Katty Baird
@kattyponder.bsky.social
Moths, spiders, other small things. Entomologist. Ecologist at Forest Research. Author of Meetings with Moths.
Based in East Lothian, Scotland. Often outdoors.
Based in East Lothian, Scotland. Often outdoors.
TISSUE! Triphosa dubitata. The first of this season's adults have arrived in underground in Scotland.
A moth I still get excited about each and every time I find one 😀
It was hanging out with "a wisdom" of Old Lady. Also very lovely.
#HibernatingHeralds #MothsMatter
A moth I still get excited about each and every time I find one 😀
It was hanging out with "a wisdom" of Old Lady. Also very lovely.
#HibernatingHeralds #MothsMatter
July 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
TISSUE! Triphosa dubitata. The first of this season's adults have arrived in underground in Scotland.
A moth I still get excited about each and every time I find one 😀
It was hanging out with "a wisdom" of Old Lady. Also very lovely.
#HibernatingHeralds #MothsMatter
A moth I still get excited about each and every time I find one 😀
It was hanging out with "a wisdom" of Old Lady. Also very lovely.
#HibernatingHeralds #MothsMatter
What an impressive insect!
Urocerus gigas, Giant Woodwasp, a species I've long wanted to see and it didn't disappoint.
Four females ovipositing on a logpile today, Berwickshire.
Urocerus gigas, Giant Woodwasp, a species I've long wanted to see and it didn't disappoint.
Four females ovipositing on a logpile today, Berwickshire.
July 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
What an impressive insect!
Urocerus gigas, Giant Woodwasp, a species I've long wanted to see and it didn't disappoint.
Four females ovipositing on a logpile today, Berwickshire.
Urocerus gigas, Giant Woodwasp, a species I've long wanted to see and it didn't disappoint.
Four females ovipositing on a logpile today, Berwickshire.
135 Rannoch Brindled Beauty on a fencepost-focused hike in Glen Prosen last weekend with @markcubitt.bsky.social
About 100 more than we've recorded in the previous few years! 🧡🤍🖤
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
About 100 more than we've recorded in the previous few years! 🧡🤍🖤
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
April 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
135 Rannoch Brindled Beauty on a fencepost-focused hike in Glen Prosen last weekend with @markcubitt.bsky.social
About 100 more than we've recorded in the previous few years! 🧡🤍🖤
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
About 100 more than we've recorded in the previous few years! 🧡🤍🖤
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Enjoyed a quick poke around some magnificent old oaks this morning. Was rewarded by a single smart Phosphuga atrata.
Hope to be back in search of some woody specialists soon. And moths, obvs.
#DalkeithCountryPark
Hope to be back in search of some woody specialists soon. And moths, obvs.
#DalkeithCountryPark
March 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Enjoyed a quick poke around some magnificent old oaks this morning. Was rewarded by a single smart Phosphuga atrata.
Hope to be back in search of some woody specialists soon. And moths, obvs.
#DalkeithCountryPark
Hope to be back in search of some woody specialists soon. And moths, obvs.
#DalkeithCountryPark
No anemones for me today, but I have finally remembered to post for #WildflowerHour! Primrose and Scurvy Grass blooming plentifully on some glorious Berwickshire coastline this afternoon.
March 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
No anemones for me today, but I have finally remembered to post for #WildflowerHour! Primrose and Scurvy Grass blooming plentifully on some glorious Berwickshire coastline this afternoon.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4mi2...
To mark #IWD25 National Museums Scotland have produced this video of me and @ashwhiffin.bsky.social talking about insects, moths, recording and museums and the legacy of Alice Blanche Balfour (1850-1936). #MothsMatter @savebutterflies.bsky.social
To mark #IWD25 National Museums Scotland have produced this video of me and @ashwhiffin.bsky.social talking about insects, moths, recording and museums and the legacy of Alice Blanche Balfour (1850-1936). #MothsMatter @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Collecting moths: biodiversity in East Lothian
YouTube video by NationalMuseumsScotland
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March 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4mi2...
To mark #IWD25 National Museums Scotland have produced this video of me and @ashwhiffin.bsky.social talking about insects, moths, recording and museums and the legacy of Alice Blanche Balfour (1850-1936). #MothsMatter @savebutterflies.bsky.social
To mark #IWD25 National Museums Scotland have produced this video of me and @ashwhiffin.bsky.social talking about insects, moths, recording and museums and the legacy of Alice Blanche Balfour (1850-1936). #MothsMatter @savebutterflies.bsky.social
2 Oak Beauty in local woods yesterday - at least doubling the number ever recorded in E.Lothian.
Also 📷 of Yellow Horned, Twin Spotted Quaker, Clouded Drab & Engrailed.
