Steve Clark
@zippyclark.bsky.social
Bedfordshire based birder and naturalist. Birding in Beds and surrounding counties, also sometimes in Norfolk, Fife & Konavle. Interested in all wildlife. Also on X as Zippy Birder.
Having a birthday break in Bath. First bird of the trip was a yellow-browed warbler in a hedge from the car while sitting in traffic! Spotted by my wife. #avonbirds
November 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Having a birthday break in Bath. First bird of the trip was a yellow-browed warbler in a hedge from the car while sitting in traffic! Spotted by my wife. #avonbirds
Jersey tiger seen in #Bedfordshire today @vc30moths.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Jersey tiger seen in #Bedfordshire today @vc30moths.bsky.social
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Wardens and police have issued an urgent plea to dog owners after uncontrolled pets attacked a colony of Little Terns on the Norfolk coast, killing at least four chicks and endangering dozens more:
Off-lead dogs damage Little Tern colony
A colony of rare Little Terns on Norfolk's east coast has suffered after off-lead dogs attacked the birds, killing at least four chicks. The RSPB and Norfolk Police have issued urgent pleas to dog owners, warning of potential prosecution as the breeding season reaches its most critical stage.
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August 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Wardens and police have issued an urgent plea to dog owners after uncontrolled pets attacked a colony of Little Terns on the Norfolk coast, killing at least four chicks and endangering dozens more:
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Norfolk birder & photographer Steve Gantlett is collating an archive of photos of rare birds in Norfolk. The aim is to ensure that the best possible pictures of each species are preserved for use in future publications - if you think you can contribute then please get in touch with Steve.
July 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Norfolk birder & photographer Steve Gantlett is collating an archive of photos of rare birds in Norfolk. The aim is to ensure that the best possible pictures of each species are preserved for use in future publications - if you think you can contribute then please get in touch with Steve.
Broad-leaved helleborine in #Bedfordshire this morning @ukorchids.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Broad-leaved helleborine in #Bedfordshire this morning @ukorchids.bsky.social
Had a nice few days in #Derbyshire. Lots of dippers and redstarts, dark-green fritillaries, a hummingbird hawk-moth, a family of stoats, a weasel, wheatear with young, treecreepers with young, marsh-fragrant orchids and a profusion of meadow cranesbill. #Summer
July 5, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Had a nice few days in #Derbyshire. Lots of dippers and redstarts, dark-green fritillaries, a hummingbird hawk-moth, a family of stoats, a weasel, wheatear with young, treecreepers with young, marsh-fragrant orchids and a profusion of meadow cranesbill. #Summer
Now re-identified as Marsh-fragrant, thanks to the knowledge of @ukorchids.bsky.social and reference to his book once I returned home.
Chalk-fragrant and common-spotted orchids in #Derbyshire today @ukorchids.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Now re-identified as Marsh-fragrant, thanks to the knowledge of @ukorchids.bsky.social and reference to his book once I returned home.
Chalk-fragrant and common-spotted orchids in #Derbyshire today @ukorchids.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Chalk-fragrant and common-spotted orchids in #Derbyshire today @ukorchids.bsky.social
One of only two scarlet tigers seen along the river at Flitton Moor #Bedfordshire this afternoon @vc30moths.bsky.social
June 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
One of only two scarlet tigers seen along the river at Flitton Moor #Bedfordshire this afternoon @vc30moths.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Who doesn’t love a lizard? Close up they smell awful (actually I quite like it!). This one was being visited by many insects who appear to agree! @ukorchids.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Who doesn’t love a lizard? Close up they smell awful (actually I quite like it!). This one was being visited by many insects who appear to agree! @ukorchids.bsky.social
Our local Marsh helleborines are now coming into flower in good numbers. Good numbers of common spotted also, including this striking example @ukorchids.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Our local Marsh helleborines are now coming into flower in good numbers. Good numbers of common spotted also, including this striking example @ukorchids.bsky.social
Marbled white at Maulden wood, #Bedfordshire today @savebutterflies.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Marbled white at Maulden wood, #Bedfordshire today @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Had a great morning in a #Bedfordshire wood looking for butterflies. 3 Emperors, a single white admiral, 6 silver washed, and a few hairstreaks (unidentifiable at the tops of trees) accompanied the more common species. #Summer
June 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Had a great morning in a #Bedfordshire wood looking for butterflies. 3 Emperors, a single white admiral, 6 silver washed, and a few hairstreaks (unidentifiable at the tops of trees) accompanied the more common species. #Summer
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Why is this not a crime? Appalling and upsetting to see road verges strimmed to the ground. Beautiful species-rich grassland destroyed at its peak. Yet, just up the road is a verge left aside for nature, supporting @mariecurieuk.bsky.social
What is the absurd reason behind this @highland.gov.uk ?
