Nick Hull
@lytchettbirder.bsky.social
Birder, NocMig’er, Moth’er, Reptiles & General Naturalist.
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Hi Steve I was down at Seaton Wetlands on the 19thcame across a CR Black-tailed Godwit. I seem to recollect that you were colour ringing godwit a while back. You are probably already aware of this individual but thought I would report it just in case you hadn't. Nick
Hi Steve I was down at Seaton Wetlands on the 19thcame across a CR Black-tailed Godwit. I seem to recollect that you were colour ringing godwit a while back. You are probably already aware of this individual but thought I would report it just in case you hadn't. Nick
November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Hi Steve I was down at Seaton Wetlands on the 19thcame across a CR Black-tailed Godwit. I seem to recollect that you were colour ringing godwit a while back. You are probably already aware of this individual but thought I would report it just in case you hadn't. Nick
Hi Steve I was down at Seaton Wetlands on the 19thcame across a CR Black-tailed Godwit. I seem to recollect that you were colour ringing godwit a while back. You are probably already aware of this individual but thought I would report it just in case you hadn't. Nick
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Visit to Shapwick Heath and Decoy Hide was fairly quiet but 2 drake Ring-necked duck showed very nicely & very actively feeding @somersetwildlands.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Visit to Shapwick Heath and Decoy Hide was fairly quiet but 2 drake Ring-necked duck showed very nicely & very actively feeding @somersetwildlands.bsky.social
Received a very sinister look from the Boat-tailed Grackle today at Calshot. It walked right up to me before going off and sitting on another birder. Great bird to see just needs to find another ship to get back home.😀
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Received a very sinister look from the Boat-tailed Grackle today at Calshot. It walked right up to me before going off and sitting on another birder. Great bird to see just needs to find another ship to get back home.😀
Last night a Brick, was a new for the Upton garden and the December Moth and Red-line Quaker were new for the year.
November 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Last night a Brick, was a new for the Upton garden and the December Moth and Red-line Quaker were new for the year.
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September birding @lytchettbirder.bsky.social twoowlsbirding.blogspot.com/2025/10/patc...
Patch excitement plus
September began very wet and the first chance I had to get out was on the 5th to do a reptile survey with Terry. Whilst walking through som...
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October 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
September birding @lytchettbirder.bsky.social twoowlsbirding.blogspot.com/2025/10/patc...
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Birders should be concerned as without as many Insects, we lose our pollinators, food for Birds and a good reason to get out during the quieter Summer months
Yesterday, the UK’s leading insect conservation charities launched the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis at the @WildSummitUK🚨
This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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September 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Birders should be concerned as without as many Insects, we lose our pollinators, food for Birds and a good reason to get out during the quieter Summer months
Last nights moth trap not great but 45 moths of 21 species. Highlight a garden lifer, in not one but 2 Blair's Mocha (Cyclophora puppillaria) a 3rd record of Cherry-bark Moth (Enarmonia formosana) + European Corn Borer, Rush Veneer & White Point were the supporting highlights.
September 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Last nights moth trap not great but 45 moths of 21 species. Highlight a garden lifer, in not one but 2 Blair's Mocha (Cyclophora puppillaria) a 3rd record of Cherry-bark Moth (Enarmonia formosana) + European Corn Borer, Rush Veneer & White Point were the supporting highlights.
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September 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Out watering a few plants in the garden and saw movement, My first thought that's a big spider and then getting a closer look you could have knocked me over with a feather. It was only a Raft Spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) what a species to add to a garden list.
August 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Out watering a few plants in the garden and saw movement, My first thought that's a big spider and then getting a closer look you could have knocked me over with a feather. It was only a Raft Spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) what a species to add to a garden list.
A couple of shots from todays harbour birdboat a jug Sparrowhawk one of two that flew over the boat and a Sandwich Tern checking us out. Plus fishing Osprey and a distant White-tailed Eagle powering away to chase an Osprey with a fish.
August 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A couple of shots from todays harbour birdboat a jug Sparrowhawk one of two that flew over the boat and a Sandwich Tern checking us out. Plus fishing Osprey and a distant White-tailed Eagle powering away to chase an Osprey with a fish.
Out on the local patch this morning looking for migrants with very little luck in the bird front though an Osprey over the bay was certainly nice to see. Though the highlight of the morning was this Clouded Yellow and my first this year.
