Richard Harbird
@mortonbagotbirder.bsky.social
Birder in the vicinity of Redditch on Worcs/Warks border.
Heard a Dunlin over Morton Bagot this morning. Only the third there in the 2020's. #PWC25 #Patchbirding
November 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Heard a Dunlin over Morton Bagot this morning. Only the third there in the 2020's. #PWC25 #Patchbirding
My last garden moth-trap of the year produced 29 moths of 19 species. Nfg was Rusty-dot Pearl, and nfy were Sprawler, December Moth, November Moth ag, Mottled Umber, and Winter Moth. Garden list now 461, and Garden Year-list 276. My best year to date. #Teammoth
November 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
My last garden moth-trap of the year produced 29 moths of 19 species. Nfg was Rusty-dot Pearl, and nfy were Sprawler, December Moth, November Moth ag, Mottled Umber, and Winter Moth. Garden list now 461, and Garden Year-list 276. My best year to date. #Teammoth
10 of 6 on my penultimate GMS night of the season. Nfy was Beaded Chestnut, and making a surprise reappearance was an Orange Pine Tortrix #Teammoth
November 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
10 of 6 on my penultimate GMS night of the season. Nfy was Beaded Chestnut, and making a surprise reappearance was an Orange Pine Tortrix #Teammoth
Excellent GMS night. 32 of 18 including Figure of Eight nfg (lifer), and 6 nfy; Black Rustic, White-point, Yellow-line Quaker, Brick (1st since 2018), Green-brindled Crescent (1st since 2019), and Feathered Thorn #teammoth
October 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Excellent GMS night. 32 of 18 including Figure of Eight nfg (lifer), and 6 nfy; Black Rustic, White-point, Yellow-line Quaker, Brick (1st since 2018), Green-brindled Crescent (1st since 2019), and Feathered Thorn #teammoth
The Brent Goose at Earlswood. Thanks to Matt Griffiths who found it while doing the WEBS count. #PWC2025 #warksbirds
October 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Brent Goose at Earlswood. Thanks to Matt Griffiths who found it while doing the WEBS count. #PWC2025 #warksbirds
Brent Goose still showing well at Earlswood. 3rd record for site, others were 1897 and 2002. Patch gold #PWC2025 #warksbirds
October 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Brent Goose still showing well at Earlswood. 3rd record for site, others were 1897 and 2002. Patch gold #PWC2025 #warksbirds
Crossbill over Morton Bagot this morning. Also one of the ringers, Ischia, mentioned she had rescued a Manx Shearwater from a car park in Droitwich on 18 Sept. Here's a photo of it. I understand it was taken to Vale Wildlife Sanctuary and later released on the Severn #Worcsbirds #Warksbirds
September 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Crossbill over Morton Bagot this morning. Also one of the ringers, Ischia, mentioned she had rescued a Manx Shearwater from a car park in Droitwich on 18 Sept. Here's a photo of it. I understand it was taken to Vale Wildlife Sanctuary and later released on the Severn #Worcsbirds #Warksbirds
Caught 83 moths of 22 species last night in garden. Three species were nfy Lunar Underwing, Brindled Green, and my first Old Lady for several years. #teammoth
September 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Caught 83 moths of 22 species last night in garden. Three species were nfy Lunar Underwing, Brindled Green, and my first Old Lady for several years. #teammoth
The two juv Little Stints were still at Earlswood Lakes this am. #PWC25 10km circle tick. #Warksbirds
September 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The two juv Little Stints were still at Earlswood Lakes this am. #PWC25 10km circle tick. #Warksbirds
Red-necked Phalarope was still at Upper Bittell this lunchtime.
September 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Red-necked Phalarope was still at Upper Bittell this lunchtime.
Excellent morning at Morton Bagot patch. Loads of Blackcaps and other warblers in hedgerows. Highlights were 10 k patch year-tick Tree Pipit, plus Garden Warbler, and the long-staying Garganey. Only downside was missing a Spot Fly #PWC25
September 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Excellent morning at Morton Bagot patch. Loads of Blackcaps and other warblers in hedgerows. Highlights were 10 k patch year-tick Tree Pipit, plus Garden Warbler, and the long-staying Garganey. Only downside was missing a Spot Fly #PWC25
I've finished at Earlswood now. Team total is currently 69, and the indefatigable Matt G is still in the field. No major highlights but lots of effort #westmidsalldayer
September 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I've finished at Earlswood now. Team total is currently 69, and the indefatigable Matt G is still in the field. No major highlights but lots of effort #westmidsalldayer
76 of 24 in the garden last night. Four nfy were Ypsolopha sequella, Anania coronata, Grey Pine Carpet (1st since 2019), and Oak Hook-tip #teammoth
August 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM
76 of 24 in the garden last night. Four nfy were Ypsolopha sequella, Anania coronata, Grey Pine Carpet (1st since 2019), and Oak Hook-tip #teammoth
A Black-tailed Godwit and calling Greenshank were the first at Morton Bagot for a couple of years, while a Whinchat was a welcome additional arrival overnight. #patchbirding
August 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A Black-tailed Godwit and calling Greenshank were the first at Morton Bagot for a couple of years, while a Whinchat was a welcome additional arrival overnight. #patchbirding
Found a Garganey at Morton Bagot (near Redditch) this morning. Not annual here. #PWC25 #patchbirding
August 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Found a Garganey at Morton Bagot (near Redditch) this morning. Not annual here. #PWC25 #patchbirding
A Great White Egret at Morton Bagot kept up its recent annual single appearance record at the site. Also a 10km Circle year tick, while a Little Grebe on the tiny Kingfisher Pool was the first here since 2021. #pwc2025 #patchbirding
August 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A Great White Egret at Morton Bagot kept up its recent annual single appearance record at the site. Also a 10km Circle year tick, while a Little Grebe on the tiny Kingfisher Pool was the first here since 2021. #pwc2025 #patchbirding
A disappointing tally of 25 of 18 last night. It was a bit cool and moonlit. Nfy were Wax Moth (2nd for garden), Iron Prominent, and a very worn Willow Beauty #teammoth
August 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
A disappointing tally of 25 of 18 last night. It was a bit cool and moonlit. Nfy were Wax Moth (2nd for garden), Iron Prominent, and a very worn Willow Beauty #teammoth
Distant Wood Sandpiper found at Morton Bagot this am. Lost it after 20 minutes and no further sign. #warksbirds #pwc25
July 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Distant Wood Sandpiper found at Morton Bagot this am. Lost it after 20 minutes and no further sign. #warksbirds #pwc25
Still going through last night's catch, but nfg so far are Gypsy Moth, Triple-spotted Nest Moth, Plain Pug, and Gypsonoma minutana (if I've got the id right) #teammoth
July 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Still going through last night's catch, but nfg so far are Gypsy Moth, Triple-spotted Nest Moth, Plain Pug, and Gypsonoma minutana (if I've got the id right) #teammoth
Dipped the Night Heron at Grimley this morning but chanced on a juv Redstarts on the walk back to the car #worcsbirds
July 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Dipped the Night Heron at Grimley this morning but chanced on a juv Redstarts on the walk back to the car #worcsbirds