Matt
@thehairycrisp.bsky.social
Patch birder, occasional twitcher. Natural history in general
Yes, it’s up and running now. Here’s one of the latest images
October 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Yes, it’s up and running now. Here’s one of the latest images
Mmmmm! Broiled Ogron! (Drool)
August 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Mmmmm! Broiled Ogron! (Drool)
@yolobirder.bsky.social didn’t you once have a thread about rarities seen during football matches? 🤔
August 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM
@yolobirder.bsky.social didn’t you once have a thread about rarities seen during football matches? 🤔
A few of these washed down with a banana daiquiri?
August 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A few of these washed down with a banana daiquiri?
Another unusual candidate for #foxoftheday. A mosaic made from recycled ceramics by the very talented Caroline from Mango Mosaics. West Smethwick Park, West Midlands. Top work! 👍
May 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Another unusual candidate for #foxoftheday. A mosaic made from recycled ceramics by the very talented Caroline from Mango Mosaics. West Smethwick Park, West Midlands. Top work! 👍
Presumably a Tent Moth infestation covering these 3 trees in Britannia Park, Rowley Regis, West Mids. First time I’ve seen one in real life, don’t know how common they are in the area? @ecorecord.bsky.social @gertcorfield.bsky.social @pmandrews1973.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Presumably a Tent Moth infestation covering these 3 trees in Britannia Park, Rowley Regis, West Mids. First time I’ve seen one in real life, don’t know how common they are in the area? @ecorecord.bsky.social @gertcorfield.bsky.social @pmandrews1973.bsky.social
Much more like normal service at Edgbaston Res. Single Swallow through and Shoveler pair briefly.
The rapidly dropping water levels have put paid to the Little Grebe nesting attempt.
Orange Tip, Speckled Wood, Peacock and Large White on the wing & Scarlet Tiger caterpillar @ecorecord.bsky.social
The rapidly dropping water levels have put paid to the Little Grebe nesting attempt.
Orange Tip, Speckled Wood, Peacock and Large White on the wing & Scarlet Tiger caterpillar @ecorecord.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Much more like normal service at Edgbaston Res. Single Swallow through and Shoveler pair briefly.
The rapidly dropping water levels have put paid to the Little Grebe nesting attempt.
Orange Tip, Speckled Wood, Peacock and Large White on the wing & Scarlet Tiger caterpillar @ecorecord.bsky.social
The rapidly dropping water levels have put paid to the Little Grebe nesting attempt.
Orange Tip, Speckled Wood, Peacock and Large White on the wing & Scarlet Tiger caterpillar @ecorecord.bsky.social
Fantastic! Looks like it inspired Nora Batty’s wrinkled stockings
March 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Fantastic! Looks like it inspired Nora Batty’s wrinkled stockings
Mystery still surrounds the use and origins of the Rotton Park Monolith at Edgbaston Reservoir, Gtr Bearwood. There are theories as to its origin but no one is quite certain. Anything in your archives @bearwoodcouncil.bsky.social? (1/2)
March 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Mystery still surrounds the use and origins of the Rotton Park Monolith at Edgbaston Reservoir, Gtr Bearwood. There are theories as to its origin but no one is quite certain. Anything in your archives @bearwoodcouncil.bsky.social? (1/2)
That’s my Christmas money spent! Another fantastic piece by @stevelilart.bsky.social in support of @bosfonline.bsky.social.
Great artwork for a great cause, many thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumbiosphere.bsky.social and all the other partners and supporters for their hard work👌
Great artwork for a great cause, many thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumbiosphere.bsky.social and all the other partners and supporters for their hard work👌
February 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
That’s my Christmas money spent! Another fantastic piece by @stevelilart.bsky.social in support of @bosfonline.bsky.social.
Great artwork for a great cause, many thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumbiosphere.bsky.social and all the other partners and supporters for their hard work👌
Great artwork for a great cause, many thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumbiosphere.bsky.social and all the other partners and supporters for their hard work👌
Came a cross this nice looking clump high up in a Poplar sp in Sandwell Valley this afternoon. Excuse the poor photos, taken on my phone at full zoom.
January 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Came a cross this nice looking clump high up in a Poplar sp in Sandwell Valley this afternoon. Excuse the poor photos, taken on my phone at full zoom.
I’ve asked a friend to pop over there and investigate….
December 19, 2024 at 10:10 PM
I’ve asked a friend to pop over there and investigate….
Sorry! I’ll try again 🤦♂️
December 19, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Sorry! I’ll try again 🤦♂️
This Sorbus in Rowley Regis, West Mids was downed by Storm Darragh. Quite special as it was host to two decent bunches of Mistietoe, not sure how common it is around the Brum and the Black Country, can’t think of many more records off hand. @ecorecord.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 1:48 PM
This Sorbus in Rowley Regis, West Mids was downed by Storm Darragh. Quite special as it was host to two decent bunches of Mistietoe, not sure how common it is around the Brum and the Black Country, can’t think of many more records off hand. @ecorecord.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
I’m told they used to use the one on New Street but that no longer happens. Health & Safety gone mad! 🤬
December 1, 2024 at 12:29 PM
I’m told they used to use the one on New Street but that no longer happens. Health & Safety gone mad! 🤬
I know it’s on a bit of a tangent, to say the least, but could we have a mention for the “Pig on the wall” legend from Lower Gornal up here in the sunny Black Country, please?
November 27, 2024 at 12:42 PM
I know it’s on a bit of a tangent, to say the least, but could we have a mention for the “Pig on the wall” legend from Lower Gornal up here in the sunny Black Country, please?
Looks like Jim Henson knew something we didn’t….. 🤔
November 25, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Looks like Jim Henson knew something we didn’t….. 🤔
Possibly try some metal paint used on models? I’ve heard of folk using it to cover scratches on scopes. I’m sure there’ll be others out there with more knowledge and experience
October 12, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Possibly try some metal paint used on models? I’ve heard of folk using it to cover scratches on scopes. I’m sure there’ll be others out there with more knowledge and experience
Must be a Hazel O’Connor fan! 👍 hopefully it stays a bit longer 🤞
October 5, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Must be a Hazel O’Connor fan! 👍 hopefully it stays a bit longer 🤞
I’ve found this in-depth study into the finer points of seagull systematics to be an infallible aid to the identification of those lousy Larids. Works every time 👌
September 24, 2024 at 5:35 PM
I’ve found this in-depth study into the finer points of seagull systematics to be an infallible aid to the identification of those lousy Larids. Works every time 👌