A few Mocha sp from Swanage this week

Best moth of the weekend, first time I've trapped one. Herston, Swanage.

This morning's Black Redstart house tick refound this evening (Swanage)

Two Evergestis limbata taken from my moth trap in Swanage this morning while a Black Redatart sang briefly from a neighbouring rooftop @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

Unseasonal Feathered Ranunculus in Swanage 17th June @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

Very pleasant late evening near Knoll Beach with a calmer wind and three nightjars chasing each other and wing clapping almost within touching distance. Had to duck to avoid getting hit at one point... #dorsetbirds

Eastern Bordered Straw last night, Friday 29th from Swanage trap @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

Euchromius ocellea (Silver-spotted Veneer) amongst the catch in Swanage last night.

Five Portland Ribbon Wave, two Small Mottled Willow, an Oblique Carpet and a mocha sp.(presumed Blairs) from trap in Swanage (Herston) this morning. @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

Finally completed the move to the coast that we've been looking forward to for a few years. Here's one of new patches I can get to on foot. Lighthouse Valley, Durlston CP.

Wiki suggests that the Two-tailed Pasha can be baited with alcoholic beverages...

Plenty of these Crimson Speckled #moths in coastal habitat of Northern Mallorca this week. Also found a couple of Balearic Warbler but they were far too skulking and mobile to get pics

While #birding the chalk slopes north of Luton at this time of year, #Redstart is a regular find and always good to watch. Here's one from Pegsdon Hills a few days ago.

Lime #Hawkmoth #caterpillar dropped out of a tree in a tussle with a parasitic wasp. Put it back in the tree but outcome of course unknown. Luton, Beds.

Nice Wormwood overnight in Luton. Also Pearly Underwing. #mothing

Pleased to get some really good views of this female Red-footed Falcon in Bedfordshire this morning #redfoot

Snakes-head Fritillary near shore of Strathclyde Loch from April 22nd

Icy teasel

First snow of the season in Luton captured at midnight before the appearance of the fox footprints

Wandering off piste in central Bedfordshire this afternoon was rewarded in finding Water Rail, Cettis Warblers, Barn Owl and two Otters

Bright day at Studland Thursday. Also really birdy in Brands Bay, packed out with waders and ducks.

The search for a self-found Yellow-browed Warbler in Bedfordshire continues

Western Conifer Seed Bug came indoors today in Luton

Seaford Head view to Seven Sisters