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Dave Evans
@willowglass12.bsky.social
Derbyshire Birder and Moth Trapper. VC57 Moth Verifier and DBRC Verifier. Local patch #WyverLaneNR. Metal, Prog Rock obsessive. Penguins and Steelers fan.
At #WyverLaneNR today. Highlight was a Brambling in the mound hedge. Also Red Kite, 9 Wigeon, 62 Teal, 4 Gadwall, 15 Mandarin, 2 Shoveler, Goosander, 3 Water Rail, 2 Stonechat, 2 Mipit, 2 Skylark, Chiffchaff, 3 Redpoll, 50 Lapwing, Com Gull, LBB Gull, c500 BH Gull @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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A crisp morning #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social 2 Cormorant 12 Snipe, 60 BHG, 6 Wigeon Pr Shoveler,100+Teal,8 Gadwall,Buzzard Kestrel, Sparrowhawk 6 Siskin 2 Redpoll 2 Stonechat @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A late post but c300 Pink-foots over Derby Royal Hospital this morning along with singles of Peregrine, Herring Gull and a small flock of 23 Redwing @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Well everyday is a school day at #WyverlaneNR, thanks to @chrisjacksonlrps.bsky.social for finding this slime mould & providing lighting with his mobile phone for me to take this hand held macro snap #nikonP1000 but still #OM for the win Chris 😀 @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Old friend, Granada is back this morning #WyverlaneNR 2 prs of Mandarin, 80 Teal 15 Wigeon 150+ Mallard 9 Gadwall GSW 12 Siskin 20 Redwing SW 30 Fieldfare SW @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebt.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Old friend, Granada is back this morning #WyverlaneNR 2 prs of Mandarin, 80 Teal 15 Wigeon 150+ Mallard 9 Gadwall GSW 12 Siskin 20 Redwing SW 30 Fieldfare SW @belperbirder.bsky.social @willowglass12.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebt.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Wildfowl on the increase at #WyverLaneNR. Good to see an increase in the water levels. @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social@danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Thanks to @willowglass12.bsky.social for putting me onto the #Waxcaps at #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social this morning , Butter Waxcap Hygrocybe ceracea, Snowy Waxcap Cuphophyllus viraginous & Panaeolus papilionaceus, commonly known as the bell-capped mottlegill or Petticoat mottlegill
October 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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A pleasant #WyverlaneNR @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social morning with @willowglass12.bsky.social #Teal no’s on the up 3 Stonechat 63 Lapwing Great White Egret 8 Buzzard Sparrowhawk Siskin Redwing 2 Bullfinch large mixed tit flock 25+ LTT Roe deer
October 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Last batch (for now!) of Darwin Forest fungi. White Milking Bonnet (Mycena galopus var.candida), Timber Mazegill, Tarzetta cupularis and The Blusher. @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Yet more Darwin Forest fungi. Orange Peel, Stinkhorn, Common Rustgill and Pleurotus dryinus @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
October 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A few fungi finds on our recent visit to the Darwin Forest. Porcelain Fungus, Yellow Stagshorn, Honey Fungus and Amethyst Deceiver @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
October 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
From the MV in the Darwin Forest last night. Large Wainscot, Grey Shoulder-knot, Acleris sparsana and Pink-barred Sallow @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbysnottsentsoc.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #teammoth
October 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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A couple of little watercolour studies :
Food plant, Larvae and Moth
#teammoth #illustration
October 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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A Swallowtail looking like freshly washed linen came in early this morning and the Carcina quercana was on the sheet all night. Still waiting for something green … #teammoth
October 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Just found this chap at work. These are the only photos I can get as it is inaccessible from outside. Any ideas? #teammoth
October 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
More from the MV in the Darwin Forest last night. Black Rustic, Merveille-du-Jour, Autumn Green Carpet & Brindled Green @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @derbysnottsentsoc.bsky.social @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #teammoth
October 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM