We had the best possible time in the Spanish Pyrenees looking for Graellsia isabelae. After 10 yrs, we now have a bit more of an understanding of how to find this remarkable moth. This yr we saw 2f & 6m, as well as 5sp hawk moth & 6 Saturnia pyri, a wonderful 5 days, couldn't get better than that!

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We had a great day on Doi Lang in Northern Thailand, going up to the border with Myanmar. A Vulture flew over most likely Himalayan Griffon and Red-faced Liocichla were delightful, but Mrs Humes Pheasant were the highlight of the day, especially seeing males display.

Just back for from gt trip to Thailand, 7th visit over last 40 yrs & always such fun. 10 days in the North visiting Doi Inthanon, Doi Lang, Doi Chiang Dao etc seeing an amazing selection of birds, butterflies & mammals. Here are Green Cochoa, Green-tailed Sunbird, Hodgson's Frogmouth & Blue Robin.

Redwing numbers have built up around Underdown, Haldon Forest, Devon recently. Saw this very dark striking individual today, which I assume is 'Icelandic' form, couldn't see its undertail coverts.....then it flew off!

Fun morning out with James looking for the Booted Eagle north of Marazion in Cornwall....very brief fleeting views initially, then fabulous views!

My Queen Alexandra's Birdwing painting is starting taking shape, now I need to focus on depth & detail......anyway you get the idea! Based on field study, Oro Province, PNG.

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Last few days of discount on my Seabird prints before Christmas, do take a look. It's been another fantastic year for seeing Shearwaters from the south west of the British isles, these are Manx & Cory's Shearwaters, showing plumage variation & moult.

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Last few days of discount on my Moth & Butterfly prints before Christmas, do take a look. These are the exquisite Spanish Moon moth found in the Spanish Pyrenees and stunning Peach Blossom moth, both showing larval food plant.
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The large leaved plant on the left of my Blue Bird of Paradise painting is thought to be a new species to science, possibly even a new family....no botanists who study New Guinea flora can identify it or put it to a family....that's crazy!!

I've got some Christmas discounts on prints over the next week, Moths & Butterflies, Seabirds & Birds of Paradise. Message me for multiple purchases & I can give further discount.
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This is a large oil painting that I'm currently working on of Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterfly, based on field observations & study, from trip to Oro Province, PNG last year....early stages, but gives you an idea of where it's going.....exciting!!

Great to be on Bluesky, I'll be delighted to hear about the natural world and its amazing natural history from every corner of our planet. Here are some recent paintings from New Guinea, birds, butterflies and art.