MID-NORFOLK: Brisley church wildlife safari

14th January 2023

There are not usually many outdoor wildlife events in January, but on the 14th county lichen recorder Rob Yaxley hosted a family wildlife safari at Brisley church. It was raining as we drove out to Brisley, but there was still a reasonable turnout for the event. After a brief talk in the church we went outside and had a look for some of the mosses and lichens present on the walls of the church and on the gravestones. Some of the highlights included the lichens Myriolecis (Lecanora) crenulata, Physcia tribacia and Bacidia rubella, plus the moss Orthotrichum anomalum. We then went back into the church for tea and biscuits, followed by a look in the old crypt room and a look at some bat droppings. We were made to feel very welcome and more events are planned for later in the year, so do keep an eye out for details of them.