Brigit Strawbridge
@brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social
Wildlife gardening.. love insects, plants, birds, fungi, grass snakes, trees, moths, rivers, caterpillars & all things wild, especially solitary bees, bumblebees... and Dippers!
Art. Poetry. Cornwall
Author 'Dancing with Bees - a Journey Back to Nature'
Art. Poetry. Cornwall
Author 'Dancing with Bees - a Journey Back to Nature'
Trees on the track to the old quarry - acrylic on linen - by Brecon Beacons painter and printmaker, Martin Truefitt-Baker, whose work I LOVE...
More of this artist's stunning artwork, here: www.truefitt-baker.co.uk
#art #trees
More of this artist's stunning artwork, here: www.truefitt-baker.co.uk
#art #trees
November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Trees on the track to the old quarry - acrylic on linen - by Brecon Beacons painter and printmaker, Martin Truefitt-Baker, whose work I LOVE...
More of this artist's stunning artwork, here: www.truefitt-baker.co.uk
#art #trees
More of this artist's stunning artwork, here: www.truefitt-baker.co.uk
#art #trees
Mending - by American impressionist, Daniel Garber (1880-1958)
Because it's nice, when the weather is so wet and gloomy, to be reminded of brighter, lighter days...
#art #light #impressionists
Because it's nice, when the weather is so wet and gloomy, to be reminded of brighter, lighter days...
#art #light #impressionists
November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Mending - by American impressionist, Daniel Garber (1880-1958)
Because it's nice, when the weather is so wet and gloomy, to be reminded of brighter, lighter days...
#art #light #impressionists
Because it's nice, when the weather is so wet and gloomy, to be reminded of brighter, lighter days...
#art #light #impressionists
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Eurasian Jay - sculpted from new and recycled materials, by multidisciplinary British artist, Abigail Brown
She has used both machine and hand embroidery to make this Jay
More of this artist's fabric bird sculptures, and more, here: www.abigail-brown.co.uk/fabric-birds
#art #textiles #birds
She has used both machine and hand embroidery to make this Jay
More of this artist's fabric bird sculptures, and more, here: www.abigail-brown.co.uk/fabric-birds
#art #textiles #birds
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Eurasian Jay - sculpted from new and recycled materials, by multidisciplinary British artist, Abigail Brown
She has used both machine and hand embroidery to make this Jay
More of this artist's fabric bird sculptures, and more, here: www.abigail-brown.co.uk/fabric-birds
#art #textiles #birds
She has used both machine and hand embroidery to make this Jay
More of this artist's fabric bird sculptures, and more, here: www.abigail-brown.co.uk/fabric-birds
#art #textiles #birds
November 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My granddaughter Arrietty’s Nature Journal. She comes once a week for nature studies (home ed). This week we learned about Jays, & their roles in spreading Oak trees. As chance would have it we saw (and heard) one close-up as it flew between the trees at our Allotment! @btobirds.bsky.social #birds
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
My granddaughter Arrietty’s Nature Journal. She comes once a week for nature studies (home ed). This week we learned about Jays, & their roles in spreading Oak trees. As chance would have it we saw (and heard) one close-up as it flew between the trees at our Allotment! @btobirds.bsky.social #birds
Snow Forecast - by Norfolk artist and printmaker, Diana Ashdown
More of this artist's gorgeous artwork, here: www.shop.obsidianart.co.uk/collections/...
#art #printmaking #landscapes
More of this artist's gorgeous artwork, here: www.shop.obsidianart.co.uk/collections/...
#art #printmaking #landscapes
November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Snow Forecast - by Norfolk artist and printmaker, Diana Ashdown
More of this artist's gorgeous artwork, here: www.shop.obsidianart.co.uk/collections/...
#art #printmaking #landscapes
More of this artist's gorgeous artwork, here: www.shop.obsidianart.co.uk/collections/...
#art #printmaking #landscapes
And this (available to purchase from Jackie's website) for anyone who loves Bitterns!
www.jcurtisart.com/section88999...
#ceramics #art #birds #bitterns
www.jcurtisart.com/section88999...
#ceramics #art #birds #bitterns
November 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
And this (available to purchase from Jackie's website) for anyone who loves Bitterns!
www.jcurtisart.com/section88999...
#ceramics #art #birds #bitterns
www.jcurtisart.com/section88999...
