Laura King
@bodminking.bsky.social
Moths, birds, gardening
Lower Hellesdon, Norfolk
Lower Hellesdon, Norfolk
My first Marsh Carpet of the year here in Lower Hellesdon - #norfolkmoths
June 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
My first Marsh Carpet of the year here in Lower Hellesdon - #norfolkmoths
One of several Mullein caterpillars on a very sickly looking buddleia in the garden
June 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
One of several Mullein caterpillars on a very sickly looking buddleia in the garden
My first Swallowtail of the year - on the nectar garden at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
May 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
My first Swallowtail of the year - on the nectar garden at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
I noticed these on my year-old pile of conifer chippings today - Morchella elata?
April 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I noticed these on my year-old pile of conifer chippings today - Morchella elata?
A female Muslin Moth on the clematis by the moth trap on Monday morning. Such delicate wings
April 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A female Muslin Moth on the clematis by the moth trap on Monday morning. Such delicate wings
Took delivery of 2 rescue hedgehogs this evening. Born too late to hibernate but now a chunky pair that I hope will enjoy the habitat here. I bet they never use the house after tonight!
April 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Took delivery of 2 rescue hedgehogs this evening. Born too late to hibernate but now a chunky pair that I hope will enjoy the habitat here. I bet they never use the house after tonight!
Emperor Moth in my garden
March 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Emperor Moth in my garden
As the moth season ramped up a gear this week, my mugs from @moffstuff.bsky.social arrived. The Marsh Carpet one was an obvious choice for me, but I couldn't resist the Emperor one so had to get both
March 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
As the moth season ramped up a gear this week, my mugs from @moffstuff.bsky.social arrived. The Marsh Carpet one was an obvious choice for me, but I couldn't resist the Emperor one so had to get both
Watching a Barn Owl hunting over the meadows opposite Hellesdon Mill #windowtick
February 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Watching a Barn Owl hunting over the meadows opposite Hellesdon Mill #windowtick
Just completed #biggardenbirdwatch. 17 species, from Blackbird, Robin and Blue Tit to Reed Bunting, Pheasant and Ring-necked Parakeet. Blue tits clearing out the nest box. Stock Dove inspecting the Tawny box Not long till Spring
January 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Just completed #biggardenbirdwatch. 17 species, from Blackbird, Robin and Blue Tit to Reed Bunting, Pheasant and Ring-necked Parakeet. Blue tits clearing out the nest box. Stock Dove inspecting the Tawny box Not long till Spring
Beautiful but cold day at Strumpshaw Fen
January 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Beautiful but cold day at Strumpshaw Fen
After yesterday's flooding and trail closures at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, the water levels have dropped and both Fen Hide and Tower Hide have re-opened. Still a bit muddy.
December 24, 2024 at 10:24 AM
After yesterday's flooding and trail closures at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, the water levels have dropped and both Fen Hide and Tower Hide have re-opened. Still a bit muddy.
Common Quaker to MV tonight - that mild spell must have confused it, though I had one 8 December last year too
December 4, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Common Quaker to MV tonight - that mild spell must have confused it, though I had one 8 December last year too
A few of the 46 December Moths in the traps/on the wall this morning...my previous highest count was 34 in 2023
December 1, 2024 at 9:39 AM
A few of the 46 December Moths in the traps/on the wall this morning...my previous highest count was 34 in 2023
I wasn't expecting a fresh Pebble Hook-tip last night but this has been a strange year for late records
November 15, 2024 at 8:25 AM
I wasn't expecting a fresh Pebble Hook-tip last night but this has been a strange year for late records
Lovely autumnal colour to the beech hedge at the bottom of the garden, with brambles and honeysuckle coming over from the land beyond
November 14, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Lovely autumnal colour to the beech hedge at the bottom of the garden, with brambles and honeysuckle coming over from the land beyond