Richard Harbird
@mortonbagotbirder.bsky.social
Birder in the vicinity of Redditch on Worcs/Warks border.
The Bittell Snow Bunting. Phew, just got there in time. Thanks to Rob W for message. It disappeared by 15:45 but may have gone to roost. Not seen to fly off.
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Bittell Snow Bunting. Phew, just got there in time. Thanks to Rob W for message. It disappeared by 15:45 but may have gone to roost. Not seen to fly off.
My last garden moth-trap of the year produced 29 moths of 19 species. Nfg was Rusty-dot Pearl, and nfy were Sprawler, December Moth, November Moth ag, Mottled Umber, and Winter Moth. Garden list now 461, and Garden Year-list 276. My best year to date. #Teammoth
November 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
My last garden moth-trap of the year produced 29 moths of 19 species. Nfg was Rusty-dot Pearl, and nfy were Sprawler, December Moth, November Moth ag, Mottled Umber, and Winter Moth. Garden list now 461, and Garden Year-list 276. My best year to date. #Teammoth
10 of 6 on my penultimate GMS night of the season. Nfy was Beaded Chestnut, and making a surprise reappearance was an Orange Pine Tortrix #Teammoth
November 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
10 of 6 on my penultimate GMS night of the season. Nfy was Beaded Chestnut, and making a surprise reappearance was an Orange Pine Tortrix #Teammoth
Excellent GMS night. 32 of 18 including Figure of Eight nfg (lifer), and 6 nfy; Black Rustic, White-point, Yellow-line Quaker, Brick (1st since 2018), Green-brindled Crescent (1st since 2019), and Feathered Thorn #teammoth
October 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Excellent GMS night. 32 of 18 including Figure of Eight nfg (lifer), and 6 nfy; Black Rustic, White-point, Yellow-line Quaker, Brick (1st since 2018), Green-brindled Crescent (1st since 2019), and Feathered Thorn #teammoth
The Brent Goose at Earlswood. Thanks to Matt Griffiths who found it while doing the WEBS count. #PWC2025 #warksbirds
October 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Brent Goose at Earlswood. Thanks to Matt Griffiths who found it while doing the WEBS count. #PWC2025 #warksbirds
Crossbill over Morton Bagot this morning. Also one of the ringers, Ischia, mentioned she had rescued a Manx Shearwater from a car park in Droitwich on 18 Sept. Here's a photo of it. I understand it was taken to Vale Wildlife Sanctuary and later released on the Severn #Worcsbirds #Warksbirds
September 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Crossbill over Morton Bagot this morning. Also one of the ringers, Ischia, mentioned she had rescued a Manx Shearwater from a car park in Droitwich on 18 Sept. Here's a photo of it. I understand it was taken to Vale Wildlife Sanctuary and later released on the Severn #Worcsbirds #Warksbirds
Caught 83 moths of 22 species last night in garden. Three species were nfy Lunar Underwing, Brindled Green, and my first Old Lady for several years. #teammoth
September 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Caught 83 moths of 22 species last night in garden. Three species were nfy Lunar Underwing, Brindled Green, and my first Old Lady for several years. #teammoth
The two juv Little Stints were still at Earlswood Lakes this am. #PWC25 10km circle tick. #Warksbirds
September 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The two juv Little Stints were still at Earlswood Lakes this am. #PWC25 10km circle tick. #Warksbirds
Excellent morning at Morton Bagot patch. Loads of Blackcaps and other warblers in hedgerows. Highlights were 10 k patch year-tick Tree Pipit, plus Garden Warbler, and the long-staying Garganey. Only downside was missing a Spot Fly #PWC25
September 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Excellent morning at Morton Bagot patch. Loads of Blackcaps and other warblers in hedgerows. Highlights were 10 k patch year-tick Tree Pipit, plus Garden Warbler, and the long-staying Garganey. Only downside was missing a Spot Fly #PWC25
76 of 24 in the garden last night. Four nfy were Ypsolopha sequella, Anania coronata, Grey Pine Carpet (1st since 2019), and Oak Hook-tip #teammoth
August 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM
