Dr David Cockburn

The experts advise me I need more evidence - hopefully I can do so...!

Thanks Jim. It's here in low area formed by old course of the river. I need to return for better photos of the bracts then will record. Grazing regime has changed from sheep to low intensity cattle so will discuss implications with nature recovery team.

New find this week was Marsh Stitchwort at Broughton Sanctuary, Skipton, in wet grassland close to R. Aire. Likely new to hectad, and is serious decline nationality so needs protecting.
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Thanks so much for looking Jo, no awns to be seen. It seems to be in a single-species patch so I can keep an eye on it, maybe examine next year when in prime condition (this one a bit fungus infected).

It's the most urgent political issue we face. So scary.

Meant to add: growing in woodland open space, damp peat site - but ground here dry enough to sit on without getting wet even the day after heavy rain. Near Skipton, Yorkshire.

leaf sheath is open; youngest leaf is rolled

before and after washing/teasing apart bases of plants

Trying to identify a fine grass in woodland clearing in peaty soil. I think it is Agrostis vinealis but not absolutely sure - A. canina closest alternative?
It seems the best feature is 'obscure' rhizomes (vinealis) vs stolons (canina)...
Thanks if you can help
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A day late posting this group of urban Broad-leaved Helleborines in a Leeds wildlife haven. Right on the edge of a path but staying discrete.
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Thanks Fabian, but your government has been a huge disappointment. Please encourage them to be bold and prioritise action on climate and nature #CANBill and please support @labourlewis.bsky.social on 7 July. And what about a wealth tax? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

There are plants in more than one location in this small river. I'll check them all as carefully as I can. First time I've examined Myriophyllum. Thanks for your help.

This Myriophyllum flower spike is young, but the bracts look pinnate pointing to M. verticillatum?
Seen in small river at SD95 near Skipton - can anone confirm?
Hopefully the appearance will be more typical once all the flowers are open, plus turions to come...
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Bud show 4 equally sized tentacles with 2 young short ones

Stenotete

Holotrichous isorhiza

Hydra spp. are very under-recorded. This brown species is H. vulgaris based mainly on characteristics of 2 of the nematocyst cell types: the stenotele is plump, while the holotrichous isorhiza is relatively slender. The new bud also grows 4 tentacles before others start to grow. Amazing animals!

Delighted to spot this colourful little moth - Pammene aurita - sheltering from the wind on Tilia tree (while I was putting the recycling out). One of the first records of the year.
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Ok thanks!!

Have been trying to decide if this might be nationally scarce Crambus ericella rather than the common C. lathoniellus. Seen late afternoon 9/Jun/2025 Broughton Sanctuary, Skipton at altitude 180m close to moorland. Looks possible do you think @mothiduk.bsky.social?

Wow, congratulations!

Always helps to know what part to get clear in the photo. (I released onto pine in my garden - wonder if it has moved far... 🤔)

I'll do that.
Meanwhile found a second larva from pine; same date same place.

Nice, thanks. I saw the adult too yesterday 😊

Looking like hoverfly larva on Scots Pine. Might you recognise this by any chance @geoffwilkinson.bsky.social ?
Many thanks.
Broughton Sanctuary, Skipton; 11 June 2025

Some are already in nearby clutches...

Bingo! I'll add another 2025 record 😊

I've been looking. Found plenty of Green Dock Beetle eggs (and adults) but no hoverfly eggs yet...

Nice symbiotic pact at the expense of Creeping Thistle. Fungus Puccinia punctiformis (smelling of honey), is spread by beetle Ceratapion onopordi when egg-laying. Found likely larvae in base of rotting stem. Broughton Sanctuary, Skipton
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Limestone Bedstraw would be new to me and worth looking out for at Broughton 🤞🏻

What a lovely collection

I suppose it could be Bactra sp. again...