Darren Underwood
@dku1000.bsky.social
Mostly birds and moths (and other wildlife)! 🦋
Suffolk, England
Suffolk, England
Still three species of butterfly on the wing at Long Melford in Suffolk this morning: Red Admiral, Peacock and what was probably my latest ever Clouded Yellow.
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Still three species of butterfly on the wing at Long Melford in Suffolk this morning: Red Admiral, Peacock and what was probably my latest ever Clouded Yellow.
A PLUMED PROMINENT from last night in West Suffolk - one of three trapped in a new 10km square. 😀 #mothsmatter
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A PLUMED PROMINENT from last night in West Suffolk - one of three trapped in a new 10km square. 😀 #mothsmatter
I spent two hours moth trapping in private woodland at Long Melford in Suffolk this evening. A total of 107 moths of seven species. The amazing thing is that 86 of the moths were the Nationally Scarce PLUMED PROMINENT. I've never trapped anything like that number before. #mothsmatter
November 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I spent two hours moth trapping in private woodland at Long Melford in Suffolk this evening. A total of 107 moths of seven species. The amazing thing is that 86 of the moths were the Nationally Scarce PLUMED PROMINENT. I've never trapped anything like that number before. #mothsmatter
My first local patch walk of November produced a total of 46 birds species with the highlight being a male Stonechat. Also, Nuthatch, Siskin, Grey Wagtail, 20+ Sky Larks and a Red Kite.
#longmelford #suffolkbirding
#longmelford #suffolkbirding
November 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
My first local patch walk of November produced a total of 46 birds species with the highlight being a male Stonechat. Also, Nuthatch, Siskin, Grey Wagtail, 20+ Sky Larks and a Red Kite.
#longmelford #suffolkbirding
#longmelford #suffolkbirding
Photos of five micro moths from local recording over the last week. I do like the first one.
1. Stigmella catharticella on Purging Buckthorn.
2. Diurnea lipsiella.
3. Phyllonorycter klemannella and Caloptilia elongella on Alder.
4. Stigmella basiguttella on oak.
#mothsmatter
1. Stigmella catharticella on Purging Buckthorn.
2. Diurnea lipsiella.
3. Phyllonorycter klemannella and Caloptilia elongella on Alder.
4. Stigmella basiguttella on oak.
#mothsmatter
October 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Photos of five micro moths from local recording over the last week. I do like the first one.
1. Stigmella catharticella on Purging Buckthorn.
2. Diurnea lipsiella.
3. Phyllonorycter klemannella and Caloptilia elongella on Alder.
4. Stigmella basiguttella on oak.
#mothsmatter
1. Stigmella catharticella on Purging Buckthorn.
2. Diurnea lipsiella.
3. Phyllonorycter klemannella and Caloptilia elongella on Alder.
4. Stigmella basiguttella on oak.
#mothsmatter
Suffolk: 1st winter BROWN SHRIKE still present at Upper Hollesley Common at 12.25. #suffolkbirding
October 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Suffolk: 1st winter BROWN SHRIKE still present at Upper Hollesley Common at 12.25. #suffolkbirding
Some photos from this week's micro moth recording.
1. Diplodoma laichartingella (Yellow-headed Bagworm).
2. Ectoedemia atricollis (Barred Fruit-tree Dot).
3. Stigmella regiella (Purple-shot Dot).
4. Ectoedemia occultella (Large Birch Dot).
#suffolk #mothsmatter
1. Diplodoma laichartingella (Yellow-headed Bagworm).
2. Ectoedemia atricollis (Barred Fruit-tree Dot).
3. Stigmella regiella (Purple-shot Dot).
4. Ectoedemia occultella (Large Birch Dot).
#suffolk #mothsmatter
October 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Some photos from this week's micro moth recording.
1. Diplodoma laichartingella (Yellow-headed Bagworm).
2. Ectoedemia atricollis (Barred Fruit-tree Dot).
3. Stigmella regiella (Purple-shot Dot).
4. Ectoedemia occultella (Large Birch Dot).
#suffolk #mothsmatter
1. Diplodoma laichartingella (Yellow-headed Bagworm).
2. Ectoedemia atricollis (Barred Fruit-tree Dot).
3. Stigmella regiella (Purple-shot Dot).
4. Ectoedemia occultella (Large Birch Dot).
#suffolk #mothsmatter
Still quite good numbers of moths present locally (especially on Ivy blossom). Three highlights from this week were Tawny Pinion, a fairly late Clifden Nonpariel and Autumnal Rustic.
#longmelford #suffolk #mothsmatter
#longmelford #suffolk #mothsmatter
October 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Still quite good numbers of moths present locally (especially on Ivy blossom). Three highlights from this week were Tawny Pinion, a fairly late Clifden Nonpariel and Autumnal Rustic.
