Sarah Lambert
@sarahlambert7.bsky.social
Freelance botanist / plant ecologist / naturalist - supporting nature recovery in Cambs and Lincs. Keen photographer sharing stories and images from the natural world. BSBI recorder for South Lincolnshire and leader for Wildlife Travel.
Looking forward to the British & Irish Botanical Conference tomorrow, where I'll be manning the @wildlifetraveller.bsky.social exhibit, sharing exciting opportunities for natural history holidays with a strong botanical focus. Do come and say hello!
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Looking forward to the British & Irish Botanical Conference tomorrow, where I'll be manning the @wildlifetraveller.bsky.social exhibit, sharing exciting opportunities for natural history holidays with a strong botanical focus. Do come and say hello!
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
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November 28, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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and some butterflies from the Santa Marta lowlands
Euptychia westwoodi
Anartia amathea
Greta andromica
Diaethria clymena
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
Euptychia westwoodi
Anartia amathea
Greta andromica
Diaethria clymena
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
November 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM
and some butterflies from the Santa Marta lowlands
Euptychia westwoodi
Anartia amathea
Greta andromica
Diaethria clymena
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
Euptychia westwoodi
Anartia amathea
Greta andromica
Diaethria clymena
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
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hummers humming in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta today, including the endemic Santa Marta Woodstar & Santa Marta Blossomcrown, the latter too quick for our cameras, alas
headed higher tomorrow, with plenty more Santa Marta endemics yet to come.
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
headed higher tomorrow, with plenty more Santa Marta endemics yet to come.
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
hummers humming in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta today, including the endemic Santa Marta Woodstar & Santa Marta Blossomcrown, the latter too quick for our cameras, alas
headed higher tomorrow, with plenty more Santa Marta endemics yet to come.
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
headed higher tomorrow, with plenty more Santa Marta endemics yet to come.
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
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November 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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I'm unlikely to see any more Waxcap species this season but thought I'd post some other interesting CHEGD species. Here's the fabulous Mealy Meadowcap (Pseudotricholoma metapodium). Chunky, pink on bruising and with a beautiful bready smell. Fruits early and is classed as endangered on the red list.
November 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I'm unlikely to see any more Waxcap species this season but thought I'd post some other interesting CHEGD species. Here's the fabulous Mealy Meadowcap (Pseudotricholoma metapodium). Chunky, pink on bruising and with a beautiful bready smell. Fruits early and is classed as endangered on the red list.
Despite the frost, still plenty of fungi in the shelter of Old Sulehay Forest, where I spent a much needed few hours mooching around silently among mossy dead wood. Favourite finds included a pair of tiny Spring Hazelcups, a duo of Bleeding Bonnet, some magnificent Jelly Ear and a Velvet Shank
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November 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Despite the frost, still plenty of fungi in the shelter of Old Sulehay Forest, where I spent a much needed few hours mooching around silently among mossy dead wood. Favourite finds included a pair of tiny Spring Hazelcups, a duo of Bleeding Bonnet, some magnificent Jelly Ear and a Velvet Shank
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A recent late afternoon walk in mown amenity grassland at Ferry Meadows where I was delighted to find my first intensely green Parrot Waxcaps of the year, a waxcap without a single trace of green, lots of Field Blewits and a tiny dull-looking bonnet, maybe Drab Bonnet
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November 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A recent late afternoon walk in mown amenity grassland at Ferry Meadows where I was delighted to find my first intensely green Parrot Waxcaps of the year, a waxcap without a single trace of green, lots of Field Blewits and a tiny dull-looking bonnet, maybe Drab Bonnet
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Hard working conservation grazers at @wildlifebcn.org Old Sulehay NR this week, helping to keep a former limestone quarry in suitable condition for waxcaps, earth-tongues and limestone grassland plants including Basil Thyme, Common Thyme, Common Rock-rose and Slender Ditrichum.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Hard working conservation grazers at @wildlifebcn.org Old Sulehay NR this week, helping to keep a former limestone quarry in suitable condition for waxcaps, earth-tongues and limestone grassland plants including Basil Thyme, Common Thyme, Common Rock-rose and Slender Ditrichum.
