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Broad-leaved Helleborine, Richmond Park
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Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine), a plant in the family Orchidaceae, in Richmond Park Glasgow. The Broad-leaved Helleborine can often be found on wastelands in and around Glasgow, as well as in woodlands. It is colloquially known as "the Glasgow weed".
18 July 2024
Broad-leaved Helleborine, Richmond Park
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Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine), a plant in the family Orchidaceae, in Richmond Park Glasgow. The Broad-leaved Helleborine can often be found on wastelands in and around Glasgow, as well as in woodlands. It is colloquially known as "the Glasgow weed".
18 July 2024
Harlequin Ladybird larva, Richmond Park
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Harlequin Ladybird larva (Harmonia axyridis) in Richmond Park. The Harlequin Ladybird is a non-native invasive species which was first introduced to the UK in 2004 and quickly became one of the most common species of ladybird. The Harlequin Ladybird larvae can be identified by the 4 orange spikes in the central lower half of the body. The Harlequin Ladybird is problematic, as it predates on native ladybirds.
18 July 2024
A female Sparrowhawk at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve
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A female Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar. The female is larger than the male, as with most raptors.
11 March 2023
Roe Deer defaecating, Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve
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Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) defaecating at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar. The deer is returning some nutrition to the soil, and so the cycle of nutrients and life goes on!
11 March 2023
Roe Deer, Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve
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Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus), a species which has adapted well to living in urban habitats, such as here at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar. The deer is browsing on tree leaves. Excessive deer numbers can damage woodlands.
11 March 2023
Roe Deer, Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve
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Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus), a species which has adapted well to living in urban habitats, such as here at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar
11 March 2023
Mute Swans in a SuDS pond at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve
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A pair of Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) in a SuDS (Sustainable Drainage System) pond at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar
11 March 2023
Grey Heron in a reed bed in a SuDS pond at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve
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Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in a reed bed in a SuDS (Sustainable Drainage System) pond at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar
11 March 2023
A nest with a plastic bag on top of it, Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve
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A nest with a plastic bag on top of it, either blown there by the wind, or brought there by a bird, possibly a Magpie or other large corvid, at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar
