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hmcclaff.bsky.social
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@hmcclaff.bsky.social
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Hiker, nature lover, sunny days. Photos my own unless reposts. I don't do AI. No DMs plz. Physiology research full time and MSc student in Wildlife Biology and Conservation in spare time. Groups: sccan.scot/easterbreichwood/ avnatureaction.wordpress.com
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 3h
Hopefully, fingers crossed for you!
I've just reposted the group advert but we're heading to a beautiful ancient woodland thats a SSSI site beside Mid Calder. Old birch and oak with a couple of spectacular beech trees 😊
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 3h
This Sunday at 2pm 👇😀 #westlothian #SSSI #Calderwood #naturewalk #Ramble&Chat #autumn
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Almond Valley Nature Action (AVNA) @avnatureaction.bsky.social · 17d
October Ramble & Chat

Autumnal walk in Calderwood Join us for a slow paced walk in Calderwood, Mid Calder on Sunday 12 October 2025. This is an opportunity to spend some time in nature, exploring this ancient woodland and enjoying the beautiful autumnal colours. We will meet at the Mid Calder…
October Ramble & Chat
Autumnal walk in Calderwood Join us for a slow paced walk in Calderwood, Mid Calder on Sunday 12 October 2025. This is an opportunity to spend some time in nature, exploring this ancient woodland and enjoying the beautiful autumnal colours. We will meet at the Mid Calder entrance to Almondell and Calderwood Country park, just off the car park. We will then follow the path towards Calderwood and explore the circular, yellow waymarked hazel Trail.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 3h
I'm afraid not. Severely lacking in time at the moment with study. Sunday is my one outing this weekend with the Almond Valley nature group at Calderwood. Good luck to you, I'll look out for your post if you see it!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 2d
#thicktrunktuesday this tree guards the entrance to a bridge over the railway at Culloden Wood.
A large tree with a forked trunk stands at the entrance to a footbridge which is only visible to the viewer as 2 curved walls. To cross the bridge the tree must be stepped around. There is a large boulder at it's base. The tree is mostly in shade while the background is in full sunshine.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 10d
Yeah 😄, first time I've noticed this!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 10d
Ah thanks!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 10d
I'd love to know what's going on here! What's making these patterns? Anyone know? #bugsky #wychelm #invertebrate
A green leaf of a wych elm tree has been nibbled in a pattern with a hole in-between each vein of the leaf. More nibbling of leaves inbetween the veins. It appears whatever is responsible will eventually be able to remove part of the leaf.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 10d
Ah I see! Mine barely grew in the first place, then I thought it was going to give up. Hope you had a good day with the raptors!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 10d
Thank you 😊 I'm just wondering now what is left to pollinate it with it being so late! Did your sunflowers not flower?
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 11d
My sunflower finally got there! It was the only one to have grown from the several that I planted. The photo on the left is from Wednesday, and on the right photo taken on Friday. #SundayYellow #sunflower
A close up photo of a sunflower that has not yet opened. The petals are folded in overlapping each other. Photo of the opened sunflower with longer yellow petals on one side and shorter petals on the other.
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Bath Nature @bathnature.bsky.social · 12d
Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom in Stockhill Wood near Priddy, a short drive from #Bath #Somerset #UK
#nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #ukwildlife #bathnature #fungi #mushroom #flyagaric
Fly Agaric mushroom - a red mushroom with white spots
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Breezie @breeze420.bsky.social · 12d
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light."

-Helen Keller
the top of a single black tree with a single white cloud above it.
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 12d
Great photo!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 12d
Wow thats quite striking!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 12d
😊👋🐝
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 12d
😀🐝👋
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 12d
Not many left now 🥲
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 12d
Lovely capture!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 12d
😂 I heard the sequel is going to be called "A bin around"
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Wyrd reflection @pammylou2.bsky.social · 20d
Sunlight through dandelion fluff...taken yesterday
#schiking #dandelion #lateafternoonsunlight
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 13d
😂👌
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 13d
That wagging tail! 😄
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 13d
😀 isn't it lovely to have these little colourful creatures flying around taking care of all the pollinating!
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 13d
I remember hearing about plasmidium in undergrad biology. Love that you have some as a pet or should I say pets 😆
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TMBtrain @hmcclaff.bsky.social · 13d
You're welcome 😊
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