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Marie B Krassowski

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Banana slug at Big Basin Redwoods state park. The forest is recovering after 2020 lightening complex fires in Ca. #nature#coastal#fauna

January 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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unique #flora and #fauna, Zingst draws #nature lovers, especially in autumn, when thousands come to watch cranes on their migration south. Whether you’re here to enjoy the #wildlife or the coastal #landscape,
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January 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM

Llewelyn Pritchard

@llewelynpritchard.bsky.social

blackrivergorgenationalparkmaur.blogspot.com/2011/04/blac... South West Mauritius protected National Park with endemic flora and fauna; Guided hikes and Nature trails highlight biodiversity, coastal conservation and responsible, sustainable tourism practices

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December 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

European Searocket and Barberry-leaf Goldenbush blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, October 25, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#EuropeanSearocket
#BarberryleafGoldenbush
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail l
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

European Searocket and Barberry-leaf Goldenbush blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, October 25, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

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#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#EuropeanSearocket
#BarberryleafGoldenbush
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail l
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

October 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

California Buckwheat and Seacliff Wild Buckwheat blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, October 25, 2025

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#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Buckwheat
#CaliforniaBuckwheat
#SeacliffWildBuckwheat
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

California Buckwheat budding and blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, October 25, 2025

More flora & fauna photos:

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#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Buckwheat
#CaliforniaBuckwheat
#SeacliffWildBuckwheat
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Seacliff Wild Buckwheat budding and blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, October 25, 2025

More flora & fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Buckwheat
#CaliforniaBuckwheat
#SeacliffWildBuckwheat
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

October 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Fiery Skipper pollinating Blue Statice, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

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#Insect
#Insects
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Butterfly
#Butterflies
#FierySkipper
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Fiery Skipper pollinating Blue Statice, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Insect
#Insects
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Butterfly
#Butterflies
#FierySkipper
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

August 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM

KD Singh Arneja

@kdarneja.bsky.social

Behold, the #Monarch #Butterfly. This pupa will chrysalis soon, like millions others and travel thousands of miles from their summer breeding grounds in North America (this one was jn Central, MA) to overwintering sites in central Mexico or coastal California.

#photography #nature #fauna #life

September 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Coastal Goldenbushes budding and blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, October 24, 2025

More flora & fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Goldenbush
#Goldenbushes
#CoastalGoldenbush
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Coastal Goldenbushes budding and blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, October 24, 2025

More flora & fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Goldenbush
#Goldenbushes
#CoastalGoldenbush
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

October 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Desert Broom and Coastal Goldenbush blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, October 26, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#DesertBroom
#CoastalGoldenbush
#SunsetCliffsNaturalPark
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Desert Broom and Coastal Goldenbush blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, October 26, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#DesertBroom
#CoastalGoldenbush
#SunsetCliffsNaturalPark
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

October 29, 2025 at 3:46 AM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Southern Coastal Bushmallow blooming, Idyllwild Nature Center, San Jacinto National Forest, July 6, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

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#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Bushmallow
#Bushmallows
#SouthernCoastalBushmallow
#SanBernardinoNationalForest

Southern Coastal Bushmallow blooming, Idyllwild Nature Center, San Jacinto National Forest, July 6, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Bushmallow
#Bushmallows
#SouthernCoastalBushmallow
#SanBernardinoNationalForest

July 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Healthy Globetrotter

@healthyglobet.bsky.social

Top Backpacking Expeditions for Nature Lovers in Latvia in 2025

Discover Latvia's breathtaking landscapes in 2025 with top backpacking expeditions. Traverse ancient forests, coastal trails, and serene lakes, immersing yourself in the vibrant flora and fauna. Nature’s wonders await your exploration…

Top Backpacking Expeditions for Nature Lovers in Latvia in 2025

Discover Latvia's breathtaking landscapes in 2025 with top backpacking expeditions. Traverse ancient forests, coastal trails, and serene lakes, immersing yourself in the vibrant flora and fauna. Nature’s wonders await your exploration in this hidden gem of the Baltics.