#ceramics #art #birds #bitterns
Energy of Starlings - by Somerset artist and printmaker, Jackie Curtis
More of Jackie's fabulous artwork, here: www.jcurtisart.com
More of Jackie's fabulous artwork, here: www.jcurtisart.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Energy of Starlings - by Somerset artist and printmaker, Jackie Curtis
More of Jackie's fabulous artwork, here: www.jcurtisart.com
More of Jackie's fabulous artwork, here: www.jcurtisart.com
More of this artist's wonderful work, here: www.marinastrocchi.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM
More of this artist's wonderful work, here: www.marinastrocchi.com
Young River Gums - by Australian artist and printmaker, Marina Strocchi... known for her abstract and landscape artworks, which blend elements of European, Indigenous Australian, and naive art.
#art #printmaking
#art #printmaking
November 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Young River Gums - by Australian artist and printmaker, Marina Strocchi... known for her abstract and landscape artworks, which blend elements of European, Indigenous Australian, and naive art.
#art #printmaking
#art #printmaking
Red-eyed Forest - oil painting by Czechia painter, Marie Ban
More of this artist's paintings, here: www.marieban.com
#art
More of this artist's paintings, here: www.marieban.com
#art
November 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Red-eyed Forest - oil painting by Czechia painter, Marie Ban
More of this artist's paintings, here: www.marieban.com
#art
More of this artist's paintings, here: www.marieban.com
#art
Meanwhile, whilst neonic-related bird declines reverse after the ban, other causes persist.
Blackbird populations, for instance, are decreasing due to the spread of the Usutu virus... a mosquito-borne disease whose emergence and spread are linked to climate change.
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
Blackbird populations, for instance, are decreasing due to the spread of the Usutu virus... a mosquito-borne disease whose emergence and spread are linked to climate change.
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Meanwhile, whilst neonic-related bird declines reverse after the ban, other causes persist.
Blackbird populations, for instance, are decreasing due to the spread of the Usutu virus... a mosquito-borne disease whose emergence and spread are linked to climate change.
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
Blackbird populations, for instance, are decreasing due to the spread of the Usutu virus... a mosquito-borne disease whose emergence and spread are linked to climate change.
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
Autumn Woodland - by painter and printmaker, Carry Akroyd
More of this artist's gorgeous artwork, here: carryakroyd.co.uk
#art #printmaking #autumn
More of this artist's gorgeous artwork, here: carryakroyd.co.uk
#art #printmaking #autumn
November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Autumn Woodland - by painter and printmaker, Carry Akroyd
More of this artist's gorgeous artwork, here: carryakroyd.co.uk
#art #printmaking #autumn
More of this artist's gorgeous artwork, here: carryakroyd.co.uk
#art #printmaking #autumn
A bit late for #wildflowerhour - but here's some Black Horehound and Bristly Oxtongue - both seen flowering in abundance this weekend on the East Sussex coast.
Please correct me if I've got either of them wrong...
#wildflowers
Please correct me if I've got either of them wrong...
#wildflowers
November 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A bit late for #wildflowerhour - but here's some Black Horehound and Bristly Oxtongue - both seen flowering in abundance this weekend on the East Sussex coast.
Please correct me if I've got either of them wrong...
#wildflowers
Please correct me if I've got either of them wrong...
#wildflowers
Heading back to Cornwall tomorrow morning, after a lovely weekend away. Can you guess from the photos where we've been?
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Heading back to Cornwall tomorrow morning, after a lovely weekend away. Can you guess from the photos where we've been?
'Autumn Light – Melbury Wood' - by Dorset artist, Nicholas Hely Hutchinson
More of this artist's stunning paintings, here - nicholashelyhutchinson.com
#autumn #art
More of this artist's stunning paintings, here - nicholashelyhutchinson.com
#autumn #art
November 15, 2025 at 8:43 AM
'Autumn Light – Melbury Wood' - by Dorset artist, Nicholas Hely Hutchinson
More of this artist's stunning paintings, here - nicholashelyhutchinson.com
#autumn #art
More of this artist's stunning paintings, here - nicholashelyhutchinson.com
#autumn #art
Curlew with Bog Cotton - large earthenware platter by Cornwall ceramicist, artist, and nature diarist, Jennie Hale
Each of Jennie's gorgeous pieces are hand thrown and individually decorated
More of this artist's fab work, here: jenniehale.co.uk
#birds #ceramics #wildlife #nature #curlew
Each of Jennie's gorgeous pieces are hand thrown and individually decorated
More of this artist's fab work, here: jenniehale.co.uk
#birds #ceramics #wildlife #nature #curlew
November 11, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Thank you so much for all the suggestions.... especially the ones that pointed out that whatever gadget I use will work better if it's T-shaped. So I'm going to try one of these. Fingers crossed 🤞
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19776704...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19776704...