Oak B is exciting by its rarity here, but a fresh Engrailed is hard to beat. #MothsMatter
Also 📷 of Yellow Horned, Twin Spotted Quaker, Clouded Drab & Engrailed.
Oak B is exciting by its rarity here, but a fresh Engrailed is hard to beat. #MothsMatter
March 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
2 Oak Beauty in local woods yesterday - at least doubling the number ever recorded in E.Lothian.
Also 📷 of Yellow Horned, Twin Spotted Quaker, Clouded Drab & Engrailed.
Oak B is exciting by its rarity here, but a fresh Engrailed is hard to beat. #MothsMatter
Also 📷 of Yellow Horned, Twin Spotted Quaker, Clouded Drab & Engrailed.
Oak B is exciting by its rarity here, but a fresh Engrailed is hard to beat. #MothsMatter
A morning hanging around some veteran oak and beech in neglected parkland habitat, #EastLothian
Lots of broken limbs, burrs, excrescences and decay.
Vapourer eggs, Phosphuga atrata, Dicranopalpus ramosus agg. Segestria senoculata - just a few of the things discovered.
Lots of broken limbs, burrs, excrescences and decay.
Vapourer eggs, Phosphuga atrata, Dicranopalpus ramosus agg. Segestria senoculata - just a few of the things discovered.
March 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A morning hanging around some veteran oak and beech in neglected parkland habitat, #EastLothian
Lots of broken limbs, burrs, excrescences and decay.
Vapourer eggs, Phosphuga atrata, Dicranopalpus ramosus agg. Segestria senoculata - just a few of the things discovered.
Lots of broken limbs, burrs, excrescences and decay.
Vapourer eggs, Phosphuga atrata, Dicranopalpus ramosus agg. Segestria senoculata - just a few of the things discovered.
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Counting hibernating Herald (Scoliopteryx libatrix), 49 of them, in a cave in Roslin Glen. Also Cave Spider (Meta menardi) and her silken pearl-shaped egg sac suspended from an overhang.
@scotwildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
@britishspiders.bsky.social
@scotwildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
@britishspiders.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Counting hibernating Herald (Scoliopteryx libatrix), 49 of them, in a cave in Roslin Glen. Also Cave Spider (Meta menardi) and her silken pearl-shaped egg sac suspended from an overhang.
@scotwildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
@britishspiders.bsky.social
@scotwildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
@britishspiders.bsky.social
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Review of the butterfly and moth research on actions shows most evidence covers butterfly conservation, focuses on community-level responses, originates from UK and USA, from studies using least robust designs, assesses actions about agriculture.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Butterfly and moth conservation: results from a global synopsis of evidence - Journal of Insect Conservation
Butterflies and moths face a range of anthropogenic threats with many of the best-studied populations in decline. In response, butterfly and moth conservation programmes are implementing a diverse set...
link.springer.com
February 18, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Review of the butterfly and moth research on actions shows most evidence covers butterfly conservation, focuses on community-level responses, originates from UK and USA, from studies using least robust designs, assesses actions about agriculture.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The fungus from a week ago has grown!😲 #HibernatingHeralds
February 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The fungus from a week ago has grown!😲 #HibernatingHeralds
Long overdue outing with @markcubitt.bsky.social checking up on his local #HibernatingHeralds and soaking up some misty winter tree vibes.
Highlight = TWO (yes, 2!) Tissue - mega rare moth in Scotland this year.
But mainly it was just good to be outside, in the toe-numbing dreichness.
#MothsMatter
Highlight = TWO (yes, 2!) Tissue - mega rare moth in Scotland this year.
But mainly it was just good to be outside, in the toe-numbing dreichness.
#MothsMatter
February 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Long overdue outing with @markcubitt.bsky.social checking up on his local #HibernatingHeralds and soaking up some misty winter tree vibes.
Highlight = TWO (yes, 2!) Tissue - mega rare moth in Scotland this year.
But mainly it was just good to be outside, in the toe-numbing dreichness.
#MothsMatter
Highlight = TWO (yes, 2!) Tissue - mega rare moth in Scotland this year.
But mainly it was just good to be outside, in the toe-numbing dreichness.
#MothsMatter
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Tomorrow millions of flowers will be shared for #ValentinesDay & by end of month (sorry, party-pooper alert) they'll all be in the bin.
If your beloved loves #wildflowers, why not give them the gift of BSBI membership, so they can support our wonderful wildflowers for a whole year!
bsbi.org/join-us
If your beloved loves #wildflowers, why not give them the gift of BSBI membership, so they can support our wonderful wildflowers for a whole year!
bsbi.org/join-us
February 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Tomorrow millions of flowers will be shared for #ValentinesDay & by end of month (sorry, party-pooper alert) they'll all be in the bin.
