Fay Newbery
@fayrnhawk.bsky.social
Plant pathologist with an interest in microfungi on plants, lichens, lichenicolous fungi and aquatic hyphomycetes.
Do I need this Sarah? I think, perhaps, I do! Congratulations.
On a rainy grey February, a splendid parcel has arrived. What a relief… @pelagic.bsky.social @nfbr.bsky.social @nbntrust.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Do I need this Sarah? I think, perhaps, I do! Congratulations.
I've just noticed the mistake in my post! Sorry Rebecca & Frances. I meant: you won't find a number of the species... There are lots of south-eastern species covered but also many species that are rare, or non-existant in the drier, Eastern parts of the UK.
February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
I've just noticed the mistake in my post! Sorry Rebecca & Frances. I meant: you won't find a number of the species... There are lots of south-eastern species covered but also many species that are rare, or non-existant in the drier, Eastern parts of the UK.
This looks like fun, as well as being hugely worthwhile. How can people sign up as a volunteer?
3 days of #pond management completed. We worked on 8 ponds that we restored over the last 10 years. Removing scrub is alot of fun & hugely benefits the ponds & so many species spanning plants, invertebrates, amphibians & mammals. *Thanks so much to all our brill volunteers*
February 2, 2026 at 8:24 AM
This looks like fun, as well as being hugely worthwhile. How can people sign up as a volunteer?
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Lots of Claviceps spartinae on the Spartina in the Southport saltmarsh today. On a few plants the Claviceps was hosting Fusarium heterosporum too!
February 1, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Lots of Claviceps spartinae on the Spartina in the Southport saltmarsh today. On a few plants the Claviceps was hosting Fusarium heterosporum too!
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Do microbes get more food by swimming or staying still? Turns out both work, and cilia help them pull in nutrients no matter the strategy.
buff.ly/vK3GmK5
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Should I stay or should I swim
Evolutionary pressures have shaped the feeding behaviours of aquatic microorganisms in alignment with the underlying physics of fluid flow.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Do microbes get more food by swimming or staying still? Turns out both work, and cilia help them pull in nutrients no matter the strategy.
buff.ly/vK3GmK5
buff.ly/vK3GmK5
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A great explanation on how to define a species. It’s complicated… www.scienceofbirds.com/blog/how-do-...
How Do We Define Bird ‘Species?’
The Science of Birds - What exactly is a species? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think.
www.scienceofbirds.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:41 AM
A great explanation on how to define a species. It’s complicated… www.scienceofbirds.com/blog/how-do-...
And all the common species from the south and east of England are shown. So we'll done.
January 30, 2026 at 8:11 AM
And all the common species from the south and east of England are shown. So we'll done.
I had the honour of reading this pre-publication. It seems even better second time around! If you live in the south-east of the UK, you won't find many of the species covered but the book is still worth buying. The advice on HOW to look and how to attempt IDs is second to none.
Our #Bookofthemonth for January: Lichens of Britain and Ireland: An Introductory Guide by Frances Stoakley and Dr Rebecca Yahr. Filling a desired niche, it's a really useable and accessible guide for beginners and a faithful field guide for all! www.summerfieldbooks.com/product/lich...
January 30, 2026 at 8:11 AM
I had the honour of reading this pre-publication. It seems even better second time around! If you live in the south-east of the UK, you won't find many of the species covered but the book is still worth buying. The advice on HOW to look and how to attempt IDs is second to none.
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🦇If you want/need to work on a building that is home to a colony of bats our 'Bats and roost risk management in construction' course is for you!
- Online over two afternoons on 16 & 23 February (1:30pm - 5pm).
- Booking deadline: 15 February
Book now:
www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...
- Online over two afternoons on 16 & 23 February (1:30pm - 5pm).
- Booking deadline: 15 February
Book now:
www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...
January 28, 2026 at 4:39 PM
🦇If you want/need to work on a building that is home to a colony of bats our 'Bats and roost risk management in construction' course is for you!
