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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 4h

That's really interesting as I did think I had looked carefully down the wall from all angles.

Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 5h

Just found a second Mervielle du Jour and a 3rd Green-brindled Crescent lurking. I wonder how many I miss. I looked twice but saw this as I was setting up. Need to look even more carefully 😆 #teammoth

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 8h

A few occasions. Think about it I even said this morning that I shouldn’t worry if the Ravens don’t come today as it is foggy / misty

Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 9h

Bird behaviour is so fascinating and interesting. It dawned on me today that the Ravens don’t come down when it is foggy (wouldn’t have even know they were here except one answered my call from the trees). Crows, Jackdaws come down as normal but not Ravens. I wonder why? #ukbirding

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 10h

Very sensible Dave 😆 Yes I won’t do it again either. I did do it all at once last year but I didn’t start trapping until half way through the year.

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 10h

Always wonderful to have a calling Kingfisher brighten up a cold, dark, dank walk! #ukbirding

Kingfisher on a branch showing off it's beautiful blue colour with some Autumn leaves

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 11h

Quietish traps in Marbury last night 10/13 but a NFG: Brick 😆 other beauties Merveille du Jour, Angle Shades,Orange Sallow,Figure of Eight, Chestnut,G-b Crescent,Black Rustic. Also, started the county recording spreadsheet yesterday. Next year I’m going to do it as I go along!! Big job!! #teammoth

Merveille du Jour on Maple leaf. No matter how many time you see one you have to photograph it!

Close up of the fluffy face of the Merveille du Jour

Selection of beautiful Autumn moths. 2 Green-brindled Crescents, Lunar Underwings, Chestnut, Black Rustic, Figure of Eight

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 14h

It's lovely that the Ravens inspire poetry 🥰

Raven @ravenbranhard.bsky.social · 19h

I sit on a park bench
a raven lands nearby
its feathers stained with sunlight
I ask it
what do you think of us humans?
our mess?
cities?
wars?
pain?
its wings ripple
its eyes dark moons
blinking
I ask again
can we turn it around?
or are we lost in lore?
the raven stares
then speaks
nevermore

#Raven

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 1d

Yes. Cold and clear and no moths yet!

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 1d

Not been able to read it yet Tom. Not been able to get close enough. Apparently it is probably from Somerset.

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Steve😊

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 1d

My friend saw a Osprey over Marbury mere this morning, I didn't! Highlights for me: The ringed Great White Egret is still on Osmere, Stonechat, Ravens, Buzzards, Kestrel, Cetti's, Kingfisher, Nuthatch, Meadow Pipits, Siskins, Pink-footed Geese, Tufted Ducks, Little and GCGrebes #ukbirding

Ringed Great White Egret on a dead tree by the mere

Little Grebes and Coot on the mere with a Kingfisher on a branch by the edge

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Ruth. It's so interesting how it varies year to year.

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic to have traps full of variety again last night (16/25 VC58) Some Autumn moths: 3 Figure of Eights, 4 Red-line Quakers, Dark Chestnut?, Beaded Chestnut, Orange Sallow, R-g Carpet, Brindled Green, Green-brindled Crescent, Black Rustic. Also Set HC, Swallow-tailed, Mottled Rustic #teammoth

Swallow-tail. Think it is late for it to be flying?

Selection of Autumn moths: 4 Red-line Quakers, Orange Sallow and a Brindled Green

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks. Taken with an i phone 16 pro. I bought it especially with moths in mind as it has a great macro lens 😁

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 1d

😆

Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 2d

Today's birding highlight was the sight & sound of circa 2,000 Pink-footed Geese flying from the fields flying back to their roost. Also Kingfishers, Siskins, Cetti's, Great White Egret, Little & Great Crested Grebes, Mistle Thrushes Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Ravens, Buzzards, GSWoodpecker #ukbirding

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Lori

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 2d

🤣

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 2d

🤣🤣

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Dave. Ha! At least I haven't got into leafmines 🤣

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Steve. It was so small 😆

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 2d

Ok thanks Les will do!

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 2d

While setting up the traps for tonight saw this absolutely tiny moth at the bottom of the trap ( obs says Caloptilia honoratella Pale Maple Stilt). I don’t do micros yet but might start next year. I am sure I miss lots of these tiny moths every night! They are very difficult to photograph! #teammoth

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Debbie Knight @marburybirds.bsky.social · 2d

Peter made me it should say!

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