76 of 24 in the garden last night. Four nfy were Ypsolopha sequella, Anania coronata, Grey Pine Carpet (1st since 2019), and Oak Hook-tip #teammoth
A Black-tailed Godwit and calling Greenshank were the first at Morton Bagot for a couple of years, while a Whinchat was a welcome additional arrival overnight. #patchbirding
August 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A Black-tailed Godwit and calling Greenshank were the first at Morton Bagot for a couple of years, while a Whinchat was a welcome additional arrival overnight. #patchbirding
Found a Garganey at Morton Bagot (near Redditch) this morning. Not annual here. #PWC25 #patchbirding
August 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Found a Garganey at Morton Bagot (near Redditch) this morning. Not annual here. #PWC25 #patchbirding
A Great White Egret at Morton Bagot kept up its recent annual single appearance record at the site. Also a 10km Circle year tick, while a Little Grebe on the tiny Kingfisher Pool was the first here since 2021. #pwc2025 #patchbirding
August 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A Great White Egret at Morton Bagot kept up its recent annual single appearance record at the site. Also a 10km Circle year tick, while a Little Grebe on the tiny Kingfisher Pool was the first here since 2021. #pwc2025 #patchbirding
A disappointing tally of 25 of 18 last night. It was a bit cool and moonlit. Nfy were Wax Moth (2nd for garden), Iron Prominent, and a very worn Willow Beauty #teammoth
August 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
A disappointing tally of 25 of 18 last night. It was a bit cool and moonlit. Nfy were Wax Moth (2nd for garden), Iron Prominent, and a very worn Willow Beauty #teammoth
Still going through last night's catch, but nfg so far are Gypsy Moth, Triple-spotted Nest Moth, Plain Pug, and Gypsonoma minutana (if I've got the id right) #teammoth
July 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Still going through last night's catch, but nfg so far are Gypsy Moth, Triple-spotted Nest Moth, Plain Pug, and Gypsonoma minutana (if I've got the id right) #teammoth
I think these Pugs are Slender Pug and White-spotted Pug but I would be grateful for a second opinion @mothiduk.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
I think these Pugs are Slender Pug and White-spotted Pug but I would be grateful for a second opinion @mothiduk.bsky.social
At least 421 of 78 last night, still working through them. The little ones are doing my head in, and even some of the macros have been tricky. I think nfg in Redditch are Lesser-spotted Pinion, Recurvaria nanella and Argyresthia goedartella #Teammoth
July 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
At least 421 of 78 last night, still working through them. The little ones are doing my head in, and even some of the macros have been tricky. I think nfg in Redditch are Lesser-spotted Pinion, Recurvaria nanella and Argyresthia goedartella #Teammoth
Overnight rain = waders. Got up early and went to Earlswood where found 2 Black-tailed Godwits and a Redshank #Pwc25 #warksbirds
July 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Overnight rain = waders. Got up early and went to Earlswood where found 2 Black-tailed Godwits and a Redshank #Pwc25 #warksbirds
Caught 100 moths of 29 species last night. Nfg was White-line Dart (or Garden Dart), while Shark, and Black Arches and were nfy. #Teammoth
July 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Caught 100 moths of 29 species last night. Nfg was White-line Dart (or Garden Dart), while Shark, and Black Arches and were nfy. #Teammoth
I wonder if I can have an identification for this moth. It's either a White-line Dart or a Garden Dart. Obsidentify favours White-line Dart, but it seems to be a very poorly marked one. #ukmothidentification Redditch Warks/Worcs. Its nfg (and a lifer) whichever it is.
July 5, 2025 at 6:28 AM
I wonder if I can have an identification for this moth. It's either a White-line Dart or a Garden Dart. Obsidentify favours White-line Dart, but it seems to be a very poorly marked one. #ukmothidentification Redditch Warks/Worcs. Its nfg (and a lifer) whichever it is.