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John Dawson

@uselessangler.bsky.social

Love my birdwatching, fishing and following the Villa Live in Staffordshire, not far from Shenstone

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Male Eider offshore in ReykjavΓ­k today #birds

31.10.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If it happened the other way round we’d never hear the end of it

22.10.2025 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Legia Warsaw fans had tickets for the game but violence against the police before kick off resulted in them being refused entry to the ground.

20.10.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of a decent sized flock of Long Tailed Tits that visited my Staffordshire garden this morning.
#birds

11.10.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My first ever game seen as a Villa fan. Think Jimmy Greaves played for Chelsea?

06.10.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolute zero chance of that! Ridiculous.

05.10.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He was as good as I’ve seen in those early years. Did he ever get to meet Diana Ross? That’s what I want to know.

04.10.2025 06:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Think the Europa cup pricing was set too high. Premier league is a different thing, looks like next two games have few tickets left. Not sure if our league pricing is expensive compared to other teams?

26.09.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Location is SE Staffordshire. I’ll have a look at that app, thanks!

22.09.2025 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m in Staffordshire very close to the West Midlands conurbation. Semi rural location.
Thanks

22.09.2025 07:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very few from last night. Struggling to identify this one, Marbled Minor maybe but is it the wrong time of year? Apologies for poor photo. Still early days for me! #teammoth

22.09.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember when we always scored a couple of years ago. Miles off that now.

16.09.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lost on the way to Everton?
Royal Crescent, lovely place

12.09.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll check those out, thanks. My guide is good, british moths only though hence my uncertainty with this find.

30.08.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Are there any you would recommend?

30.08.2025 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I feel an addiction coming on 😊
Yep I’m just in Staffs, less than 1/2 mile to west mids conurbation.

30.08.2025 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am using the gateway guide to British Moths by J Lowen.

30.08.2025 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My phone was telling me that but I didn’t think it was very likely. Thanks

30.08.2025 06:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This popped up last night in my Staffordshire garden. Not sure what it is? Not the best photo. #teammoth

30.08.2025 06:46 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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First week using the trap so many firsts for me. Orange Sallow, Green Silver-Lines and Light Emerald (I think)
#teammoth

25.08.2025 07:51 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Walk away if you can. It’s not going to change any time soon.

24.08.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some uncharacteristically strange team selections. We have lost the zip to our play. Seems to be hoping to address it this week with transfers, fingers crossed!

23.08.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good to see they aren’t fixated on digital tickets though πŸ‘πŸ»

21.08.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

From memory Villa adult tickets were Β£30 for conference league. It was last year in the Champions League that you needed a mortgage

21.08.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He is the one player they are clearly not going to sell.

21.08.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

19.08.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First go at using a trap last night. So my ID challenges start now. Any idea what this one is? #teammoth

19.08.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Very impressive high press and high energy play for you guys first half. Both teams a bit off though, so many misplaced places for Villa and over hit balls for Newcastle.

16.08.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As a Villa fan 0-0 wasn’t what I expected. Normally it’s a clear win for one of us. Hard watch for me today, did improve second half until red card.

16.08.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So frustrating, the app is really poor. Hope you get it sorted, the little ticket office by the Holte in Witton lane has helped me in the past on match days

15.08.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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