#longmelford #suffolk #mothsmatter
#longmelford #suffolk #mothsmatter
An hour and a half spent searching Ivy blossom in Long Melford (Suffolk) last night produced a total of 104 moths of 20 species, including Clancy's Rustic, Pink-barred Sallow, Rusty-dot Pearl, L-album Wainscot (2), Dark Chestnut (3), Black Rustic (2) and Brick (23). Very enjoyable. #mothsmatter
October 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
An hour and a half spent searching Ivy blossom in Long Melford (Suffolk) last night produced a total of 104 moths of 20 species, including Clancy's Rustic, Pink-barred Sallow, Rusty-dot Pearl, L-album Wainscot (2), Dark Chestnut (3), Black Rustic (2) and Brick (23). Very enjoyable. #mothsmatter
Moth trapping on the edge of ancient woodland in Long Melford, Suffolk last night produced 19 species, including Pale Pinion (2), Clancy's Rustic, a migrant Pearly Underwing and a Green-brindled Crescent. Several species were only found on Ivy blossom. #mothsmatter
September 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Moth trapping on the edge of ancient woodland in Long Melford, Suffolk last night produced 19 species, including Pale Pinion (2), Clancy's Rustic, a migrant Pearly Underwing and a Green-brindled Crescent. Several species were only found on Ivy blossom. #mothsmatter
One of two STONECHATS at Long Melford this afternoon. Having increased over recent years, these are just about annual here now. #suffolkbirding
September 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
One of two STONECHATS at Long Melford this afternoon. Having increased over recent years, these are just about annual here now. #suffolkbirding
Two leaf mines of Stephensia brunnichella (Basil Blotch-miner) on Wild Basil. An excellent find during a Suffolk Moth Group visit to Great Waldingfield yesterday. #mothsmatter
September 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Two leaf mines of Stephensia brunnichella (Basil Blotch-miner) on Wild Basil. An excellent find during a Suffolk Moth Group visit to Great Waldingfield yesterday. #mothsmatter
Four more leaf mines from this last week.
1. Stigmella hybnerella (Shining Hawthorn Dot).
2. Phyllonorycter comparella (Poplar Leaf-miner).
3. Phyllonorycter pastorella (Royal Leaf-miner).
4. Stigmella malella (Apple Dot).
Finding leaf mines is quite satisfying. 🙂 #mothsmatter
1. Stigmella hybnerella (Shining Hawthorn Dot).
2. Phyllonorycter comparella (Poplar Leaf-miner).
3. Phyllonorycter pastorella (Royal Leaf-miner).
4. Stigmella malella (Apple Dot).
Finding leaf mines is quite satisfying. 🙂 #mothsmatter
September 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Four more leaf mines from this last week.
1. Stigmella hybnerella (Shining Hawthorn Dot).
2. Phyllonorycter comparella (Poplar Leaf-miner).
3. Phyllonorycter pastorella (Royal Leaf-miner).
4. Stigmella malella (Apple Dot).
Finding leaf mines is quite satisfying. 🙂 #mothsmatter
1. Stigmella hybnerella (Shining Hawthorn Dot).
2. Phyllonorycter comparella (Poplar Leaf-miner).
3. Phyllonorycter pastorella (Royal Leaf-miner).
4. Stigmella malella (Apple Dot).
Finding leaf mines is quite satisfying. 🙂 #mothsmatter
Essex: ARCTIC WARBLER still present at Great Wigborough, near Abberton Reservoir at 18.30. In hedge along public footpath just south-east of the church. TL968155. Parking at the church is limited.
September 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Essex: ARCTIC WARBLER still present at Great Wigborough, near Abberton Reservoir at 18.30. In hedge along public footpath just south-east of the church. TL968155. Parking at the church is limited.
It was good to see two SWIFTS over Long Melford this morning (having not seen any for over a week). My first September sighting here since 2020. #suffolk
September 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
It was good to see two SWIFTS over Long Melford this morning (having not seen any for over a week). My first September sighting here since 2020. #suffolk
A few micro moths from the last few days:
1. Chrysoesthia drurella (Fiery Miner) on Fat Hen.
2. Chrysoesthia sexguttella (Orange-spotted Miner) on Fat Hen.
3. Fig-leaf Skeletoniser (Choreutis nemorana) on Fig.
4. Stigmella hybnerella (Shining Hawthorn Dot) on Hawthorn.
#suffolk #mothsmatter
1. Chrysoesthia drurella (Fiery Miner) on Fat Hen.
2. Chrysoesthia sexguttella (Orange-spotted Miner) on Fat Hen.
3. Fig-leaf Skeletoniser (Choreutis nemorana) on Fig.
4. Stigmella hybnerella (Shining Hawthorn Dot) on Hawthorn.
#suffolk #mothsmatter
August 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A few micro moths from the last few days:
1. Chrysoesthia drurella (Fiery Miner) on Fat Hen.
2. Chrysoesthia sexguttella (Orange-spotted Miner) on Fat Hen.
3. Fig-leaf Skeletoniser (Choreutis nemorana) on Fig.
4. Stigmella hybnerella (Shining Hawthorn Dot) on Hawthorn.
#suffolk #mothsmatter
1. Chrysoesthia drurella (Fiery Miner) on Fat Hen.
2. Chrysoesthia sexguttella (Orange-spotted Miner) on Fat Hen.
3. Fig-leaf Skeletoniser (Choreutis nemorana) on Fig.
4. Stigmella hybnerella (Shining Hawthorn Dot) on Hawthorn.
#suffolk #mothsmatter
This juvenile MANDARIN was an interesting sighting at Long Melford (Suffolk) today. Assume they must have bred somewhere locally this year. #suffolkbirding
August 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This juvenile MANDARIN was an interesting sighting at Long Melford (Suffolk) today. Assume they must have bred somewhere locally this year. #suffolkbirding
Phyllocnistis extrematrix larval mines found today on Black Poplar at Long Melford in Suffolk. Thanks to Neil Sherman (CMR) for confirming.
#mothsmatter
#mothsmatter
August 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Phyllocnistis extrematrix larval mines found today on Black Poplar at Long Melford in Suffolk. Thanks to Neil Sherman (CMR) for confirming.
#mothsmatter
#mothsmatter
It's been nice to record some inland migrant moth activity over four evenings this week with totals of Vestal (2), Bordered Straw (2) and Dark Sword-grass (10). Also, another 19 Marbled Clovers and a Four-spotted. Amazing! 😀 #suffolk #mothsmatter @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It's been nice to record some inland migrant moth activity over four evenings this week with totals of Vestal (2), Bordered Straw (2) and Dark Sword-grass (10). Also, another 19 Marbled Clovers and a Four-spotted. Amazing! 😀 #suffolk #mothsmatter @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
MARBLED CLOVER. I caught 5 last night - a long way from their Breckland stronghold. That's now 7 from three locations on two farms over the last month, all by fields managed under Countryside Stewardship. I hope they've colonised. #longmelford #suffolk #mothsmatter
August 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
MARBLED CLOVER. I caught 5 last night - a long way from their Breckland stronghold. That's now 7 from three locations on two farms over the last month, all by fields managed under Countryside Stewardship. I hope they've colonised. #longmelford #suffolk #mothsmatter
A few more photos of the juvenile BLACK STORK at Boyton, Suffolk which continued to show well again yesterday. #RareBirdsUK #suffolkbirding
August 3, 2025 at 7:49 AM
A few more photos of the juvenile BLACK STORK at Boyton, Suffolk which continued to show well again yesterday. #RareBirdsUK #suffolkbirding
A few leaf mines from around Long Melford in Suffolk this week. Quite a diversity.
Caloptilia fidella (Hop Stilt) on Hop.
Fomoria septembrella (Hypericum Dot) on St John's-wort.
Stigmella incognitella (Grey Apple Dot) on Crab Apple.
Phyllocnistis xenia (Kent Maze-miner) on White Poplar.
#mothsmatter
Caloptilia fidella (Hop Stilt) on Hop.
Fomoria septembrella (Hypericum Dot) on St John's-wort.
Stigmella incognitella (Grey Apple Dot) on Crab Apple.
Phyllocnistis xenia (Kent Maze-miner) on White Poplar.
#mothsmatter
August 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A few leaf mines from around Long Melford in Suffolk this week. Quite a diversity.
Caloptilia fidella (Hop Stilt) on Hop.
Fomoria septembrella (Hypericum Dot) on St John's-wort.
Stigmella incognitella (Grey Apple Dot) on Crab Apple.
Phyllocnistis xenia (Kent Maze-miner) on White Poplar.
#mothsmatter
Caloptilia fidella (Hop Stilt) on Hop.
Fomoria septembrella (Hypericum Dot) on St John's-wort.
Stigmella incognitella (Grey Apple Dot) on Crab Apple.
Phyllocnistis xenia (Kent Maze-miner) on White Poplar.
#mothsmatter
The juvenile BLACK STORK was showing well at Boyton, Suffolk again today. #RareBirdsUK #suffolkbirding
July 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The juvenile BLACK STORK was showing well at Boyton, Suffolk again today. #RareBirdsUK #suffolkbirding
July 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Moth trapping with Stuart Read on an organic field margin in Long Melford, Suffolk last night produced c.120 species, the highlights of which were a worn FOUR-SPOTTED (the 3rd I've seen in a week) and 2 MARBLED CLOVERS. I'm now wondering if both are trying to colonise the area....
#mothsmatter
#mothsmatter
July 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Moth trapping with Stuart Read on an organic field margin in Long Melford, Suffolk last night produced c.120 species, the highlights of which were a worn FOUR-SPOTTED (the 3rd I've seen in a week) and 2 MARBLED CLOVERS. I'm now wondering if both are trying to colonise the area....
#mothsmatter
#mothsmatter