Karl Stockton
@thevicar70.bsky.social
Natural history especially Birds & Moths .
November 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Not trapped for weeks so this Lifer courtesy of @nickpom9.bsky.social was a real shock . White-point. #TeamMoths
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Not trapped for weeks so this Lifer courtesy of @nickpom9.bsky.social was a real shock . White-point. #TeamMoths
Ad. Winter Med. Gull again this morning 06:45 Westport Lake. Flew off by c07:00. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Ad. Winter Med. Gull again this morning 06:45 Westport Lake. Flew off by c07:00. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
Med. Gull amongst 400+ BHG. Westport Lk. , SOT, N.Staffs. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Med. Gull amongst 400+ BHG. Westport Lk. , SOT, N.Staffs. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
Westport Lake , N.Staffs this morning.
September 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Westport Lake , N.Staffs this morning.
Arctic Tern this morning at Westport Lake, N.Staffs. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Arctic Tern this morning at Westport Lake, N.Staffs. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social
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A reminder that the autumn edition of the West Midlands All-Day Birdwatch will be on the traditional date of the first Saturday in September (6th). Here's hoping for a good day and lots of sites (new and old) to be participating
#westmidsalldayer
#westmidsalldayer
August 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
A reminder that the autumn edition of the West Midlands All-Day Birdwatch will be on the traditional date of the first Saturday in September (6th). Here's hoping for a good day and lots of sites (new and old) to be participating
#westmidsalldayer
#westmidsalldayer
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Ok everyone is there any help with this one out there, I think this large ( c.2 cm ) and striking insect could be a Tenthredo but I admit I am struggling so any ID suggestions appreciated. Seen in North Staffs at the weekend
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Ok everyone is there any help with this one out there, I think this large ( c.2 cm ) and striking insect could be a Tenthredo but I admit I am struggling so any ID suggestions appreciated. Seen in North Staffs at the weekend
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social
Black-winged Kite this morning. Guinness n Black this afternoon with family. Cheers @philsbirding.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Black-winged Kite this morning. Guinness n Black this afternoon with family. Cheers @philsbirding.bsky.social
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BREAKING NEWS.
This identification has been confirmed by @chrisvanswaay.bsky.social
FYI @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @patrickbarkham.bsky.social
This identification has been confirmed by @chrisvanswaay.bsky.social
FYI @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @patrickbarkham.bsky.social
From Landguard, Obsidentify says Southern Small White although this species is not on the British List yet so is the AI correct ! It has spread into the Low Countries from Southern Europe in recent years so is expected to arrive sometime.
August 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
BREAKING NEWS.
This identification has been confirmed by @chrisvanswaay.bsky.social
FYI @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @patrickbarkham.bsky.social
This identification has been confirmed by @chrisvanswaay.bsky.social
FYI @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @patrickbarkham.bsky.social
Reposted by Karl Stockton
Britain has gained a new butterfly!
The long-anticipated arrival of Southern Small White (Pieris mannii) has been confirmed.
The long-anticipated arrival of Southern Small White (Pieris mannii) has been confirmed.
From Landguard, Obsidentify says Southern Small White although this species is not on the British List yet so is the AI correct ! It has spread into the Low Countries from Southern Europe in recent years so is expected to arrive sometime.
August 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Britain has gained a new butterfly!
The long-anticipated arrival of Southern Small White (Pieris mannii) has been confirmed.
The long-anticipated arrival of Southern Small White (Pieris mannii) has been confirmed.
Dark-barred Twin spot Carpet on the trap last night . Lifer .
July 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Dark-barred Twin spot Carpet on the trap last night . Lifer .
Metalampra italica- Italian Bark Moth . ( Italian endemic prior to man’s produce transport ). N.Staffs ( SJ 85 ). Spreading North . #TeamMoth
June 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Metalampra italica- Italian Bark Moth . ( Italian endemic prior to man’s produce transport ). N.Staffs ( SJ 85 ). Spreading North . #TeamMoth
Another new one for me this morning. Only c4mm long but quite a looker ! #TeamMoths
June 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Another new one for me this morning. Only c4mm long but quite a looker ! #TeamMoths
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Probably a False Cacao Moth . Ephestia woodiella. N.Staffs garden . “ elutella “ can’t be completely ruled out apparently 😣
May 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Probably a False Cacao Moth . Ephestia woodiella. N.Staffs garden . “ elutella “ can’t be completely ruled out apparently 😣