Karl Stockton

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Not trapped for weeks so this Lifer courtesy of @nickpom9.bsky.social was a real shock . White-point. #TeamMoths

😂. Well worth it I’m sure .

Staggering garden list 😮. Well done Steve 👌

Ad. Winter Med. Gull again this morning 06:45 Westport Lake. Flew off by c07:00. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social

The list of people pointing that out is growing Steve ☺️….. I’ll put my excuse as concentrating on getting a shot of adult bird 😂

Yes - just pointed out to me by @rjsutton1975.bsky.social . Sorry . Tunnel vision syndrome 🫣

Med. Gull amongst 400+ BHG. Westport Lk. , SOT, N.Staffs. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social

That one looks so much better than mine 😭

Well that’s the one I need so may be swayed that way 😜

Same Moth in different light . OBS says 100% Rusty-dot Pearl . First pick especially looks like Udea lutealis to me 🤔. #TeamMoth

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Westport Lake , N.Staffs this morning.

I would have to pass on that one Jonathan- they’re hard enough when in good condition 😉. I keep wondering if it’s a LBAM 🤔

Arctic Tern this morning at Westport Lake, N.Staffs. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social

A reminder that the autumn edition of the West Midlands All-Day Birdwatch will be on the traditional date of the first Saturday in September (6th). Here's hoping for a good day and lots of sites (new and old) to be participating
#westmidsalldayer

A large slim black and yellow fly with silvery wings and long antenna sitting amongst green leaves

A large slim black and yellow fly with silvery wings and long antenna sitting amongst green leaves

A large slim black and yellow fly with silvery wings and long antenna sitting amongst green leaves

Ok everyone is there any help with this one out there, I think this large ( c.2 cm ) and striking insect could be a Tenthredo but I admit I am struggling so any ID suggestions appreciated. Seen in North Staffs at the weekend

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Hope it does but get there first thing . 🤞

Hi Niall . We followed this postcode & basically parked safely at residential roadside . I did notice a very small car park near Splatt Swing Bridge if I recall .

Black-winged Kite this morning. Guinness n Black this afternoon with family. Cheers @philsbirding.bsky.social

Used to see them regularly in customers gardens & potteries waste ground back in the ‘90s ☹️

BREAKING NEWS.
This identification has been confirmed by @chrisvanswaay.bsky.social

FYI @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @patrickbarkham.bsky.social

Britain has gained a new butterfly!

The long-anticipated arrival of Southern Small White (Pieris mannii) has been confirmed.

Yes . Very pleased to see it Dave . Common enough so maybe coming your way soon too 😉

First trap since 14th July thankfully produced this lifer . Quick iPhone shot & then it flew ! #TeamMoth

No trap tonight . Friends 50th 😩

Excellent Steve ! Both future lifers for me ….. Red Underwing perhaps overdue. 👌

Fair enough . Your the micro man 😉

Cheers Steve . I’m using 2 year old info ! Amazing how quickly some species expand.

Dark-barred Twin spot Carpet on the trap last night . Lifer .