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

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

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

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

Westport Lake , N.Staffs this morning.

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

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 @dipteristsforum.bsky.social

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

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.

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

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

Opinions welcomed . Something common or Caloptilia honoratella / hemidactyella . VC39 . I do still have specimen. #TeamMoth

Campion last night . Another lifer . N.Staffs . #TeamMoth

Metalampra italica- Italian Bark Moth . ( Italian endemic prior to man’s produce transport ). N.Staffs ( SJ 85 ). Spreading North . #TeamMoth

White Satin Moth nice lifer in N.Staffs garden trap . #TeamMoth

Another new one for me this morning. Only c4mm long but quite a looker ! #TeamMoths

Faded Dark Arches , Bright-line Brown-eye or Dogs Tooth 🤔 #TeamMoth

Puss Moth - nice lifer this morning. N.Staffs . #TeamMoth

Cochylichroa atricapitana ( Black-fronted Straw/Black-headed Conch). Another lifer to my N.Staffs garden . #TeamMoth

Moth lifer 400 ! Slowly does it 🫣. Sulphur Tubic caught by my nephew while he cooked BBQ for us 😆. #teammoth

Probably a False Cacao Moth . Ephestia woodiella. N.Staffs garden . “ elutella “ can’t be completely ruled out apparently 😣

Chocolate Mining Bee nest being visited by parasite Nomad Bee sp. - possibly Flavous ( m & f ).

Streamer, (NFG) . A lifer a few days ago courtesy of @philj61.bsky.social

VC39

Wanna play chicken? Discovered this exciting public footpath route, crossing the busy A500. And did our intrepid Senior Wildlife Explorer dart across four lanes of mostly 70mph traffic in the few moments when a brief lull might make this possible…?

Brilliant news! At last, confirmation that the Govt *will* go ahead with the #NaturalHistoryGCSE 🎉 We have to get to know our fellow travellers on this planet again. Young people who know & love nature are far more likely to protect & restore it - as well as enjoying better physical & mental health

Westport Lake, WeBS this morning. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social ; #UKbirding; #staffsbirds; #WestportLake.

@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social ; #staffsbirds; #UKbirding; #WestportLake.

A thread on quite how incredible the Texel Spectacled Eider record is, given that almost the entire world population (~250K) winters together around 62°00'N, 173°00'W in polynyas - gaps in the sea ice in the Bering Sea, like the ones below👇 🧵#Ornithology 1/

@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social . This morning’s WeBS at a very frozen Westport Lake .

A rather late Westport Lake WeBS count this morning. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social ;

#staffsbirds; @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social

Thanks for “forcing “ me to go for the Scarlet Tanager @philj61.bsky.social . Great bird & great views. 👌

A century has passed since the death of pioneer campaigning naturalist and author, W H Hudson. Biographer Conor Mark Jameson looks at the impact that Hudson made and what became of some of the British birds for which he feared: bit.ly/3NRjZiH

Westport Lake this morning- Goldeneye (f); Common Gull 2ad; Willow Tit 1; 1 Siskin amongst 50+ Goldfinch. #staffsbirdnews ; @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social

Westport Lake, N.Staffs. WeBS. #UKbirding; #staffsbirds; @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social

A painting of the Bempton Pale-legged Leaf Warbler, second confirmed record for UK and Bird of the Autumn so far imo. Can do prints if required🙂

Birders, can we try to reunite the photos with their owner please? Can we spread the word. #UKBirding #birding #birds 🪶🦉

Westport Lake WeBS count this morning. S-O-T, N.Staffs.

Two lifers this morning . Stenolechia gemmella ( Black V Bud Moth) & Phyllonoryeter platani . Does the latter make the grade @lesevanshill.bsky.social ??? Perhaps more familiar London way ?

50 Moths in trap (VC39). Lime-speck Pug (not pictured) & Azalea Leaf-miner only Moths NFY. #StaffsMoths ; #TeamMoth .

Our next event is Dormouse box checks 40 acre wood Sunday, September 8, 2024 9:00am – 3:00pm Meet Loggerheads pub carpark Grid reference SJ738358 Nearest postcode TF9 4NX Please bring lunch if you are staying all day, comfy supportive shoes/boots and dress for the weather.

Two lifers this morning. Maiden’s Blush & Caloptilia populetorum. VC39.

First post on here . Amazing gift from @philj61.bsky.social . For a Stokie he’s owrate 😉