Rob Stephens
@tillingtonchum.bsky.social
Nature watching poodle companion. Mothing and wildlife gardening enthusiast.
‘So where are the beetles’ said I as we approached the fence on Holkham beach. And there on the first post were a Cabbage-stem Flea Beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) and a Dicheirotrichus obsoletus (I think?). Nearby, a Kidney-spot Ladybird (Chilocorus renipustulatus).
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
‘So where are the beetles’ said I as we approached the fence on Holkham beach. And there on the first post were a Cabbage-stem Flea Beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) and a Dicheirotrichus obsoletus (I think?). Nearby, a Kidney-spot Ladybird (Chilocorus renipustulatus).
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
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‘I was proud to be asked to paint the beautiful Minster Marshes, for an incredible film by young filmmaker Connor Carruthers.🍃
This land provides a habitat for so much wildlife, but it’s under threat from development. 💔
Please share, spread the word, and help us to protect this important place’ 🙏🧡
This land provides a habitat for so much wildlife, but it’s under threat from development. 💔
Please share, spread the word, and help us to protect this important place’ 🙏🧡
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
‘I was proud to be asked to paint the beautiful Minster Marshes, for an incredible film by young filmmaker Connor Carruthers.🍃
This land provides a habitat for so much wildlife, but it’s under threat from development. 💔
Please share, spread the word, and help us to protect this important place’ 🙏🧡
This land provides a habitat for so much wildlife, but it’s under threat from development. 💔
Please share, spread the word, and help us to protect this important place’ 🙏🧡
From various walks this week, Red Campion, Green Alkanet, Sea Campion and Dandelion.
#WildflowerHour
#WildflowerHour
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
From various walks this week, Red Campion, Green Alkanet, Sea Campion and Dandelion.
#WildflowerHour
#WildflowerHour
What a glorious sight and sound. Passing over the house yesterday afternoon, hundreds of gorgeous geese.
#birds #UKwildlife
#birds #UKwildlife
November 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
What a glorious sight and sound. Passing over the house yesterday afternoon, hundreds of gorgeous geese.
#birds #UKwildlife
#birds #UKwildlife
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We're now starting to get reports of dead Whooper Swans with rings. If you find a dead bird & feel comfortable doing so - check for rings using the below @btobirds.bsky.social advice 👇🏻 Collecting information on ringed birds helps better understand the impact on different age groups.
November 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
We're now starting to get reports of dead Whooper Swans with rings. If you find a dead bird & feel comfortable doing so - check for rings using the below @btobirds.bsky.social advice 👇🏻 Collecting information on ringed birds helps better understand the impact on different age groups.
A swan doing swanly things.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
A swan doing swanly things.
On a wander through Thursford Wood, the floor was sprinkled with thousands of fallen Common Spangle Galls. This one was perfectly colour matched with the Beech leaf on which it had settled.
November 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
On a wander through Thursford Wood, the floor was sprinkled with thousands of fallen Common Spangle Galls. This one was perfectly colour matched with the Beech leaf on which it had settled.
What do beetles do at this time of year? These 7-Spot Ladybirds have taken shelter under a leaf, whereas this pair of Rosemary Beetles have other thoughts.
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
November 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
What do beetles do at this time of year? These 7-Spot Ladybirds have taken shelter under a leaf, whereas this pair of Rosemary Beetles have other thoughts.
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
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"The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust are attempting to complete the purchase of the Rothbury Estate, a 15 sq miles (38.8 sq km) tract of former grouse moor, woodland and farmland, with plans to boost wildlife, restore bogs and promote nature-friendly farming." tinyurl.com/38yyvdju
Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy Rothbury Estate
Wildlife trusts attempt to raise £30m to keep Northumberland's Rothbury Estate from being split up.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust are attempting to complete the purchase of the Rothbury Estate, a 15 sq miles (38.8 sq km) tract of former grouse moor, woodland and farmland, with plans to boost wildlife, restore bogs and promote nature-friendly farming." tinyurl.com/38yyvdju
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The UK is among the most nature depleted counties in the world. A horrendous fact. Can you help reverse this by donating some cash to help the Wildlife Trusts buy the enormous Rothbury Estate so they can bring back wildlife? www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
Donate to Secure the Rothbury Estate | The Wildlife Trusts
Stretching over 3,800 hectares, the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is abundant with opportunity. It’s the largest continuous area of land to appear on the market in 50 years. Its sale creates a uni...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
October 29, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The UK is among the most nature depleted counties in the world. A horrendous fact. Can you help reverse this by donating some cash to help the Wildlife Trusts buy the enormous Rothbury Estate so they can bring back wildlife? www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
Highland Cattle on a rainy day.
