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Bee Lilyjones's avatar

Thank you, Sarah.

I loved reading your description of Billy stopping still like that, and the ‘U’ of the dog otter when he turned. It felt very… visceral, as ever.

So good to wander with you and Billy.

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Sarah Moorcroft's avatar

Thank you Bee, it’s always lovely to hear from you.

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Bee Lilyjones's avatar

Sarah, when you discover what that wee purple creature is I’d love to know!

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Sarah Moorcroft's avatar

I’m asking everyone 🤣

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Charlotte's avatar

I asked my ecologist friend and he said it’s a type of springtail

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Sarah Moorcroft's avatar

Thank you, that was my initial thought, just couldn’t find it in any books or online in its suit of armour. A springtail is an excellent suggestion - please thank you friend :)

Of course invertebrates have many cycles in their life so could even be a larval form?

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Thank you, Sarah. What a treasure chest of incredible beauty to lift us wide with wonder.

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Sarah Moorcroft's avatar

Such kind words, thank you Prajna.

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Caroline Mellor's avatar

Lovely! I especially liked seeing the liverwort pictures. I hope you can go gently through the darker months, and keep doing lots of walking.

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Sarah Moorcroft's avatar

Thank you Caroline.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

I read this and think how wonderful it is that you are back out walking so much!

Not sure if this is of help… it does make me wonder if your blue bug is a larva though. (After looking at lots of bug pictures I dread to think what I will dream of tonight!)

https://petehillmansnaturephotography.wordpress.com/2017/07/02/in-space-no-one-can-here-you-scream/

And you probably know this site http://www.insectsofscotland.com/

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Sarah Moorcroft's avatar

Thanks Michela. It is a joy to be back out again - timing perfect for autumn winter visits. Thanks for the links too, I don’t think I have a hope of getting to know a fraction of the wee creatures that thrive in the understory, but will always enjoy seeing them.

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Helen Rowlands's avatar

Just lovely x

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Deborah Gregory's avatar

Oh, what a gift, Sarah! That otter arriving just at the very moment when your spirit needed lifting. It feels like the woods themselves were reminding you of your purpose. For even in melancholy, small encounters can carry such fierce encouragement to keep us tending to what matters most. 🙏💖

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Lin Gregory's avatar

Lovely post Sarah - how wonderful to see Otters, you certainly live in a beautiful area.

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Felicity Martin's avatar

I would also like to know what the wee indigo insect is.

I am loving your macro photography - worlds within worlds.

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Dan Langer's avatar

Billy is a handsome boy.

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