Lover of the wild world
@shaneyoda82.bsky.social
Fledgling wildlife photographer and bird lover from North Derbyshire. Bird life list🌍 (566) 🇬🇧 (217). Future adventure, Lesvos 🇬🇷 2026
My first trap set since 17th Oct, and eventful. Several Redwing ‘tseep-ing’ overhead, moon intermittently popping out from behind the light cloud………. then this thudded into the lawn 4 feet away! 🎆 🧨🤔. #TeamMoth #DERBYSHIRE. Mr ‘W’ averted, phew 😮💨 with a LBAM already to save my bacon.
November 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
My first trap set since 17th Oct, and eventful. Several Redwing ‘tseep-ing’ overhead, moon intermittently popping out from behind the light cloud………. then this thudded into the lawn 4 feet away! 🎆 🧨🤔. #TeamMoth #DERBYSHIRE. Mr ‘W’ averted, phew 😮💨 with a LBAM already to save my bacon.
Very sad. 😔. I saw my first one back in February. I pulled a sickie when I found out this bird had been seen on consecutive days. I’d failed at the site on the previous two years. Starting to think this was a very special sighting as they are in severe decline.
November 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Very sad. 😔. I saw my first one back in February. I pulled a sickie when I found out this bird had been seen on consecutive days. I’d failed at the site on the previous two years. Starting to think this was a very special sighting as they are in severe decline.
A young Cheetah taking a break from the mid day heat 🥵 🐆 #Babanango #SouthAfrica #conservation #wildlifephotography #nature @wwfafrica.bsky.social #KwazuluNatal
November 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
A young Cheetah taking a break from the mid day heat 🥵 🐆 #Babanango #SouthAfrica #conservation #wildlifephotography #nature @wwfafrica.bsky.social #KwazuluNatal
Last few moths from South Africa 🇿🇦 #TeamMoth #MothsMatter. So much more enjoyable watching them come to light by the Boma 🔥 🪵 #zulurocklodge #RhinoRidgeLodge whilst sipping a cold Windhoek 🍻. #SOUTHAFRICA #Moths #nature
November 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Last few moths from South Africa 🇿🇦 #TeamMoth #MothsMatter. So much more enjoyable watching them come to light by the Boma 🔥 🪵 #zulurocklodge #RhinoRidgeLodge whilst sipping a cold Windhoek 🍻. #SOUTHAFRICA #Moths #nature
An absolute unit of a moth whilst enjoying drinks 🍻 by the boma 🔥🪵 in #SOUTHAFRICA 🇿🇦. This White-ringed Atlas Moth (Epiphora mythimnia) measured around 5” (127mm in new money). Used my mobile phone 📱 as a measuring guide! #TeamMoth #Moths #MothsMatter #NatureIsAmazing #KwaZulu-Natal
October 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
An absolute unit of a moth whilst enjoying drinks 🍻 by the boma 🔥🪵 in #SOUTHAFRICA 🇿🇦. This White-ringed Atlas Moth (Epiphora mythimnia) measured around 5” (127mm in new money). Used my mobile phone 📱 as a measuring guide! #TeamMoth #Moths #MothsMatter #NatureIsAmazing #KwaZulu-Natal
It’s not all about the Big Game in #SOUTHAFRICA 🇿🇦 🦁🦛🦒🐘🦏. I received a few quirky looks as I photographed these super moths around our lodge #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #Moths #Kwazulu-Natal
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It’s not all about the Big Game in #SOUTHAFRICA 🇿🇦 🦁🦛🦒🐘🦏. I received a few quirky looks as I photographed these super moths around our lodge #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #Moths #Kwazulu-Natal
A few more of the moths I found around our lodge in #SouthAfrica #Kwazulu-Natal 🇿🇦. Not sure of species yet but I’ll try and get them ID’d. #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #Moths 🌍
October 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A few more of the moths I found around our lodge in #SouthAfrica #Kwazulu-Natal 🇿🇦. Not sure of species yet but I’ll try and get them ID’d. #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #Moths 🌍
#SouthAfrica just keeps on giving. It’s been an absolute dream so far. Amazing views of Cheetah, Rhino, Lion, many birds……..but……let’s not forget the little moths that I keep spotting around the lodge. #TeamMoth #MothsMatter Polka Dot Wasp Moth & Laterite Matron. 🤩🇿🇦 #Wildlife
October 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#SouthAfrica just keeps on giving. It’s been an absolute dream so far. Amazing views of Cheetah, Rhino, Lion, many birds……..but……let’s not forget the little moths that I keep spotting around the lodge. #TeamMoth #MothsMatter Polka Dot Wasp Moth & Laterite Matron. 🤩🇿🇦 #Wildlife
Day one in South Africa 🇿🇦 was incredible, lion, cheetah, kudu, hippo, zebra, lots of birds, and oddly my first moth whilst at the lodge balcony!! 🤔. Again, the wife was left shaking her head. #teammoth #moths #mothsmatter #SOUTHAFRICA a buff tip type moth I think?
