Little Ecologist

Ecologist, wildlife enthusiast and passionate about protecting the natural world

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

A weird and definitely wonderful wee beastie, none other than a spectacular Glowworm larva 🤩. Couldn’t believe my luck when we crossed paths today #glowworm #beetle #invertebrates #larvae #bioluminescence

[BC Norfolk @BC_Norfolk]

There has been reports of an influx of Painted Lady's into Norfolk over the last few days.📷️ Iain Leach BC

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

So lovely to be seeing quite a few Painted Ladies from the recent influx 🤩. This one had a fleeting rest on the path in front of me, before gliding off into the distance. They have such phenomenal journeys #paintedlady #butterfly #lovebutterflies #lepidoptera #nomad

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

What a moth! The Puss Moth is truly striking and very beautiful. It gets its name ‘Puss’ from ‘pussycat ‘ due to its fluffy cat-like appearance. I’d love to see a Puss Moth caterpillar, they look incredible too 🤩 #moth #moths #lovemoths #lepidoptera #invertebrates #nature

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@ThomasJohn45141 Thank you very much Steve, so nice to star seeing them all 🤩

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

Here come one of the most glorious sights and smells of spring: Bluebells are growing in number. The delicate Wood Anemones are beginning to form a carpet with Moschatel growing between. Red Campion flowers are opening up and Field Pansys are brightening the fields. #wildflowers

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@McalisterAndrew So beautiful to see aren’t they 🤩😁

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

Here come more signs of spring and the promise of that fantastic feeling of spring being in full swing 💫. I spotted my first delicate Wood Anemone flowers this morning , alongside the buds of Wild Garlic 🤩. Can’t wait! #wildflowers #spring #signsofspring #woodland #walk

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

Always a feeling of such joy to see the first signs of spring starting to emerge 🤩. Crocuses, Cherry Plum blossom, Hazel flowers and Winter Aconites. #signsofspring #winter #newlifebegins #seasons #thingstocome

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

An incredible natural spectacle 🤩! This starling murmuration was absolutely phenomenal to watch, it just takes your breath (and words) away. A very special thing to experience. Nature really is amazing.

#starlings #starlingmurmuration #nature #mesmerising #aweinspiring

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@North_Bucks123 That’s lovely, so nice to be in Devon 🤩 and to see lots of butterflies there and at home. Let’s hope it continues 🤞🏻. You got some geat photos of the Dingy Skippers 🤩

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

A few beauties recorded for The Big Butterfly Count. The Comma, Ringlet, Speckled Wood, Large White, Red Admiral, Peacock, Green-veined White and Common Blue. The Big Butterfly Count runs until the 10th Aug, if you have a spare 15 mins. #bigbutterflycount #butterflies #recording

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@North_Bucks123 Mine too Kevin 😁, so pleased to see they are better for us 👌🏻. Mine picked up last year and have been better again this year. Last year and this year were the first years in a long while the ‘butterfly bush’ had a decent adornment of butterflies 🦋

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@Michell27802876 Fantastic 🤩, it’s always good fun to see what you can spot. Hope you get lots 👌🏻😁

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@BrennanMartine Really lovely 🤩

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@Michell27802876 Thank you very much Michelle 😊🤩

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@donnarainey4 It would be fantastic 😍, me too. It is brilliant to see many more verges full of wildflowers.

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@donnarainey4 It’s just so exciting and it lifts your heart when you see it happen doesn’t it. The orchids in your road verge photo really are glorious 🤩. Great when they are managed like that, it does seem to be becoming more common doesn’t it, with lots of good initiatives being set up.

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@North_Bucks123 I have seen a good few Cinnabars on the wing 😁. I did read somewhere that this year looks set to be a big year for Ragwort, so that tallies. Hopefully it will help a good few insects. So many use it.

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

The Cinnabar Moth has been busy, fantastic to see all these little caterpillars. Something tells me they are very hungry caterpillars and soon there will not be much left of this Ragwort and they will be much bigger #cinnabarmoth #moths #lovemoths #wildlife #nature

[Little Ecologist @LittleEcologist]

@donnarainey4 It’s absolutely fantastic to see and amazing what nature and great management can do 🤩. A grassland near me was regularly mown for years. Same thing, it has been managed by a late summer cut for the last few years and up popped a Greater Butterfly Orchid and other nice plants 👌🏻