- Online over two afternoons on 16 & 23 February (1:30pm - 5pm).
- Booking deadline: 15 February
Book now:
www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...
- Online over two afternoons on 16 & 23 February (1:30pm - 5pm).
- Booking deadline: 15 February
Book now:
www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...
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🦇 Everything you need to know about the Bat Conservation Trust's Nocturnal Garden at #RHSChelsea Flower Show is here: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/noc... .
Learn about the concept of the garden, our plants, the bat sculpture and more!
Designed by Melanie Hick and sponsored by #ProjectGivingBack
Learn about the concept of the garden, our plants, the bat sculpture and more!
Designed by Melanie Hick and sponsored by #ProjectGivingBack
About the garden - The Nocturnal Garden for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 - Bat Conservation Trust
Everything you need to know about the Bat Conservation Trust's Nocturnal Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show can be found here.If you still have questions...
www.bats.org.uk
January 24, 2026 at 4:26 PM
🦇 Everything you need to know about the Bat Conservation Trust's Nocturnal Garden at #RHSChelsea Flower Show is here: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/noc... .
Learn about the concept of the garden, our plants, the bat sculpture and more!
Designed by Melanie Hick and sponsored by #ProjectGivingBack
Learn about the concept of the garden, our plants, the bat sculpture and more!
Designed by Melanie Hick and sponsored by #ProjectGivingBack
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🦋 Pan-Species Listing: Become a Super-Naturalist
Record all the wildlife you see in the UK and level up your natural history skills.
Join @graemelyons.bsky.social Lyons on 13 May to discover the world of PSL. @panspecieslisting.bsky.social
🎟️ FREE! Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977266072...
Record all the wildlife you see in the UK and level up your natural history skills.
Join @graemelyons.bsky.social Lyons on 13 May to discover the world of PSL. @panspecieslisting.bsky.social
🎟️ FREE! Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977266072...
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 AM
🦋 Pan-Species Listing: Become a Super-Naturalist
Record all the wildlife you see in the UK and level up your natural history skills.
Join @graemelyons.bsky.social Lyons on 13 May to discover the world of PSL. @panspecieslisting.bsky.social
🎟️ FREE! Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977266072...
Record all the wildlife you see in the UK and level up your natural history skills.
Join @graemelyons.bsky.social Lyons on 13 May to discover the world of PSL. @panspecieslisting.bsky.social
🎟️ FREE! Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977266072...
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Is this the year when you're going to get to grips with identifying grasses?
They can be tricky, especially when growing in "interesting" ways, like the Creeping soft-grass spotted by @averisben.bsky.social.
Don't worry, we have some great #WildFlowerID resources for you:
bsbi.org/learn/resour...
They can be tricky, especially when growing in "interesting" ways, like the Creeping soft-grass spotted by @averisben.bsky.social.
Don't worry, we have some great #WildFlowerID resources for you:
bsbi.org/learn/resour...
January 20, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Is this the year when you're going to get to grips with identifying grasses?
They can be tricky, especially when growing in "interesting" ways, like the Creeping soft-grass spotted by @averisben.bsky.social.
Don't worry, we have some great #WildFlowerID resources for you:
bsbi.org/learn/resour...
They can be tricky, especially when growing in "interesting" ways, like the Creeping soft-grass spotted by @averisben.bsky.social.
Don't worry, we have some great #WildFlowerID resources for you:
bsbi.org/learn/resour...
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Did somebody mention basal rosettes?
Check out the fabulous Basal Project website, it has almost 2,000 photos of basal & juvenile leaves of British & Irish wild plants:
basalproject.org.uk
Check out the fabulous Basal Project website, it has almost 2,000 photos of basal & juvenile leaves of British & Irish wild plants:
basalproject.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Did somebody mention basal rosettes?
