D H Fowles
@danielharveyfowles.bsky.social
Artist, naturalist and social scientist
East Anglia
East Anglia
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Ridiculously poor phone pic, proper camera is in for repairs, but it's a record shot of a surprise butterfly patch tick this morning, Clouded Yellow, along the bank of the cut-off channel in Wretton, Norfolk @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Ridiculously poor phone pic, proper camera is in for repairs, but it's a record shot of a surprise butterfly patch tick this morning, Clouded Yellow, along the bank of the cut-off channel in Wretton, Norfolk @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
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We’re proud to support the Baton of Hope in Norwich today 💛
Our Rangers will guide the #BatonOfHope by river from Jarrold Bridge to Norwich Yacht Station (16:30-17:00pm).
Join us in backing the UK’s biggest suicide prevention campaign and promoting the power of nature for mental health.
Our Rangers will guide the #BatonOfHope by river from Jarrold Bridge to Norwich Yacht Station (16:30-17:00pm).
Join us in backing the UK’s biggest suicide prevention campaign and promoting the power of nature for mental health.
September 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
We’re proud to support the Baton of Hope in Norwich today 💛
Our Rangers will guide the #BatonOfHope by river from Jarrold Bridge to Norwich Yacht Station (16:30-17:00pm).
Join us in backing the UK’s biggest suicide prevention campaign and promoting the power of nature for mental health.
Our Rangers will guide the #BatonOfHope by river from Jarrold Bridge to Norwich Yacht Station (16:30-17:00pm).
Join us in backing the UK’s biggest suicide prevention campaign and promoting the power of nature for mental health.
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Thank you to everyone who surveyed Norfolks butterflies.
The #BigButterflyCount results are in and it's official...
2025 was an average year for butterflies.
See the full results and what can be done to help butterflies and moths 👇
https://butterfly-conservation.org/big-butterfly-count-results-2025
2025 was an average year for butterflies.
See the full results and what can be done to help butterflies and moths 👇
https://butterfly-conservation.org/big-butterfly-count-results-2025
September 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thank you to everyone who surveyed Norfolks butterflies.
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Is it us or would this shot make a fantastic book (or album) cover? 🧑🎨
A heron takes off in-front of the fiery setting sun near the River Thurne. Well done to Will for capturing this incredible shot!
📷 @whulbert-photos.bsky.social
A heron takes off in-front of the fiery setting sun near the River Thurne. Well done to Will for capturing this incredible shot!
📷 @whulbert-photos.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Is it us or would this shot make a fantastic book (or album) cover? 🧑🎨
A heron takes off in-front of the fiery setting sun near the River Thurne. Well done to Will for capturing this incredible shot!
📷 @whulbert-photos.bsky.social
A heron takes off in-front of the fiery setting sun near the River Thurne. Well done to Will for capturing this incredible shot!
📷 @whulbert-photos.bsky.social
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Good morning from northern Greece!
A Lattice brown (Kirinia roxelana) sheltering shyly on a village wall.
A Lattice brown (Kirinia roxelana) sheltering shyly on a village wall.
May 29, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Good morning from northern Greece!
A Lattice brown (Kirinia roxelana) sheltering shyly on a village wall.
A Lattice brown (Kirinia roxelana) sheltering shyly on a village wall.
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Earlier this year, a second drone survey of deer populations in the Broads was completed - providing the clearest picture yet of how they are impacting our wetland landscapes.
If you're interested in learning more, find the full article on our website: www.broads-authority.gov.uk/news/largest...
If you're interested in learning more, find the full article on our website: www.broads-authority.gov.uk/news/largest...
May 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Earlier this year, a second drone survey of deer populations in the Broads was completed - providing the clearest picture yet of how they are impacting our wetland landscapes.
If you're interested in learning more, find the full article on our website: www.broads-authority.gov.uk/news/largest...
If you're interested in learning more, find the full article on our website: www.broads-authority.gov.uk/news/largest...
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A superb capture of a Bearded reedling perched up at Hickling Broad ✨
Males sport a bold black ‘moustache’ against soft tawny plumage. These fascinating birds build intricate, globe-shaped nests among reeds near water and often chatter in small flocks outside breeding season.
📷 Adam Spruce
Males sport a bold black ‘moustache’ against soft tawny plumage. These fascinating birds build intricate, globe-shaped nests among reeds near water and often chatter in small flocks outside breeding season.
📷 Adam Spruce
March 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A superb capture of a Bearded reedling perched up at Hickling Broad ✨
Males sport a bold black ‘moustache’ against soft tawny plumage. These fascinating birds build intricate, globe-shaped nests among reeds near water and often chatter in small flocks outside breeding season.
📷 Adam Spruce
Males sport a bold black ‘moustache’ against soft tawny plumage. These fascinating birds build intricate, globe-shaped nests among reeds near water and often chatter in small flocks outside breeding season.
📷 Adam Spruce
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High temperatures over North Africa from midweek and a southerly airflow, should provide better conditions for long distance insect dispersal. Wednesday and especially Thursday look to be the warmest days of the week, with Thursday and Friday the pick of the nights. #teammoth
March 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
High temperatures over North Africa from midweek and a southerly airflow, should provide better conditions for long distance insect dispersal. Wednesday and especially Thursday look to be the warmest days of the week, with Thursday and Friday the pick of the nights. #teammoth
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Good morning! Our unique butterfly tour in Northeast India starts in a couple of days. Our guests can look forward to many beautiful butterflies. This was popular last year, the Green Awlet (Burara vasutana).
View our range of butterfly & moth focused tours here...
greenwings.co/our-holidays...
View our range of butterfly & moth focused tours here...
greenwings.co/our-holidays...
