Matthew Deans
@deansmatthew.bsky.social
Keen birder and moth-man from the Suffolk coast. Most of my moth news is from Bawdsey Hall.
The first-winter Isabelline Shrike at North Warren, Suffolk, this afternoon on it's eighth day. It was feeding well on wasps and also seen to regurgitate a pellet.
November 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The first-winter Isabelline Shrike at North Warren, Suffolk, this afternoon on it's eighth day. It was feeding well on wasps and also seen to regurgitate a pellet.
The beautiful Pallas's Leaf Warbler in the churchyard at Aldeburgh, Suffolk, late this afternoon. Only managed a couple of shots of this typically mobile individual in fading light.
November 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The beautiful Pallas's Leaf Warbler in the churchyard at Aldeburgh, Suffolk, late this afternoon. Only managed a couple of shots of this typically mobile individual in fading light.
The lovely first-winter Isabelline Shrike at North Warren, Suffolk, this afternoon. A lovely sandy-coloured shrike which performed well in the brambles at the edge of the marsh.
November 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The lovely first-winter Isabelline Shrike at North Warren, Suffolk, this afternoon. A lovely sandy-coloured shrike which performed well in the brambles at the edge of the marsh.
Two Scarce Bordered Straw (H. armigera) to light @Bawdsey_Hall last night. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
November 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Two Scarce Bordered Straw (H. armigera) to light @Bawdsey_Hall last night. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
The Cosmopolitan (Leucania loreyi) to light at @Bawdsey_Hall last night. The second of the autumn here. A very rare migrant moth in Suffolk. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
October 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The Cosmopolitan (Leucania loreyi) to light at @Bawdsey_Hall last night. The second of the autumn here. A very rare migrant moth in Suffolk. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
Another pose of the fabulous 1w Brown Shrike from Upper Hollesley Common, Suffolk, in the sunshine this morning. Only my fifth in Britain and Ireland following birds at Ballyferriter, Staines Moor, Flamborough and Weybourne.
October 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Another pose of the fabulous 1w Brown Shrike from Upper Hollesley Common, Suffolk, in the sunshine this morning. Only my fifth in Britain and Ireland following birds at Ballyferriter, Staines Moor, Flamborough and Weybourne.
The local first-winter Brown Shrike was again showing well at Upper Hollesley Common, Suffolk, this morning. This is the sixth species of shrike I have seen on the Bawdsey peninsula.
October 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The local first-winter Brown Shrike was again showing well at Upper Hollesley Common, Suffolk, this morning. This is the sixth species of shrike I have seen on the Bawdsey peninsula.
An alternative shot of the Upper Hollesley Brown Shrike. This is the fifth addition to the Suffolk list in 2025 - the highest ever total of new birds added to the county list in a single year! It has been a really great year in Suffolk.
October 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
An alternative shot of the Upper Hollesley Brown Shrike. This is the fifth addition to the Suffolk list in 2025 - the highest ever total of new birds added to the county list in a single year! It has been a really great year in Suffolk.
The lovely first-winter Brown Shrike which has been frequenting Upper Hollesley Common, Suffolk, for three days now. A long overdue 'first' for Suffolk.
October 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The lovely first-winter Brown Shrike which has been frequenting Upper Hollesley Common, Suffolk, for three days now. A long overdue 'first' for Suffolk.
Radford's Flame Shoulder from Bawdsey Hall on Monday night.
October 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Radford's Flame Shoulder from Bawdsey Hall on Monday night.
A lovely pink male Vestal @Bawdsey_Hall last night. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
October 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A lovely pink male Vestal @Bawdsey_Hall last night. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
The rather lovely juvenile Baird's Sandpiper from Rutland Water recently.
October 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The rather lovely juvenile Baird's Sandpiper from Rutland Water recently.
Olive-tree Pearl (Palpita vitrealis) @Bawdsey_Hall last night. Otherwise, it has been generally quiet for migrant moths for the past week. @BC_Suffolk @MigrantMothUK
October 12, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Olive-tree Pearl (Palpita vitrealis) @Bawdsey_Hall last night. Otherwise, it has been generally quiet for migrant moths for the past week. @BC_Suffolk @MigrantMothUK
The very confiding juvenile Baird's Sandpiper at Rutland Water.
