Steve Lister
@lufbrabirder.bsky.social
Birds, moths and general wildlife. Mainly local these days, Lufbra 10k including Swithland Reservoir, but still interested in my old haunts like Yorkshire, south Devon and west Cornwall. Leics/Rutland now, list 275 post Avilist, with 238 self-found.
Odd cloud effect over Lufbra at present. Is there a name for it?
October 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Odd cloud effect over Lufbra at present. Is there a name for it?
Quality over quantity, just 7 of 6 in my garden trap today but Grey Shoulder-knot is a lifer and both Blair's Shoulder-knot and Red-green Carpet NFY. Plus two Black Rustics and another 2nd gen Uncertain - is anyone else getting them?
October 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Quality over quantity, just 7 of 6 in my garden trap today but Grey Shoulder-knot is a lifer and both Blair's Shoulder-knot and Red-green Carpet NFY. Plus two Black Rustics and another 2nd gen Uncertain - is anyone else getting them?
Just 10 moths of nine sp in my garden trap today but Cypress Pug is a lifer and Feathered Thorn is NFY. Also what looks like a 2nd brood Uncertain or Rustic.
October 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Just 10 moths of nine sp in my garden trap today but Cypress Pug is a lifer and Feathered Thorn is NFY. Also what looks like a 2nd brood Uncertain or Rustic.
Only 13 moths this morning but two NFY - Beaded Chestnut and Red-line Quaker. Also a second brood Swallow-tailed.
October 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Only 13 moths this morning but two NFY - Beaded Chestnut and Red-line Quaker. Also a second brood Swallow-tailed.
Just 19 of 10 for my Lufbra garden (VC55) this morning but a lifer Sallow, thee NFY in Barred Sallow, Frosted Orange and Brindled Green, and my second Rusty-dot Pearl of the year so not bad. #teammoth #VC55Moths
September 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Just 19 of 10 for my Lufbra garden (VC55) this morning but a lifer Sallow, thee NFY in Barred Sallow, Frosted Orange and Brindled Green, and my second Rusty-dot Pearl of the year so not bad. #teammoth #VC55Moths
Not as impressive as yesterday's SBS but still an uncommon migrant round here, Rusty-dot Pearl #teammoth #VC55Moths
September 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Not as impressive as yesterday's SBS but still an uncommon migrant round here, Rusty-dot Pearl #teammoth #VC55Moths
After a good morning's birding it was nice to get a decent moth last night - my first ever Scarce Bordered Straw. Old Lady, Straw Underwing and Beautiful Plume all NFY too.
September 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
After a good morning's birding it was nice to get a decent moth last night - my first ever Scarce Bordered Straw. Old Lady, Straw Underwing and Beautiful Plume all NFY too.
My second three-figure catch in a row, most unusual without an ermine invasion. NFY Flame Carpet and this Small Blood-vein. #teammoth #VC55Moths
August 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
My second three-figure catch in a row, most unusual without an ermine invasion. NFY Flame Carpet and this Small Blood-vein. #teammoth #VC55Moths
A bit of a wet trap this morning but Rosy Rustic NFY and another Twin-spotted Wainscot, but not well marked this time - thanks Andy. #TeamMoths
July 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A bit of a wet trap this morning but Rosy Rustic NFY and another Twin-spotted Wainscot, but not well marked this time - thanks Andy. #TeamMoths
Here's my photo, now that Bluesky has unfrozen.
July 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Here's my photo, now that Bluesky has unfrozen.
Eyed Hawk-moth, the first photogenic moth for me this year. In a catch of just 18/8, with Vine's Rustic also NFY.
May 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Eyed Hawk-moth, the first photogenic moth for me this year. In a catch of just 18/8, with Vine's Rustic also NFY.
A day for reflection? #Patchgold at #PWC2025 Swithland Res today with my first Cetti's Warbler for at least ten years, only the 5th site record.
March 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
A day for reflection? #Patchgold at #PWC2025 Swithland Res today with my first Cetti's Warbler for at least ten years, only the 5th site record.
My PWC2025 site, Swithland Reservoir of 1999 Crag Martin fame. Dull, dreary and deserted, both for people and birds. Just 25 species this morning, but six of them NFY. 35 species, 37 points so far.
January 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
My PWC2025 site, Swithland Reservoir of 1999 Crag Martin fame. Dull, dreary and deserted, both for people and birds. Just 25 species this morning, but six of them NFY. 35 species, 37 points so far.