Hundreds of pyramidal orchids @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social this evening. And a cinnabar moth caterpillar

Lots of birdsong at Thornborough Henges last night. More skylarks than I’ve ever seen in one place + mippit, curlew, grey partridge (lifer). Plant life included Green Alkanet, White Campion, Tufted Vetch, Crosswort, and Greater BFT

First time volunteering at @nosterfieldnr.bsky.social NR yesterday and we had an Osprey overhead at several points through the day as well as Northern & Southern Marsh Orchid, and Common Spotted Orchid. Another visit this eve gave 2x female marsh harrier and a booming bittern (heard only)

I think Oxlip at #YWT #RiponCityWetland on opposite side of the canal (taken through binoculars). Also cowslip on the towpath as well as several early bluebells. Lots of alliums along the river

09.03.25 🌱 cycle to #UptonWarren gave 3 green NFY; avocet (📸), Oystercatcher, Tawny Owl (thank you to the kind gent who let me look through his scope). Also my first Brimstone of the year. #worcsbirding

🌱 09.02.25 #EarlswoodLakes 4 green nfy; Siskin, coal tit, nuthatch, goosander and an unexpected red-created pochard (📸). Gulls we’re almost entirely BHG including what I think is a 1w (📸) #GULLSWP