Moocher
@moocher.bsky.social
Angler, Birdwatcher, Wildlife watcher and dog owner.
Another view of yesterday's Sparrowhawk #LadywalkNR
October 29, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Another view of yesterday's Sparrowhawk #LadywalkNR
Out and about at #LadywalkNR this morning. Had the thrill of a Sparrowhawk fly-by.
October 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Out and about at #LadywalkNR this morning. Had the thrill of a Sparrowhawk fly-by.
Reposted by Moocher
Natural England tried to price us out of taking legal action against Badger culling but it backfired when the High Court threw out NE's claim ⚖️
We continue. Substantive legal challenge against NE Badger cull licences takes place in December 🦡
Press release 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/badgers/high...
We continue. Substantive legal challenge against NE Badger cull licences takes place in December 🦡
Press release 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/badgers/high...
High Court rejects Natural England bid to hike legal costs for campaigners challenging badger culling - Wild Justice
An attempt by Natural England to hike campaigners’ legal costs to challenge badger culling licences has been blocked by the […]
wildjustice.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Natural England tried to price us out of taking legal action against Badger culling but it backfired when the High Court threw out NE's claim ⚖️
We continue. Substantive legal challenge against NE Badger cull licences takes place in December 🦡
Press release 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/badgers/high...
We continue. Substantive legal challenge against NE Badger cull licences takes place in December 🦡
Press release 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/badgers/high...
He’s looking good. No longer cub like. Looks like an adult. About fully grown and looking fantastic in its almost complete winter coat. @staffswildlife.bsky.social @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
He’s looking good. No longer cub like. Looks like an adult. About fully grown and looking fantastic in its almost complete winter coat. @staffswildlife.bsky.social @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social
Back from a long weekend in Wales. While there, the first Brown Shrike recorded in Wales was reported. It involved a 100 mile round trip into Pembrokeshire. It was worth it. We arrived at the location and after 4 hours of searching we found the Brown Shrike. It’s a first for me too. #BrownShrike
October 14, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Back from a long weekend in Wales. While there, the first Brown Shrike recorded in Wales was reported. It involved a 100 mile round trip into Pembrokeshire. It was worth it. We arrived at the location and after 4 hours of searching we found the Brown Shrike. It’s a first for me too. #BrownShrike
It's been a while, but I did a bit of Phonescoping. Considering distance I'm pleased with how this turned out. Meadow Pipits. iPhone 15 Max Pro through Swarovski ATS65HD
September 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It's been a while, but I did a bit of Phonescoping. Considering distance I'm pleased with how this turned out. Meadow Pipits. iPhone 15 Max Pro through Swarovski ATS65HD
Reposted by Moocher
Thursdays visit to lady walk produced 3 successful fishing passes from osprey, only smallish fish taken.
September 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Thursdays visit to lady walk produced 3 successful fishing passes from osprey, only smallish fish taken.
Up close and personal profile shot. This cub has been easy to identify with its rogue long white whisker.
September 10, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Up close and personal profile shot. This cub has been easy to identify with its rogue long white whisker.
September sees Fox cubs become more independent and reach their adult size. They start to compete for and establish their own territories. They will soon disperse from their parent’s territory to find their own. @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social #wildlife #foxes
September 8, 2025 at 6:04 AM
September sees Fox cubs become more independent and reach their adult size. They start to compete for and establish their own territories. They will soon disperse from their parent’s territory to find their own. @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social #wildlife #foxes
#UKWildlife One of this years cubs. Giving me a suspicious glance. 👀
September 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#UKWildlife One of this years cubs. Giving me a suspicious glance. 👀
Reposted by Moocher
August 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Reposted by Moocher
Visited #ladywalknr Sunday, first time since late Spring, wanted to see how it was coping with lack of rain. Never seen the levels so low! Was quiet as expected, but nice to see at Bittern on the reserve, my first time here. Eventually left reserve and headed over Middleton direction.
August 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Visited #ladywalknr Sunday, first time since late Spring, wanted to see how it was coping with lack of rain. Never seen the levels so low! Was quiet as expected, but nice to see at Bittern on the reserve, my first time here. Eventually left reserve and headed over Middleton direction.
One from last night. @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
One from last night. @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social
This young vixen is one of three cubs I’ve been keeping a close eye on.
August 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
This young vixen is one of three cubs I’ve been keeping a close eye on.
Found another local Sett. Popped a camera on it to check it’s still active. Result!
August 20, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Found another local Sett. Popped a camera on it to check it’s still active. Result!
Some pictures from an enjoyable weekend, Foxes, Flycatchers and Fishing. @staffswildlife.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Some pictures from an enjoyable weekend, Foxes, Flycatchers and Fishing. @staffswildlife.bsky.social
Reposted by Moocher
Eurasian Jay enjoying the new bespoke bird table #Ladywalknr #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #mindfulness #wmbc #allthingswild #nature #naturephotography #birding #birdwatcher
July 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Eurasian Jay enjoying the new bespoke bird table #Ladywalknr #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #mindfulness #wmbc #allthingswild #nature #naturephotography #birding #birdwatcher
More Marsh Harrier pictures from yesterday.
Splash down!
Splash down!
July 26, 2025 at 4:54 AM
More Marsh Harrier pictures from yesterday.
Splash down!
Splash down!
Nice to see you this morning @steveatkinson.bsky.social I managed to see the Marsh Harrier again. Great views of it hunting for about an hour.
July 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Nice to see you this morning @steveatkinson.bsky.social I managed to see the Marsh Harrier again. Great views of it hunting for about an hour.
And a bit of #Phonescoped distance photography through the scope.
July 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
And a bit of #Phonescoped distance photography through the scope.
Left the camera at home this evening and took a stroll with my Spotting scope to Middleton. Pair of Black-Tailed Godwit right at the back of West scrape. Some slow motion video, iPhone 15 Max Pro through the scope. #Phonescoping
July 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Left the camera at home this evening and took a stroll with my Spotting scope to Middleton. Pair of Black-Tailed Godwit right at the back of West scrape. Some slow motion video, iPhone 15 Max Pro through the scope. #Phonescoping
A couple of Badgers from last night. @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social @badgertrust.bsky.social #LadywalkNR
June 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A couple of Badgers from last night. @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social @badgertrust.bsky.social #LadywalkNR
A few interesting moths from the weekend. The Leopard moth was a first in the trap for me. Had 4 Scarlet Tigers and 12 Box Tree moths in this haul.
June 23, 2025 at 5:17 AM
A few interesting moths from the weekend. The Leopard moth was a first in the trap for me. Had 4 Scarlet Tigers and 12 Box Tree moths in this haul.