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and just to prove it's not all bird bird bird...
the #cacti of Los Flamencos reserve managed to catch our eye, with the mini barrels of Melocactus curvispinus, the candelabras of Stenocereus griseus, the Caracas Prickly Pear Opuntia caracassana, and night-flowering Acanthocereus tetragonus
the #cacti of Los Flamencos reserve managed to catch our eye, with the mini barrels of Melocactus curvispinus, the candelabras of Stenocereus griseus, the Caracas Prickly Pear Opuntia caracassana, and night-flowering Acanthocereus tetragonus
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
and just to prove it's not all bird bird bird...
the #cacti of Los Flamencos reserve managed to catch our eye, with the mini barrels of Melocactus curvispinus, the candelabras of Stenocereus griseus, the Caracas Prickly Pear Opuntia caracassana, and night-flowering Acanthocereus tetragonus
the #cacti of Los Flamencos reserve managed to catch our eye, with the mini barrels of Melocactus curvispinus, the candelabras of Stenocereus griseus, the Caracas Prickly Pear Opuntia caracassana, and night-flowering Acanthocereus tetragonus
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the afternoon took on a rosy hue in Los Flamencos reserve, with American Flamingos, Roseate Spoonbills and the variously pink-flushed hybrid ibises (White X Scarlet Ibis, outnumbering the handful of Scarlets here)
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
the afternoon took on a rosy hue in Los Flamencos reserve, with American Flamingos, Roseate Spoonbills and the variously pink-flushed hybrid ibises (White X Scarlet Ibis, outnumbering the handful of Scarlets here)
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
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a brightly coloured morning in the dry coastal forests of Los Flamencos
expecting things to take on more of a rosy hue this afternoon...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
expecting things to take on more of a rosy hue this afternoon...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
a brightly coloured morning in the dry coastal forests of Los Flamencos
expecting things to take on more of a rosy hue this afternoon...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
expecting things to take on more of a rosy hue this afternoon...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
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we spent this morning at the dairy farm turned ecotourism hotspot, Hacienda El Bosque, where birds are now the major economic driver
yet more wonderful hummers, including those with the longest (Sword-billed Hummingbird) and shortest (Purple-backed Thornbill) bills
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
yet more wonderful hummers, including those with the longest (Sword-billed Hummingbird) and shortest (Purple-backed Thornbill) bills
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
November 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
we spent this morning at the dairy farm turned ecotourism hotspot, Hacienda El Bosque, where birds are now the major economic driver
yet more wonderful hummers, including those with the longest (Sword-billed Hummingbird) and shortest (Purple-backed Thornbill) bills
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
yet more wonderful hummers, including those with the longest (Sword-billed Hummingbird) and shortest (Purple-backed Thornbill) bills
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
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while the hummers buzzed about, some more sedated visitors entertained us at the feeders
#WildlifeTravelling at Hacienda El Bosque
#WildlifeTravelling at Hacienda El Bosque
November 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
while the hummers buzzed about, some more sedated visitors entertained us at the feeders
#WildlifeTravelling at Hacienda El Bosque
#WildlifeTravelling at Hacienda El Bosque
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major oof-age up in the clouds of Los Nevados, with a friendly Buffy Helmetcrest
smiles all round
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
smiles all round
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
November 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
major oof-age up in the clouds of Los Nevados, with a friendly Buffy Helmetcrest
smiles all round
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
smiles all round
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
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November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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a sunny day in the forests of Rio Blanco, and as well as the antpittas and hummingbirds, the leps were demanding our attention
first up the butterflies, with plenty posing for the cameras
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
first up the butterflies, with plenty posing for the cameras
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
a sunny day in the forests of Rio Blanco, and as well as the antpittas and hummingbirds, the leps were demanding our attention
first up the butterflies, with plenty posing for the cameras
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
first up the butterflies, with plenty posing for the cameras
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
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Celebrate Autumn! Sunday 23rd November, 11am - 3:30pm in the cosy cabin on Torpel Manor Field Nature Reserve, Helpston, Camb PE67DU. Plus homemade cakes, mulled apple juice, a warm welcome & lots to see!
Nearest postcode PE6 7DU. Near the junction of West Street and Langley Bush Road (see map)
Nearest postcode PE6 7DU. Near the junction of West Street and Langley Bush Road (see map)
November 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Celebrate Autumn! Sunday 23rd November, 11am - 3:30pm in the cosy cabin on Torpel Manor Field Nature Reserve, Helpston, Camb PE67DU. Plus homemade cakes, mulled apple juice, a warm welcome & lots to see!
