neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Great 2nd week in E Yorks with NatureTrek watching active migration 😊 @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 031
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026S Portugal 4 with NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 031
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026S Portugal 3 with NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 031
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026S Portugal 2 with NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 021
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026S Portugal 1 with NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 032
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Final garden moth trapping session last night before heading to Portugal, Autumn has begun! Hundreds of Straw Underwing now replaced by hundreds of Large Yellow Underwing, plus these beauties @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 031
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Fabulous week in E Yorks with NatureTrek with visits to Spurn, Flamborough & Bempton & some great birds seen @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 011
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Having a lovely holiday near Carcassonne & visited the Cathar villages of Lagrasse & Minerve @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays 130
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Some more recent late Summer moths from trapping in the garden @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 010
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Deliberate error from last night!! This of course is a Coronet, not a Straw Underwing @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 010
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Moth numbers in the garden have picked up with 50+ species most nights, some recent highlights @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 000
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Lovely walking & views around Buttermere @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 011
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 26/07/2026A few views from the Lake District from today around Keswick @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 011
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Moth numbers in the garden much reduced but still holding up, here are some recent highlights @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 000
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Just a few of the 80+ species of Butterflies we recorded in Wengen @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 052
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Fabulous butterfly week in Wengen, Switzerland with NatureTrek, amazing scenery @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 032
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Plenty of Butterflies too in Valais, another fabulous week with NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 031
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Some birds from Valais last week with NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 041
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Amazing scenery & wildlife in Swiss Valais with NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 151
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Some recent Orchids from Essex & looking forward to seeing plenty more over the next 3 weeks in Switzerland @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 020
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Great to see the local Lizard Orchids flowering, i counted 13 spikes & a coupke of good moths from the trap last night @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek.bsky.social @essex_birdwatching 021
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 07/06/2026More Camargue week 2 highlights with NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 031
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Highlights from week 2 in the Camargue with NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 051
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Bulgaria 3 @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 082
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Bulgaria2 @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 072
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Belated highlights1 from Bulgaria in first half of May @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @e 082
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Wk1 continued @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 031
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Now for the birds on Go Slow wk1 @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 031
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Some highlights from week 1 in the Camargue with NatureTrek @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 010
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Moved on via beautiful Guimaraes to Peneda Geres NP where I was delighted to find a singing male Rock Bunting in our village 010
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Lovely time exploring Porto & northern Portugal including Lamego and the stunning Amarante 010
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Some recent highlights from Costa Blanca for NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 061
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Fabulous day at Wallasea Island yesterday with NatureTrek, incredible numbers of nesting Mediterranean Gulls (500+ Prs) & also great to see ringtail Hen Harrier, Gtr Scaup, Red-breasted Merganser, Corn Bunting & lots of mad march Hares👍 000
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 04/03/2026A walk around Heybridge GPs today with NatureTrek, usual waders but the highlight for all were the showy Bearded Reedling @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 000
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Final NatureTrek Thailand highlight was bird of the trip for many, the legandary Siberian Rubythroat @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek.bsky.social @essex_birdwatching 192
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Final day at Doi Inthanon before heading back to Chiang Mai to Bangkok & then the UK 091
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Now in Doi Inthanon which never fails to produce #NatureTrek #naturetrekwildlifeholidays #essexbirding 091
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Travelling now from Doi Lang to Doi Inthanon where a temple feeding station provided some amazing sightings #NatureTrek #naturetrekwildlifeholidays #essexbirding 091
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026We moved from K Yai & flew up to Chiang Rai in the North to explore Doi Lang with its amazing wildlife @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 0102
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026The final highlight from KK, a cracking Blue Pitta @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 061
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026We then moved from KK to Khao Yai, NE of Bangkok where the excellent birding continued @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 0112
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Highlights from Kaeng Krachan, Thailand with NatureTrek @naturetrek.bsky.social @naturetrek_wildlife_holidays @essex_birdwatching 0122
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026First few highlights from Thailand with NatureTrek were Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Spotted Greenshank, Asian Dowitcher, White-faced Plover, Chinese Egret & Milky Stork plus the below @naturetrek.bsky.social @essex_birdwatching 0111
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Yesterday was my last Thursday volunteering for Essex Wildlife Trust before disappearing to Thailand to lead for NatureTrek for 2.5 weeks. This time we were at Loshes Meadow improving the habitat for Hazel Dormouse & enjoyed these Scarlet Elf Cups & Jelly Ears 😊 @naturetrek.bsky.social 250
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Lovely Nuthatch showing well at Phyllis Currie NR @essex_birdwatching @naturetrek.bsky.social 031
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Scaup & Goldeneye from LDLH Abberton Reservoir today. Other highlights were 3 Tundra Bean Goose, 19 White-fronted Goose, Lesser Scaup, 2 Gtr Scaup, Slavonian Grebe, 2 Bn Grebe, 4 Rc Pochard & 5 Smew 030
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Some more highlights of the week from Essex, Purple Sandpipers and male and female Goosander @naturetrek.bsky.social 041
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Lovely morning at Phyllis Currie where Eurasian Nuthatch & Coal Tit showed beautifully @naturetrek.bsky.social 021
neiljmurphy.bsky.social @neiljmurphy.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Some highlights from N Wales in Winter with NatureTrek Water Rail South Stack European Stonechat Red-billed Chough Other non-photo highlights have been Merlin, Western Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Black-throated Diver & Red Squirrel @naturetrek.bsky.social 030
