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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Really surprised that even in my suburban new build in Chichester I’ve got to 100 species of moth in just a couple of months of trapping. And #100 was the best so far, a truly stunning Merveille du Jour! What a spectacular creature! #teammoth #ukmoths #sussexmoths

A green moth with black markings is on a wall.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Half of the moths in last nights garden trap (Chichester) were Lunar Underwings. There was a nice range of colour variation. #teammoth

3 moths on the end of a lolly stick. They are all Lumar Underwings but the left two are light brownish and the right one is a dark grey/brown.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That does make Wogan look like a serial killer hiding in the basement in a schlocky slasher movie.

A man looks creepy because of the overhead camera shot. He is wearing black shoes, white socks, grey trousers and a black long sleeved top. He has a slightly manic facial expression and dark hair.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Pied Hoverfly was a new one for the garden list today. What a smart little insect!

A wasp like insect is on a stone wall. It has large red eyes and the lower part is black with 3 pairs of creamy blotches.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

More fun than the heatwave was! Going to have to water the garden again today though as we’re in the middle of another dry spell.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Saw this on YouTube just now. Poppyslop season gets earlier every year. 🤮

A screenshot of a YouTube ad. A white polo top for Restore voters.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Now if you’d gone with this I’d agree with you.

The cover of Sgt Peppers Massively Overrated Hearts Club Band

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A nice FOY Grey Phalarope at the Ferry Pool at Pagham Harbour this afternoon. Not much else about in the strong wind though.

A small bird with a grey back, white underparts, black markings on the face, and a black bill. It is framed by a metal fence and is in shallow water.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Blue skies on my Chichester Harbour @webs-gsmp.bsky.social count this afternoon. 340 Oystercatchers the main bird of note on the very high tide. Masses of Sandwich Terns in the harbour (200+) showing what a good breeding season was had at Pagham. Too windy for many small birds though.

A wooden bench is in the foreground with a gravel path leading to water. Overhead is a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

Saltmarsh is in the foreground with a channel heading away. Above is a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

An amusing moment at the Volunteers Thank You lunch at RSPB Pagham Harbour today when this Vestal moth decided that pretending to be a necklace would be a good hiding strategy. “Don’t move, this will be a fun photo!” #teammoth

A close up of a man’s neck and the top of his torso. He is wearing a dark blue t-shirt with a lighter blue top over it. On the t-shirt is a small pale moth with a dark line on its wings.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Spent 3 days at the British Nationals squash at St George’s Hill. Two high quality finals yesterday. Here #2 seed Jas Hutton plays a shot whilst #1 seed (and eventual winner) Gina Kennedy looks on. Two of Britains (and the world’s) finest athletes - they should be household names!

At the front left a woman in a black dress is preparing to play a left handed shot. In the middle stands another woman wearing a blue-green top and holding a racket in her right hand. The court has a dark wooden floor and a blue front wall.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

These are definitely not features found in real Gulls!

Two bits of AI slop that show parts of Gulls that don’t exist.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I have seen a hummingbird peeing.

A shirtless man with blonde hair and blood on his face.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I bought a basic moth trap and I’ve been amazed at what I get even in my suburban new build. I’ve only been using it for 2 1/2 weeks and I’ve still got at least 84 species with 43 in one night the max. It doesn’t compare to many but shows what is about even in the concrete jungle! #teammoth #moths

A Maple Prominent moth. A small brown moth that looks like a piece of dead wood.

A light green moth with a white & dark green line in the middle of its wings. It is a Light Emerald.

A creamy moth with a few black spots on a brown background. It is a Buff Ermine.

A very small white moth with black spots appears to be looking at its reflection like a tiny ghost. It is a species of ermine.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I believe this is an Olive-tree Pearl in my garden this evening (studiously ignoring the Olive Tree 3ft away). A new species for me. #teammoth

An almost translucent white moth on some green leaves.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Everyone in Sussex when it eventually happens!

A man wearing no shirt holds his arms aloft and embraces the rain.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Cheers Nick, it hasn’t moved far! There’s a little marsh at the red pin and it was there.

A map of Chichester Harbour with a red pin.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Even though I’m a Pompey (Portsmouth) fan you should definitely pick Brighton. The local Brighton newspaper The Argus carries so many stories like this, so having the team being nicknamed The Seagulls is perfect. They are also building the first specifically women’s football stadium in Europe.

Three rednewspaper billboards with headlines about seagulls.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Anyone know who is colour ringing Redshanks to report this one to?Chichester Harbour last Friday. #birds #ukbirding #birdringing

A medium sized brown wader is on a fence post facing right. It has an open red bill and red legs with rings on.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

My first Elephant Hawk-moth from a Chi Nats mothing morning in Bosham today. As it was windy last night there weren’t great expectations but this was the highlight of some interesting moths. #teammoth

A side view of a pink & green moth on a tree.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

First time trying #Chichester new music venue Upstairs at Raps. I knew Jess Hayes from Connolly Hayes would be good and she was fantastic. Joined by her blues rock legend mum Val for several songs as well. With great sound in a lovely intimate setting this is a great addition to the city!

A b&w photo of a stage. Two blond women are on the left, a man with a bass is on the right.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This Riband Wave is so keen to improve its tennis that it’s liking up 5 days early. #teammoth

A poster says “Club Evening with Justin”. On the letter b is a cream coloured moth.

A cream coloured moth with darker lines on the wings.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

One of the most confusing survey answer layouts I’ve ever seen!