October 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Day one in South Africa 🇿🇦 was incredible, lion, cheetah, kudu, hippo, zebra, lots of birds, and oddly my first moth whilst at the lodge balcony!! 🤔. Again, the wife was left shaking her head. #teammoth #moths #mothsmatter #SOUTHAFRICA a buff tip type moth I think?
22/13 #DERBYSHIRE last night. 2 NFG, Chestnut & 🌟 of the show, Streak. This naughty bugger escaped Wed 14th & did the same today. Fortunately I tracked it to a neighbours shed, allowing me to 📸 it with the 150-600mm lens. Also 3 MdJ, Blair’s, 5 RG Carpet #TeamMoth @obsidentify.bsky.social #Moths
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
22/13 #DERBYSHIRE last night. 2 NFG, Chestnut & 🌟 of the show, Streak. This naughty bugger escaped Wed 14th & did the same today. Fortunately I tracked it to a neighbours shed, allowing me to 📸 it with the 150-600mm lens. Also 3 MdJ, Blair’s, 5 RG Carpet #TeamMoth @obsidentify.bsky.social #Moths
A second chance with my escapee from 14th Oct. Managed to get this one last night (17th Oct) it’s a Streak.
October 18, 2025 at 6:58 AM
A second chance with my escapee from 14th Oct. Managed to get this one last night (17th Oct) it’s a Streak.
Any joy?
I don’t think I’ll ever tire of seeing these Merveille du jour beauties. 2 Blair’s, Garden Carpet, and a Black Rustic since my last visit. Hoping for a new ✅ or two by morning.
I don’t think I’ll ever tire of seeing these Merveille du jour beauties. 2 Blair’s, Garden Carpet, and a Black Rustic since my last visit. Hoping for a new ✅ or two by morning.
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Any joy?
I don’t think I’ll ever tire of seeing these Merveille du jour beauties. 2 Blair’s, Garden Carpet, and a Black Rustic since my last visit. Hoping for a new ✅ or two by morning.
I don’t think I’ll ever tire of seeing these Merveille du jour beauties. 2 Blair’s, Garden Carpet, and a Black Rustic since my last visit. Hoping for a new ✅ or two by morning.
A Merv for #MothFaceFriday #TeamMoth I’ve been aching for one of these in the garden, they’ve been like buses since the first, tonight I’ve logged my 6th one this week. 🤩. #MothsMatter @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE #MOTHS #Nature
October 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A Merv for #MothFaceFriday #TeamMoth I’ve been aching for one of these in the garden, they’ve been like buses since the first, tonight I’ve logged my 6th one this week. 🤩. #MothsMatter @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE #MOTHS #Nature
A NFG this week in the form of this Green-brindled Crescent. Both a brown ☕️ version (Mon 13th) and one glittering with green ❇️ (Wed 15th). #TeamMoth #MothsMatter @obsidentify.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #macro #moths #nature #wildlifephotography #Lepidoptera
October 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A NFG this week in the form of this Green-brindled Crescent. Both a brown ☕️ version (Mon 13th) and one glittering with green ❇️ (Wed 15th). #TeamMoth #MothsMatter @obsidentify.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #macro #moths #nature #wildlifephotography #Lepidoptera
Well, it turns out I got 7 NFG last night, with a Spruce Carpet found on the wall after work today. Thanks @sj84turner.bsky.social for help with the ID. Very happy with these additions. #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #Moths @obsidentify.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Well, it turns out I got 7 NFG last night, with a Spruce Carpet found on the wall after work today. Thanks @sj84turner.bsky.social for help with the ID. Very happy with these additions. #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #Moths @obsidentify.bsky.social
HELP PLEASE #TeamMoth I think I have two different species here, both NFG from last night here in #DERBYSHIRE. On top I’m thinking Juniper Carpet and Spruce Carpet on the below?
