Megan Shersby
@meganshersby.bsky.social
Naturalist, writer and board gamer. Working at Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust, and @wildlifebcn.org. Lead author of Where to Watch Wildlife in Britain By Low-carbon Transport (January 2026). Owner of a dog/servant to a cat. She/her.
Since then, I've spotted both out in the wild whilst on some @wildlifebcn.org work days, first at the Wellcome Trust's nature reserve in Cambs and then today at Pitsford Water in Northants.
Even when the Lighthouse gall falls off, it leaves a very distinctive hole (shown in first pic).
Even when the Lighthouse gall falls off, it leaves a very distinctive hole (shown in first pic).
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Since then, I've spotted both out in the wild whilst on some @wildlifebcn.org work days, first at the Wellcome Trust's nature reserve in Cambs and then today at Pitsford Water in Northants.
Even when the Lighthouse gall falls off, it leaves a very distinctive hole (shown in first pic).
Even when the Lighthouse gall falls off, it leaves a very distinctive hole (shown in first pic).
Which one(s) do you have? I keep coming across new(to me) galls on oaks, there's so many different ones!
November 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Which one(s) do you have? I keep coming across new(to me) galls on oaks, there's so many different ones!
We are very much not rushing I think. Our current status is older cat sat on fourth step of stairs*, whilst Lucy plays with a toy in the hallway.
*with treats at start of each session, then she will watch for a bit, and then head back upstairs.
*with treats at start of each session, then she will watch for a bit, and then head back upstairs.
October 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We are very much not rushing I think. Our current status is older cat sat on fourth step of stairs*, whilst Lucy plays with a toy in the hallway.
*with treats at start of each session, then she will watch for a bit, and then head back upstairs.
*with treats at start of each session, then she will watch for a bit, and then head back upstairs.
He was initially very unsure, but they've settled into a rhythm of play
October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
He was initially very unsure, but they've settled into a rhythm of play
What a handsome boy!
October 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
What a handsome boy!
I had literally messaged someone about bringing some sort of order to my house that day, and turned around to see her in full Chaos Gremlin mode
October 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I had literally messaged someone about bringing some sort of order to my house that day, and turned around to see her in full Chaos Gremlin mode
How did you manage the introduction with the other cats? We're still slowly working through that with our senior cat
October 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
How did you manage the introduction with the other cats? We're still slowly working through that with our senior cat
She's growing out of tiny kitten phase, into being a small cat.
She and Leo (the dog) are getting on well (except when she takes playtime too far). Mowgli (the senior cat) watches from a distance with disdain, before retreating back to her heated bed.
She and Leo (the dog) are getting on well (except when she takes playtime too far). Mowgli (the senior cat) watches from a distance with disdain, before retreating back to her heated bed.
October 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
She's growing out of tiny kitten phase, into being a small cat.
She and Leo (the dog) are getting on well (except when she takes playtime too far). Mowgli (the senior cat) watches from a distance with disdain, before retreating back to her heated bed.
She and Leo (the dog) are getting on well (except when she takes playtime too far). Mowgli (the senior cat) watches from a distance with disdain, before retreating back to her heated bed.
I don't think that's suitable in this case
October 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I don't think that's suitable in this case
Aha, I have not. Thank you
October 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Aha, I have not. Thank you