If your beloved loves #wildflowers, why not give them the gift of BSBI membership, so they can support our wonderful wildflowers for a whole year!
bsbi.org/join-us
If your beloved loves #wildflowers, why not give them the gift of BSBI membership, so they can support our wonderful wildflowers for a whole year!
bsbi.org/join-us
#HibernatingHerald find of the day! In a Scottish copper mine.
This is the first time I've seen a Herald engulfed in a candyfloss like beard of a fungi. Very different to the usual entomopathenogenic fungi we see on moths in caves.
Anyone know what it might be?
#fungi #mycelia #insect #cave #moth
This is the first time I've seen a Herald engulfed in a candyfloss like beard of a fungi. Very different to the usual entomopathenogenic fungi we see on moths in caves.
Anyone know what it might be?
#fungi #mycelia #insect #cave #moth
February 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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We're hiring!
Could you help create a resilient future for the Botanical Society, working across our teams to support staff and volunteers?
Apply to become our first ever Administration Officer: bsbi.org/vacancies/ad...
Not applying yourself? Then please help us spread the word! Deadline: 2nd March
Could you help create a resilient future for the Botanical Society, working across our teams to support staff and volunteers?
Apply to become our first ever Administration Officer: bsbi.org/vacancies/ad...
Not applying yourself? Then please help us spread the word! Deadline: 2nd March
February 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We're hiring!
Could you help create a resilient future for the Botanical Society, working across our teams to support staff and volunteers?
Apply to become our first ever Administration Officer: bsbi.org/vacancies/ad...
Not applying yourself? Then please help us spread the word! Deadline: 2nd March
Could you help create a resilient future for the Botanical Society, working across our teams to support staff and volunteers?
Apply to become our first ever Administration Officer: bsbi.org/vacancies/ad...
Not applying yourself? Then please help us spread the word! Deadline: 2nd March
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There's a full-time position as Ecologist (with botanical skills) and Field survey co-ordinator advertised here at @ukceh.bsky.social. Full details here: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca...
February 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
There's a full-time position as Ecologist (with botanical skills) and Field survey co-ordinator advertised here at @ukceh.bsky.social. Full details here: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca...
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#LiteratureNotice Zoltán et al. Relationships Between Saproxylic Beetle Microhabitat Occurrences and Forest State Indicators doi.org/10.3390/f160... #Beetle #Beetles #Biodiversity
February 4, 2025 at 4:12 AM
#LiteratureNotice Zoltán et al. Relationships Between Saproxylic Beetle Microhabitat Occurrences and Forest State Indicators doi.org/10.3390/f160... #Beetle #Beetles #Biodiversity
Dancing over duckweed at dusk! #WorldWetlandDay
Small China-mark (Cataclysta lemnata) is a moth with aquatic larvae. I saw my first last year, at Bawsinch SWT Edinburgh.
We had close-up views in light traps in the morning, but even better was watching them doing their thing at dusk 🤍
#MothsMatter
Small China-mark (Cataclysta lemnata) is a moth with aquatic larvae. I saw my first last year, at Bawsinch SWT Edinburgh.
We had close-up views in light traps in the morning, but even better was watching them doing their thing at dusk 🤍
#MothsMatter
February 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Dancing over duckweed at dusk! #WorldWetlandDay
Small China-mark (Cataclysta lemnata) is a moth with aquatic larvae. I saw my first last year, at Bawsinch SWT Edinburgh.
We had close-up views in light traps in the morning, but even better was watching them doing their thing at dusk 🤍
#MothsMatter
Small China-mark (Cataclysta lemnata) is a moth with aquatic larvae. I saw my first last year, at Bawsinch SWT Edinburgh.
We had close-up views in light traps in the morning, but even better was watching them doing their thing at dusk 🤍
#MothsMatter
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Really nice to see the Dataset's Dream taking flight again at the @ukceh.bsky.social offices today. There are plans to take it out on location later in the year, and in the meantime find out more at www.ceh.ac.uk/our-science/...
January 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Really nice to see the Dataset's Dream taking flight again at the @ukceh.bsky.social offices today. There are plans to take it out on location later in the year, and in the meantime find out more at www.ceh.ac.uk/our-science/...
