Murray Smith
@lingwoodmurray.bsky.social
Local birdwatcher (retired twitcher), moth trapper, amateur photographer, beer drinker & long suffering Southampton fan (my dad's fault). Also listen to a little rock music
From the Trap: Golden-rod Pug, Tawny-speckled Pug, Figure of Eighty & Canary-shouldered Thorn @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
From the Trap: Golden-rod Pug, Tawny-speckled Pug, Figure of Eighty & Canary-shouldered Thorn @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
From the Trap: Small Dotted Footman, Large Emerald, Dark Spectacle & Lesser Swallow Prominent @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
From the Trap: Small Dotted Footman, Large Emerald, Dark Spectacle & Lesser Swallow Prominent @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
A much photographed Hummingbird Hawk Moth @ Strumpshaw Fen yesterday @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A much photographed Hummingbird Hawk Moth @ Strumpshaw Fen yesterday @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
From the Trap: Vapourer, Drinker, Twin-spotted Wainscot & my 2nd Oak Eggar of the year @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
From the Trap: Vapourer, Drinker, Twin-spotted Wainscot & my 2nd Oak Eggar of the year @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
From the Trap: Sallow Kitten, Antler Moth, Maple Pug & Oak Eggar @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
From the Trap: Sallow Kitten, Antler Moth, Maple Pug & Oak Eggar @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
From the Trap: Lunar Hornet Moth, Scarce Silver-lines, Small Marbled & Six-belted Clearwing
July 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
From the Trap: Lunar Hornet Moth, Scarce Silver-lines, Small Marbled & Six-belted Clearwing
From the Trap: Small Angle Shades, Brown Scallop, V-Pug & Buff Arches @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
From the Trap: Small Angle Shades, Brown Scallop, V-Pug & Buff Arches @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
Female Scarlet Darter, Silverlake, Dorset 13 July 2025. The only female I saw, and just as the field guide says the male patrolled above her whilst she oviposited @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Female Scarlet Darter, Silverlake, Dorset 13 July 2025. The only female I saw, and just as the field guide says the male patrolled above her whilst she oviposited @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
Male Scarlet Darters, Silverlake, Dorset 13 July 2025. I would say I saw a minimum of 6 males but probably far more @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Male Scarlet Darters, Silverlake, Dorset 13 July 2025. I would say I saw a minimum of 6 males but probably far more @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
Purple Hairstreak, near Hassingham July 2025 @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @peaceofcakes.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Purple Hairstreak, near Hassingham July 2025 @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @peaceofcakes.bsky.social
White Admiral, enjoying the bramble at Strumpshaw Fen, July 2025. A bit tatty despite being my only one yet this year! @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
White Admiral, enjoying the bramble at Strumpshaw Fen, July 2025. A bit tatty despite being my only one yet this year! @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
A rather war-weary Scarce Chaser, Strumpshaw Fen July 2025 @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A rather war-weary Scarce Chaser, Strumpshaw Fen July 2025 @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
From the Trap: Bordered Straw, Dark Sword-grass, Water Ermine & Barred Yellow @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
From the Trap: Bordered Straw, Dark Sword-grass, Water Ermine & Barred Yellow @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
From the Trap: Miller, Dusky Brocade, Scarce Silver-lines & Clancy's Rustic @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
From the Trap: Miller, Dusky Brocade, Scarce Silver-lines & Clancy's Rustic @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
An unusual encounter with a Purple Hairstreak in Reedham churchyard this morning @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
An unusual encounter with a Purple Hairstreak in Reedham churchyard this morning @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
Peacock butterfly: adult & larval stages. Strumpshaw Fen June 2025 @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Peacock butterfly: adult & larval stages. Strumpshaw Fen June 2025 @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
A patrolling Norfolk Hawker at Strumpshaw Fen RSPB gave me a good opportunity to practice some flight shots @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A patrolling Norfolk Hawker at Strumpshaw Fen RSPB gave me a good opportunity to practice some flight shots @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
Silver-washed Fritillaries, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB, June 2025. One individual appeared to be taking salt from the brickwork of the reception block. Was also lucky to find a mating pair @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Silver-washed Fritillaries, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB, June 2025. One individual appeared to be taking salt from the brickwork of the reception block. Was also lucky to find a mating pair @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
Freshly emerged Black-tailed Skimmer, Winterton Dunes 20th June 2025 @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Freshly emerged Black-tailed Skimmer, Winterton Dunes 20th June 2025 @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
Dark Green Fritillary, Winterton Dunes 20th June 2025 @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Dark Green Fritillary, Winterton Dunes 20th June 2025 @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
From the Trap: Leopard Moth, Barred Straw, Red-belted Clearwing (to pheromone lure) & Privet Hawk Moth @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
From the Trap: Leopard Moth, Barred Straw, Red-belted Clearwing (to pheromone lure) & Privet Hawk Moth @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
From the Trap: Eyed Hawk Moth, Privet Hawk Moth, Delicate & Green Pug @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
From the Trap: Eyed Hawk Moth, Privet Hawk Moth, Delicate & Green Pug @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
Lesser Emperor at Ormesby Little Broad (Norfolk) today @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Lesser Emperor at Ormesby Little Broad (Norfolk) today @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
The viewing platform at Ormesby Little Broad (Norfolk) is great for practicing flight shots of dragonflies. Here's Norfolk Hawker @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The viewing platform at Ormesby Little Broad (Norfolk) is great for practicing flight shots of dragonflies. Here's Norfolk Hawker @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
It's that dragonfly time of year & I love it. Scarce Chaser & Norfolk Hawker at Strumpshaw Fen and Lesser Emperor & Four-spotted Chaser at Ormesby Little Broad @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It's that dragonfly time of year & I love it. Scarce Chaser & Norfolk Hawker at Strumpshaw Fen and Lesser Emperor & Four-spotted Chaser at Ormesby Little Broad @britishdragonflies.bsky.social