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@ewanbasterfield.bsky.social
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Birder former twitcher although still twitch on occasions. Still love Isles of Scilly visiting since 1974. Now enjoy mothing in the garden V6 and amazed at the variety able to catch in a garden. Based in Bath and still enjoy local birding and wildlife.

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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Lovely Scarce bordered straw last night in the trap here in Bath. #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
19 jersey Tiger inside and outside the trap last night. Lovely to see so many. #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A lovely Ni moth in the trap last night along with a spectacle. #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Lovely Italian bark moth in the garden here in Bath last night. #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Lovely Gold Triangle last night new for garden. #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Lovely Souther Hawker perched on our velux this afternoon.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Lovely Red-Belted Clearwing this afternoon here in Bath. Found resting on Window #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Lovely number of moths last night 156 of 34 species. Nice new for garden scarce silver line and Vapourer. Included first Privet hawk moth this year. #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Lovely walk around Englishcombe and Culverhay castle. Lots of flowers and butterflies including lovely Ringlet and Large skipper. 4 plus red kits around
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Lovely Pyramidal orchid on bath uni campus today
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A nice selection of moths last night. 76 of 28 species. #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
First Elephant hawk moth of the year last night. Such beautiful moths. #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
81 of 28 species last night including 6 FFY. Garden list up to 126 for the year. #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Lovely hawk moths from last night here in Bath. #teammoth
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Some lovely moths last night here in Bath.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Lovely Maidens blush last night.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Lovely poplar hawk moth last night
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Lovely selection of moths from last night.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Lovely lime hawk moth in garden last night in Bath.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
A few more moths last night. Lovely Cinnabar and Red twin-spot Carpet.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Pictures from this morning
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Lovely walk around Englishcombe Swallow chitchat and orange tip and peacock butterfly
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Lovely Pale and Pebble prominent in the trap last night.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
A few moths last night including a new one for the garden Tawny Pinion.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Nice selection of moths last night. Nut tree tussock and swallow prominent being the nicest.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Nice early Twenty-plume moth last
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Better night for moths last night here in Bath. 3 Oak Beauty 2 Hebrew character and 2 common Quaker. Lapwing over house first thing. First for two years
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Signs of spring with 2 Common Quaker and 1 Pale brindled beauty caught last night despite the rain
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Lovely Pale Brindled Beauty in the trap last night. Third species of moth this year.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
First two moths of the year last night. A Chestnut and a Dark Chestnut.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Lovely walk around Englishcombe today and Haycombe crematorium. Red kite, jay a lot of goldcrests and 2 redwings.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Beautiful Olive-tree Pearl in the trap last night here in Bath
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Lovely Chestnut and Feathered Thorn in the trap last night
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Beautiful Mottled Umber and red green carpet in the trap last night
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Lovely Rusty dot pearl in the trap last night
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Was not expecting to get 3 new species of moth last night for the garden. The Merveille du Joir is a lovely moth.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Lovely first day on St Agnes catching up with old friends Nigel Warren and Dick Filby. Also saw the Mourning Dove. Looking forwards to the rest of the week here.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Well 40 years ago today I found this lovely male Parula warbler on the Scilly isles. A real stunner in a fantastic year for Yankee birds
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Lovely black rustic last night. Lot less moths now nights are cooler
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Lovely angle shades in the trap last night.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
A beautiful Ghost moth last night
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Caught a lovely gypsy moth on weds night.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Lovely sycamore and snout in the trap this morning
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Two lovely hawk moths trapped last night. A Eyed hawk moth and a Privet hawk moth.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Well another Lime hawk moth last night. That is both colours caught this year in the garden.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Lovely privet hawk moth this morning. Garden list up to 80 for the year.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
A stunning Elephant hawk moth in the trap this morning. Can never get tired of these beauties.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Beautiful Cinnabar moth just sunning itself in the garden
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
A lot better for moths last night. 35 of 18 species including 5 NFY. The large yellow underwing looking lovely.
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ewanbasterfield.bsky.social @ewanbasterfield.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Lovely walk around Englishcombe with Françoise.
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