Danny Widerscope
@dannywiderscope.bsky.social
Birder, Pirate, zoologist, pan-species lister. Based in Cornwall.
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Just back from a pelagic trip out to the Whittard Canyon area on the continental shelf edge with @scillypelagics.bsky.social @scottinscilly.bsky.social @nomadbirder.bsky.social Madeiran Storm Petrel reclassified from MEGA!!! to scarce summer visitor in one evening with 84 counted last night! 😂
September 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Just back from a pelagic trip out to the Whittard Canyon area on the continental shelf edge with @scillypelagics.bsky.social @scottinscilly.bsky.social @nomadbirder.bsky.social Madeiran Storm Petrel reclassified from MEGA!!! to scarce summer visitor in one evening with 84 counted last night! 😂
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White-tailed Eagle on the Chesil beach between Abbotsbury & Rodden being mobbed by an Osprey, a Red Kite, a Peregrine & 2 Marsh Harriers! @joestockwell.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
White-tailed Eagle on the Chesil beach between Abbotsbury & Rodden being mobbed by an Osprey, a Red Kite, a Peregrine & 2 Marsh Harriers! @joestockwell.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Black- tailed Godwit on Par Beach pool first light, flushed by dog walkers at 07:15. #CornwallBirds #CBWPS
September 20, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Black- tailed Godwit on Par Beach pool first light, flushed by dog walkers at 07:15. #CornwallBirds #CBWPS
Caught up with the Grey Phalarope at Siblyback today. 164 for the year 243 for Cornwall. 👀🐧 #UKBirding #cornwallbirding
September 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Caught up with the Grey Phalarope at Siblyback today. 164 for the year 243 for Cornwall. 👀🐧 #UKBirding #cornwallbirding
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Grey Phalarope still at Siblyback, near the inlet. #cornwallbirding
September 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Grey Phalarope still at Siblyback, near the inlet. #cornwallbirding
Frosted Orange testing it's camouflage on the wall paper, good effort. 🤔 St Austell #teammoth #cornishmoths #ukmoth
September 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Frosted Orange testing it's camouflage on the wall paper, good effort. 🤔 St Austell #teammoth #cornishmoths #ukmoth
A few of today's sightings, no photo of the Hobby chasing a House Martin over the car as I was driving. 🌞🌼 #dawlishwarrennaturereserve #autumnwildflowers #devonnature
September 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A few of today's sightings, no photo of the Hobby chasing a House Martin over the car as I was driving. 🌞🌼 #dawlishwarrennaturereserve #autumnwildflowers #devonnature
Nice to start this week's adventure by getting out the moth trap, rewarded with this ghost-like Olive-tree Pearl (Palpita vitrealis). #teammoth ##cornishmoths
September 6, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Nice to start this week's adventure by getting out the moth trap, rewarded with this ghost-like Olive-tree Pearl (Palpita vitrealis). #teammoth ##cornishmoths
Nice to visit the local Sunflower 🌻 trail yesterday, plenty of #fungi to see. Probably the only one looking at leaf moulds as I went round, 5 species plus some arable weeds. 😁🌼🍄🟫 #panspecieslisting #widerscope #sunflowertrail ##mushrooms #leafmould
August 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Nice to visit the local Sunflower 🌻 trail yesterday, plenty of #fungi to see. Probably the only one looking at leaf moulds as I went round, 5 species plus some arable weeds. 😁🌼🍄🟫 #panspecieslisting #widerscope #sunflowertrail ##mushrooms #leafmould
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The second half of August will see the peak period for autumn migration of Tree Pipit. Usually detected when calling in flight, they can occur across a range of habitats on migration #ukbirding
August 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The second half of August will see the peak period for autumn migration of Tree Pipit. Usually detected when calling in flight, they can occur across a range of habitats on migration #ukbirding
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Generally fine dry weather could mean that these migrants don’t concentrate on the coast and turn up further inland/onto the west coast. Classic time for Barred/Icterine Warblers, Red-backed Shrike, Wryneck etc maybe also an Aquatic Warbler on the south coast?
August 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Generally fine dry weather could mean that these migrants don’t concentrate on the coast and turn up further inland/onto the west coast. Classic time for Barred/Icterine Warblers, Red-backed Shrike, Wryneck etc maybe also an Aquatic Warbler on the south coast?
