Nick Goddard
@nickgoddard.bsky.social
Observer of fauna, flora and funga. Enjoy just being outside - just looking.
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Sadly, we have seen a big increase in avian flu cases in the UK - particularly in waterfowl
Whilst the risk to the public remains assessed as very low, Government advice is not to touch any visibly sick or dead birds, and to keep pets away
Read on for ways to help:
📷Ben Andrew
Whilst the risk to the public remains assessed as very low, Government advice is not to touch any visibly sick or dead birds, and to keep pets away
Read on for ways to help:
📷Ben Andrew
November 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Sadly, we have seen a big increase in avian flu cases in the UK - particularly in waterfowl
Whilst the risk to the public remains assessed as very low, Government advice is not to touch any visibly sick or dead birds, and to keep pets away
Read on for ways to help:
📷Ben Andrew
Whilst the risk to the public remains assessed as very low, Government advice is not to touch any visibly sick or dead birds, and to keep pets away
Read on for ways to help:
📷Ben Andrew
#teammoth Another couple of new ones in my N.Wilts garden from the other night. Brown-spot Pinion and a Pink-barred sallow. Also a nice Red-green Carpet. A night of colour and double barrelled names!
October 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#teammoth Another couple of new ones in my N.Wilts garden from the other night. Brown-spot Pinion and a Pink-barred sallow. Also a nice Red-green Carpet. A night of colour and double barrelled names!
#teammoth Very quiet last night, only 4 species, but a couple where new ones for me! Tawny Pinion, which I found whilst setting up the light trap!! And a Black Rustic, a very smart looking moth.
September 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
#teammoth Very quiet last night, only 4 species, but a couple where new ones for me! Tawny Pinion, which I found whilst setting up the light trap!! And a Black Rustic, a very smart looking moth.
#teammoth A new one for me in my N.Wilts garden. This rather beautiful micro, Gold Triangle, in it's spreadeagle pose. They are often associated with squirrel dreys.
September 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
#teammoth A new one for me in my N.Wilts garden. This rather beautiful micro, Gold Triangle, in it's spreadeagle pose. They are often associated with squirrel dreys.
#teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social Need help with this one from last night, please. Obs says Wormwood Pug! But I'm not so sure?
August 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
#teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social Need help with this one from last night, please. Obs says Wormwood Pug! But I'm not so sure?
#teammoth A nice collection of moths last night. Standout for me was this stunning Yellow Shell. It looks like a painting, but this image is straight out of the camera!
August 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
#teammoth A nice collection of moths last night. Standout for me was this stunning Yellow Shell. It looks like a painting, but this image is straight out of the camera!
##teammoth Gypsy moth from last night in my N.Wilts garden. Is anyone else getting these?
July 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
##teammoth Gypsy moth from last night in my N.Wilts garden. Is anyone else getting these?
#teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social Probably should have also got a side shot of this but could do with help with id please. Might not even be a moth!??
July 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
#teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social Probably should have also got a side shot of this but could do with help with id please. Might not even be a moth!??
#teammoth Loads of moths in and around last nights trap here in my N.Wilts garden. Some taking flight as I approached the trap at 6.30 am, unidentified others escaping while I tried to photo them!!! Getting increasingly frustrated!!!! Then found this beauty underneath the sheet. All is now well. 😁
July 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#teammoth Loads of moths in and around last nights trap here in my N.Wilts garden. Some taking flight as I approached the trap at 6.30 am, unidentified others escaping while I tried to photo them!!! Getting increasingly frustrated!!!! Then found this beauty underneath the sheet. All is now well. 😁
@georgemcgavin.bsky.social my grandson took this photo of a Chrysops whilst on holiday in Devon last week. Narrowing species down further is proving to be a challenge! We'd be grateful if you could help please.
June 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
@georgemcgavin.bsky.social my grandson took this photo of a Chrysops whilst on holiday in Devon last week. Narrowing species down further is proving to be a challenge! We'd be grateful if you could help please.
What do you think, please @mothiduk.bsky.social #teammoth. I hope I've narrowed it down to Small Engrailed, Engrailed or Willow Beauty. Unfortunately I can't remember the actual size, it's all a bit hectic at 6.00 am!
June 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What do you think, please @mothiduk.bsky.social #teammoth. I hope I've narrowed it down to Small Engrailed, Engrailed or Willow Beauty. Unfortunately I can't remember the actual size, it's all a bit hectic at 6.00 am!
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On the longest day of the year, and one of the hottest too, many of us will be heading outside for al fresco dining.
Remember, leave your BBQs at home - the landscape is tinder-dry and just a small spark can lead to miles of devastating damage.
Spread a love of nature, not a fire. Thank you.