A screenshot of a question with possible options below. The options are in a random order.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

A couple of Blues & a couple of Skippers from the last couple of days on the South Downs in West Sussex. Silver-studded Blue was a new one for me.

A small butterfly is on a reddish heather. It is pale grey and pale blue underneath with orange at the back of the wings and black spots. It is a Silver-studded Blue.

A small butterfly is on a pink flower. It is a pale blue with darker colour at the back of the wings. It is a Holly Blue.

A small orange butterfly is on green bracken. It has some yellowish dots on its wings. It is a Large Skipper.

A small orange butterfly is on a green grass stalk. It is an Essex Skipper.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It’s only relatively recently that they stopped awarding an actual cap per game, so 20th century footballers absolutely would have had a room full of caps.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Another superb evenings entertainment at Fort Cumberland in Portsmouth. Pizza, sunset, a great host, and three top notch comedians. Headliner was the excellent @lauralexx.bsky.social It was our first time seeing her live and we will definitely be booking tickets for her tour later this year!

A sunset sky over some darkened buildings. A white tent is in the bottom left corner. Some fairy lights are at the front.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Hi @lauralexx.bsky.social we’re planning on seeing you on Saturday but don’t know which one to choose? Are you opening one and headlining the other?

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Yesterday was a beautiful evening to go on the Seal Safari cruise in Chichester Harbour. About 30 Grey & Common Seals seen. Some nice views of Little Terns and 3 Common Scoters - unusual in the harbour, especially in June! First time I’ve done the Seal trip, but I’d highly recommend it!

A number of large grey and brown mammals are resting on mud. They are Grey Seals.

3 brown mammals are resting on some mud. The front right one is stretched out. They are Common Seals.

A lot of boats are in a harbour. The sky is blue with wispy white clouds.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

10/10 for whichever media manager did the ad placement for the article.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Our annual Chichester RSPB Nightjar walk at Lavington Common was a great success last night. Very cooperative Tree Pipit & Dartford Warbler, lots of Nightjar activity, and even a fly over Woodcock - the first one we’ve had on this walk for several years. #birds #ukbirding

A small brown bird is singing on some branches. It has a pale belly and brown upper parts and its bill is open. It is a Tree Pipit.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Lovely shot Colin, such a cute lemon colour. I didn’t manage to get the fledglings in the garden but I did get one of the absolutely battered parents. With the heat last week and wind & rain this week they have been working extra hard!

An exhausted small bird. It has a yellow belly with a black stripe and a small green insect in its bill.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

She is not impressed by this question!

The world’s fluffiest animal is not amused.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BorrowedPlaces, birds using human-made or unexpected structures. This Australian King Parrot was checking out the merchandise in the gift shop.

A red parrot with green wings sits on top of a green sign in a shop. In the front are several black & white bird soft toys. On the left is another green sign.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The medium fast men checking the weather forecast.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Sun Fly this afternoon. I wonder, is it able to see its reflection?

A yellow and black fly that looks like a wasp but isn’t, looks at a reflection of itself.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

And David Jason’s powerful performance as the head of a South London crime family.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #NegativeSpace so here are a couple of phone camera shots of Brent Geese that I grabbed when they flew over head and I was pretty pleased with. I see Spitfires from Goodwood fly over most days and that’s what the 2nd photo reminds me of.

3 dark geese are in the bottom left of the frame flying right against a blue sky with wispy cloud.

Two dark geese are flying against a blue sky either wispy cloud.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A fascinating predator v predator struggle in the conservatory this evening as this False Widow successfully captured a Common Bluet. Gruesome, but extremely interesting to observe.

A large brown spider is on the left. A small blue dragonfly is on the right.

A small blue dragonfly with black markings is being held onto by a large brown spider.

The spider is now underneath the dragonfly having captured it.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

It was a gorgeous morning to lead a Chi Nats walk at Ambersham Common. Nice views of singing Tree Pipit (after missing it last time) & lots of breeding activity for Dartford Warblers, Stonechats & Yellowhammers. A few nice moths and butterflies seen, and my first Beautiful Demoiselle of the year.

A blue damselfly with auburn wings on a green fern. It is a Beautiful Demoiselle.

A yellow moth with dark speckling on its wings is on a small white flower. It is a Speckled Yellow.

A pale brown moth is in some grass. It is a Brown Silver-Line.

A small brown and orange butterfly is on bare earth with its wings up. It has a black circle with a white dot on its wings. It is a Small Heath.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

As it’s a day for sitting in the cool and reading I’ve just snapped up an @alexvont.bsky.social book for 99p on Kindle. Available until the end of the month.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Also good to see two broods of very young Pochards - one of 5 ducklings, one of 3. Quite a difference in female & duckling colouration between the two broods.

A brown mother duck leads 5 yellower ducklings.

A brown mother duck with three ducklings.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The first time I’ve ever got an acceptable Dragonfly in flight photo. With the number I deleted it makes me realise how much more practice I need, and how skilful some of the photographers on here are! This was one of at least 6 Norfolk Hawkers at Chichester Gravel Pits at lunchtime. #dragonfly

A brown Dragonfly with a green head is flying from right to left. The background is water.

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Stuart Malcolm @birderstuart.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I feel like this pair of House Sparrows were giving me an appraisal on the amount of food that went in my mouth compared to on the table. I was found wanting and must do better next time. 2/10.

A fluffed up small bird, largely grey with brown and black, stares at the camera.

A small brown bird stares at the camera.

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