Jason Kernohan
@jasonkernohan.bsky.social
Naturalist, Local Patch Birder and Wildlife Recorder
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next meeting is on Tuesday 11th Nov 2025, when I will be giving a talk entitled "The Wildlife of Worcestershire." The talk will look at the various habitats within the county and some of the wonderful fauna & flora it supports.
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next meeting is on Tuesday 11th Nov 2025, when I will be giving a talk entitled "The Wildlife of Worcestershire." The talk will look at the various habitats within the county and some of the wonderful fauna & flora it supports.
The Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 14th October 2025, when Hartlebury Common transect recorder Stephen Field will be giving a talk entitled "Butterflies Bounce Back; the Ups & Downs of the 2025 Summer on Hartlebury Common."
Further details on attached photo
Further details on attached photo
October 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 14th October 2025, when Hartlebury Common transect recorder Stephen Field will be giving a talk entitled "Butterflies Bounce Back; the Ups & Downs of the 2025 Summer on Hartlebury Common."
Further details on attached photo
Further details on attached photo
3 Stonechat new in at Stanklyn Paddocks this afternoon
October 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
3 Stonechat new in at Stanklyn Paddocks this afternoon
Clouded Yellow back at Stanklyn today. First sighting in just over a month.
September 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Clouded Yellow back at Stanklyn today. First sighting in just over a month.
Female Wheatear present at Elmley Lovett (Worcestershire), this afternoon. Nice to see a bit of passage through the fields
August 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Female Wheatear present at Elmley Lovett (Worcestershire), this afternoon. Nice to see a bit of passage through the fields
Sadly, the field where Clouded Yellows were at Stanklyn has been cleared. Just bare soil now. It also had loads of mugwort and fat hen as well as lucerne and looked ideal for autumn whinchat. I'm gutted
August 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Sadly, the field where Clouded Yellows were at Stanklyn has been cleared. Just bare soil now. It also had loads of mugwort and fat hen as well as lucerne and looked ideal for autumn whinchat. I'm gutted
At least 2 Clouded Yellow now present this afternoon at Stanklyn Lane near Kidderminster. A male coming close to front edge of field at times & a female observed egg laying by Mike Williams of Butterfly Conservation at rear of field. Still very mobile & not settling for photos.
August 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
At least 2 Clouded Yellow now present this afternoon at Stanklyn Lane near Kidderminster. A male coming close to front edge of field at times & a female observed egg laying by Mike Williams of Butterfly Conservation at rear of field. Still very mobile & not settling for photos.
No photos as was too mobile but I've had a Clouded Yellow at Stanklyn Lane (Stone, Worcestershire) this evening showing in the weedy harvested bean field opposite junction with Heath Lane. Its been 12 years since I last recorded one here!
August 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
No photos as was too mobile but I've had a Clouded Yellow at Stanklyn Lane (Stone, Worcestershire) this evening showing in the weedy harvested bean field opposite junction with Heath Lane. Its been 12 years since I last recorded one here!
30th June 2025 - Blackstone Meadows (near Bewdley).
Mating pair of Club-tailed Dragonflies. I have seen many Club-tailed over the years but never a pair in cop. This is because shortly after emerging from the river they spend most of their adult life in woodland canopies @worcswt.bsky.social
Mating pair of Club-tailed Dragonflies. I have seen many Club-tailed over the years but never a pair in cop. This is because shortly after emerging from the river they spend most of their adult life in woodland canopies @worcswt.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
30th June 2025 - Blackstone Meadows (near Bewdley).
Mating pair of Club-tailed Dragonflies. I have seen many Club-tailed over the years but never a pair in cop. This is because shortly after emerging from the river they spend most of their adult life in woodland canopies @worcswt.bsky.social
Mating pair of Club-tailed Dragonflies. I have seen many Club-tailed over the years but never a pair in cop. This is because shortly after emerging from the river they spend most of their adult life in woodland canopies @worcswt.bsky.social
Nice to see the male Whinchat found by Terry Hinett at Stanklyn this afternoon. Was a bit distant for photos (hence the over cropped record shot) but it was a joy to see all the same.
April 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Nice to see the male Whinchat found by Terry Hinett at Stanklyn this afternoon. Was a bit distant for photos (hence the over cropped record shot) but it was a joy to see all the same.
