Barry Stewart
@bazstewart.bsky.social
Nature bod living in Wales, fairweather Sunderland AFC supporter
Top Turdids! Autumn birding in Mongolia is crazily good for Sibes 😍
September 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Top Turdids! Autumn birding in Mongolia is crazily good for Sibes 😍
More Mongolian Magic: 'Calliope' the Goddess of epic poetry. 'Plesch'anka, a bald spot on the head and 'Isabella', who promised not to change her knickers until Spain was freed from the Moors!
September 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
More Mongolian Magic: 'Calliope' the Goddess of epic poetry. 'Plesch'anka, a bald spot on the head and 'Isabella', who promised not to change her knickers until Spain was freed from the Moors!
A few of Mongolia's magical emberizids from a recent trip
September 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A few of Mongolia's magical emberizids from a recent trip
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#birdinggear For Sale. Swarovski ATX 65. Ace Optics and Swaro case, both caps. Purchased (as separates) May and June '24. Optically perfect, no marks on glass. Small scuff on side of eyepiece. £2100.00. Message me if you want it...
August 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
#birdinggear For Sale. Swarovski ATX 65. Ace Optics and Swaro case, both caps. Purchased (as separates) May and June '24. Optically perfect, no marks on glass. Small scuff on side of eyepiece. £2100.00. Message me if you want it...
There's been a light trickle of commoner migrants into Gorseinon this week, including Gem, Olive Pearl, Small Mottled Willow, etc, but Chris Brewer, who lives a couple of streets away, caught this rather splendid Toadflax Pearl.
August 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
There's been a light trickle of commoner migrants into Gorseinon this week, including Gem, Olive Pearl, Small Mottled Willow, etc, but Chris Brewer, who lives a couple of streets away, caught this rather splendid Toadflax Pearl.
A boggy gulley near Arthur's Stone, on Cefn Bryn, Gower was busy with Keeled Skimmers and Golden-ringed Dragonflies today. Together with the heady scent of Bog Myrtle and the golden haze of Bog Asphodel in the humid, boggy air I almost felt poetic, but thankfully I wasn't!
August 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A boggy gulley near Arthur's Stone, on Cefn Bryn, Gower was busy with Keeled Skimmers and Golden-ringed Dragonflies today. Together with the heady scent of Bog Myrtle and the golden haze of Bog Asphodel in the humid, boggy air I almost felt poetic, but thankfully I wasn't!
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The Last Chance for the Willow Tit?
Hand-rearing Blue Tits is more than a trial - it could be the only way to safeguard the Willow Tit’s future, according to the WWT
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/T...
Hand-rearing Blue Tits is more than a trial - it could be the only way to safeguard the Willow Tit’s future, according to the WWT
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/T...
The Last Chance for the Willow Tit?
Hand-rearing Blue Tits is more than a trial - it could be the only way to safeguard the Willow Tit’s future, according to the WWT
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk
July 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The Last Chance for the Willow Tit?
Hand-rearing Blue Tits is more than a trial - it could be the only way to safeguard the Willow Tit’s future, according to the WWT
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/T...
Hand-rearing Blue Tits is more than a trial - it could be the only way to safeguard the Willow Tit’s future, according to the WWT
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/T...
There were lots of juvenile Skylark at Margam Burrows today, some being chased by a group of 3 juvenile Kestrels, recently fledged from the steelworks.
July 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
There were lots of juvenile Skylark at Margam Burrows today, some being chased by a group of 3 juvenile Kestrels, recently fledged from the steelworks.
The Small Scabious in the garden has been appreciated by a good variety of insect species recently
July 29, 2025 at 7:24 AM
The Small Scabious in the garden has been appreciated by a good variety of insect species recently
There were both male and female Four-spotted Footman in the Gorseinon garden trap this morning, though they were reluctant to be photographed as a couple. The darker orange left wing, shows this individual always tucks its left wing under when at rest.
July 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
There were both male and female Four-spotted Footman in the Gorseinon garden trap this morning, though they were reluctant to be photographed as a couple. The darker orange left wing, shows this individual always tucks its left wing under when at rest.
There were 3 Double Kidney in the garden (Gorseinon) trap two nights ago, along with other wetland wanderers such as Small Rufous, Marsh Oblique Barred 3 and Brown-veined Wainscot. A total of 15 Scalloped Oak was higher than usual count
July 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
There were 3 Double Kidney in the garden (Gorseinon) trap two nights ago, along with other wetland wanderers such as Small Rufous, Marsh Oblique Barred 3 and Brown-veined Wainscot. A total of 15 Scalloped Oak was higher than usual count
More Shrill Carder Bee activity this week, this time on the Gwent levels. They really, really love Narrow-leaved Everlasting-pea, but were also noted on Marsh Woundwort, Bramble, Great Willowherb, Creeping Thistle and Spear Thistle. Small Coppers on the wing too
July 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
More Shrill Carder Bee activity this week, this time on the Gwent levels. They really, really love Narrow-leaved Everlasting-pea, but were also noted on Marsh Woundwort, Bramble, Great Willowherb, Creeping Thistle and Spear Thistle. Small Coppers on the wing too
Noted a couple of Shrill Carder Bees today on Margam Landfill site (a capped landfill with an artificial dune system on top of it!), feeding on Yellow-rattle and Selfheal. Lots of Six-spot Burnets on Wild Thyme, also recently hatched Ringed Plovers, scoring highly on the cuteness scale 😍
July 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Noted a couple of Shrill Carder Bees today on Margam Landfill site (a capped landfill with an artificial dune system on top of it!), feeding on Yellow-rattle and Selfheal. Lots of Six-spot Burnets on Wild Thyme, also recently hatched Ringed Plovers, scoring highly on the cuteness scale 😍
2 Olive-tree Pearl and 2 Pearly Underwing were the best of the migrants last night in our Gorseinon garden, with Adelphocoris seticornis the best of the non-leps.
