Better images of yesterdays Greenshank on Brownsea Lagoon when wasn't looking quite so drunk 😅 @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

What a difference a day makes. Bombus terrestris enjoying the sunshine and my camellias before the rain stopped play .... again! @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

A few Redshanks stayed close to the hide on Brownsea this afternoon and eventually a Grey Plover came close too but refused to turn around for a photo 🤷‍♀️ #Birdsseenin2026 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Quite a few birds resting up on this rocky island late morning just off Poole Quay . 5 species I think. @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.soc @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

The Greenshank obliged on Brownsea today by coming close to the hide , looking a little worse for wear after a while😏 #BirdsSeenIn2026 @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

Spring felt very close today at Compton Acres .My first butterfly and hover flies of 2026 and first ever earthstar fungi.Lots of it too. @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

#BirdsSeenin2026 Dorset Firecrest one of two in holly down the lane

#BirdsSeenin2026 Rooks keeping warm or just togetherness😊 @tonyrinaud.bsky.social

@tonyrinaud.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026 Blackcap Dorset Jan 1st

@tonyrinaud.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026 Mistle thrush Dorset today

@tonyrinaud.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026 Bluetits Dorset today

@tonyrinaud.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026 Firecrest Dorset today

@tonyrinaud.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2026 Kestral ,Dorset today

Mr & Mrs Bluethroat seen in salt pans at Tavira ,Algarve

I kept seeing this Golden Twin spot in my hotel bedroom in Tavira but was unable to release it outside Sadly I found it dead on the bathroom floor yesterday so at least honoured it with photo #mothsmatter

A record 8 Water Pipit have been colour ringed by Stour Ringing Group this winter at RSPB Lytchett. This is part of a UK scheme to find out more about Water Pipit migration across Europe. www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/winter-birdi... @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social Photos by @narwhalsh.bsky.social

Overjoyed to stumble across this fungi in a little copse 5 mins from my home. Fluted Birds nest .A first for me of this particular species

griffons in the mist wonderful to watch 70 griffins once the mist cleared soaring on the thermals and landing on the cliffs in a gorge outside of Alcoi. Spain.

Griffons in the Mist A walk into a gorge on the the edge of Alcoi was rewarded with 70 G.Vultures soaring on thermals and landing on the cliffs.A wonderful experience guided by Mark Simmonds Casa Grande ,Pinoso

@paulupwey.bsky.social Is Crimson speckled footman the rare migrant so sought after in the UK? They were everywhere near a river in the Alicante region on a rainy afternoon .At least 10 flitting around the scrub

3 New dragonflies for me around Alicante region .Orange dropwing Lessor Emperor Long Skimmer. Violet Dropwing seen before in Portugal

@ashwhiffin.bsky.social Loved your slot in yesterdays Gardeners World. If that doesn't encourage more people to want to help our pollinators nothing will👏

At Springdale car park,CMullen, I noticed a bare branch on the small willow tree in front of my car. I suspected caterpillars but was surprised to find 48 very well grown Buff Tipped moth cats' clinging on and feeding in breezy conditions.Soon they will go their separate ways .#caterpillars#moths

A few of the best of a bad bunch of one Sea Eagle from today's BOPH boat trip.Thanks to all involved for a great trip. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Little and Large from today's BOPH boat trip. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

I've just asked my MP to put local voices first in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, making sure it works for communities - not just developers. Will you take action with me? takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/173303/...

@ianballam.bsky.social Ian do you know if any of the local bred chiffchaffs are likely to be among the ones we see in winter?

@martinswarren.bsky.social Not sure if you picked up these on x . The group one maybe of use to you. Marvellous Moths event last Sunday at a @Sandyhillarts.bsky.social

Four spotted footman in my Corfe Mullen trap this morning.Is it still a fairly rare moth used to be a Scarce A species I believe. @stevenash71.sky.social @paulupwey.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social

Physocephala rufipes, the waisted bee grabber. Badbury Rings . A first for me.

This Speckled Wood looked so bright, I think it must be newly emerged. Badbury Rings.

Virgichneumon maculicauda, spotted at Badbury Rings this afternoon.

A new day time flying moth for me,Sitochroa palealis, Carrot seed moth at Badbury Rings. #MothsMatter

My first garden record in 42 yrs here of a Wall Brown. If I hadn't been sitting in the shade behind my empty greenhouse, I would not have seen it trapped in cobwebs. #flyingfree

@suillia.bsky.social Hi Ian,do you know anything about this little critter.Caenolyda reticulata found in Sweden by someone I follow and who would like more info.

@martinswarren.bsky.social can't remember ever finding Silver studded blue at Badbury Rings🤔 Just this one found yesterday.

@ukbutterflies.bsky.social Found this Ringlet abb on the approach to Badbury Rings yesterday .Is it a recognised named aberration?

Wonderful news! Next Sea Eagles🤞

The more unusual form of a Box Tree moth .Still deadly to Box hedging ,luckily I don't have any.

Had a wonderful Walk on Exmoor with a Goldenring dragonfly on my finger.Since learned it's a female and newly emerged due to eye colour.

A single Dark Green Fritillary found in a flowery corner of the field adjoining County Gates Car pk. Somerset /Devon border last Friday

A new garden record ,Rhagio tringarius, Snipe fly. @uk-soldierflies.bsky.social

@harbourbirds.bsky.social 4 swifts seen over the approach lane to Badbury Rings this afternoon

Butterflies at Badbury Rings that stopped for pics .perfect Common Blue and tatty Grizzled and Dingy Skippers .18 Brimstones seen but in a hurry!

Almost sure thus is Tachycixius pilosus, a lace hopper , plant hopper🤔 Very tiny but lovely colours and Agrypnus murinus, Click beetle at Badbury Rings.

@harbourbirds.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #birdsseenin2025 3 Egyptian Geese off track to Swineham today

A pr of very distant Whitetailed Eagles seen over the ind.est.Nth Wareham from the track to Swineham at mid-day today.Some birders seem blasé already about seeing these birds.. not me! #birdsseenin2025 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

A week of 1sts for year in my garden, today a female Hairy footed Flower bee @teamdiptera.bsky.social @georgemcgavin.bsky.social @wildyourgardenltd.bsky.social

Bee-flies are like buses, you wait for ages for one then lots come along together! Caught up with my first ones this year on a huge area of primroses at Badbury Rings.Bombylius discolor was the first followed by Bombylius major .At least three of each seen but rarely stopping

Bit surprised to see this ,an Early Bumblebee and Garden Bumblebee ,both ffy,nectaring together. This was at the top of my garden and then they followed each other down to the bottom flower beds🤔 georgecmcgavin.bsky.social BumblebeeConservation.bsky.social. Rspb.sky.social