August 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Out on the local patch this morning looking for migrants with very little luck in the bird front though an Osprey over the bay was certainly nice to see. Though the highlight of the morning was this Clouded Yellow and my first this year.
Not a big trap this morning but a handful of migrants Vestal(1) Palpita vistrealis (2), Rush Veneer(4), Rusty-dot Pearl(9) White Point(2),Jersey Tiger(4). @dorsetmoths.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Not a big trap this morning but a handful of migrants Vestal(1) Palpita vistrealis (2), Rush Veneer(4), Rusty-dot Pearl(9) White Point(2),Jersey Tiger(4). @dorsetmoths.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
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Our friends at the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and Forestry England have some exciting info to share:
www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/first-wild-w...
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Record number of wild White-tailed Eagle chicks hatched in England this year with first chick to fledge in Dorset for over 240 years. - Birds of Poole Harbour
Our friends at the Roy Dennis Wildlife foundation and Forestry England have an exciting update for you all:...
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August 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Our friends at the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and Forestry England have some exciting info to share:
www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/first-wild-w...
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www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/first-wild-w...
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Jackie was out water the garden and found this female Wasp Spider our second record for this species in the garden.
August 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Jackie was out water the garden and found this female Wasp Spider our second record for this species in the garden.
2 Wood Sandpiper, 1 Green Sandpiper & 1 Common Sandpiper plus 2 Great White Egret. Lodmoor RSPB. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
2 Wood Sandpiper, 1 Green Sandpiper & 1 Common Sandpiper plus 2 Great White Egret. Lodmoor RSPB. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
First Hummer in the garden today and it was little Bug--- to get a shot of but just managed a passable shot.
August 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
First Hummer in the garden today and it was little Bug--- to get a shot of but just managed a passable shot.
New in the house tick with Jersey Tiger also three in the trap this morning.
July 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
New in the house tick with Jersey Tiger also three in the trap this morning.
First Hornets in the moth trap this morning. Much prefer them to the Common Wasps which I also had many and one of the little blighters stung me.
July 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
First Hornets in the moth trap this morning. Much prefer them to the Common Wasps which I also had many and one of the little blighters stung me.
Spotted Flycatcher from my walk a couple of days ago.
July 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Spotted Flycatcher from my walk a couple of days ago.
Well after three blank visits without success we did the triple today with Red-veined Darter, Broad Scarlet (Scarlet Darter) and Lesser Emperor though the emperor isn't the best shot but at least you can see it is one.
July 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Well after three blank visits without success we did the triple today with Red-veined Darter, Broad Scarlet (Scarlet Darter) and Lesser Emperor though the emperor isn't the best shot but at least you can see it is one.
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Mt latest Blog Post - Starting the day with an Otter
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July 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Mt latest Blog Post - Starting the day with an Otter
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We always have a few ragwort grow in the wildlife garden which as many of you will know are great for insect Hoverflies and bees. Though it's our first time we have recorded Cinnabar caterpillars on any of the plants, even though I've caught the odd adult in the moth trap.
July 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
We always have a few ragwort grow in the wildlife garden which as many of you will know are great for insect Hoverflies and bees. Though it's our first time we have recorded Cinnabar caterpillars on any of the plants, even though I've caught the odd adult in the moth trap.
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No more Beewashing please! Why beekeeping doesn't help conserve bees. Pls RT if you agree.
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No More Beewashing! Why beekeeping doesn't help conserve bees.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
No more Beewashing please! Why beekeeping doesn't help conserve bees. Pls RT if you agree.
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As with other who moth trap I get bycatch and I like to identify what I can some are easier than others.
Here are a few of the easy ones.
Dolichovespula media_Median Wasp
Vespula vulgaris_Common Wasp
Amphimallon solstitiale_Summer Chafer
Melolontha melolontha_Cockchafer
Here are a few of the easy ones.
Dolichovespula media_Median Wasp
Vespula vulgaris_Common Wasp
Amphimallon solstitiale_Summer Chafer
Melolontha melolontha_Cockchafer
July 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
As with other who moth trap I get bycatch and I like to identify what I can some are easier than others.
Here are a few of the easy ones.
Dolichovespula media_Median Wasp
Vespula vulgaris_Common Wasp
Amphimallon solstitiale_Summer Chafer
Melolontha melolontha_Cockchafer
Here are a few of the easy ones.
Dolichovespula media_Median Wasp
Vespula vulgaris_Common Wasp
Amphimallon solstitiale_Summer Chafer
Melolontha melolontha_Cockchafer