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| Common Banded Hoverfly (Syrphus agg) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Banded Hoverfly (Syrphus agg)These black and yellow 'wasp' mimic hoverflies can be a problem to identify however, most have four black rings (or stripes depending on your point of view!) but this one has five so this is probably Syrphus ribesii; or is it… |
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| Common Bent (Agrostis capillaris) | Title: Nature Notes - Common BentThe bent family of grasses are exceedingly common although usually only on acid soils. As a result the common bent in particular is a species of heathland and the acid grassland that frequently occurs where the heathers, gorses and other typical… |
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| Common Bent-grass | Title: Common Bent-Grass: Agrostis capillarisCommon bent-grass (Agrostis capillaris) is a versatile and widely distributed grass species found throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Known for its fine-textured leaves and adaptability to various soil types, it is a key component in… |
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| Common Birds-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Birds-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)I am sure nearly everyone with even the slightest interest in wild flowers will know the distinctive yellow 'pea' flowers of the common bird's-foot trefoil. This a plant that can be found, mainly on grassland, on… |
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| Common Birdsfoot Trefoil | Title: Common Birdsfoot Trefoil: A Beacon of Beauty in Meadows and PasturesIn the tapestry of grasslands and meadows, a vibrant splash of yellow catches the eye—a testament to the beauty and resilience of the common birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus). With its delicate flowers,… |
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| Common Blue | Title: The Enigmatic Elegance of the Common Blue Butterfly: A Study in Nature's DelicacyIn the vast tapestry of nature, few creatures evoke the same sense of delicate beauty and enchantment as the common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus). With its ethereal wings adorned in hues of… |
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| Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)Blues can be tricky chaps to sort out; this silvery underside with orange dots is a familiar feature amongst many of the species. You have to take various things in to account when separating them.Flight period is one indicator,… |
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| Common Bonnet | Title: Exploring Nature's Palette: The Common Bonnet FungusNature, in its infinite complexity, often presents us with wonders that captivate the imagination and inspire awe. Among these marvels is the common bonnet fungus (Mycena galericulata), a petite but enchanting member of the… |
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| Common Carder Bee | Title: Unveiling the Charismatic Common Carder Bee: Nature's Industrious PollinatorIn the bustling world of pollinators, one species stands out for its industrious nature and charming demeanor: the common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum). With its distinctive ginger fur and diligent… |
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| Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum) | Title: Nature Notes - Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)The common carder bee is the most common British carder bee. Unlike a rolling stone it gathers moss! it uses this to cover its nest, hence the term carder or gatherer. Nests can be quite large with over a hundred… |
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| Common Centaury | Title: Common Centaury: Centaurium erythraeaCommon centaury (Centaurium erythraea) is a charming and medicinally valuable plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. Recognized for its delicate pink flowers and its role in traditional herbal medicine, this herbaceous plant thrives in a… |
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| Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)Common centaury is frequently encountered both on calcareous soils and on acid too. You can find it on grassy downs and you can also encounter it on the heaths, often by paths where the soil is well worn and the vegetation is… |
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| Common Chickweed | Title: Common Chickweed: The Unsung Hero of Backyard FloraIn the quiet corners of gardens and lawns, nestled between blades of grass and beneath the shade of shrubs, a humble yet resilient plant quietly thrives. Common chickweed (Stellaria media), with its delicate leaves and petite… |
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| Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Chickweed (Stellaria media)Common chickweed is surely our most common agricultural weed? It grows on rich soils where there are bare patches and that can include flower beds in your garden! Where it grows it usually forms large clusters of sprawling,… |
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| Common Citrus Lichen | Title: Caloplaca Citrina: A Golden Gem of Lichen DiversityCaloplaca citrina, commonly known as the Common Citrus Lichen or Golden Shield Lichen, is a species of brightly colored crustose lichen that adds a splash of vivid yellow-orange to rocky substrates across temperate regions… |
