Nick Hull
@lytchettbirder.bsky.social
Birder, NocMig’er, Moth’er, Reptiles & General Naturalist.
@axebirder.bsky.social
Hi Steve I was down at Seaton Wetlands on the 19thcame across a CR Black-tailed Godwit. I seem to recollect that you were colour ringing godwit a while back. You are probably already aware of this individual but thought I would report it just in case you hadn't. Nick
Hi Steve I was down at Seaton Wetlands on the 19thcame across a CR Black-tailed Godwit. I seem to recollect that you were colour ringing godwit a while back. You are probably already aware of this individual but thought I would report it just in case you hadn't. Nick
November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
@axebirder.bsky.social
Hi Steve I was down at Seaton Wetlands on the 19thcame across a CR Black-tailed Godwit. I seem to recollect that you were colour ringing godwit a while back. You are probably already aware of this individual but thought I would report it just in case you hadn't. Nick
Hi Steve I was down at Seaton Wetlands on the 19thcame across a CR Black-tailed Godwit. I seem to recollect that you were colour ringing godwit a while back. You are probably already aware of this individual but thought I would report it just in case you hadn't. Nick
Received a very sinister look from the Boat-tailed Grackle today at Calshot. It walked right up to me before going off and sitting on another birder. Great bird to see just needs to find another ship to get back home.😀
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Received a very sinister look from the Boat-tailed Grackle today at Calshot. It walked right up to me before going off and sitting on another birder. Great bird to see just needs to find another ship to get back home.😀
Last night a Brick, was a new for the Upton garden and the December Moth and Red-line Quaker were new for the year.
November 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Last night a Brick, was a new for the Upton garden and the December Moth and Red-line Quaker were new for the year.
Last nights moth trap not great but 45 moths of 21 species. Highlight a garden lifer, in not one but 2 Blair's Mocha (Cyclophora puppillaria) a 3rd record of Cherry-bark Moth (Enarmonia formosana) + European Corn Borer, Rush Veneer & White Point were the supporting highlights.
September 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Last nights moth trap not great but 45 moths of 21 species. Highlight a garden lifer, in not one but 2 Blair's Mocha (Cyclophora puppillaria) a 3rd record of Cherry-bark Moth (Enarmonia formosana) + European Corn Borer, Rush Veneer & White Point were the supporting highlights.
Out watering a few plants in the garden and saw movement, My first thought that's a big spider and then getting a closer look you could have knocked me over with a feather. It was only a Raft Spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) what a species to add to a garden list.
August 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Out watering a few plants in the garden and saw movement, My first thought that's a big spider and then getting a closer look you could have knocked me over with a feather. It was only a Raft Spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) what a species to add to a garden list.
A couple of shots from todays harbour birdboat a jug Sparrowhawk one of two that flew over the boat and a Sandwich Tern checking us out. Plus fishing Osprey and a distant White-tailed Eagle powering away to chase an Osprey with a fish.
August 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A couple of shots from todays harbour birdboat a jug Sparrowhawk one of two that flew over the boat and a Sandwich Tern checking us out. Plus fishing Osprey and a distant White-tailed Eagle powering away to chase an Osprey with a fish.
Out on the local patch this morning looking for migrants with very little luck in the bird front though an Osprey over the bay was certainly nice to see. Though the highlight of the morning was this Clouded Yellow and my first this year.
August 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Out on the local patch this morning looking for migrants with very little luck in the bird front though an Osprey over the bay was certainly nice to see. Though the highlight of the morning was this Clouded Yellow and my first this year.
Not a big trap this morning but a handful of migrants Vestal(1) Palpita vistrealis (2), Rush Veneer(4), Rusty-dot Pearl(9) White Point(2),Jersey Tiger(4). @dorsetmoths.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Not a big trap this morning but a handful of migrants Vestal(1) Palpita vistrealis (2), Rush Veneer(4), Rusty-dot Pearl(9) White Point(2),Jersey Tiger(4). @dorsetmoths.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
Jackie was out water the garden and found this female Wasp Spider our second record for this species in the garden.
August 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Jackie was out water the garden and found this female Wasp Spider our second record for this species in the garden.
First Hummer in the garden today and it was little Bug--- to get a shot of but just managed a passable shot.
August 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
First Hummer in the garden today and it was little Bug--- to get a shot of but just managed a passable shot.
New in the house tick with Jersey Tiger also three in the trap this morning.
July 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
New in the house tick with Jersey Tiger also three in the trap this morning.
First Hornets in the moth trap this morning. Much prefer them to the Common Wasps which I also had many and one of the little blighters stung me.
July 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
First Hornets in the moth trap this morning. Much prefer them to the Common Wasps which I also had many and one of the little blighters stung me.
Spotted Flycatcher from my walk a couple of days ago.
July 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Spotted Flycatcher from my walk a couple of days ago.
