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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 6h

First NocMig Redwing over the Lytchett Bay recorder this morning at 05:34hrs. Autumn is really here now. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Popped down to Blackhole Marsh this a.m. good morning with Pectoral, Wood, Curlew Sandpipers (2) and Spotted Redshank(2) also Ruff and Common Sandpiper plus all usual suspects.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Shot of a Ruff flyby at Keyhaven yesterday (2nd)

Ruff is a migrant wader that has stopped off at Keyhaven Marsh Hants. It was flying past me when I took the photograph and caught it with its wings raised as it passed me.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Out this morning and whilst looking over a gate, this hares popped out and sat in the edge of the long grass right in front of us.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

iD help please I think this is a rarew puddle can some please confirm😂

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Had a 3 Osprey morning and two White-tailed Eagle sightings at Arne this morning. The eagle soared over the Arne cafe at lunch time carrying a rabbit.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I suppose it had to be done. Jackie & I accompanied Nat Thorne and had an hour with this incredible bird today. Long-tailed Shrike at Eastleach Martin on the Gloustershire / Oxfordshire border.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

After dipping at Arne shouldn't have worried on the home patch today, 3 - Blue-eyed Hawk/Southern Migrant Hawker Aeshna affinis @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Jackie Hull @jackiedh.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Heard a distress call and couldn’t see anything at first it was from behind a now dry water butt. It turned out to be a frog half swallowed by a grass snake, which is a first for the garden, unfortunately for the snake but lucky for the frog as both bolted in opposite directions.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Very occasionally when the Butterfly count starts we often get Grayling in the garden and this morning is no exception with two on the buddleia. found by @jackiedh.bsky.social @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The moth trap was good with a trio of Mocha - Mocha, Blair's & Jersey Mocha plus a Tree-lichen Beauty. the latter two were new for garden. 24 Small Mottled Willow, 17 Cydia amplana, 18 Jersey Tiger, 8 Rush Veneer & Rusty Dot Pearl. @dorsetmoths.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The moth of today has to go to Light Crimson Underwing. Saw my first last week caught by @beardybirder.bsky.social then this a.m. get two of my own amazing. @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Often have to go hunting for Golden-ringed Dragonfly to get it on the patch list not this year. This one came to us and flew in to the garden.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Moth of the morning has to be The Latin a first for the garden only ever caught them in France. Clancy's Rustic was a second record the first in 2013. @dorsetmoths.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Not a bad trap last night well at least for me Evergestis limbata (Nat. b species) and nania lancealis both only the second times they have turned up in my home trap.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

From the garden today predator and prey. Astata boops a wasp that predates on shieldbugs, and possible prey Hairy Shieldbug Dolycoris baccarum.

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Jackie Hull @jackiedh.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Birding and more on our River Cruise on the Douro, Portugal @lytchettbirder.bsky.social twoowlsbirding.blogspot.com/2026/06/

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The first Flame Wainscot of the year is always nice to find in the trap. @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A few from yesterday's trap Blair's Mocha, Bordered Straw, Small Mottled Willow, European Corn Borer and Rusty Dot Pearl. @dorsetmoths.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Pretty good trap this a.m. with several Diamond-backs & Small Mottled Willow and 13 NFY. Put out a MYO pheromone in the hope for a Red-belted Clearwing. The wife just came in and said there is something in your trap. 'Bingo' my third clearwing sp. for the garden. @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We thought it odd that our crab apple and other blossoms from various shrubs have been disappearing. Think we have found the culprit Sika Deer scat in the front garden. A new species for the garden.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Not a big trap this morning but 13 NFY and 1 NFGarden. Always nice to see Privet Hawkmoth in the trap, first time had them in the blue led. and a the NFG was a Tischeria ekebladella. @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Only ever caught Nutmeg once before back in 2022. Yesterday Jackie comes in and says "caught this in the conservatory".

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A couple of the nicer moths from the trap Burnished Brass was my third record last caught in 2023. The Sallow Kitten has been an annual species in the home trap.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Not a big catch this morning just 19 moths of 14 species. But 8 were NFY. Dark Sword-grass, Herald, Angle Shades, Early Tooth-striped, Muslin Moth, Common Pug, Shuttle-shaped Dart & Red-green Carpet.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

A drive around Purbeck today birding from the van mainly as Jackie is a little immobile at present. At Creech had 3 Red Kite, 2 Buzzard a singing Whitethroat a 1st for year. This Peregrine went past so close & fast, I was lucky to get this shot. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Well there a surprise just having a look around the garden and disturbed a moth and low and behold it's a first for the garden #CommonHeath

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Two White-tailed Eagle from the BoPH Birdboat this morning, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine and much more, 42sp seen for me I'm sure I missed one or two. Great trip thanks Paul, Joe & Humphrey. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

It had to be done, not seen one in the Poole Harbour area for many years. What a little stunner. #Red-spotBluethroat

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

A few from this mornings trap Pale Prominent, Brindled Pug , Great Prominent and Small Mottled Willow.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Came across a few of these out in the warm morning sun - male Green Tiger Beetle they are certainly mean little beasties.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Just a little behind others, but had my first Speckled Woods today.

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George McGavin @georgemcgavin.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It is vital that we secure Upton Heath. Please give whatever you can. Thank you.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Limited trap last night but 5 new for the year Nut-tree Tussock, Lunar marbled Brown, Frosted Green, Twenty/Many-plumed Moth and my earliest Oak Nycteoline plus usual quakers, drab etc.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Stopped at Ibsley Bridge for a snack and a drink and first thing I heard was a Sedge Warbler singing.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

No sign of the Snow Bunting this morning but a nice pair of Med Gull out in the bay, looking very smart. Though not in the best light and a heavy crop.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

The sun in this last week has been pretty good on the local patch with my first Common Lizard for the year and first patch Adder. both taken using a long lens not to disturb them soaking up th warm UV,

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

This just arrived and I’ve used it already excellent addition for my reference book shelf. I can see it being used a ca lot.

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Had a visit to our old Hants patch today and found lots of Scarlet Elf cups at Blashford, Marsh Tit at Eyeworth and a calling Red Kite near Breamore made a nice day out.

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Jackie Hull @jackiedh.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

First blog for 2026, January birding @lytchettbirder.bsky.social twoowlsbirding.blogspot.com/2026/02/

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

A couple of shots of flyby Greylag Geese taken last week at Slimbridge.

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Delighted to share the Lytchett Bay Bird and Wildlife Report for 2025. Thanks to @lytchettbirder.bsky.social for non-bird taxa, @harbourbirds.bsky.social for hosting & @markwright12002.bsky.social for cover pic. www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/wp-content/u...

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Martin Wood @martinwood60.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social Apologies for contacting this way. I am trying to contact about membership renewal and the email address I am using keeps bouncing back saying unable to deliver. My PayPal subscription used to be on active renewal and is not now Do I need to just pay for new membership?

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Nick Hull @lytchettbirder.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Not had the camera out much of late mainly due to the weather. Had a walk at Keyhaven a couple of day ago and only found Redshank and a 1st/w Rock Pipit who wanted to be photographed.

Common Redshank feeding in a pool near the coast.

A 1st/winter Rock Pipit, enjoying the afternoon sun on shingle beach.

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