Remember, leave your BBQs at home - the landscape is tinder-dry and just a small spark can lead to miles of devastating damage.
Spread a love of nature, not a fire. Thank you.
June 21, 2025 at 7:12 AM
On the longest day of the year, and one of the hottest too, many of us will be heading outside for al fresco dining.
Remember, leave your BBQs at home - the landscape is tinder-dry and just a small spark can lead to miles of devastating damage.
Spread a love of nature, not a fire. Thank you.
Remember, leave your BBQs at home - the landscape is tinder-dry and just a small spark can lead to miles of devastating damage.
Spread a love of nature, not a fire. Thank you.
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Repost if you agree the proposed Planning & Infrastructure bill needs scrapping!
Take action: protectthewild.org.uk/planningbill...
Take action: protectthewild.org.uk/planningbill...
June 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Repost if you agree the proposed Planning & Infrastructure bill needs scrapping!
Take action: protectthewild.org.uk/planningbill...
Take action: protectthewild.org.uk/planningbill...
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This new road separates two SSSIs, mangles woods, scrub, and grassland.
Local Wildlife Trust:
“Our engagement has resulted in positive changes … [but] we remain disappointed that the scheme will not deliver overall biodiversity net gain.”
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/position-sta...
Local Wildlife Trust:
“Our engagement has resulted in positive changes … [but] we remain disappointed that the scheme will not deliver overall biodiversity net gain.”
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/position-sta...
Position statement on the A417 road scheme | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
GWT position statement on the A417 road scheme
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This new road separates two SSSIs, mangles woods, scrub, and grassland.
Local Wildlife Trust:
“Our engagement has resulted in positive changes … [but] we remain disappointed that the scheme will not deliver overall biodiversity net gain.”
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/position-sta...
Local Wildlife Trust:
“Our engagement has resulted in positive changes … [but] we remain disappointed that the scheme will not deliver overall biodiversity net gain.”
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/position-sta...
#teammoth A nice lot of moths, last night, in my N.Wilts garden. New ones for me were Swallow-tailed Moth, Pearly Underwing and Common Lutestring.
June 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
#teammoth A nice lot of moths, last night, in my N.Wilts garden. New ones for me were Swallow-tailed Moth, Pearly Underwing and Common Lutestring.
#teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social Today at Wilts Wildlife Trust Blakehill reserve. Please help with id. Five-spot Burnet or Narrow-bordered Five-spot?? Obsid says Five-spot but I'm not convinced!
June 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
#teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social Today at Wilts Wildlife Trust Blakehill reserve. Please help with id. Five-spot Burnet or Narrow-bordered Five-spot?? Obsid says Five-spot but I'm not convinced!
#teammoth Slightly damp and a bit quiet here in my N.Wilts garden. Nethertheless a Brown Silver-line - new for garden. Also Willow Beauty, Riband Wave, and Small Dusty Wave.
June 8, 2025 at 8:25 AM
#teammoth Slightly damp and a bit quiet here in my N.Wilts garden. Nethertheless a Brown Silver-line - new for garden. Also Willow Beauty, Riband Wave, and Small Dusty Wave.
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Revealed: 5,000 English nature sites at risk under Labour’s planning proposals
www.theguardian.com/environment/... This is what the Planning & Infrastructure will mean, if it becomes law. Every single SSSI in England will lose its protected status, as well as non-SSSI sites for protected species.
www.theguardian.com/environment/... This is what the Planning & Infrastructure will mean, if it becomes law. Every single SSSI in England will lose its protected status, as well as non-SSSI sites for protected species.
Revealed: 5,000 English nature sites at risk under Labour’s planning proposals
Exclusive: Planning bill includes mechanism for developers to ‘pay to pollute’ valuable ecosystems, experts warn
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Revealed: 5,000 English nature sites at risk under Labour’s planning proposals
www.theguardian.com/environment/... This is what the Planning & Infrastructure will mean, if it becomes law. Every single SSSI in England will lose its protected status, as well as non-SSSI sites for protected species.
www.theguardian.com/environment/... This is what the Planning & Infrastructure will mean, if it becomes law. Every single SSSI in England will lose its protected status, as well as non-SSSI sites for protected species.
Be grateful for help with possible id on this one, please #teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Be grateful for help with possible id on this one, please #teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social
#teammoth Nothing completely new last night from my N.Wilts garden but several NFY, Yellow-barred Brindle, Common Marbled Carpet, Large Yellow Underwing, Rustic Shoulder-knot, Spectacle and Willow Beauty
May 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
#teammoth Nothing completely new last night from my N.Wilts garden but several NFY, Yellow-barred Brindle, Common Marbled Carpet, Large Yellow Underwing, Rustic Shoulder-knot, Spectacle and Willow Beauty