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March 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM

Ashwynn Hanks

@ashwynnhanks.bsky.social

Little Blue Heron taking time for self-reflection or not🤔🙂

Almost missed this beauty but the edge of a pond. Coastal SC, USA📷

#Fauna
#Nature
#Photography
#SouthCarolina

Little blue heron taking time to do some self-reflection or not🙂

June 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Cellophane Bee pollinating a Coastal Goldenbush, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, October 26, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

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#Insect
#Insects
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Bee
#Bees
#CellophaneBee
#SunsetCliffsNaturalPark
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

October 31, 2025 at 4:21 AM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Trailing Treasureflower blooming and Lemonade Berry fruiting, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, San Diego, October 25, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#TrailingTreasureflower
#LemonadeBerry
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Trailing Treasureflower blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, San Diego, October 25, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#TrailingTreasureflower
#LemonadeBerry
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Lemonade Berry fruiting, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, San Diego, October 25, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#TrailingTreasureflower
#LemonadeBerry
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

October 28, 2025 at 5:07 AM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

California Brittlebush and Sea Fig blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, October 24, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#CaliforniaBrittlebush
#SeaFig
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

California Brittlebush and Trailing African Daisy blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, October 24, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#CaliforniaBrittlebush
#TrailingAfricanDaisy
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Sea Fig blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, October 24, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#CaliforniaBrittlebush
#TrailingAfricanDaisy
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

October 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Crystalline Ice Plant blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#CrystallineIcePlant
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#OceanBeach
#SanDiego

Crystalline Ice Plant blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#CrystallineIcePlant
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#OceanBeach
#SanDiego

September 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM

Nola Wilken

@restoringbikes.bsky.social

Coastal flora and fauna: Lily of the valley, a stand of redwoods, Sitka Spruce, an Elk napping in a meadow. #nature #oregoncoast #photography

May 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Coastal Goldenbushes budding and blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Goldenbush
#Goldenbushes
#CoastalGoldenbush
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Coastal Goldenbushes budding and blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora & fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Goldenbush
#Goldenbushes
#CoastalGoldenbush
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

August 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Coppery Mesemb blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#CopperyMesemb
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#OceanBeach
#SanDiego

Coppery Mesemb blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#CopperyMesemb
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#OceanBeach
#SanDiego

September 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Coastal Goldenbush and Trailing African Daisy blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, October 24, 2025

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#CoastalGoldenbush
#TrailingAfricanDaisy
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Coastal Goldenbush blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, October 24, 2025

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#CoastalGoldenbush
#TrailingAfricanDaisy
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Trailing African Daisy blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, October 24, 2025

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#CoastalGoldenbush
#TrailingAfricanDaisy
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

October 31, 2025 at 12:41 AM

Ashwynn Hanks

@ashwynnhanks.bsky.social

Great Blue Skimmer Dragonfly in a backdrop of Longleaf pine needles.

Coastal Carolina, June 2025

📷

#Fauna
#Nature
#Photography
#Botany

June 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Coastal Goldenbushes budding and blooming, Cabrillo National Monument, Point Loma, San Diego, August 31, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Goldenbush
#Goldenbushes
#CoastalGoldenbush
#CoastalTrail
#CabrilloNationalMonument
#SanDiego

Coastal Goldenbushes budding and blooming, Cabrillo National Monument, Point Loma, San Diego, August 31, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Goldenbush
#Goldenbushes
#CoastalGoldenbush
#CoastalTrail
#CabrilloNationalMonument
#SanDiego

September 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Coastal Goldenbushes blooming, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, October 24, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Goldenbush
#Goldenbushes
#CoastalGoldenbush
#SunsetCliffsNaturalPark
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

Coastal Goldenbushes blooming, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, October 24, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Goldenbush
#Goldenbushes
#CoastalGoldenbush
#SunsetCliffsNaturalPark
#SunsetCliffs
#SanDiego

October 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM

Donald Grimm, Ph.D.

@donaldgrimm.bsky.social

Chilean Sea Fig and Sea Fig blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#SeaFig
#SeaFigs
#ChileanSeaFig
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#OceanBeach
#SanDiego

Chilean Sea Fig blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#SeaFig
#SeaFigs
#ChileanSeaFig
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#OceanBeach
#SanDiego

Sea Fig blooming, Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail, Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, August 29, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#SeaFig
#SeaFigs
#ChileanSeaFig
#SunsetCliffsCoastalTrail
#SunsetCliffs
#OceanBeach
#SanDiego

September 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM

RK Photographic / Rob Knight

@rkphotographic.bsky.social

Spiorad àird nam Murchan

Sharing some more work from my ongoing project of 9+ years ‘Ardnamurchan Spirit’.