What is the absurd reason behind this @highland.gov.uk ?
June 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Why is this not a crime? Appalling and upsetting to see road verges strimmed to the ground. Beautiful species-rich grassland destroyed at its peak. Yet, just up the road is a verge left aside for nature, supporting @mariecurieuk.bsky.social
What is the absurd reason behind this @highland.gov.uk ?
What is the absurd reason behind this @highland.gov.uk ?
A lovely pale coloured common spotted orchid in a #Bedfordshire wood this morning @ukorchids.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A lovely pale coloured common spotted orchid in a #Bedfordshire wood this morning @ukorchids.bsky.social
Our #Bedfordshire broad-leaved helleborines are about 2 weeks ahead of their normal flowering time, I’m hoping that this trinity will be quite showy in about 10 days time @ukorchids.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Our #Bedfordshire broad-leaved helleborines are about 2 weeks ahead of their normal flowering time, I’m hoping that this trinity will be quite showy in about 10 days time @ukorchids.bsky.social
Our local #Bedfordshire Bee orchids are now just showing off! They don’t seem too bothered by the drought @ukorchids.bsky.social nearly 20 spikes on my street.
June 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Our local #Bedfordshire Bee orchids are now just showing off! They don’t seem too bothered by the drought @ukorchids.bsky.social nearly 20 spikes on my street.
Our local #Bedfordshire county flowers are starting to show off @ukorchids.bsky.social I was concerned that the drought had done for them this year but luckily they are doing ok. I just hope @lutoncouncil.bsky.social don’t mow them now!! #favourite #orchid
June 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Our local #Bedfordshire county flowers are starting to show off @ukorchids.bsky.social I was concerned that the drought had done for them this year but luckily they are doing ok. I just hope @lutoncouncil.bsky.social don’t mow them now!! #favourite #orchid
Had a nice visit to @rspb.bsky.social Fen Drayton lakes #Cambs this morning. Always enjoy visiting, especially when there’s a pristine male Red-backed shrike on guard along the entrance road. Loads of birds seen and heard on this fantastic reserve.
June 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Had a nice visit to @rspb.bsky.social Fen Drayton lakes #Cambs this morning. Always enjoy visiting, especially when there’s a pristine male Red-backed shrike on guard along the entrance road. Loads of birds seen and heard on this fantastic reserve.
June 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Chalk-fragrant #orchids are coming into flower in #Bedfordshire now. The drought has kept them small and numbers low. It’ll be interesting to see how other species develop as the summer progresses @ukorchids.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Chalk-fragrant #orchids are coming into flower in #Bedfordshire now. The drought has kept them small and numbers low. It’ll be interesting to see how other species develop as the summer progresses @ukorchids.bsky.social
Variety in Common spotted orchids in #Bedfordshire this afternoon @ukorchids.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Variety in Common spotted orchids in #Bedfordshire this afternoon @ukorchids.bsky.social
Our local Heath spotted orchids are just coming into flower in #Hertfordshire. Numbers seem low, and they are having to compete for light more than usual but it should be worth another look in about a week @ukorchids.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our local Heath spotted orchids are just coming into flower in #Hertfordshire. Numbers seem low, and they are having to compete for light more than usual but it should be worth another look in about a week @ukorchids.bsky.social
Had a nice break in #Norfolk. Great nightjar action, little terns and sarnies around the coast, egrets and spoonbills galore and tons of orchids. Norfolk hawkers on the wing and loads of common blue butterflies. Highlight was the marsh warbler at Weybourne.
May 31, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Had a nice break in #Norfolk. Great nightjar action, little terns and sarnies around the coast, egrets and spoonbills galore and tons of orchids. Norfolk hawkers on the wing and loads of common blue butterflies. Highlight was the marsh warbler at Weybourne.