November 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Thank you so much for all the suggestions.... especially the ones that pointed out that whatever gadget I use will work better if it's T-shaped. So I'm going to try one of these. Fingers crossed 🤞
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19776704...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19776704...
The Harvest Hares - by wildlife artist, Shelly Perkins
A glorious celebration of all things 'Autumn' 🧡
More by this artist, here: www.shellyperkins.co.uk
#hares #wildlifeart #art #nature
A glorious celebration of all things 'Autumn' 🧡
More by this artist, here: www.shellyperkins.co.uk
#hares #wildlifeart #art #nature
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The Harvest Hares - by wildlife artist, Shelly Perkins
A glorious celebration of all things 'Autumn' 🧡
More by this artist, here: www.shellyperkins.co.uk
#hares #wildlifeart #art #nature
A glorious celebration of all things 'Autumn' 🧡
More by this artist, here: www.shellyperkins.co.uk
#hares #wildlifeart #art #nature
Has anyone with arthritis in their fingers tried using something like this? I'm struggling to open/shut my hot water bottle... so looking for something to make it easier.
Already have lots of advice for the arthritis itself, just need an easier-to-open hot water bottle, or a gadget to help!
Already have lots of advice for the arthritis itself, just need an easier-to-open hot water bottle, or a gadget to help!
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Has anyone with arthritis in their fingers tried using something like this? I'm struggling to open/shut my hot water bottle... so looking for something to make it easier.
Already have lots of advice for the arthritis itself, just need an easier-to-open hot water bottle, or a gadget to help!
Already have lots of advice for the arthritis itself, just need an easier-to-open hot water bottle, or a gadget to help!
My granddaughter, Arrietty (aged 10, and home schooled) has started coming to me this term for Nature Studies.
This Small Copper butterfly is from her nature journal.
Next week we’re studying Jays, and the role they play in the growth of Oak forests, so watch this space…
#nature #butterflies
This Small Copper butterfly is from her nature journal.
Next week we’re studying Jays, and the role they play in the growth of Oak forests, so watch this space…
#nature #butterflies
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
My granddaughter, Arrietty (aged 10, and home schooled) has started coming to me this term for Nature Studies.
This Small Copper butterfly is from her nature journal.
Next week we’re studying Jays, and the role they play in the growth of Oak forests, so watch this space…
#nature #butterflies
This Small Copper butterfly is from her nature journal.
Next week we’re studying Jays, and the role they play in the growth of Oak forests, so watch this space…
#nature #butterflies
Please can anyone tell me what this is? Could it be an aquatic flatworm? I don’t think it’s a leech, but I really haven’t got a clue! Found on the underside of a leaf floating in our garden pond in Cornwall…
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Please can anyone tell me what this is? Could it be an aquatic flatworm? I don’t think it’s a leech, but I really haven’t got a clue! Found on the underside of a leaf floating in our garden pond in Cornwall…
Afternoon Light The Garden St Margarets - watercolour by British author, painter, and illustrator, Ian Archie Beck
More of this artist's wonderful light-filled paintings, here: www.ianarchiebeck.co.uk
#art #watercolours #landscape #trees
More of this artist's wonderful light-filled paintings, here: www.ianarchiebeck.co.uk
#art #watercolours #landscape #trees
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Afternoon Light The Garden St Margarets - watercolour by British author, painter, and illustrator, Ian Archie Beck
More of this artist's wonderful light-filled paintings, here: www.ianarchiebeck.co.uk
#art #watercolours #landscape #trees
More of this artist's wonderful light-filled paintings, here: www.ianarchiebeck.co.uk
#art #watercolours #landscape #trees
Seed heads in old glass bottles... on the windowsill of a cottage we once lived in, in Shaftesbury
November 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Seed heads in old glass bottles... on the windowsill of a cottage we once lived in, in Shaftesbury