October 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Highland Cattle on a rainy day.
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We're hiring 🧪🌍
Two amazing senior science opportunities in Northern Ireland
Seabird Scientist: Tagging, tracking and monitoring to inform marine policy in NI
tinyurl.com/yeuw5znd
Conservation Scientist: Restoration of key habitats and priority species
tinyurl.com/4rj43dfp
Two amazing senior science opportunities in Northern Ireland
Seabird Scientist: Tagging, tracking and monitoring to inform marine policy in NI
tinyurl.com/yeuw5znd
Conservation Scientist: Restoration of key habitats and priority species
tinyurl.com/4rj43dfp
October 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We're hiring 🧪🌍
Two amazing senior science opportunities in Northern Ireland
Seabird Scientist: Tagging, tracking and monitoring to inform marine policy in NI
tinyurl.com/yeuw5znd
Conservation Scientist: Restoration of key habitats and priority species
tinyurl.com/4rj43dfp
Two amazing senior science opportunities in Northern Ireland
Seabird Scientist: Tagging, tracking and monitoring to inform marine policy in NI
tinyurl.com/yeuw5znd
Conservation Scientist: Restoration of key habitats and priority species
tinyurl.com/4rj43dfp
A Giant Willow Aphid, Tuberolachnus salignus, ambling down the back of a fence post.
#aphids #ento #UKwildlife
#aphids #ento #UKwildlife
October 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A Giant Willow Aphid, Tuberolachnus salignus, ambling down the back of a fence post.
#aphids #ento #UKwildlife
#aphids #ento #UKwildlife
A flurry of Red Admirals in the sunshine this morning. Four in all but only three in the pic.
#butterflies #ento #UKwildlife
#butterflies #ento #UKwildlife
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A flurry of Red Admirals in the sunshine this morning. Four in all but only three in the pic.
#butterflies #ento #UKwildlife
#butterflies #ento #UKwildlife
Well, it’s #WildflowerHour time again, and this evening I have Common Comfrey with a bonus cranefly … and some aphids.
October 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Well, it’s #WildflowerHour time again, and this evening I have Common Comfrey with a bonus cranefly … and some aphids.
Who lives in a house like this? It’s the tiny egg sac of the even more tiny spider, Paidiscura pallens.
October 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Who lives in a house like this? It’s the tiny egg sac of the even more tiny spider, Paidiscura pallens.
At the end of the garden, a golden glow on a dull afternoon.
October 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
At the end of the garden, a golden glow on a dull afternoon.
Our side garden has been taken over by Borage recently. In amongst them there’s this rather lovely white one.
#WildflowerHour
#WildflowerHour
October 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Our side garden has been taken over by Borage recently. In amongst them there’s this rather lovely white one.
#WildflowerHour
#WildflowerHour
It’s the second day in a row of seeing a Painted Lady in the garden. Very fleeting visit both times, so here’s a pic from earlier in the year.
#butterflies #ento #UKwildlife
#butterflies #ento #UKwildlife
October 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
It’s the second day in a row of seeing a Painted Lady in the garden. Very fleeting visit both times, so here’s a pic from earlier in the year.
#butterflies #ento #UKwildlife
#butterflies #ento #UKwildlife
I was surprised to find a couple of flowers on one of our Nottingham Catchfly plants today.
October 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I was surprised to find a couple of flowers on one of our Nottingham Catchfly plants today.
When all its former seedling companions have flowered and gone to seed, this Cynoglossum Amabile is just getting going.
October 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
When all its former seedling companions have flowered and gone to seed, this Cynoglossum Amabile is just getting going.
October 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Quite a few male Minotaur Beetles on the move at Dersingham Bog last week. What fabulous creatures they are.
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
October 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Quite a few male Minotaur Beetles on the move at Dersingham Bog last week. What fabulous creatures they are.
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
#beetles #ento #UKwildlife
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We nearly didn't get there - a 10k run, a cycle race and a pony round up affected our route and destination.
Worth the perseverance when we finally got to walk in the New Forest near Brockenhurst. One rotten log, 3 slime moulds.
#SlimeMoulds #NewForest
Worth the perseverance when we finally got to walk in the New Forest near Brockenhurst. One rotten log, 3 slime moulds.
#SlimeMoulds #NewForest
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
We nearly didn't get there - a 10k run, a cycle race and a pony round up affected our route and destination.
Worth the perseverance when we finally got to walk in the New Forest near Brockenhurst. One rotten log, 3 slime moulds.
#SlimeMoulds #NewForest
Worth the perseverance when we finally got to walk in the New Forest near Brockenhurst. One rotten log, 3 slime moulds.
#SlimeMoulds #NewForest