Suspected badger sett. Stumbled across it today. Situated in a wooded park on sloping ground close to an open stretch of grass. Counted at least seven entrances, some with signs of disturbed earth outside. I wouldn’t have expected #badgers here but it’s not impossible, being on the edge of Epping Forest. Anybody familiar with #badger setts able to comment on likelihood of a badger sett based on the pictures? #NaturalWorld
UK Government has found a way to mitigate rail strikes by flying in non-unionised replacement workers to carry out essential maintenance work on tracks. Apparently they work for peanuts. #crows #strikes #MorningCommute
Chuffed to say that one of my engravings has been selected for the annual exhibition of the Society of Wood Engravers. The exhibition opens today at the Bankside gallery in London (next to Tate Modern), before travelling the country.
Further details: https://www.societyofwoodengravers.co.uk/exhibitions
Working on a fantasy webcomic is rad, but one day I'll go back to my true passion: drawing useless cables everywhere.
Lovely fernery on this fallen tree over the River Lemon near Newton Abbot.
As a side note, the name of the river is apparently a derivative of ‘elm’ in Celtic languages (I’m sure Scottish, Welsh & Irish friends can confirm if this is correct!). I always wondered as there are not many lemon trees growing around here!
In #JapaneseFolklore wani are sea dragons who rule the oceans. These gods of the sea live in coral palaces on the ocean floor. The most well-known dragon king in Japan is Ryujin who controls the tides using two magical jewels. Wani can also shapeshift into humans. In one tale Toyotama hime (daughter of the Dragon King Owatatsumi) married Hoori (grandson of Amaterasu). Their grandson was Jimmu, who became the first emperor of Japan.
#folklore #dragons #DailyFolklore #yokai #ukiyoe #JapaneseArt
Saw this guy while shooting at #MultnomahFalls
There is a programme about moss at 21:00 hrs. this evening on BBC4 and thereafter on BBCiPlayer.
‘The Magical World of Moss’: Documentary that explores the vital role that mosses played in the earth’s evolution and how science is only beginning to unlock the secrets and potential of these amazing plants. (Made by Zadig for Arte France)
The ferny greenwoods near Dunvegan Castle are home to many fallen moss covered trees and branches like these.
"The Tooth Worm as Hell's Demon,” 18th century. Carved from ivory, the two halves open up to reveal a scene about the infernal torments of a tooth worms which people believed caused cavities in the past. Complete with mini skulls, hellfire, and naked people wielding clubs.
#histodons #mastodon #introduction #histmed #histsci #museumobject #medhist #MedMastodon
Biologist working in science publishing for 20+ years. Favourite reads: weird fiction; favourite walks: fern-clad lanes in Cornwall; favourite bands: currently King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Interested in terrariums, park runs, natural world and fiction writing.