Popped To Monkwood NR this afternoon. Highlights included Drab Looper, Wood White, Cuckoo, Garden Warbler and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. @worcswt.bsky.social @bc-westmids.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Popped To Monkwood NR this afternoon. Highlights included Drab Looper, Wood White, Cuckoo, Garden Warbler and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. @worcswt.bsky.social @bc-westmids.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Found my first Wheatear of the Spring at Elmley Lovett (Worcs.) this afternoon
March 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Found my first Wheatear of the Spring at Elmley Lovett (Worcs.) this afternoon
I had my first male Emperor moth of the year to the pheromone lure on Hartlebury Common yesterday afternoon.
March 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I had my first male Emperor moth of the year to the pheromone lure on Hartlebury Common yesterday afternoon.
Pleased to find my first Scarlet Tiger caterpillar of the year on my allotment plot today munching on a leaf of purple sprouting broccoli. Kidderminster
March 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Pleased to find my first Scarlet Tiger caterpillar of the year on my allotment plot today munching on a leaf of purple sprouting broccoli. Kidderminster
3 Brambling (2m 1f) with mixed finch/bunting flock near Elmley Lovett yesterday. Also nearby, 25 Corn Bunting and 2 Stonechat at Shenstone (Worcs.) #Worcsbirding #ukbirding
February 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
3 Brambling (2m 1f) with mixed finch/bunting flock near Elmley Lovett yesterday. Also nearby, 25 Corn Bunting and 2 Stonechat at Shenstone (Worcs.) #Worcsbirding #ukbirding
28 Corn Buntings were present at Shenstone (Worcs) this afternoon. Nearby at Elmley Lovett, a female Brambling was present with mixed finch/bunting flock
February 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
28 Corn Buntings were present at Shenstone (Worcs) this afternoon. Nearby at Elmley Lovett, a female Brambling was present with mixed finch/bunting flock
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 11th February, when local Ecologist Phillip Playford will give a talk on Bats. The meeting is at the Elizabeth Mills Centre, Sion Gardens, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8BH. 7:45 pm start and admission is £3.00 (cash only).
February 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 11th February, when local Ecologist Phillip Playford will give a talk on Bats. The meeting is at the Elizabeth Mills Centre, Sion Gardens, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8BH. 7:45 pm start and admission is £3.00 (cash only).
Part of the flock of 120 Lapwing that were in fields between Shenstone and Rushock (Worcestershire). 28th January 2025
January 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Part of the flock of 120 Lapwing that were in fields between Shenstone and Rushock (Worcestershire). 28th January 2025
Had a stunning adult male Merlin over Heath Lane model aircraft field at 2pm. After hawking low over field it flew off towards Stanklyn but unable to relocate. Stone/Shenstone (Worcs.) #worcsbirding #ukbirding
January 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Had a stunning adult male Merlin over Heath Lane model aircraft field at 2pm. After hawking low over field it flew off towards Stanklyn but unable to relocate. Stone/Shenstone (Worcs.) #worcsbirding #ukbirding
What happened to the supposed migration of all us birders to Blue Sky due to Musk being a twat? I posted the same last bird sighting post on both platforms & had 20 likes on X and 2 on Blue Sky. Far less engagement. Will keep the two running for now but do wonder if Blue Sky was a just fad
January 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
What happened to the supposed migration of all us birders to Blue Sky due to Musk being a twat? I posted the same last bird sighting post on both platforms & had 20 likes on X and 2 on Blue Sky. Far less engagement. Will keep the two running for now but do wonder if Blue Sky was a just fad
17 Corn Buntings just off Stanklyn Lane yesterday afternoon and 2 more at Butt's Lane. Pair of Stonechat still present at Stanklyn Paddocks. Stone/Shenstone (Worcestershire)
January 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
17 Corn Buntings just off Stanklyn Lane yesterday afternoon and 2 more at Butt's Lane. Pair of Stonechat still present at Stanklyn Paddocks. Stone/Shenstone (Worcestershire)
12 Yellowhammer near Elmley Lovett this afternoon
January 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
12 Yellowhammer near Elmley Lovett this afternoon
This Saturday (18th January 2025) from 8:30 am the Hartlebury Common Local Group have arranged for a bird ringing demonstration to take place on Hartlebury Common. The event is being led by BTO licensed bird ringer Jessica Stuart-Smith. (Further details on attached image.) All are welcome
January 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This Saturday (18th January 2025) from 8:30 am the Hartlebury Common Local Group have arranged for a bird ringing demonstration to take place on Hartlebury Common. The event is being led by BTO licensed bird ringer Jessica Stuart-Smith. (Further details on attached image.) All are welcome
Peregrine on pylon at Stanklyn early afternoon
December 24, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Peregrine on pylon at Stanklyn early afternoon