March 15, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Good morning! Our unique butterfly tour in Northeast India starts in a couple of days. Our guests can look forward to many beautiful butterflies. This was popular last year, the Green Awlet (Burara vasutana).
View our range of butterfly & moth focused tours here...
greenwings.co/our-holidays...
View our range of butterfly & moth focused tours here...
greenwings.co/our-holidays...
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Following the recent good weather now is a good time to take stock of butterfly sightings in Norfolk. Brimstone and Commas being the most numerous, Peacocks Red Admirals and Small Tortoiseshell have also been seen. 2 species to add to the 2025 list were see on March 8th, Small White & Specked Wood.
March 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Following the recent good weather now is a good time to take stock of butterfly sightings in Norfolk. Brimstone and Commas being the most numerous, Peacocks Red Admirals and Small Tortoiseshell have also been seen. 2 species to add to the 2025 list were see on March 8th, Small White & Specked Wood.
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This is Macrocillix maia & he's a moth who mimics bird poo. But he's taken it to the next level, he's also mimicking flies feeding on the bird poo, right down to the shimmer of their wings!
I have wanted to see one for so long, but never thought I would! In Trus Madi entomology camp in Borneo.
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I have wanted to see one for so long, but never thought I would! In Trus Madi entomology camp in Borneo.
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March 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This is Macrocillix maia & he's a moth who mimics bird poo. But he's taken it to the next level, he's also mimicking flies feeding on the bird poo, right down to the shimmer of their wings!
I have wanted to see one for so long, but never thought I would! In Trus Madi entomology camp in Borneo.
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I have wanted to see one for so long, but never thought I would! In Trus Madi entomology camp in Borneo.
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What a start to the year for those finding Large Tortoiseshells in Kent! Its eggs are brown, since they're laid on bark, rather than the green of Nettle-feeders. I was also lucky enough to be in the company of @wlangdon12.bsky.social and Matthew Oates when Will found larvae on Portland (below)!
March 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What a start to the year for those finding Large Tortoiseshells in Kent! Its eggs are brown, since they're laid on bark, rather than the green of Nettle-feeders. I was also lucky enough to be in the company of @wlangdon12.bsky.social and Matthew Oates when Will found larvae on Portland (below)!
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The best by far today: two or three LARGE TORTOISESHELL butterflies in Birchett Wood between Shadoxhurst and Hamstreet today.
March 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The best by far today: two or three LARGE TORTOISESHELL butterflies in Birchett Wood between Shadoxhurst and Hamstreet today.
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My 3rd species of butterfly this year is this Comma that visited my garden. @bc-suffolk.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
My 3rd species of butterfly this year is this Comma that visited my garden. @bc-suffolk.bsky.social
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The annual get together of Butterfly recorders in the UK is fast approaching and the programme is out. See below for info on all the talks, we can't wait to hear them! Reserve your free space here - buff.ly/945ZpKT
#UKBRM
#UKBRM
March 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The annual get together of Butterfly recorders in the UK is fast approaching and the programme is out. See below for info on all the talks, we can't wait to hear them! Reserve your free space here - buff.ly/945ZpKT
#UKBRM
#UKBRM
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From Landguard- The second site record of Early Moth with the previous one being in February last year.
March 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
From Landguard- The second site record of Early Moth with the previous one being in February last year.
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Comma seen today at Gunton Meadow, Lowestoft.
@bc-suffolk.bsky.social
@bc-suffolk.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Comma seen today at Gunton Meadow, Lowestoft.
@bc-suffolk.bsky.social
@bc-suffolk.bsky.social
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A mild night to come for most of Britain & Ireland. With a warm southerly flow from North Africa (via the nr Continent) & tropical maritime air to the west converging over the UK, it could be an interesting night on south/west coasts. Cornwall to Dorset best placed to see any activity #teammoth
March 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A mild night to come for most of Britain & Ireland. With a warm southerly flow from North Africa (via the nr Continent) & tropical maritime air to the west converging over the UK, it could be an interesting night on south/west coasts. Cornwall to Dorset best placed to see any activity #teammoth
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How about a nice butterfly talk to get you in the spring mood…
#Butterflies #DukeOfBurgundy #Lepidoptera #Stroud #Gloucestershire @savebutterflies.bsky.social
#Butterflies #DukeOfBurgundy #Lepidoptera #Stroud #Gloucestershire @savebutterflies.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
How about a nice butterfly talk to get you in the spring mood…
#Butterflies #DukeOfBurgundy #Lepidoptera #Stroud #Gloucestershire @savebutterflies.bsky.social
#Butterflies #DukeOfBurgundy #Lepidoptera #Stroud #Gloucestershire @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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These sunny days are whetting the appetite for the butterfly year to come
A reminder that if you want to learn more about the best sites for butterflies in Cambridgeshire take a look at this little guide
butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area...
A reminder that if you want to learn more about the best sites for butterflies in Cambridgeshire take a look at this little guide
butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area...
Where to see butterflies in Cambridgeshire
Edward Pollard, the Cambridgeshire recorder, has put together a handy guide to the best places to see butterflies in Cambridgeshire. Please click the link below to download it.
butterfly-conservation.org
March 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
These sunny days are whetting the appetite for the butterfly year to come
A reminder that if you want to learn more about the best sites for butterflies in Cambridgeshire take a look at this little guide
butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area...
A reminder that if you want to learn more about the best sites for butterflies in Cambridgeshire take a look at this little guide
butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area...
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Three Commas seen this afternoon, all successfully survived the rigours of winter pretending to be dead leaves.
March 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Three Commas seen this afternoon, all successfully survived the rigours of winter pretending to be dead leaves.