July 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
2 Olive-tree Pearl and 2 Pearly Underwing were the best of the migrants last night in our Gorseinon garden, with Adelphocoris seticornis the best of the non-leps.
Dotted Sedge was noted in at least 4 locations at Kenfig rivermouth this week, so well established it appears. So surprised to find out has not been recorded at this well recorded site previously #wildflowerhour
June 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Dotted Sedge was noted in at least 4 locations at Kenfig rivermouth this week, so well established it appears. So surprised to find out has not been recorded at this well recorded site previously #wildflowerhour
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If you absolutely insist on finding out more about the Best Oceanic Birds In The World / Best Birds Of Any Kind In The World, feel free to check out my recent book about them: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/stormpetr...
The Storm-petrels
The first definitive work on the European Storm-petrel and its relatives, by one of the world's leading experts.Imagine a bird as small as a sparrow, which live…
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June 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
If you absolutely insist on finding out more about the Best Oceanic Birds In The World / Best Birds Of Any Kind In The World, feel free to check out my recent book about them: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/stormpetr...
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Our suggested event this week is a Coal Spoil #BioBlitz at Clydach Vale Country Park by Buglife: www.buglife.org.uk/events/coal-...
Many other local and online wildlife events can be found listed on our website: www.sewbrec.org.uk/diaryevents
#RCT #RhonddaCynonTaf #CoalSpoil
Many other local and online wildlife events can be found listed on our website: www.sewbrec.org.uk/diaryevents
#RCT #RhonddaCynonTaf #CoalSpoil
June 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Our suggested event this week is a Coal Spoil #BioBlitz at Clydach Vale Country Park by Buglife: www.buglife.org.uk/events/coal-...
Many other local and online wildlife events can be found listed on our website: www.sewbrec.org.uk/diaryevents
#RCT #RhonddaCynonTaf #CoalSpoil
Many other local and online wildlife events can be found listed on our website: www.sewbrec.org.uk/diaryevents
#RCT #RhonddaCynonTaf #CoalSpoil
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Coming over the next 2 weeks. Marsh Fritillary talk and flight season survey training across Wales. You can join me in Carmarthenshire (Thursday 5th June) & Rhondda Cynon Taf (next Friday, 30th May, including Welsh cakes!). Sorry, too late for the Ceredigion event.
May 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Coming over the next 2 weeks. Marsh Fritillary talk and flight season survey training across Wales. You can join me in Carmarthenshire (Thursday 5th June) & Rhondda Cynon Taf (next Friday, 30th May, including Welsh cakes!). Sorry, too late for the Ceredigion event.
With a bit of perseverance, we managed to locate two Wild Cats, such little beauties 😍
May 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
With a bit of perseverance, we managed to locate two Wild Cats, such little beauties 😍
The Guggenheim, very entertaining, even for modern art philistines!
May 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The Guggenheim, very entertaining, even for modern art philistines!
A few bonus birds seen during the Picos Wild Cat trip.
May 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A few bonus birds seen during the Picos Wild Cat trip.
Riaño, at the heart of Wild Cat country
May 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Riaño, at the heart of Wild Cat country
It's been a good day for Cats: Wild ones in the Picos de Europa and Black ones on Wearside (pretty wild also, I suspect!). Sandra's pic from today 😍
May 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
It's been a good day for Cats: Wild ones in the Picos de Europa and Black ones on Wearside (pretty wild also, I suspect!). Sandra's pic from today 😍
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Clover: Invert associates
Trifolium pratense, Red Clover: 83 species;
T. repens, White Clover: 72 species; 29 of them Lepidoptera. Both may have a late flowering fling – they will resume growth after a Lammas cut in a meadow.
📷Amédée Masclef, Atlas des plantes de France.1891
🌱 #invertebrates
Trifolium pratense, Red Clover: 83 species;
T. repens, White Clover: 72 species; 29 of them Lepidoptera. Both may have a late flowering fling – they will resume growth after a Lammas cut in a meadow.
📷Amédée Masclef, Atlas des plantes de France.1891
🌱 #invertebrates
May 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Clover: Invert associates
Trifolium pratense, Red Clover: 83 species;
T. repens, White Clover: 72 species; 29 of them Lepidoptera. Both may have a late flowering fling – they will resume growth after a Lammas cut in a meadow.
📷Amédée Masclef, Atlas des plantes de France.1891
🌱 #invertebrates
Trifolium pratense, Red Clover: 83 species;
T. repens, White Clover: 72 species; 29 of them Lepidoptera. Both may have a late flowering fling – they will resume growth after a Lammas cut in a meadow.
📷Amédée Masclef, Atlas des plantes de France.1891
🌱 #invertebrates
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Our very own Queen of the Bog Myrtle is moving away to pastures new.
Dedicated & passionate, Laura has made a huge difference to all the conservation projects she's been involved with.
Wishing you the very best of health and happiness in your next adventure Laura. 🌱❤️
We miss you already!
Dedicated & passionate, Laura has made a huge difference to all the conservation projects she's been involved with.
Wishing you the very best of health and happiness in your next adventure Laura. 🌱❤️
We miss you already!
May 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Our very own Queen of the Bog Myrtle is moving away to pastures new.
Dedicated & passionate, Laura has made a huge difference to all the conservation projects she's been involved with.
Wishing you the very best of health and happiness in your next adventure Laura. 🌱❤️
We miss you already!
Dedicated & passionate, Laura has made a huge difference to all the conservation projects she's been involved with.
Wishing you the very best of health and happiness in your next adventure Laura. 🌱❤️
We miss you already!