British Nature Guide
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Interested in all the natural world has to offer, with a particular focus on Birds, Moths and Butterflies. Also quite keen on Fungi, Plants, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish and Insects. Did I leave anything out? Supporting #BirdsSeenIn2025
Spotted Sulphur, Acontia trabealis, seen today in Kalamaki in Zakinthos thanks to Jon Kelf for the ID. #Mothsmatter
October 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Spotted Sulphur, Acontia trabealis, seen today in Kalamaki in Zakinthos thanks to Jon Kelf for the ID. #Mothsmatter
Overcast at the Alykes Salt Pans today in Zakinthos. Greenshank, Black-necked Grebe, Grey Heron and White Wagtail for #BirdsSeenIn2025
October 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Overcast at the Alykes Salt Pans today in Zakinthos. Greenshank, Black-necked Grebe, Grey Heron and White Wagtail for #BirdsSeenIn2025
Went out for a walk this afternoon in Kalamaki in Zakinthos during a brief break in the clouds and rain. Found this Large Skipper which really isn't supposed to be flying at this time of year. #Savebutterflies
October 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Went out for a walk this afternoon in Kalamaki in Zakinthos during a brief break in the clouds and rain. Found this Large Skipper which really isn't supposed to be flying at this time of year. #Savebutterflies
Another great day in Kalamaki in Zakinthos. 14 butterfly species this afternoon before the rain set in. Here Lang's Short-tailed Blue, Robin singing in the rain, Painted Lady and Swallow. #Savebutterflies #BirdsSeenIn2025
October 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Another great day in Kalamaki in Zakinthos. 14 butterfly species this afternoon before the rain set in. Here Lang's Short-tailed Blue, Robin singing in the rain, Painted Lady and Swallow. #Savebutterflies #BirdsSeenIn2025
Zitting Cisticola today in Kalamaki in Zakinthos for #BirdsSeenIn2025
October 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Zitting Cisticola today in Kalamaki in Zakinthos for #BirdsSeenIn2025
Mallow Skipper and Common Blue seen today within walking distance of our hotel in Kalamaki in Zakinthos taking my trip total to 20 butterfly species. #Savebutterflies
October 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Mallow Skipper and Common Blue seen today within walking distance of our hotel in Kalamaki in Zakinthos taking my trip total to 20 butterfly species. #Savebutterflies
Four photos of Clouded Yellow butterflies taken over the last few days in Kalamaki in Zakinthos showing how much their appearance can vary for #Savebutterflies
October 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Four photos of Clouded Yellow butterflies taken over the last few days in Kalamaki in Zakinthos showing how much their appearance can vary for #Savebutterflies
Millet Skipper, Pigmy Skipper, Brimstone and Holly Blue in the hills behind Kalamaki in Zakinthos today. #Savebutterflies
October 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Millet Skipper, Pigmy Skipper, Brimstone and Holly Blue in the hills behind Kalamaki in Zakinthos today. #Savebutterflies
Long-tailed Blue and Wood White seen today on Zakinthos for #Savebutterflies
October 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Long-tailed Blue and Wood White seen today on Zakinthos for #Savebutterflies
Lots of Yellow Wagtails passing through Zakinthos today for #BirdsSeenIn2025
October 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Lots of Yellow Wagtails passing through Zakinthos today for #BirdsSeenIn2025
Hundreds of Painted Ladies, dozens of Clouded Yellows, several Southern Swallowtail and half a dozen Plain Tigers today on Zakinthos. Also Large White, Small White, Lang's Short-tailed Blue, Long-tailed Blue, Mediterranean Skipper, Meadow Brown and Eastern Bath White. #Savebutterflies
October 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Hundreds of Painted Ladies, dozens of Clouded Yellows, several Southern Swallowtail and half a dozen Plain Tigers today on Zakinthos. Also Large White, Small White, Lang's Short-tailed Blue, Long-tailed Blue, Mediterranean Skipper, Meadow Brown and Eastern Bath White. #Savebutterflies
Meadow Brown today in Kalamaki on Zakinthos. #Savebutterflies
October 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Meadow Brown today in Kalamaki on Zakinthos. #Savebutterflies
One of several Red Admirals today at Sandbach Flashes in Cheshire today. #Savebutterflies
September 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
One of several Red Admirals today at Sandbach Flashes in Cheshire today. #Savebutterflies
Southern Green Shieldbug seen at Ventnor Botanic gardens on the Isle of Wight the other day. A late instar.
September 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Southern Green Shieldbug seen at Ventnor Botanic gardens on the Isle of Wight the other day. A late instar.
This Box-tree Moth was seen a few days ago in Crewe by a friend. A fairly recent introduction to Britain. #Mothsmatter
September 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This Box-tree Moth was seen a few days ago in Crewe by a friend. A fairly recent introduction to Britain. #Mothsmatter
A Death's-Head Hawkmoth found today on Brook Beach on the Isle of Wight by a university student who kindly showed it to us before releasing it in a safe spot. #Mothsmatter
September 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A Death's-Head Hawkmoth found today on Brook Beach on the Isle of Wight by a university student who kindly showed it to us before releasing it in a safe spot. #Mothsmatter
Jersey Tiger moth, Southern Green Shieldbug and Wall Lizard today at the Ventnor Botanic gardens in the Isle of Wight.
September 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Jersey Tiger moth, Southern Green Shieldbug and Wall Lizard today at the Ventnor Botanic gardens in the Isle of Wight.
Painted Ladies, Red Admirals and Common Blues today at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. #Savebutterflies
September 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Painted Ladies, Red Admirals and Common Blues today at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. #Savebutterflies
A Comma seen yesterday at RSPB Burton Mere on the Wirral. #savebutterflies
August 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A Comma seen yesterday at RSPB Burton Mere on the Wirral. #savebutterflies
A Migrant Hawker today at RSPB Burton Mere on the Wirral.
August 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A Migrant Hawker today at RSPB Burton Mere on the Wirral.
Orange Swift on the window this evening in Cheshire. #Mothsmstter
August 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Orange Swift on the window this evening in Cheshire. #Mothsmstter
Grey Dagger Moth caterpillar seen in the garden today in Cheshire. #Mothsmatter
August 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Grey Dagger Moth caterpillar seen in the garden today in Cheshire. #Mothsmatter
A great trip to Arnside Knott in Cumbria this morning. As well as Brown Hairstreak, Scotch Argus and Grayling, I also saw Purple Hairstreak, Red Admiral, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Northern Brown Argus, Large White and Brimstone. #Savebutterflies
August 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
A great trip to Arnside Knott in Cumbria this morning. As well as Brown Hairstreak, Scotch Argus and Grayling, I also saw Purple Hairstreak, Red Admiral, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Northern Brown Argus, Large White and Brimstone. #Savebutterflies
A Red Admiral waiting for the sun to come back out at WWT Slimbridge today. #Savebutterflies
July 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A Red Admiral waiting for the sun to come back out at WWT Slimbridge today. #Savebutterflies
Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Redshank and Wood Sandpiper today at WWT Slimbridge for #BirdsSeenIn2025
July 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Redshank and Wood Sandpiper today at WWT Slimbridge for #BirdsSeenIn2025