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A Laughing Gull usually a resident of the Americas currently hanging out at Chyandour, Penzance
#🪶 #🦅 #cornwallbirding #ukbirding #birdphotography
#🪶 #🦅 #cornwallbirding #ukbirding #birdphotography
July 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A Laughing Gull usually a resident of the Americas currently hanging out at Chyandour, Penzance
#🪶 #🦅 #cornwallbirding #ukbirding #birdphotography
#🪶 #🦅 #cornwallbirding #ukbirding #birdphotography
Almost didn't see this Pale Prominent with its twig like appearance, well probably if it had been on a tree trunk. #teammoth #cornishmoths #ukmoth
July 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Almost didn't see this Pale Prominent with its twig like appearance, well probably if it had been on a tree trunk. #teammoth #cornishmoths #ukmoth
Amazing to get this close to a Golden Ringed Dragonfly at Breney Common, let me stroke it too. 🤫 #UKWildlife #springwatch #cornishwildlife ##cornwallwildlifetrust #ukdragonflies #odonata #dragonfly
July 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Amazing to get this close to a Golden Ringed Dragonfly at Breney Common, let me stroke it too. 🤫 #UKWildlife #springwatch #cornishwildlife ##cornwallwildlifetrust #ukdragonflies #odonata #dragonfly
This Giant Lacewing amoung the moths attracted to the lights, was a nice surprise at work this week. #UKWildlife #springwatch #cornishwildlife ##cornwallwildlifetrust
July 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This Giant Lacewing amoung the moths attracted to the lights, was a nice surprise at work this week. #UKWildlife #springwatch #cornishwildlife ##cornwallwildlifetrust
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Switzerland recorded unprecedented numbers of breeding Common Rosefinch in 2023, marking a notable increase in the species' presence in the country:
Common Rosefinch on the rise in Switzerland
Common Rosefinch reached record breeding numbers in Switzerland in 2023, with 66 territories identified – up from an average of 42 in recent years. While the species remains rare in France and Britain, Switzerland appears to be growing as a stronghold for the species, which continues its westward expansion across Europe.
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July 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Switzerland recorded unprecedented numbers of breeding Common Rosefinch in 2023, marking a notable increase in the species' presence in the country:
Horse Chestnut Leafminer, Large Longhorn Moth and Peppered Moth to the corridors at work this week, note to self - I must put the trap our at home. 😆 #teammoth #ukmoths #cornishmoths ##wildlifeatwork
May 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Horse Chestnut Leafminer, Large Longhorn Moth and Peppered Moth to the corridors at work this week, note to self - I must put the trap our at home. 😆 #teammoth #ukmoths #cornishmoths ##wildlifeatwork
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Just heard a Night Heron call over the garden, St Blazey, Cornwall (heading east)! Well happy with that! 😁 #ukbirds #cornwallbirding @thegibster.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Just heard a Night Heron call over the garden, St Blazey, Cornwall (heading east)! Well happy with that! 😁 #ukbirds #cornwallbirding @thegibster.bsky.social
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One of the Early Greys from the moth traps first outing of the year, catch included Common Quaker, Double Stripped Pug, Beautiful Plume and Hebrew Character. 26th March St Blazey, Cornwall. ##teammoth #cornishmoths @thegibster.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM
One of the Early Greys from the moth traps first outing of the year, catch included Common Quaker, Double Stripped Pug, Beautiful Plume and Hebrew Character. 26th March St Blazey, Cornwall. ##teammoth #cornishmoths @thegibster.bsky.social
Fantastic views of Coypu at Village Nature, Paris. On our recent holiday to France. #francenature #mammals #coypu
April 6, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Fantastic views of Coypu at Village Nature, Paris. On our recent holiday to France. #francenature #mammals #coypu
Managed this video of Zygiella x-notata wrapping up its, breakfast back in January. St Austell, Cornwall. #Britishwildlife #spider #arachnids
April 6, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Managed this video of Zygiella x-notata wrapping up its, breakfast back in January. St Austell, Cornwall. #Britishwildlife #spider #arachnids
Just found 10 Cattle Egrets just east of Cockwood with large heard of Cattle.😃 #devonbirds #DawlishWarrenBirding #ukbirding
March 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Just found 10 Cattle Egrets just east of Cockwood with large heard of Cattle.😃 #devonbirds #DawlishWarrenBirding #ukbirding