Roger Harding
@rogercharding.bsky.social
Lover of all things natural history, particularly orchids, butterflies, birds.
Also, travelling to photograph them.
Play harmonica and poker and love whisky
Also, travelling to photograph them.
Play harmonica and poker and love whisky
And, without you Jon I would never have seen the amazing hybrid.
December 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
And, without you Jon I would never have seen the amazing hybrid.
Looking at some old orchid photos from Rhodes in 2024 brought back warm memories.
I had to book AGAIN.
A look at the @mariposanature.bsky.social website showed it and just about ALL their 2026 trips were fully booked
So I have booked for 2027!
@dunnjons.bsky.social
@thenewgalaxy.bsky.social
I had to book AGAIN.
A look at the @mariposanature.bsky.social website showed it and just about ALL their 2026 trips were fully booked
So I have booked for 2027!
@dunnjons.bsky.social
@thenewgalaxy.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Looking at some old orchid photos from Rhodes in 2024 brought back warm memories.
I had to book AGAIN.
A look at the @mariposanature.bsky.social website showed it and just about ALL their 2026 trips were fully booked
So I have booked for 2027!
@dunnjons.bsky.social
@thenewgalaxy.bsky.social
I had to book AGAIN.
A look at the @mariposanature.bsky.social website showed it and just about ALL their 2026 trips were fully booked
So I have booked for 2027!
@dunnjons.bsky.social
@thenewgalaxy.bsky.social
The day I came home to find my wife in bed with @dunnjons.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The day I came home to find my wife in bed with @dunnjons.bsky.social
I'm giving this a go tonight.
October 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I'm giving this a go tonight.
And a few more....
October 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
And a few more....
Inspired by all the amazing fungi photos posted here recently, I took my camera on a stroll through an Exmoor wood.
October 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Inspired by all the amazing fungi photos posted here recently, I took my camera on a stroll through an Exmoor wood.
Carline on Braunton Burrows today brighten up a dull day
October 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Carline on Braunton Burrows today brighten up a dull day
The "Eye" does it again
September 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The "Eye" does it again
My #favouriteplant for #wildflowerhour is probably this Water Germander on Braunton Burrows.
September 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
My #favouriteplant for #wildflowerhour is probably this Water Germander on Braunton Burrows.
Saturday afternoon contemplative g&t on my balcony disturbed by this fly-past beauty.
Ran in and just grabbed my camera in time.
Ran in and just grabbed my camera in time.
September 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Saturday afternoon contemplative g&t on my balcony disturbed by this fly-past beauty.
Ran in and just grabbed my camera in time.
Ran in and just grabbed my camera in time.
Private Eye hits the climate change and the rampant consumerism nail on the head.
September 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Private Eye hits the climate change and the rampant consumerism nail on the head.
These pics represent two sad farewells
Probably my last wild UK orchids of the year
Also, probably, my last photos on my Canon gear
After 35 years, I am PXing next week back to Olympus
Lots of thought has gone into this. I played with everything @globalbirdfair - decision made
Bit sad.😢
Probably my last wild UK orchids of the year
Also, probably, my last photos on my Canon gear
After 35 years, I am PXing next week back to Olympus
Lots of thought has gone into this. I played with everything @globalbirdfair - decision made
Bit sad.😢
August 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
These pics represent two sad farewells
Probably my last wild UK orchids of the year
Also, probably, my last photos on my Canon gear
After 35 years, I am PXing next week back to Olympus
Lots of thought has gone into this. I played with everything @globalbirdfair - decision made
Bit sad.😢
Probably my last wild UK orchids of the year
Also, probably, my last photos on my Canon gear
After 35 years, I am PXing next week back to Olympus
Lots of thought has gone into this. I played with everything @globalbirdfair - decision made
Bit sad.😢
August 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I recall twitching these fellas back in the 80's.
I have 8 from my living room today.
I have 8 from my living room today.
August 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I recall twitching these fellas back in the 80's.
I have 8 from my living room today.
I have 8 from my living room today.
And a final couple from Braunton Burrows
Carline Thistle - C. vulgarity, and Common Centaury - C. erythraea.
A lovely day. Butterflies were superb also.
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
Carline Thistle - C. vulgarity, and Common Centaury - C. erythraea.
A lovely day. Butterflies were superb also.
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
And a final couple from Braunton Burrows
Carline Thistle - C. vulgarity, and Common Centaury - C. erythraea.
A lovely day. Butterflies were superb also.
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
Carline Thistle - C. vulgarity, and Common Centaury - C. erythraea.
A lovely day. Butterflies were superb also.