Check out the fabulous Basal Project website, it has almost 2,000 photos of basal & juvenile leaves of British & Irish wild plants:
basalproject.org.uk
Check out the fabulous Basal Project website, it has almost 2,000 photos of basal & juvenile leaves of British & Irish wild plants:
basalproject.org.uk
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Massaria inquinans ex Acer pseudoplatanus
#Massariainquinans #Massaria #GroßsporigerAhornKugelpilz #Acerpseudoplatanus #Bergahorn #sycamore #Érablesycomore #acerodimonte #arceblanco #mushroom #mushrooms #fungus #fungi #pilz #pilze #champignons #champignon #nature #natur #FungiFriends
#Massariainquinans #Massaria #GroßsporigerAhornKugelpilz #Acerpseudoplatanus #Bergahorn #sycamore #Érablesycomore #acerodimonte #arceblanco #mushroom #mushrooms #fungus #fungi #pilz #pilze #champignons #champignon #nature #natur #FungiFriends
January 20, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Massaria inquinans ex Acer pseudoplatanus
#Massariainquinans #Massaria #GroßsporigerAhornKugelpilz #Acerpseudoplatanus #Bergahorn #sycamore #Érablesycomore #acerodimonte #arceblanco #mushroom #mushrooms #fungus #fungi #pilz #pilze #champignons #champignon #nature #natur #FungiFriends
#Massariainquinans #Massaria #GroßsporigerAhornKugelpilz #Acerpseudoplatanus #Bergahorn #sycamore #Érablesycomore #acerodimonte #arceblanco #mushroom #mushrooms #fungus #fungi #pilz #pilze #champignons #champignon #nature #natur #FungiFriends
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In this review in Fungal Ecology, Håvard Kauserud (@drhyfe.bsky.social) argues that while the ITS region is by far the best DNA (meta)barcoding marker for fungi, we should not use it naively or simplistically doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
January 20, 2026 at 1:30 AM
In this review in Fungal Ecology, Håvard Kauserud (@drhyfe.bsky.social) argues that while the ITS region is by far the best DNA (meta)barcoding marker for fungi, we should not use it naively or simplistically doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
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Nice to be starting 2026 with our new paper with @sei.org on making #CitizenScience biological recording more inclusive @savebutterflies.bsky.social doi.org/10.5334/cstp...
Increasing Inclusivity in Biological Recording in the United Kingdom: Progress to Date and Future Priorities | Citizen Science: Theory and Practice
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January 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Nice to be starting 2026 with our new paper with @sei.org on making #CitizenScience biological recording more inclusive @savebutterflies.bsky.social doi.org/10.5334/cstp...
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Thinking of monitoring butterflies in your local area or setting up a monitoring project?
We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project.
buff.ly/fvThSQq
We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project.
buff.ly/fvThSQq
January 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Thinking of monitoring butterflies in your local area or setting up a monitoring project?
We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project.
buff.ly/fvThSQq
We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project.
buff.ly/fvThSQq
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Dormouse monitors! It's time to submit dormouse survey data. There are several different reporting routes, depending on the type of work you’ve carried out, so we’ve put together guidance to help you submit the right information in the right place👇
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
Dormouse data submission guidance - People's Trust for Endangered Species
There are several different reporting routes so we've put together guidance to help you submit the right dormouse data to the right place.
ptes.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Dormouse monitors! It's time to submit dormouse survey data. There are several different reporting routes, depending on the type of work you’ve carried out, so we’ve put together guidance to help you submit the right information in the right place👇
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
ptes.org/dormouse-data-submission-guidance
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There are five species of aphid that feed on Bamboo in the UK - so far I've only managed to find this one, Takecallis arundicolens, found again this morning from Bamboo overhanging a pavement in west Norwich.
January 17, 2026 at 4:44 PM
There are five species of aphid that feed on Bamboo in the UK - so far I've only managed to find this one, Takecallis arundicolens, found again this morning from Bamboo overhanging a pavement in west Norwich.
That does look good. Good depth of field.
January 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
That does look good. Good depth of field.
