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James Boulter

@bpackingbongos.bsky.social

My passion is seeking out the remote seldom trod places. Backpacking and Wild Camping. Work in nature conservation. ME/CFS limits me these days.

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26.02.2026 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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26.02.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The only thing I’ve heard about it is it’s in Slovenia and it’s due to open in June, apparently.

25.02.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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A couple of weeks ago I got a Avicularia avicularia (Guyana Pinktoe tarantula). It’s a fairly small arboreal species and this one has around a 5 inch leg span. She’s settling in well and has just started webbing up her enclosure. She’s an absolute beauty, and so far appears nice and gentle.

23.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The ford on the minor road up to Tissington had a large volume of water today. Watched a 4x4 cross but wouldn’t it attempt in a normal car.

22.02.2026 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s nice up there, not visited for a while.

22.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Julie.

22.02.2026 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sitting having lunch in the sun and if it wasn’t was the wind it would feel rather spring like.

22.02.2026 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

A grey Nottingham Monday.

16.02.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks a bit gloomy!

16.02.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looked a bit claggy for you!

16.02.2026 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Forgot what blue sky looked like!

16.02.2026 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was a lovely day and my first proper walk of the year! Good to get out.

15.02.2026 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A lovely blue sky and crisp snowy day on Kinder Scout yesterday. Got the train to Edale for a change. The train, Edale and Kinder were all very busy with folk enjoying the first nice day of the year.

15.02.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s recommended not to handle any tarantula as they don’t benefit from it, they prefer to be left alone. This species although not very venomous can flick hairs which is not meant to be very nice if get in skin. Big fangs too!

16.01.2026 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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15.01.2026 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I prefer them crawling slowly on the ground!

15.01.2026 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Might be a bit much!

15.01.2026 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That would be concerning! πŸ˜‚

15.01.2026 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is rather lovely. It’s gone to hide in the burrow I made for it now.

15.01.2026 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They are beautiful. I was a little nervous moving this into its new home though!

15.01.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m hoping it has a good temperament when feeding!

15.01.2026 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We have a garden spider that lives in the car, a new web across the windscreen each time I get in!

15.01.2026 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new addition to our household. He / she is a juvenile Brachypelma auratum (Mexican Flame knee Tarantula). Small at around 5cm, but over the next few years could grow up to 15cm. Currently on the side of its enclosure watching me work…

15.01.2026 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

I reckon it’ll just end up being rain in Nottingham!

07.01.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A good place to get snowed in! A couple of my friends were at the campsite in a tent from Boxing Day, not sure if you met them?

07.01.2026 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thankfully not too bad here although I did wear my grippiest walking boots.

05.01.2026 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just had a quick stroll in the woods, very nice this morning.

05.01.2026 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Clear blue skies do work their magic. Nice dusting of snow this morning too!

05.01.2026 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nottingham sunrise this morning.

04.01.2026 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0