October 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The very confiding juvenile Baird's Sandpiper at Rutland Water.
A great day at Dunwich Heath, Suffolk. This Turkestan Shrike performed beautifully in the October sunshine. It was a day that also produced my first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn and flyover Glossy Ibis and White-tailed Eagle.
October 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A great day at Dunwich Heath, Suffolk. This Turkestan Shrike performed beautifully in the October sunshine. It was a day that also produced my first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn and flyover Glossy Ibis and White-tailed Eagle.
A chance find of a Pale-lemon Sallow (Cirrhia ocellaris) near an outside light at Darsham, Suffolk, this morning. A moth I've not seen anywhere in more than a decade and particularly rare in this part of the county. @BC_Suffolk
October 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A chance find of a Pale-lemon Sallow (Cirrhia ocellaris) near an outside light at Darsham, Suffolk, this morning. A moth I've not seen anywhere in more than a decade and particularly rare in this part of the county. @BC_Suffolk
I returned to Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, this morning for second views in much better light, of the adult male Turkestan Shrike. It showed very well on occasions but could be elusive in the strong wind.
October 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I returned to Dunwich Heath, Suffolk, this morning for second views in much better light, of the adult male Turkestan Shrike. It showed very well on occasions but could be elusive in the strong wind.
Ni Moth (Trichoplusia ni) to light @Bawdsey_Hall on 2 October. It's been a good year for this species here. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
October 4, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Ni Moth (Trichoplusia ni) to light @Bawdsey_Hall on 2 October. It's been a good year for this species here. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
A day book-ended by a Death's-head Hawk-moth at Bawdsey and this Turkestan Shrike at Dunwich Heath. Here is a short video late this evening in poor light.
October 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A day book-ended by a Death's-head Hawk-moth at Bawdsey and this Turkestan Shrike at Dunwich Heath. Here is a short video late this evening in poor light.
That moment when you get to your final trap of the morning.... 😲 @Bawdsey_Hall @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
October 2, 2025 at 6:12 AM
That moment when you get to your final trap of the morning.... 😲 @Bawdsey_Hall @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
The Cosmopolitan (Leucania loreyi) to light at @Bawdsey_Hall last night. Only the third Bawdsey record and first for twelve years. It's a proper rare migrant in Suffolk. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
October 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The Cosmopolitan (Leucania loreyi) to light at @Bawdsey_Hall last night. Only the third Bawdsey record and first for twelve years. It's a proper rare migrant in Suffolk. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
Vestal from @Bawdsey_Hall last night. Two were trapped last night; with another singleton earlier this week. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
September 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Vestal from @Bawdsey_Hall last night. Two were trapped last night; with another singleton earlier this week. @MigrantMothUK @BC_Suffolk
Migrant Sable (Diasemiopsis ramburialis) @Bawdsey_Hall last night. Also Vestal, 3 Scarce Bordered Straw, Small Mottled Willow & 2 Pearly Underwing. @BC_Suffolk @MigrantMothUK
September 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Migrant Sable (Diasemiopsis ramburialis) @Bawdsey_Hall last night. Also Vestal, 3 Scarce Bordered Straw, Small Mottled Willow & 2 Pearly Underwing. @BC_Suffolk @MigrantMothUK
Convolvulus Hawk-moth @Bawdsey_Hall last night. @BC_Suffolk @MigrantMothUK
September 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Convolvulus Hawk-moth @Bawdsey_Hall last night. @BC_Suffolk @MigrantMothUK
Beautiful Marbled @Bawdsey_Hall last night - the first this season - it's been surprisingly rare in Suffolk this year. @BC_Suffolk @MigrantMothUK
September 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Beautiful Marbled @Bawdsey_Hall last night - the first this season - it's been surprisingly rare in Suffolk this year. @BC_Suffolk @MigrantMothUK