Agree. Mark and Roy's book, The Larger Moths of Scotland highly recommended 👌 🦋🐛 #TeamMoth
Great segment from Leanna on moths on WinterWatch on Wednesday, which included a cameo appearance of our book. Buy it now and get inspired for the 2025 mothing season! #mothsmatter
January 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Agree. Mark and Roy's book, The Larger Moths of Scotland highly recommended 👌 🦋🐛 #TeamMoth
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A very interesting Moth recorders conference today. light pollution big topic
Give DarkSky (sustainable lighting)
we need a DarkSky policy in the Stroud District? @minchchloe.bsky.social @cllrgillthomas.bsky.social @simonforstroud.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @darkskyintl.bsky.social
Give DarkSky (sustainable lighting)
we need a DarkSky policy in the Stroud District? @minchchloe.bsky.social @cllrgillthomas.bsky.social @simonforstroud.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @darkskyintl.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A very interesting Moth recorders conference today. light pollution big topic
Give DarkSky (sustainable lighting)
we need a DarkSky policy in the Stroud District? @minchchloe.bsky.social @cllrgillthomas.bsky.social @simonforstroud.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @darkskyintl.bsky.social
Give DarkSky (sustainable lighting)
we need a DarkSky policy in the Stroud District? @minchchloe.bsky.social @cllrgillthomas.bsky.social @simonforstroud.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @darkskyintl.bsky.social
For #BlueBugs Monday it has to be the lovely Clifden Nonpareil.
I'm lucky this big, furry, flappy moth has taken up residence in nearby woods.
Those wings!
Memories of sharing these blue (&grey &black) beauties with good friends brings a smile to my face.
100% joy! 😊 💙 🦋
#MothsMatter #MothMonday
I'm lucky this big, furry, flappy moth has taken up residence in nearby woods.
Those wings!
Memories of sharing these blue (&grey &black) beauties with good friends brings a smile to my face.
100% joy! 😊 💙 🦋
#MothsMatter #MothMonday
January 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
For #BlueBugs Monday it has to be the lovely Clifden Nonpareil.
I'm lucky this big, furry, flappy moth has taken up residence in nearby woods.
Those wings!
Memories of sharing these blue (&grey &black) beauties with good friends brings a smile to my face.
100% joy! 😊 💙 🦋
#MothsMatter #MothMonday
I'm lucky this big, furry, flappy moth has taken up residence in nearby woods.
Those wings!
Memories of sharing these blue (&grey &black) beauties with good friends brings a smile to my face.
100% joy! 😊 💙 🦋
#MothsMatter #MothMonday
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Final wrap-up webinar for the UK_Treescapes project 'TreE PlaNat': Creating woodland through natural processes 🌳🌳
Monday 20th January 2025 at 12.30-2pm. Click events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b36709... to sign up.
Further info, blogs, webinars, factsheets @ www.naturalcolonisation.co.uk
Monday 20th January 2025 at 12.30-2pm. Click events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b36709... to sign up.
Further info, blogs, webinars, factsheets @ www.naturalcolonisation.co.uk
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January 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Final wrap-up webinar for the UK_Treescapes project 'TreE PlaNat': Creating woodland through natural processes 🌳🌳
Monday 20th January 2025 at 12.30-2pm. Click events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b36709... to sign up.
Further info, blogs, webinars, factsheets @ www.naturalcolonisation.co.uk
Monday 20th January 2025 at 12.30-2pm. Click events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b36709... to sign up.
Further info, blogs, webinars, factsheets @ www.naturalcolonisation.co.uk
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Calling researchers of tree-dwelling European mammals (bats, dormice, squirrels..). Let's collaborate! Planning a workshop at Eur Mammal Congress on forest management, #wildfires and interventions (veteranisation, boxes etc) for future paper and actions. www.ecm9.com Pls share. 🌍🌳🦇🐿🐭 #conservation
January 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Calling researchers of tree-dwelling European mammals (bats, dormice, squirrels..). Let's collaborate! Planning a workshop at Eur Mammal Congress on forest management, #wildfires and interventions (veteranisation, boxes etc) for future paper and actions. www.ecm9.com Pls share. 🌍🌳🦇🐿🐭 #conservation
Looking forward to sharing some mothy adventures in a talk to Yorkshire BC branch later this month.
Expect HH, plus lots of photos to remind us of warmer times of year!
Free, online & all welcome.
Check out the other upcoming talks too 🦋
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meetings-w...
Expect HH, plus lots of photos to remind us of warmer times of year!
Free, online & all welcome.
Check out the other upcoming talks too 🦋
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meetings-w...
"Meetings with Moths: adventures of a moth recorder in Scotland"
Join Katty Baird on a whistle-stop moth tour of Scotland.
From moorland fence posts to sandy coasts.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Looking forward to sharing some mothy adventures in a talk to Yorkshire BC branch later this month.
Expect HH, plus lots of photos to remind us of warmer times of year!
Free, online & all welcome.
Check out the other upcoming talks too 🦋
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meetings-w...
Expect HH, plus lots of photos to remind us of warmer times of year!
Free, online & all welcome.
Check out the other upcoming talks too 🦋
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meetings-w...