
This webinar, from the fantastic Nick Stewart, is about the identification of non-native aquatic plants.
Interested? Book yourself a ticket here: www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Non-native aquatic plants are popping up everywhere. Here's your chance to learn more about them: a great webinar next Monday 17th, as part of our Targeted #AquaticPlants project. @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Over the winter, our Northern Ireland Botanical Skills Project is running a series of webinars on Tuesday evenings. This week we had the amazing Mark Duffell explaining the etymology of scientific names.
Who knew that 'galeobdolon', the specific name of Yellow Archangel, means weasel-scented?
Who knew that 'galeobdolon', the specific name of Yellow Archangel, means weasel-scented?
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Over the winter, our Northern Ireland Botanical Skills Project is running a series of webinars on Tuesday evenings. This week we had the amazing Mark Duffell explaining the etymology of scientific names.
Who knew that 'galeobdolon', the specific name of Yellow Archangel, means weasel-scented?
Who knew that 'galeobdolon', the specific name of Yellow Archangel, means weasel-scented?
#Invasive aquatic plants increasingly cause havoc in aquatic ecosystems.
Learn to identify introduced aquatics at @bsbibotany.bsky.social's free #AquaticPlantProject webinar, led by Nick Stewart & funded by @npwsireland.bsky.social. Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
#waterplants
Learn to identify introduced aquatics at @bsbibotany.bsky.social's free #AquaticPlantProject webinar, led by Nick Stewart & funded by @npwsireland.bsky.social. Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
#waterplants
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#Invasive aquatic plants increasingly cause havoc in aquatic ecosystems.
Learn to identify introduced aquatics at @bsbibotany.bsky.social's free #AquaticPlantProject webinar, led by Nick Stewart & funded by @npwsireland.bsky.social. Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
#waterplants
Learn to identify introduced aquatics at @bsbibotany.bsky.social's free #AquaticPlantProject webinar, led by Nick Stewart & funded by @npwsireland.bsky.social. Book at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
#waterplants
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Today, we learned about conifer identification in the grounds of Castlewellan Forest Park's stunning walled garden. Thanks to Charles Shier for such an educational day! @bsbiireland.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Today, we learned about conifer identification in the grounds of Castlewellan Forest Park's stunning walled garden. Thanks to Charles Shier for such an educational day! @bsbiireland.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Today as part of the Botanical Skills Northern Ireland project, Mel Flexen introduced a group to the botany and ecology of lowland raised bogs in Peatlands Park, Armagh. Plenty to see, even at this tine of year!
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Today as part of the Botanical Skills Northern Ireland project, Mel Flexen introduced a group to the botany and ecology of lowland raised bogs in Peatlands Park, Armagh. Plenty to see, even at this tine of year!
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Best time to join the growing ranks of #BSBImembers?
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Best time to join the growing ranks of #BSBImembers?
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
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Sun spurge in an unusual habitat of a grassy road verge near Truro, Cornwall today for #wildflowerhour
Euphorbia helioscopia
Euphorbia helioscopia
November 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Sun spurge in an unusual habitat of a grassy road verge near Truro, Cornwall today for #wildflowerhour
Euphorbia helioscopia
Euphorbia helioscopia
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Fabulous Bristly oxtongue leaf. #WildflowerHour
November 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Fabulous Bristly oxtongue leaf. #WildflowerHour