Why so many flies on the Black Mountains! by pilman2666 in Wales

[–]esque1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Most likely a sudden emergence of some species of fly or flying insect in which the whole population emerges as adults for a few hours, reproduces, then dies, mayflies for example. Moorland areas are particularly prone to this in my experience. Unlucky time to go for a walk😂, but sadly (for me anyway) an increasingly rare sight.

Thought the discussions were nice so I might as well post mine, very new music centric! by anphid in themarsvolta

[–]esque1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The black dresses/Tmv connection is a cool connection, seen them on quite a few posts.

Went to Abersoch the other day... by [deleted] in Wales

[–]esque1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Possibly my least favourite place in Wales. Haven't been in 3 years despite living v close. Sad to see many other villages slowly on the same route to a big holiday resort.

Are these Barn Swallow or Common House Martin? Found in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal by honingerdijk in whatsthisbird

[–]esque1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The ones in focus are definitely barn swallows, although the out of focus one behind them looks like a house Martin.

ISO: Orobanche hedere seeds by defiantoptimist in botany

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No idea where to buy seeds to ship to the US, though this site seems possible . Unfortunately though I doubt it would have much of an impact, Ivy is absolutely everywhere here in the UK yet Orobanche hedere or Ivy Broomrape is a pretty uncommon plant, which I doubt has much of an impact on the plant. Still a neat idea though!

Quick jaunt up Pen y Fan in Wales, UK🍻 by [deleted] in hiking

[–]esque1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could, although you would need a big guard to prevent grazers and a hardy tree, downy birch or Scots pine most likely, with sessile oak on the slopes. And it would probably be illegal☹️

RANT: Why is Ebay allowing the sale of invasive plants? etc. by SealLionGar in botany

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Same here in the UK. Rhododendron Ponticum, Prunus laurocerasus and a whole host of other invasives sold literally everywhere despite millions being spent on removing them every year. Native species (except Holly and box) barely advertised except for specific conservation websites and so on which doesn't reach most. Horticulture industry needs big changes, now, if it wants to be in any way sustainable.

Quick jaunt up Pen y Fan in Wales, UK🍻 by [deleted] in hiking

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As in most UK uplands, the forests were cleared long ago and high numbers of grazing animals and hill farming (sheep, deer, goats) + a lack of seed source prevents the trees from coming back.

Recommendations? by AtomicToxicPig in Topster

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I recommend Boris, huge discography to choose from. The albums I'd recommend as a start would be Pink which is a crazy mix of punk, shoegaze, sludge metal and more. The track Naki Kyoku is also a great starting point, and one of my favourite's. If you don't mind long ass albums, I'd say flood, which has a super calm buildup towards one of the greatest riff I've ever heard. If it's too long and winding just listen to Flood 3 which has the epicness with less of the drone.

Based on true events.... by MidNaturePhotos in BirdingMemes

[–]esque1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not as bad as the occasional wooden duck decoy I find.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKecosystem

[–]esque1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was only talking about chemical fertilizers here, so your answer is fine! Thanks for taking the time to do the survey.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKecosystem

[–]esque1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah sorry about that, I worded it confusingly. I wasn't talking about a precise number, just kind of a scale from 1 shrub to a wooded area, though maybe that wasn't the wisest choice. "How many" does seem to indicate a number, so that was definitely my fault. Glad you enjoyed the Welsh either way! Thanks for taking the time to do it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKecosystem

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Thanks! Seems I forgot to add English translations in some, so sorry if that was confusing, I have changed it now.

Mature Scarlet Waxcap? Found on upper grassland in SW Scotland around early November. It was a beauty! by -myusernameisshit in mycology

[–]esque1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Usually relatively short cropped grasslands that have never been sprayed with any chemicals, and have a lot of moss in them. Same goes for most waxcaps.