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| Common Comfrey | Title: Common Comfrey: Nature's HealerCommon comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a perennial herb known for its lush green leaves and bell-shaped flowers. This plant, often found growing in damp, marshy areas of Europe and Asia, has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine for centuries… |
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| Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)The common comfrey is a bit of a teaser! Although the usual colour of the flower is a creamy white it also occurs with pink or blue flowers, indeed sometimes a combination of the two. That is where the problem lies as the other… |
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| Common Cone Cap | Title: Unveiling the Beauty and Ecology of Conocybe tenera: A Fascinating Fungus of the ForestNestled among the leaf litter of woodlands and grassy fields, the Conocybe tenera emerges as a delicate treasure, captivating those who pause to observe its understated elegance. Despite its… |
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| Common Couch | Title: Unveiling the Persistence and Versatility of Common Couch Grass: Nature's Tenacious SurvivorAmidst the green tapestry of lawns, fields, and disturbed landscapes, one resilient plant stands out for its ability to thrive in diverse conditions and persist despite efforts to… |
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| Common Couch Grass (Elymus repens) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Couch Grass (Elymus repens)I was tempted to start by saying that the common couch grass must be the most common grass species but on reflection that might not be a fair assessment. Indeed, just how do you decide what our most common grass species is… |
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| Common Cross Spider | Title: Unraveling the Intriguing World of the Common Cross Spider: Nature's Master WeaverIn the intricate tapestry of the natural world, few creatures are as captivating and meticulously skilled as the common cross spider (Araneus diadematus). With its intricate web designs and elegant… |
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| Common Cross Spider (Araneus diadematus) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Cross Spider (Araneus diadematus)This spider, with the white cross on its back is also known as the garden spider but it can be seen just about anywhere during the autumn, there are countless numbers of them. They are usually seen huddled up in the centre of… |
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| Common Daisy (Bellis perennis) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Daisy (Bellis perennis)ubiquitous, yet humble, common daisy is one of the first flowers we can name when, as youngsters, we are taught to make daisy chains! When a bit older we pull the petals off one by one saying "(S)he loves me, (s)he loves me not".… |
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| Common Darter | Title: Unveiling the Elegance of the Common Darter Dragonfly: A Master of Aerial AcrobaticsIn the realm of insects, few creatures possess the grace, agility, and predatory prowess of the common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum). With its slender body, iridescent wings, and keen… |
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| Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)One sunny afternoon in August we were sat by our garden pond and were fascinated to watch a pair of common darter dragonflies.The female was dabbing her tail into the water weed at intervals of about one second laying an egg with… |
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| Common Dodder | Title: Exploring the Mysterious World of Common Dodder: Nature's Enigmatic Parasitic VineIn the intricate tapestry of nature, certain plants defy conventional classification, challenging our perceptions and captivating our imaginations. Common dodder (Cuscuta spp.), with its peculiar… |
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| Common Dodder (Cuscuta epithymum) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Dodder (Cuscuta epithymum)Heath is a really different sort of habitat to almost anywhere else with some unique species to be found. Whilst common dodder is not totally a heathland species it seems most often to be found there. This is because it is a… |
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| Common Dog-violet | Title: Embracing the Charm of the Common Dog-Violet: A Delightful Wildflower of WoodlandsNestled amidst the dappled sunlight of woodlands and meadows, the common dog-violet (Viola riviniana) graces the landscape with its delicate beauty and understated elegance. While often overshadowed… |
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| Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana) | Title: Nature Notes - Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana)Every spring the dog-violets appear and it is easy to dismiss them all as just 'dog-violets'. There are, however, four species that appear although the pale and heath violets are early summer rather than early spring. The… |
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| Common Dust Lichen | Title: Revealing the Quiet Beauty of the Common Dust Lichen: Nature's Subtle MasterpieceIn the realm of lichens, where intricate symbiotic relationships between fungi and algae form the basis of a fascinating ecological tapestry, the common dust lichen (Lepraria spp.) emerges as a… |