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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 1d

The Red Sword-grass is an amazing moth. It looks like a burnt piece of wood.
#moths #mothing #teammoth

Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 1d

A Red Sword-grass, Large Ranunculus, and Feathered Ranunculus in our Selsey garden trap this morning. VC13
#moths #mothing #teammoth

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 1d

An Osprey fishing in Pagham Harbour late this afternoon.
#birds #ukbirds

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 2d

A Dartford Warbler skulking in the bushes at Church Norton this morning.
#birds #ukbirds

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 2d

A Kingfisher zooming past at Church Norton this afternoon.
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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 3d

Clancy's Rustic and Treble Brown Spot were the best of a meagre trap this morning. VC13
#moths #mothing #teammoth

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 3d

The Whooper Swans at Church Norton, Pagham Harbour this morning.
#birds #ukbirds #nikon #z8 #birdphotography

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 3d

A pair of Whooper Swans in Pagham Harbour near Church Norton this morning.
#birds #ukbirds #nikon #z8 #birdphotography

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 6d

This Turnstone looked like it was treading on gold dust early this morning at Selsey Bill.
#birds #ukbirds #birdphotography

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 6d

This Great Northern Diver (Common Loon, Gavia immer) was blown close to the shore early this morning at Selsey Bill.
#birds #ukbirds

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 7d

It was mostly Gannets heading west past Selsey Bill this morning.
#birds #ukbirds

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 8d

Two White-points in our Selsey garden trap this morning. Also of note Blair's Shoulder-knot, Feathered Ranunculus, and 3 L-albums.
#moths #mothing #teammoth

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 9d

The Clifden revving up before it took off this evening.
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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 9d

As well as the Clifden, we also had 4 Clancy's Rustics and a Black Rustic. Selsey VC13
#moths #mothing #teammoth

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 10d

Very pleased to find a Clifden Nonpareil, Blue Underwing, in our Selsey VC13 garden trap this morning.
#moths #mothing #teammoth

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 13d

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 13d

No, not by me. My wife bought it as a present. Painted from the same angle.

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 13d

Rebecca, would you believe I have a similar water colour of this on my wall!

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 14d

Many thanks Jennie

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 14d

Evasive action! A Short-eared Owl being chased by a Herring Gull at Church Norton, Pagahm Harbour, this morning.
#birds #ukbirds #nikon #z8 #birdphotography

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 14d

Short-eared Owl at a rather overcast Church Norton this morning.
#birds #ukbirds #nikon #z8

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks for this Steve. It makes me feel less guilty about my collection!

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 15d

So this looks like a cocoon and it will be interesting to see if the (wingless) female Vapourer emerges from it. I will keep an eye on it.
#moths #mothing #teammoth

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 15d

Will do. Many thanks.

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 15d

The cocoon appears to be complete.