Nearest postcode PE6 7DU. Near the junction of West Street and Langley Bush Road (see map)
Nearest postcode PE6 7DU. Near the junction of West Street and Langley Bush Road (see map)
Today and tomorrow in Helpston (occupy.effort.summit)- a celebration of all things autumnal - beautiful photography, porcelain fungi, ecoprints plus hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes. And a chance to find out about @wildlifetraveller.bsky.social 2026 holidays.
November 22, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Today and tomorrow in Helpston (occupy.effort.summit)- a celebration of all things autumnal - beautiful photography, porcelain fungi, ecoprints plus hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes. And a chance to find out about @wildlifetraveller.bsky.social 2026 holidays.
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and Team Hummingbird
I think we'll call that a draw
I think we'll call that a draw
November 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
and Team Hummingbird
I think we'll call that a draw
I think we'll call that a draw
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after a short flight across to the central Andes, we were up high again today, to Los Nevados National Park
not sure who won out in the battle of the birds today.
I give you, Team Mountain Tanager...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
not sure who won out in the battle of the birds today.
I give you, Team Mountain Tanager...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
November 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
after a short flight across to the central Andes, we were up high again today, to Los Nevados National Park
not sure who won out in the battle of the birds today.
I give you, Team Mountain Tanager...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
not sure who won out in the battle of the birds today.
I give you, Team Mountain Tanager...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
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an eye-catching Neocricus millipede, off for a wander in the Colombian cloudforest
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
an eye-catching Neocricus millipede, off for a wander in the Colombian cloudforest
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
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more invert eye-candy from our time in the Eastern Andes
at first sight a rather ordinary, if boldly patterned Noctuid moth, Bathyra sagata turns into a spectacular tiger of a moth when disturbed...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
#MothsMatter
at first sight a rather ordinary, if boldly patterned Noctuid moth, Bathyra sagata turns into a spectacular tiger of a moth when disturbed...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
#MothsMatter
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
more invert eye-candy from our time in the Eastern Andes
at first sight a rather ordinary, if boldly patterned Noctuid moth, Bathyra sagata turns into a spectacular tiger of a moth when disturbed...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
#MothsMatter
at first sight a rather ordinary, if boldly patterned Noctuid moth, Bathyra sagata turns into a spectacular tiger of a moth when disturbed...
#WildlifeTravelling in #Colombia
#MothsMatter
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our inaugural Colombia trip is going well so far! (if you ignore the Bogotá traffic...)
#WildlifeTravelling
#WildlifeTravelling
up to the Sumapaz paramo this morning, south of Bogotá and 3500m asl
Green-bearded Helmetcrest was the star of the show, along with Apolinar's Wren (both endemic to #Colombia) and some spectacular scenery
well worth the early start
#WildlifeTravelling
Green-bearded Helmetcrest was the star of the show, along with Apolinar's Wren (both endemic to #Colombia) and some spectacular scenery
well worth the early start
#WildlifeTravelling
November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
our inaugural Colombia trip is going well so far! (if you ignore the Bogotá traffic...)
#WildlifeTravelling
#WildlifeTravelling
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Fungi! Made from porcelain, fresh from the kiln!
Inspired by fungi seen on Langdyke Countryside Trust's nature reserves - the four on "Westings Meadow" plus Swaddywell
They'll be at the exhibition this coming weekend 22&23 Nov 2025 - work by @sarahlambert7.bsky.social & me
Hope you can come!
Inspired by fungi seen on Langdyke Countryside Trust's nature reserves - the four on "Westings Meadow" plus Swaddywell
They'll be at the exhibition this coming weekend 22&23 Nov 2025 - work by @sarahlambert7.bsky.social & me
Hope you can come!
November 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Fungi! Made from porcelain, fresh from the kiln!
Inspired by fungi seen on Langdyke Countryside Trust's nature reserves - the four on "Westings Meadow" plus Swaddywell
They'll be at the exhibition this coming weekend 22&23 Nov 2025 - work by @sarahlambert7.bsky.social & me
Hope you can come!
Inspired by fungi seen on Langdyke Countryside Trust's nature reserves - the four on "Westings Meadow" plus Swaddywell
They'll be at the exhibition this coming weekend 22&23 Nov 2025 - work by @sarahlambert7.bsky.social & me
Hope you can come!