Well after three blank visits without success we did the triple today with Red-veined Darter, Broad Scarlet (Scarlet Darter) and Lesser Emperor though the emperor isn't the best shot but at least you can see it is one.
July 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Well after three blank visits without success we did the triple today with Red-veined Darter, Broad Scarlet (Scarlet Darter) and Lesser Emperor though the emperor isn't the best shot but at least you can see it is one.
We always have a few ragwort grow in the wildlife garden which as many of you will know are great for insect Hoverflies and bees. Though it's our first time we have recorded Cinnabar caterpillars on any of the plants, even though I've caught the odd adult in the moth trap.
July 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
We always have a few ragwort grow in the wildlife garden which as many of you will know are great for insect Hoverflies and bees. Though it's our first time we have recorded Cinnabar caterpillars on any of the plants, even though I've caught the odd adult in the moth trap.
As with other who moth trap I get bycatch and I like to identify what I can some are easier than others.
Here are a few of the easy ones.
Dolichovespula media_Median Wasp
Vespula vulgaris_Common Wasp
Amphimallon solstitiale_Summer Chafer
Melolontha melolontha_Cockchafer
Here are a few of the easy ones.
Dolichovespula media_Median Wasp
Vespula vulgaris_Common Wasp
Amphimallon solstitiale_Summer Chafer
Melolontha melolontha_Cockchafer
July 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
As with other who moth trap I get bycatch and I like to identify what I can some are easier than others.
Here are a few of the easy ones.
Dolichovespula media_Median Wasp
Vespula vulgaris_Common Wasp
Amphimallon solstitiale_Summer Chafer
Melolontha melolontha_Cockchafer
Here are a few of the easy ones.
Dolichovespula media_Median Wasp
Vespula vulgaris_Common Wasp
Amphimallon solstitiale_Summer Chafer
Melolontha melolontha_Cockchafer
over the last week or so we've been hearing Peregrine calling & when we get outside & scan nothing not a bird in sight. Yesterday was different, we caught this juvenile soaring over the house. Quick dash back in change lens from macro to 500mm and back out just in time to take a few quick shots.
July 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
over the last week or so we've been hearing Peregrine calling & when we get outside & scan nothing not a bird in sight. Yesterday was different, we caught this juvenile soaring over the house. Quick dash back in change lens from macro to 500mm and back out just in time to take a few quick shots.
A new odonata species for the garden well the first I've seen visiting, a very green female Emperor Dragonfly.
July 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A new odonata species for the garden well the first I've seen visiting, a very green female Emperor Dragonfly.
Went out in search of Quail last evening and failed but this Corn Bunting sang nicely for us in the evening sun. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Went out in search of Quail last evening and failed but this Corn Bunting sang nicely for us in the evening sun. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
The wildlife garden is doing good proved that we have 2 male and a single female Common Blue and added our 14th butterfly species with Essex Skipper.
July 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The wildlife garden is doing good proved that we have 2 male and a single female Common Blue and added our 14th butterfly species with Essex Skipper.
Best trap ever for my Upton garden with 272 moths 104 species. Of note for me were Vestal, Dark Sword-grass, Rusty Dot-pearl, 2 Diamond-back and 2 Purple Marblerd. @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @dorsetmoths.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Best trap ever for my Upton garden with 272 moths 104 species. Of note for me were Vestal, Dark Sword-grass, Rusty Dot-pearl, 2 Diamond-back and 2 Purple Marblerd. @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @dorsetmoths.bsky.social
Best trap of the year so far 189 moth of 75 species. Best moth in the trap were Small Marbled and Diasemiopsis ramburialis the latter a first for me.
June 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Best trap of the year so far 189 moth of 75 species. Best moth in the trap were Small Marbled and Diasemiopsis ramburialis the latter a first for me.
Well after seeing Phil @beardybirder.bsky.social success yesterday I thought I'd try my garden today. No luck with Yellow-legged but success with a single Currant Clearwing. to pheromone.
June 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Well after seeing Phil @beardybirder.bsky.social success yesterday I thought I'd try my garden today. No luck with Yellow-legged but success with a single Currant Clearwing. to pheromone.
Out on the Purbeck NNR on survey this morning lots of Stonechat activity and came across a pair of Spotted Flycatcher which was the highlight of the morning.
June 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Out on the Purbeck NNR on survey this morning lots of Stonechat activity and came across a pair of Spotted Flycatcher which was the highlight of the morning.
I think this must constitute a near miss - Bempton Cliffs RSPB
#CommonGuillemot dives in front of #Kittiwake
#CommonGuillemot dives in front of #Kittiwake
June 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I think this must constitute a near miss - Bempton Cliffs RSPB
#CommonGuillemot dives in front of #Kittiwake
#CommonGuillemot dives in front of #Kittiwake