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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Is there a figure for the money earned in tax breaks from the livestock designation?

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Is there a 'war on the countryside'? Yes - but it's the one being waged by the landowners who unleash 50 million pheasants each year... Step forward 'Lord' Christian Brighty to explain, in this devastating (and hilarious) video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFi8...

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The Real Threat to Britain’s Countryside

YouTube video by Christian Brighty

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

@stevoallain.bsky.social wondering if you have evidence of the harm pheasants do to herp populations?

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Did you get confirmation, either way, on the Hook - tip? I see @mavisbickle.bsky.social recently had a similar quandary. I would also err on the side of Oak in Mavis's case? Like you say the marking at the wing tip seems to be key.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#teammoth Another new one for my N.Wilts garden at the weekend. Clancy's Rustic, a recent coloniser.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Had a similar conundrum earlier in the year. Obs said Spiny 100% and the County Recorder agreed! Had Oaks since, and Obs has said 100% Oak. So, in my experience, Obs seems to sort these out.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#teammoth Bumper night on Sunday! Several NFG, Oak Hook-tip, Sharp-angled Peacock, Jersey Tiger, Clay Triple-lines, Chinese Character, Slender Brindle, European Corn Borer, Ypsolopha sequella.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Thanks Dave. I have released it now - bad move I know!

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

#teammoth Obs says Spiny Hook-tip 100%. Came to light in my N.Wilts garden last night. Going on the Internet, cos none of my books have it in, I think that's likely correct! Welcome any comments, please #teammoth.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

#teammoth Carcina quercana, a colourful little moth. It goes by the uninspiring common name of Long-horned Flat-body. When walking the long antennae wave about in front but as soon as it stops and rests it tucks them underneath and sits on them, the ends protruding out the back from under the wings.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Well, Obs says it's likely to be Cochylis atricapitana - which would be a far eastern import! 🤔

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Yes, definitely down on species by this time in the year, but nevertheless still a few new, previously not encountered, ones. You win some but loose a lot!

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 10/07/2026

The memes surrounding Binface V Farage are brilliant, share your favourites below, preferably with links to original creators, and if we get enough, we will collate and publish..... Via Penny Nite on Facebook.

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Mr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Despite repeated promises to ban them, the UK govt has quietly granted yet another 'emergency' license to spray butterfly-killing pesticides across our fields this summer. We need these pesticides banned for good.... campaigns.butterfly-conservation.org/ban-pesticid...

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Ban butterfly-killing pesticides for good

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

#teammoth Disappointing trap last night in my N.Wilts garden. A couple of new micros but nothing spectacular. High spot was this Tiger Crane Fly. The look of the scowl on this nearby fledgling Robin seemed to sum up my disappointment!

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

#teammoth Not such a large haul, compared to the other night, in my N.Wilts garden. But a few nice NFG. Campion, Lunar-spotted Pinion, Dark Umber, Dwarf Cream Wave. Seem to be getting a handful of new ones every trap! Which keeps it interesting.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Goshawk Summer by James Aldred, a beautiful evocative book. We all remember covid? A book about wildlife reclaiming the New Forest when humans were excluded. Only a handful of people were allowed access to the forest. It was a world most of us could never experience. @patrickbarkham.bsky.social

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#teammoth Fair no. of species this morning, with 3 new for my N.Wilts garden. Pale Mottled Willow, May Highflyer and Orange Footman. Although the OF doesn’t seem quite right, albeit too early for Dingy Footman! Would welcome opinions, please.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Several Willow Beauty attracted to the trap the other night, in my N.Wilts gatden. And this one flew in to the kitchen literally just now!

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Several Willow Beauty attracted to the trap the other night, in my N.Wilts gatden. And this one literally flew in to the kitchen just now!

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Repost if you’d like me to represent the UK at #Eurovision 2027.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

What is going on #teammoth?! I thought it would be a good one last night in my N.Wilts garden - a warm day, reasonably mild night, a bit of cloud cover, no rain. This morning just 2 SS Darts, a Bumble Bee and a Cockchaffer in the trap! 2 more Darts and a Tachystola acroxantha outside. That's it!

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Yes! Exactly my experience here in N.Wilts. Been mothing for 3 or 4 years, and this year is very disappointing, actually worrying, so far.

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The @nationaltrust.org.uk only rarely ask their members to take political action, but when they do, it’s seismic. Please take the NT’s action, email your MP demanding the Government protect 30% of the UK for nature by 2030: campaigns.nationaltrust.org.uk/page/186395/... bsky.app/profile/nati...

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

As predicted #teammoth, best night of the year, so far, although the bar was very low! Streamer, Least Black Arches, Oak-tree Pug NFY, and Acleris Cristana (Obs ?) NFG. Camera broke so relying on phone for photos!

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

#teammoth Looks like things might be turning a corner in my N Wilts garden tonight! Lots of flying insects around the trap, including this, first to settle, Least Black Arches.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I think it's the lack of moths!? Generally feels very subdued on the flying insect front. Not seen much in the garden at all, compared to previous seasons! 🤞for the months to come.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I haven't mentioned this before but last Tuesday I drew a blank in the trap in my N Wilts garden! Only thing that saved me was a Brindled Beauty tucked under the lamp holder and a DS Pug that miraculously appeared in the garage after I'd put the equipment away!

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Thanks for the reply, Steve. It's good to know things are keeping steady elsewhere. Perhaps I need not worry.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

That's good to know, Dave. Perhaps I need not worry. Thanks for the reply.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#teammoth I'm finding that no. of species is noticeably down this year compared to last at this point. It's roughly halved! Anyone else noticing this?

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#teammoth Low numbers again last night from my N.Wilts Garden! But the first Pugs of the year, a couple of DS and a Brindled.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

#teammoth One NFY in my N.Wilts garden last night - an Early Thorn. The only place it felt comfortable enough to pose was under the cover of my hand!

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Exactly the same here! 5 years this month and still no mating action. Although it seems to be a popular residence during the summer and winter months!

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Something that is not commonly seen. Something that provokes a question. A beautiful moth, great crested newt, a bat?

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Richard Jefferies Museum @rjmuseum.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

We are still trying to raise funds for the initial phases of the Centre for Arts and Wildlife. Please donate if you can! www.richardjefferies.org/caw #charity #fundraising #weather

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CAW

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

#teammoth 2 NFY last night in my N. Wilts garden, Brindled Beauty and Early Grey. Also, the 1st Lacewing and Caddis Fly.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

#teammoth Just 5 species on Friday night with 3 being NFY. Clouded Drab, Chestnut and Small Quaker.

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

#FirstBirdOfMyDay Pretty much the same every day! A pair of Jackdaws on the nut feeder, working as a team. One on the nuts chucking them down to his partner below!

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Watched Question Time @bbcnewsi.bsky.social last night because you were on the panel. Thankyou for answering the questions with your usual factual, intelligent and reasoned analysis. The studio audience certainly seemed to agree with this, judging by the applause!

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Nick Goddard @nickgoddard.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Brilliant! Heartwarming to see and hear!

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