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Vegetative identification of ‘small’ Geranium species can be tricky and you need to take a close look at hair length and glands as well as degree of lobe incision. Here are a couple of useful resources
archive.bsbi.org.uk/BSBINews99.pdf
pg 22-28
thewildflowersociety.org.uk/wp-content/u...
archive.bsbi.org.uk/BSBINews99.pdf
pg 22-28
thewildflowersociety.org.uk/wp-content/u...
January 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Vegetative identification of ‘small’ Geranium species can be tricky and you need to take a close look at hair length and glands as well as degree of lobe incision. Here are a couple of useful resources
archive.bsbi.org.uk/BSBINews99.pdf
pg 22-28
thewildflowersociety.org.uk/wp-content/u...
archive.bsbi.org.uk/BSBINews99.pdf
pg 22-28
thewildflowersociety.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Is your back garden a pollinator hotspot? 🌸🐝
New research shows flower-rich gardens can be powerful refuges for urban pollinators. Join Emma Plant from @glasgow.ac.uk on 22 Apr 2026 for a FREE entoLIVE to learn more. 🌍 🧪
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1964456916...
@royentsoc.bsky.social #pollinators
New research shows flower-rich gardens can be powerful refuges for urban pollinators. Join Emma Plant from @glasgow.ac.uk on 22 Apr 2026 for a FREE entoLIVE to learn more. 🌍 🧪
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1964456916...
@royentsoc.bsky.social #pollinators
January 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Is your back garden a pollinator hotspot? 🌸🐝
New research shows flower-rich gardens can be powerful refuges for urban pollinators. Join Emma Plant from @glasgow.ac.uk on 22 Apr 2026 for a FREE entoLIVE to learn more. 🌍 🧪
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1964456916...
@royentsoc.bsky.social #pollinators
New research shows flower-rich gardens can be powerful refuges for urban pollinators. Join Emma Plant from @glasgow.ac.uk on 22 Apr 2026 for a FREE entoLIVE to learn more. 🌍 🧪
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1964456916...
@royentsoc.bsky.social #pollinators
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An hour to kill?
Is it possible that the fabulous @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social doesn't know that his #UrbanPlants talks are #AppointmentViewing, just like #TheTraitors?
Such modesty!
The video is here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCdC...
And here's Trevor's #UrbanPlants book: bsbi.org/blog/2025/06...
Is it possible that the fabulous @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social doesn't know that his #UrbanPlants talks are #AppointmentViewing, just like #TheTraitors?
Such modesty!
The video is here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCdC...
And here's Trevor's #UrbanPlants book: bsbi.org/blog/2025/06...
January 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
An hour to kill?
Is it possible that the fabulous @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social doesn't know that his #UrbanPlants talks are #AppointmentViewing, just like #TheTraitors?
Such modesty!
The video is here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCdC...
And here's Trevor's #UrbanPlants book: bsbi.org/blog/2025/06...
Is it possible that the fabulous @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social doesn't know that his #UrbanPlants talks are #AppointmentViewing, just like #TheTraitors?
Such modesty!
The video is here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCdC...
And here's Trevor's #UrbanPlants book: bsbi.org/blog/2025/06...
The combination of a curved axis and two straight arms strongly suggests NOT Lemonneira. One end of the curved axis looks thicker than the other. Is this just an image effect or was it real? I think the axis on Alatospora acumunata should be the same thickness both sides of the arms.
January 4, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The combination of a curved axis and two straight arms strongly suggests NOT Lemonneira. One end of the curved axis looks thicker than the other. Is this just an image effect or was it real? I think the axis on Alatospora acumunata should be the same thickness both sides of the arms.
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It is John Aubrey’s 400th anniversary this year! My next book publishes his Natural History in full for the 1st time. It is not the quaint collection of random anecdotes suggested by the heavily edited 1847 version, but cutting edge c17 science all penned with Aubrey’s characteristic brilliance.
January 4, 2026 at 1:06 PM
It is John Aubrey’s 400th anniversary this year! My next book publishes his Natural History in full for the 1st time. It is not the quaint collection of random anecdotes suggested by the heavily edited 1847 version, but cutting edge c17 science all penned with Aubrey’s characteristic brilliance.