The woodlands of the peninsula are a special place, vibrant and rich in life and history. Each and every season of the year has its rich and sumptuous palette in the woodlands of Ardnamurchan

The Ardnamurchan Peninsula, a remote and rugged stretch of land on Scotland's west coast, is a place where time seems to stand still. Here, the ancient Caledonian rain forest whispers tales of a bygone era, its remnants a testament to the resilience of nature. This forest, once a vast expanse covering much of Scotland, now survives in scattered fragments, each a precious jewel of biodiversity.
In the heart of Ardnamurchan, the Caledonian rain forest is a sanctuary of tranquility. The air is thick with the scent of moss and damp earth, and the ground is a soft, spongy carpet of fallen leaves and needles. Towering Scots pines, their branches draped in lichen, stand as silent sentinels, their roots entwined with those of birch, rowan, and juniper. This ancient woodland is a living museum, showcasing the flora and fauna that have thrived here for millennia1.
Among these ancient trees, the unique oak woodlands of Ardnamurchan hold a special place. These woodlands, dominated by the hardy sessile oak, are a remnant of the Atlantic oak forests that once cloaked Europe's western seaboard. The oaks here are gnarled and weather-beaten, their branches twisted by the relentless Atlantic winds. Despite their rugged appearance, these trees are vital to the ecosystem, providing habitat for a myriad of species.

Walking through these oak woodlands, one is struck by the diversity of life. Ferns and mosses carpet the forest floor, while lichens cling to the bark of the trees. Birds flit through the canopy, their songs a melodic counterpoint to the rustle of leaves. In the undergrowth, small mammals and insects go about their lives, hidden from view but ever-present. This is a place where nature reigns supreme, and the hand of man is but a distant memory.
The Ardnamurchan Peninsula, with its ancient rain forest and unique oak woodlands, is a reminder of the natural beauty that once covered much of Scotland. It is a place of solitude and reflection, where one can escape the modern world and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Here, in this wild and untamed landscape, the spirit of the Caledonian Forest lives on, a testament to the enduring power of the natural world.

Glenborrodale, located on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula in the Scottish Highlands, is a place of remarkable natural beauty and biodiversity. Nestled on the shores of Loch Sunart, this area is renowned for its rich habitats and diverse wildlife.
Glenborrodale Nature Reserve
The Glenborrodale Nature Reserve, managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The reserve encompasses a mix of woodland, upland, and coastal habitats, making it a hotspot for a variety of species1. The ancient Atlantic oak woodlands here are particularly notable, festooned with mosses, lichens, and liverworts, creating a lush, green tapestry that is both enchanting and ecologically significant2.
Flora and Fauna
The reserve is home to an impressive array of flora and fauna. Over 634 species of flowering plants have been recorded, along with numerous species of mosses, liverworts, and lichens2. The oak woodlands support a variety of bird species, including wood warblers, redstarts, and spotted flycatchers1. The coastal areas of Loch Sunart are frequented by otters and seals, while the skies above are patrolled by golden eagles and white-tailed eagles.

Visitors to Glenborrodale can enjoy guided walks through the reserve, where they might encounter rare butterflies like the pearl-bordered fritillary and the chequered skipper. The reserve also supports a range of dragonflies, including the azure hawker and the golden-ringed dragonfly. Mammals such as pine martens, wildcats, and red deer are also part of the rich tapestry of life in this area.

Conservation Efforts

The RSPB actively manages the reserve to maintain and enhance its biodiversity. This includes controlling the population of native deer to prevent overgrazing and cutting back invasive species like rhododendron to allow native plants to thrive. These efforts ensure that the unique habitats of Glenborrodale remain healthy and vibrant for future generations to enjoy.
Glenborrodale is a testament to the natural beauty and ecological importance of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. Its ancient woodlands and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and a vital area for conservation efforts.

Sources:

1: RSPB Glenborrodale 2: Wild Lochaber on Glenborrodale

December 12, 2024 at 8:38 AM

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