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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · 4d

I was just in front of the Bubbles Play Area. There's a place to shelter there. Bird came in between here & Morrisons then went straight inland.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · 4d

I was. I'm going to get my son to help me enhance the photos. See if I can make out how many bars it has on the primaries!

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · 4d

The harrier that came in off the sea at New Brighton, Cheshire today. Managed a few shots (that weren't too bad considering the weather!) before it disappeared quickly inland. #UKBirding

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Sep 6

Back out on the bike today after a bit of a break. Not much but a couple of juvenile Black-necked Grebes were at Woolston while the ride also had a few Goldcrests, Grey Wagtail & a sparrowhawk. Also helped improve fitness levels ready for the Autumn rush of birds! #UKBirding #BirdingByBike

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Aug 27

Enjoy! I've been to Gambia twice now but will certainly be back again before too long. The birds are just amazing!

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Aug 27

Farasutu Forest was good as were Brufut Woods & Lamin Rice Fields. I found Abuko a bit disappointing last time. Kotu Creak & the sewage works were always good too. Lots of bird guides there.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Aug 24

@mothiduk.bsky.social I know there are a few very similar species, but is this Argyresthia semifusca? Thanks for any help as ever.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thanks. I'm sure I'll get the hang of these pugs one day!

David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Aug 19

@mothiduk.bsky.social Could this be an Ocherous Pug? Never seen one before if it is! Thanks.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Aug 19

Caught this weird looking Brimstone Moth last week. Never come across one like it before. #Teammoth

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thanks. Only our second records of each one!

David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Jun 29

@mothiduk.bsky.social A couple of moths from today which I think are Clouded Brindle & Large Twin-spot Carpet. Both scarce in our area so could do with a second opinion! Thanks.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Jun 22

Thank you.

David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Jun 22

@mothiduk.bsky.social Still struggle with pugs but I'm going with Wormwood? Really helps having confirmation (or not!) in the learning process. Thanks as ever.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Jun 21

@mothiduk.bsky.social A couple of micros from today. I'm going with Pyrausta purpuralis and Phycita roborella. Thanks for any help as always.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Jun 20

We don't get many at Marbury

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Jun 20

Love the Bird's Wing

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Jun 9

Managed to cycle over to Daresbury today to add the Woodchat Shrike to my #BirdingByBike year list. The best bird on it and a great way to bring up the 150! #LowCarbonBriding #UKBirding

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · Jun 9

@mothiduk.bsky.social A couple of micros from today's trap. I'm going with Hedya nubiferana and Ancylis achatana. Thanks as usual for your help.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · May 31

It's been bugging me since I wrote this. How can it be 20 years since Springwatch when this was 2003? Turns out the show was called Wild in your Garden back then. Still had Bill & Kate as presenters.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · May 30

@mothiduk.bsky.social A few I was stuck on from last weekend. Not sure about the pug or micros, but do you think the other is Vine's Rustic? We've never had one here in the spring so it would be good to confirm. Thanks as ever for your help.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · May 24

@mothiduk.bsky.social A few moths from today. I think these are Broken-barred Carpet & Ingrailed Clay. Not sure about the micro though. Any help much appreciated as usual.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · May 23

Went for the sparrow on the Wirral and they filmed some of us birders who were there for a new BBC show they were making called Spring watch! I never made the cut though when it went to air!

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · May 18

@mothiduk.bsky.social Do you think this is Hedya pruniana? Caught yesterday.

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David Bedford @davidbedford1986.bsky.social · May 10

A great start to the weekend yesterday with a quick ride over to Newchurch Common after work. The Hoopoe eventually showed well, feeding & singing from the tree-tops! Don't remember ever hearing one singing in the UK before. Probably my best bike tick of the year so far. #LowCarbonBirding #UKBirding

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