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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for confirmation. Have to say they both led me on a bit of a merry dance but glad to have got there!

Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 1d

Unloaded a trap in a new location today. Adjacent to scrubby grassland. Do these look good for Flounced Chestnut and a Beaded Chestnut? Neither of which I have seen before! Oh & if anyone can ID my bonus 3rd moth all thoughts welcome! 🙂 @norfolkmoths.bsky.social

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 11d

Today was mainly about hacking but you can't beat a bit of accidental spidering. Especially when it is a bogey species that you have been longing to see! At last a Nigma walckenaeri......(I hope!) #Sunday #Spider @britishspiders.bsky.social

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 14d

Not exactly sure what I am doing with it all but I like the colours and have more than 2 apples!

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 14d

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 14d

An excellent day today focussed on Reptiles and Amphibians. Great bunch of folk from a range of organisations and backgrounds sharing learning, science, sitings and ENTHUSIASM. Really uplifting day in the world of conservation. Plus I got to see some great conservation pals as well!

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 19d

And this Bordered Straw too...

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 19d

Weather charts suggested migrant species may be on the cards. Seems they were not wrong. Clancy's Rustic, a new species for me in the trap this morning. @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @norfolknats.bsky.social

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 21d

If #spiders were supermodels..........perfecting that middle distance look A/W 2025 ...Attulus Saltator..... @britishspiders.bsky.social

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 24d

Whether or not it had a cunning plan was unclear.

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 26d

Northumberland you have been amazing. As were my team mates & all the #mightyhikers for @macmillancancer and I what a finish too. Rain, sun, blisters, laughter and a dip in the North sea to ease the muscles. 27 miles in just over 8 hours. www.justgiving.com/page/emily-s...

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · 29d

A collage of reasons why no housework was done this evening. I subscribe to doing what brings you joy in life. In my case that is nature, horse riding, snorkelling or walking. Today was an underwater day, not a day for dusting. #ChalkReef #Snorkelling #NorthNorfolk

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today's award for the shyest spider.....Cyclosa conica. A fabulously conspicuous abdomen on a spider that is pretending you cannot see it. Swept from some newly created chalk grassland habitat which was alive with invertebrates and most of them #Spiders ❤️ @britishspiders.bsky.social

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Aug 25

21.2miles. 28 degree heat. 5hrs 33 minutes. ALSO discovered (both impressively & alarmingly) I have walked the soles of my trainers so thin I now have a blister on the sole of my foot! Sponsor the blister here 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/emily-s...

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Aug 22

Oooo like the bird idea. Thanks Jo!

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Aug 20

My 50p dead stick from a supermarket has done good! Actual amount of apples present is about double this. Not 100% sure of variety.....something half way in between a cooker and an eater it seems. Recipe suggestions welcomed...............

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Aug 9

Yes. That's exactly the sort of sentiment! Quite an exciting find though Golden Orioles!

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Aug 4

Wow. Perhaps I wonder if it was one the team I was with or perhaps they have set up shop....exciting.

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Aug 4

I wasn't expecting this one over the weekend in the #NewForest. Momentarily questioning my choices when I enthusiastically shouted out 'Praying Mantis' in the company of some great natural historians! Fortunately, it transpires I was right!! Mantis religiosa I believe. #Surprise #Naturalhistory

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Jul 29

There is nothing I love more than spending time in nature with people who love nature. Taking joy in the simple beauty of life , like this lovely Common Blue butterfly.

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Jul 19

Yes they are amazing and I don't think I will ever tire of seeing them. Saw my first one on a Surrey woodland about 15 years ago

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Jul 19

When I first started working in conservation the odds of finding a Silver-washed Fritillary in Norfolk were next to nothing. 22 years later and most wooded sites and even some urban Norwich gardens are recording these.

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Jul 15

Great stuff!

Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Jul 9

Wow. That is amazing!

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Arable Emily @arableplants.bsky.social · Jul 1

My friend returned for my second coffee but I was more prepared. Now you can all enjoy the magic of the hummingbird hawkmoth. @norfolknats.bsky.social @norfolkmoths.bsky.social

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