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@belperbirder.bsky.social
Second one found on the wall this afternoon
@cliveaderbys.bsky.social @sj84turner.bsky.social
@belperbirder.bsky.social
Second one found on the wall this afternoon
October 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
HELP PLEASE #TeamMoth I think I have two different species here, both NFG from last night here in #DERBYSHIRE. On top I’m thinking Juniper Carpet and Spruce Carpet on the below?
@cliveaderbys.bsky.social @sj84turner.bsky.social
@belperbirder.bsky.social
Second one found on the wall this afternoon
@cliveaderbys.bsky.social @sj84turner.bsky.social
@belperbirder.bsky.social
Second one found on the wall this afternoon
It’s #FungiFriday #DERBYSHIRE and here’s a couple of little gems #mycology 🟣🍄🟫Amethyst Deceivers🍄🟫🟣 spotted during a pleasant walk in the @peakdistrict.bsky.social #mushrooms #nature #macrophotography #macro
October 10, 2025 at 7:23 AM
It’s #FungiFriday #DERBYSHIRE and here’s a couple of little gems #mycology 🟣🍄🟫Amethyst Deceivers🍄🟫🟣 spotted during a pleasant walk in the @peakdistrict.bsky.social #mushrooms #nature #macrophotography #macro
Trap is out tonight. Within 30 minutes I’d got a LB Apple Moth and 2 LYU. A quick check at 20:30 with the moon peeping and I have a NFG 🥳 Red-Green Carpet on the garage wall. #teammoth #mothsmatter @obsidentify.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE
October 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Trap is out tonight. Within 30 minutes I’d got a LB Apple Moth and 2 LYU. A quick check at 20:30 with the moon peeping and I have a NFG 🥳 Red-Green Carpet on the garage wall. #teammoth #mothsmatter @obsidentify.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE
This is true. However in ‘defence’ of the weather boffs, even the tried and trusted FORECASTING STONE doesn’t predict cloud 🤦♂️🤔
October 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
This is true. However in ‘defence’ of the weather boffs, even the tried and trusted FORECASTING STONE doesn’t predict cloud 🤦♂️🤔
A night that started cloudy, heavy shower and blustery wind at 1:45, then clear skies leaving me with 13/6. Best were Light Emerald and Black Darth Rustic and NFG 🥳, a Turnip Moth. #TeamMoth #mothsmatter @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE
October 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A night that started cloudy, heavy shower and blustery wind at 1:45, then clear skies leaving me with 13/6. Best were Light Emerald and Black Darth Rustic and NFG 🥳, a Turnip Moth. #TeamMoth #mothsmatter @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE
Yikes. Be careful with that Urban Dictionary. I googled ‘Wogan Mothing’ and now understand. I am just about old enough to remember Blankety Blank.
These were my results
These were my results
October 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Yikes. Be careful with that Urban Dictionary. I googled ‘Wogan Mothing’ and now understand. I am just about old enough to remember Blankety Blank.
These were my results
These were my results
Always sad to see summer end and the dark nights drawing in. BUT, 🍁autumn🍂 is stunning 🍄🍄🟫. Here’s a few shots from an autumn walk in and around local woodland @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE #fungi #naturephotography #Autumn #forest #mycology. I may just need help with ID’s 🍄. 🤔
October 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Always sad to see summer end and the dark nights drawing in. BUT, 🍁autumn🍂 is stunning 🍄🍄🟫. Here’s a few shots from an autumn walk in and around local woodland @derbyswildlife.bsky.social #DERBYSHIRE #fungi #naturephotography #Autumn #forest #mycology. I may just need help with ID’s 🍄. 🤔
🪶 A Buzzard with a perfectly gloomy and moody appearance for today’s elements. 🌧️ 💨 #BirdOfTheDay #allweathers #UKbirds #birds @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birdsofprey
#DERBYSHIRE
#DERBYSHIRE
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🪶 A Buzzard with a perfectly gloomy and moody appearance for today’s elements. 🌧️ 💨 #BirdOfTheDay #allweathers #UKbirds #birds @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birdsofprey
#DERBYSHIRE
#DERBYSHIRE
A NFG without setting the Actinic! Went for a shower 🚿, this fella popped into the bathroom. Next scene was me scampering about in a towel trying to catch it for piccy in more natural settings. Carcina quercana (Oak Longhorn) I think. #teammoth #moths #DERBYSHIRE @obsidentify.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A NFG without setting the Actinic! Went for a shower 🚿, this fella popped into the bathroom. Next scene was me scampering about in a towel trying to catch it for piccy in more natural settings. Carcina quercana (Oak Longhorn) I think. #teammoth #moths #DERBYSHIRE @obsidentify.bsky.social