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Tag Archives: fencepost lichen

Let it be lichen

26 Friday Jan 2024

Posted by sconzani in lichen, winter

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British lichen, fencepost lichen, lichen, lichen on fencepost, lichen on wood

I’ve probably said this before. I’ll probably say this again in the future. Next time you’re passing a wooden fence- or gate-post, particularly an older post, take a moment to look at the top of it because there will almost certainly be a marvellous miniscule landscape, with a dazzling display of diverse textures and lush colours, and possibly even a tiny creature or two.

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Fencepost lichen

05 Tuesday Jan 2021

Posted by sconzani in insects, lichen

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British lichens, fencepost lichen, lichen, lichen on fence post, lichen on wood, springtail

Just one old fencepost, wood species unknown, but look at the number of lichen species it’s home to, as well as the lichen-loving Springtails. It’s a multifarious microcosm of the wider environment, a miniature landscape of vibrant colour and diverse shapes. Old fenceposts are usually worth a closer look.

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