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Moths VC64 /Birds/Dragonflies/Photography/Yorkshire

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Pechora pipit, South Shields today.

#UKBirding #NEBirding

21.09.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

To all moth trappers out there Do you have any humerous stories regarding moths and moth trapping?any mishaps/memorable moments etc. I did hear of a trap getting hit by lightning once?My father is writing a book and he wants to include some quirky moth elements into a short fictional story #teammoth

21.08.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rogues gallery of all my new moths so far this year. I had seen Lime Hawk-moth and Oak Beauty elsewhere but all the rest are full fat ticks. At the moment I am 11 ticks ahead of last year. Light Crimson Underwing obviously deserves 2 photos and Red Underwing sadly flew off before photo #teammoth

22.08.2025 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
Antler moth

Antler moth

Figure of Eighty

Figure of Eighty

15/08/25 VC64 Antler moth, last seen in 2022. Figure of Eighty, last seen 2023. Two stunning moths and a nice surprise. @joebirding.bsky.social#teammoth

17.08.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Clouded Yellow.

Clouded Yellow.

Clouded Yellow. butter coloured.

Clouded Yellow. butter coloured.

11/8/25 Ripon City Wetlands. One of the most difficult Butterflies to get, one in flight best so far, will try again, beautiful butter yellow, Won't choose the hottest day next time 😰. At least Moth's stay put awhile.
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14.08.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
 Green longhorn Adela reaumurella, a small moth with shiny green/bronze wings and long antenna the length of her wings, black with white tips. Resting on a fresh green willow leaf in the sun.

Green longhorn Adela reaumurella, a small moth with shiny green/bronze wings and long antenna the length of her wings, black with white tips. Resting on a fresh green willow leaf in the sun.

Nice to see a Green longhorn Adela reaumurella today on our walk - female I think, enjoying the sun. Radnorshire #TeamMoth

03.05.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Busy day at Nosterfield NR today. Lesser YellowLegs put on a lengthy appearance in front of the main hide, a lot closer than yesterday.

03.05.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some more of a stunning Wood Warbler in North Yorkshire. @nybirdnews.bsky.social #UKbirding

01.05.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Stunning, caught beautifully 😍

02.05.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stunning wood warbler from a small bit of ancient woodland in North Yorkshire #UKbirding

30.04.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Wood Warbler (lime and lemon bird)

Wood Warbler (lime and lemon bird)

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29/4/ 25. The wonderful Wood Warbler,
(the lime and lemon bird ) stunning bird, North Yorkshire.
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30.04.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alison Hume MP - Heather Burning Public Meeting Join us for a public meeting to discuss the issue of heather burning and moorland management with Alison Hume MP

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13.04.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lime Hawk-moth Sphingidae Mimas tiliae

Lime Hawk-moth Sphingidae Mimas tiliae

12April 2025.
1st for me VC64 Ripon, Lime hawk moth a beauty.

13.04.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thousands of gamebirds culled at breeding facility in N Yorkshire after bird flu outbreak The number of outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is showing no sign of slowing down, with the latest flurry of cases reported in Yorkshire and County Durham. So much so that from today …

Thousands of gamebirds culled at breeding facility in N Yorkshire after bird flu outbreak raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/04/07/t...

07.04.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two little gull at nosterfield main reserve this evening. #UKbirding

06.04.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A red-lined looper moth sits on a white wall with a brown and green motorbike frog watching it carefully.

A red-lined looper moth sits on a white wall with a brown and green motorbike frog watching it carefully.

I don't think this is going to end well 😬

#teammoth #wildoz #frogs #moths #ausinverts

05.04.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wonderful time @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this afternoon , Cream crowned Marsh Harrier gave spectacular views frequently it was mobbed by corvids, WhiteFronted goose and RedKite also @nybirdnews.bsky.social

05.03.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Shell Duck

Shell Duck

Post image Golden eye ducks male & female displaying

Golden eye ducks male & female displaying

Nosterfield NR. Shell ducks stunning also displaying Golden eye male & female. @joebirding.bsky.social @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

01.03.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Corn Bunting (Fat Barley Bird)

Corn Bunting (Fat Barley Bird)

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1st post today, Corn bunting (fat barley bird ) Ripon. @joebirding.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social

01.03.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This update will be great for those of us that record our #moth and other #invert observations on #inaturalist

01.03.2025 04:42 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Moth Face Friday!

I’m ready for winter to be over and moth season to begin. Who’s with me?

#MothFaceFriday #MothFace #MothsOfOklahoma #TeamMoth #MothsMatter

21.02.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Moth trap produced 16/5 overnight, including a stunning Oak Beauty - also Pale Brindled Beauty (4), Dotted Boarder (9), Chestnut (1), unidentified micro chilling in the fridge for later (1) #TeamMoth VC36 North Herefordshire

21.02.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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2 Crane S over @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social 16:40 per Nick W x.com/nickw7coc/st...

17.02.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very pleased to find this Drake scaup at ripon city wetlands this morning. πŸͺΆ
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31.01.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A painting of a White Puss Moth with lots of black swirly markings and dark feathery antennae

A painting of a White Puss Moth with lots of black swirly markings and dark feathery antennae

These large moths are actually made of gauzy white cotton, wire and floof!
Puss Moth - Cerura vinula β˜‘οΈ
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28.01.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 159    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 1
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Yorkshire Moths 2024 – a review of the year Charlie Fletcher will present a review of moths recorded in Yorkshire in 2024

I'm looking forward to telling everyone about the Yorkshire 2024 mothing highlights on Zoom on 17th February. There have been rather a lot! You can book a place on www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yorkshire-...

07.01.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Great grey shrike on dallowgill moor, nidderdale late afternoon. πŸͺΆ
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13.12.2024 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jack snipes from a frozen nidderdale recently!
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#UKbirding #Jacksnipe #Birding
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22.11.2024 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Short eared owl on north gare road last night. Just metres from the car!

Absolutely beautiful to watch at least 3 on the common as the sun set.

#UKBirding

17.11.2024 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0