To use Trump’s own words - anyone who still supports him is a f**cking crazy b@stard

I didn’t renew my membership this year as there were some aspects I wasn’t comfortable with. This type of thing confirms it.

My garden had a Peacock today, couple of Brimstone and a mating pair of Commas. It’s also full of ladybirds, bees and a fair few Wasp Queens.

Yep I found one this morning in Warwickshire, then some mating Commas on a hike later. Lots of Brimstone about as well.

Front cover of a 70 yr old on spiders. Has a spider illustration on a web

Illustration plate from a book of spiders

Illustration plate from a book of spiders

A lovely surprise from my wife - a first edition Book of Spiders by W. S. Bristowe. This book is nearly 70 years old and is in great condition - I feel a great responsibility to keep it that way.
#Invertebrates #Spiders #Spoods

The front cover of a very interesting book

Just been gifted by a friend “The Book of Barely Imagined Beings” by @casparhenderson.bsky.social Looking forward to a full geek out

A photo of an undescribed Goniobranchus Nudibranch from Abu Dhabi. It’s mainly white but covered in claret spots

A photo of an undescribed Goniobranchus Nudibranch from Abu Dhabi. It’s mainly white but covered in claret spots

A photo of an undescribed Goniobranchus Nudibranch from Abu Dhabi. It’s mainly white but covered in claret spots

A photo of an undescribed Goniobranchus Nudibranch from Abu Dhabi. It’s mainly white but covered in claret spots

So this was the result from this mornings dive in the Abu Dhabi Marina. Very poor visibility and masses of silt did not mar good conditions - but was much better than what was going on up in the sky at the time.

Photo of cam water in a Marina

Photo of a white and red see slug in a collection jar

Photo of the foot of a sea slug in a collection jar

Went for a nice calm dive in an Abu Dhabi marina this morning to collect some undescribed sea slugs under a permit for study. When we surfaced we discovered that war had started and missiles were flying over our heads. It’s been an interesting day so far

They have their use - just ensure to leak test properly before using in the field - also slip a couple of silica gel packets inside to stop it fogging on the lens

These things exist as well for rock pools etc - I wouldn’t want to take it to any depth. Normally $70 or thereabouts

My solutions would generally involve spending thousands of dollars. But if you want to collect the ostracods - 250ml plastic bottle - squeeze it then place over targets and unsqueeze to suck those suckers in. It’s how I collect tiny slugs (for science obviously)

She lived in my village, where her daughter is still a well loved and respected member.

'Smiling' fossil discovered in Northumberland The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.

It looks like it has recently been to Turkey

www.bbc.com/news/article...

He has a house in my village in the UK

After 18 years living in the UAE, I endorse this message. Even had a thermostatic control one installed in the UK house

This administration is at peak “carpet eater” stage

A close up photo of a female Thistle Mantis from Abu Dhabi. Green and cream markings

A close up photo of a female Thistle Mantis from Abu Dhabi. Green and cream markings

Here is another one from the desert. I sometimes find these in the Giant Milkweed bushes. For this little lady I spotted her eggs first and then found her close by. Blepharopsis mendica from Abu Dhabi.
#Invertebrates #Insects #Mantis #Bugs

A close up photo of a black Urchin beetle sat on sand and in a defensive posture

Camped out in the Abu Dhabi desert last night and got up early this morning to go bug hunting. Found this Prionotheca coronata - Urchin Beetle pootling along
#Invertebrates #Bugs #Insects #Beetles

She is adamant it didn’t - but as a pre-caution we have uninvited her from future family gatherings

Anyone know what this could be - in Phuket - Thailand. Sister in Law found it this morning

Food sector calls for transition period if UK and EU agree post-Brexit rules reset Industry groups warn that aligning agriculture standards overnight could cost British businesses up to £810m a year

The following basically translates to “UK Farmers upset because EU won’t accept toxic chemicals they’ve been pumping into the UK consumers for the last 5 years”

Food sector calls for transition period if UK and EU agree post-Brexit rules reset www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A photo of Stella Braverman being awarded the 2023 Dick of the Year

She’ll definitely qualify for this years award then

A photo of a sea slug. It has a predominantly white body with claret spots all across the mantle which is a shed by a yellow line. The rhinophores are orange as well as the tips of the gills.

Only found the one slug today - it is still early as the water is somewhat chilly. Will head back in March to resume the search.
#seaslug #Nudibranch #Invertebrates #Marinelife

It’s the guy in the black beanie who then draws and shoots Alex point blank, and then continues to empty his clip into him

I would take the Euro in an instant if it meant us rejoin the EU club

It seems Farage is fully onboard with his hero Trump making unilateral decisions on behalf of the USA and riding roughshod over previous decisions and precedents - so yep I am all in favour of us starting the process to rejoin the EU and make it a primary focus of the next election.

I’m sure Carney’s response would very much be along the lines of DILLIGAF

It is somewhat ironic that the great nation of the USA found its formation begin as a result of a Tea Party and yet also its demise.

A plushie that is modelled on a Chromodoris magnifica sea slug

Something came in the post today that helped brighten my world
#nudibranch #Invertebrate #Marinelife #Plushie

I need to go to the supermarket, but it’s like watching a car crash and I can’t leave