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
Four more fairly random shots from Braunton Burrows today
Eyebright - E. Officinalis
Round-headed club-rush - S. Holoschoenus
Storks Bill (Sticky?) - E. leblii
Sea Spurge - E. paralias
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
Eyebright - E. Officinalis
Round-headed club-rush - S. Holoschoenus
Storks Bill (Sticky?) - E. leblii
Sea Spurge - E. paralias
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Four more fairly random shots from Braunton Burrows today
Eyebright - E. Officinalis
Round-headed club-rush - S. Holoschoenus
Storks Bill (Sticky?) - E. leblii
Sea Spurge - E. paralias
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
Eyebright - E. Officinalis
Round-headed club-rush - S. Holoschoenus
Storks Bill (Sticky?) - E. leblii
Sea Spurge - E. paralias
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
Another delight from Braunton Burrows is this Water Germander - Teucrium scordium.
Seems it is only found at one other site in UK.
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social @ukorchids.bsky.social
Seems it is only found at one other site in UK.
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social @ukorchids.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Another delight from Braunton Burrows is this Water Germander - Teucrium scordium.
Seems it is only found at one other site in UK.
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social @ukorchids.bsky.social
Seems it is only found at one other site in UK.
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social @ukorchids.bsky.social
A fabulous day on Braunton Burrows. Target species Spiranthes spiralis - Autumn Ladies Tresses found in several locations including one completely new to me.😁
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
@ukorchids.bsky.social
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
@ukorchids.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A fabulous day on Braunton Burrows. Target species Spiranthes spiralis - Autumn Ladies Tresses found in several locations including one completely new to me.😁
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
@ukorchids.bsky.social
@withylake.bsky.social @lizlouise.bsky.social @stevieparsons.bsky.social
@ukorchids.bsky.social
#WildflowerHour
#ByTheSea
Braunton Burrows - North Devon
Fore Dune with Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) and Sea Spurge (Euphorbia paralias)
Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) by the ton and Close-Up.
@botanybeck.bsky.social
@lizlouise.bsky.social
@stevieparsons.bsky.social
#ByTheSea
Braunton Burrows - North Devon
Fore Dune with Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) and Sea Spurge (Euphorbia paralias)
Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) by the ton and Close-Up.
@botanybeck.bsky.social
@lizlouise.bsky.social
@stevieparsons.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#WildflowerHour
#ByTheSea
Braunton Burrows - North Devon
Fore Dune with Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) and Sea Spurge (Euphorbia paralias)
Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) by the ton and Close-Up.
@botanybeck.bsky.social
@lizlouise.bsky.social
@stevieparsons.bsky.social
#ByTheSea
Braunton Burrows - North Devon
Fore Dune with Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) and Sea Spurge (Euphorbia paralias)
Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) by the ton and Close-Up.
@botanybeck.bsky.social
@lizlouise.bsky.social
@stevieparsons.bsky.social
#WildflowerHour
#ByTheSea
Braunton Burrows - North Devon
Sand Toadflax (Linaria arenaria) with Dune Pansy (Viola tricolor ssp. curtisii)
Sea Stock (Matthiola sinuate) sadly going over a bit.
Frosted Orache (Atriplex laciniata)
Sea Rocket (C maritima) photo-bombed by Prickly Saltwort (S kali)
#ByTheSea
Braunton Burrows - North Devon
Sand Toadflax (Linaria arenaria) with Dune Pansy (Viola tricolor ssp. curtisii)
Sea Stock (Matthiola sinuate) sadly going over a bit.
Frosted Orache (Atriplex laciniata)
Sea Rocket (C maritima) photo-bombed by Prickly Saltwort (S kali)
August 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
#WildflowerHour
#ByTheSea
Braunton Burrows - North Devon
Sand Toadflax (Linaria arenaria) with Dune Pansy (Viola tricolor ssp. curtisii)
Sea Stock (Matthiola sinuate) sadly going over a bit.
Frosted Orache (Atriplex laciniata)
Sea Rocket (C maritima) photo-bombed by Prickly Saltwort (S kali)
#ByTheSea
Braunton Burrows - North Devon
Sand Toadflax (Linaria arenaria) with Dune Pansy (Viola tricolor ssp. curtisii)
Sea Stock (Matthiola sinuate) sadly going over a bit.
Frosted Orache (Atriplex laciniata)
Sea Rocket (C maritima) photo-bombed by Prickly Saltwort (S kali)
Vinny. No sign of ALT on Braunton Burrows today. Did find this excellent White Horehound though.
July 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Vinny. No sign of ALT on Braunton Burrows today. Did find this excellent White Horehound though.
The excellent @sylvatica2024.bsky.social pointed me at some Cornish Broad Leaved. Gorgeous stuff.
July 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The excellent @sylvatica2024.bsky.social pointed me at some Cornish Broad Leaved. Gorgeous stuff.
July 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
@wildflowerhour.bsky.social @botanybeck.bsky.social
On Lundy, but have sloooow phone signal.
Marsh Helleborine Braunton Burrows.
On Lundy, but have sloooow phone signal.
Marsh Helleborine Braunton Burrows.
July 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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On Lundy, but have sloooow phone signal.
Marsh Helleborine Braunton Burrows.
On Lundy, but have sloooow phone signal.
Marsh Helleborine Braunton Burrows.