Well that's it. My 2025 records have just been submitted. That's not to say I definitely won't trap again this year but I would like to keep the CMRs and VC Co-ordinator as happy as possible, it must be a mammoth task. My thanks in advance to you all. VC61 #TeamMoth @doublekidney.bsky.social

A few places are still available at this Saturday's Soldierfly training course with the excellent Derek Whitley at YWT's Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. This is a joint event with @ynuorg.bsky.social and @yorkswildlife.bsky.social, follow the link to book

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Today's @webs-gsmp.bsky.social on my little site was interesting. Since Oct 2013 when I first started I don't think I have ever submitted a count with no geese, until today; Except there was this dead Greylag. Fox ? Dog? Note small scat in 2nd pic. Interested in people's thoughts #YorkshireBirding

A video is now available of the lecture I gave last week to the Linnean Society & British Ornithologists' Club in London, on woodland birds, Marsh Tits & Willow Tits (~45 mins): www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7HF... #ornithology #ukbirding @ukceh.bsky.social

Yikes iRecord having a bit of a wobble - anyone else having problems?

So last night I had 5 of 5. But only 1 in the trap, and that (incredibly??) was a 1st for the garden. Cor they're special aren't they? VC61 #TeamMoth

We are returning once again to Hull in 2026 for the City Nature Challenge! Join us & make observations throughout the city between 24th April - 27th April 2026 using @inaturalist.bsky.social. Our project is already up and running - join here for updates: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/cit... 🔎📱

The new book 'Spiders & Harvestmen of Yorkshire - An Atlas', by Richard Wilson, is out now and available for purchase: www.naturebureau.co.uk/spiders-harv... Over 384 pages, the book describes the history of spider and harvestmen recording across Yorkshire and its varied landscapes, with mapping.

Good 200+ Woodpigeon moving West over Snuff Mill Lane, Cottingham in the last 10 minutes #YorkshireBirding

Some serious heft (in multiple ways) to this belated birthday present. Cor. He's not on here but cheers big bruv. #goodpostday #SST

Despite the wind and the moon I still managed a moth. Just the one, mind. Dark Sword-grass VC61 #TeamMoth and that was a little frisky #potshot

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Fantastic night at the Adelphi in Hull last night courtesy of @joe-solo.bsky.social and @jesssilk.bsky.social If you fancy some light in the dark and great tunes (who doesn't?) you might still catch them...

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3 Ring-necked Parakeet just flown South along Snuff Mill Lane, Cottingham #YorkshireBirding

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From the CWS Archives. June 2020.

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An unsurprisingly quiet and extremely soggy trap overnight. 3 of 3 in Red-green Carpet, Blastobasis lacticolella and a Green-brindled Crescent. VC61 #TeamMoth However I also added to my @panspecieslisting.bsky.social with a rather mighty Giant Willow Aphid #MothTrapbycatch (?)

Christmas is approaching so why not treat yourself to some FBO merchandise. To ensure delivery please email before the 5th of November, details and catalogue in link below 👇 flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/shop/

As #NetZero is erased from the Respect/MAGA agenda, emergent problems like this are creating problems for Yorkshire residents... @bylinesnetwork.co.uk yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...

If anyone is in need of a @robynhitchcock.bsky.social ticket for #Liverpool tonight, I can't make it due to illness, if anyone is interested drop me a message !

When a mid-work lunch/return journey allows for a lifer, which might come as a surprise but despite the hideous weather, distance my hideous camera skills etc. etc. a very smart juv Black Tern @northcavewet.bsky.social today #YorkshireBirding #UKBirding Made me very happy.

In the Merv excitement I forgot to post my Friday small but lovely catch: 8 of 9 Including: MdJ, Green-brindled Crescent, Blair's Shoulder Knot, NFY: 2 November agg. Red-green Carpet, a chonky Large Wainscot & Grey Shoulder Knot VC61 #TeamMoth

In the continued bid to get my records ready for submission ASAP. A bit of tidying, thoughts please #TeamMoth @mothiduk.bsky.social all VC61 1. 11/7/25 Aethes smeathmanniana ? 2. 17/7/25 Slender Pug ? 3. 17/7/25 Acrolepia autmnitella ?

My @webs-gsmp.bsky.social count today, but if I hadn't been a week late might not have seen the 2 Brambling I had this morning, perhaps surprisingly given a lot of wooded area around the site but a 1st since Jan 2014 when I started counting there. app.bto.org/birdtrack/pu... #YorkshireBirding

The last day of #Migweek 2025 gets underway shortly. Sadly no ringing demonstration today at South Landing but the FBO migration station is open for all your merchandise needs 9-12 in the Living seas centre

Migweek events for Sunday the 19th Sadly due to the forecast the ringing demonstration at the Living Seas Centre, South Landing is cancelled. The guided migration walk (for those booked on it) at Flamborough is going ahead, meet at the lighthouse car park for a 10am start.

A dozen or so Fieldfare NW over me at the moth trap #Cottingham #YorkshireBirding

First moth outside the trap. Should I even bother to open it? VC61 #TeamMoth 😊 Merv

If you’re dropping by the ringing demonstration at South Landing don’t forget the FBO migration station and shop is open in the Living seas centre with all sorts of FBO merchandise, treat yourself and help raise vital funds for our conservation efforts

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#Migweek events for Friday the 17th Ringing demonstration at the Living Seas Centre, South Landing from 8am-12pm. The guided migration walk (for those booked on it) is at Flamborough, please meet in the lighthouse car park, starts at 10am. Vismigging will be at Hunmanby Gap from 7.30am.

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Migweek events for Wednesday the 15th Ringing demonstration at the Living Seas Centre, South Landing from 8am-12pm. The guided migration walk (for those booked on it) at RSPB Bempton starts at 10am. Vismigging will be from Bridlington links car park from 7.30am.