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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 5h

Wow, that’s a lot to get your head around Dawn. Sorry to hear that….but full marks for sticking to the plan, and continuing to be positive. 🤞🏻x

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Nothing at all wrong with that, guys! 😎 👌

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Wow! Still never seen a live one! 🤩

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Tough day out at Martin Down on Friday, alternating between warm sunshine and thundery downpours! Good to see 2nd Gen butterflies on the wing, Common and Adonis Blues + Clouded Yellows still abundant. Over 20 Spot Flys, and single male Redstart too. But this Hornet Robberfly stole the show!

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Wow, that’s a belter, Steve! 🤩👍🏼

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

After just one Vestal here, in 2023, I’ve had two in the last two days. A scarce find in Bath, and very welcome in my garden, Paul! 👍🏼

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Agree Joe. And a couple of years ago, I’d never dream of getting Small Marbled either, and others like this Vestal from last night.

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

….and followed that up with a decent few hours on my ‘patch’ at Batheaston Water Meadows….where at least 20 Clouded Yellows showed well, plus Small Copper and a really unusual find here, with a ‘raggedy’ looking Adonis Blue, way out of its area! @bathnature.bsky.social

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The moth trap didn’t produce much this morning, but luckily, the only moth that added to my year list was found in the bedroom! Welcome to the Red-Underwing!

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Of course, taking no notice of the ‘official’ way to watch the eclipse, reaped its own rewards….as with this joint team effort on the Portland Obs Patio this evening… 😉

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

After another hot day, it was nice to catch up with a second gen pretty fresh Adonis Blue, near the Pulpit Pub on Portland this afternoon…. @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A visit to the new ‘wilding’ site in Somerset today, and was great to see so many butterflies on the wing…though the Wasp Spiders seemed to have a liking for Meadow Browns…..

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Enjoyable run of quality moths shows no sign of diminishing just yet, with this superbly marked Small Marbled, in the garden actinic this morning…. A new one here.

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Same with Pine! Very worn individual yesterday, but though mostly Large Yellow Underwings in the trap this morning, this Gypsy moth was a nice find.

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Moth catch on the up! Back from a top week in Cumbria, and enjoying the moth trap in this extremely hot weather… Best was this Tree-Lichen Beauty, a real scarcity around the West Country, I believe?

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Maybe Infantino will allow Quansah’s Red-card to be rescinded to a later date too, now? Well, he set the precedent… 😉

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The Box Moths destroyed nearly all the Box bushes in National Trust Prior Park in Bath a couple years ago….and then they replaced them with…errr..more Box! 🤷🏻‍♂️😆

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

You really can’t beat a day (and night) out on the Dorset Heaths! Nightjars showed well, but it was nice to see an assortment of quality invertebrates….. Heath Tiger beetle, Heath and Mottled Bee-flys and one of the Jewel wasps, genus Hedychrum…

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Having a bit of a ‘purple-patch’ at the moment, with this Toadflax Brocade in the trap this morning! 🤩

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Dunno how scarce or rare the Clancy’s Rustic is these days, but definitely first for me away from Portland! Nice addition to the garden list…

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

With the latest heatwaves, it was obvious the moths were going to erupt, and so they have! Hard work getting up to check the trap at 5.00am especially after the England game, but some real goodies this morning. This male Four-spotted Footman was new for the garden…and pristine too!

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Stunner! Only ever seen one in Kenfig. Great record. 👌

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Thought I’d nip out locally, before the real hot stuff arrived….and try out the Pheromones. Nice Orange-tailed Clearwing at the Water-meadows late morning….

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Well, we thought we’d try for an early White-Admiral and/or a Silver-Washed Fritillary…..,and we got both…with three of each. A full 10 days earlier than last year! Shame the Fritillary wasn’t as accommodating as the Admiral though… 😁

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Also, it was completely unexpected, but this Beautiful Golden Y was found on the cool-box, whilst travelling back from a Marvellous Moths Event in Sydney Gardens, Bath! Jammy or what!! 😁

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Nice to find this Eyed Hawkmoth in the light trap this morning….so here it is warming up, and ready for take off…..

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Super stuff Amy! I must do the same from here one day! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Of course, this is a female Emperor Dragonfly NOT a new species of carnivorous moth! (Note to self….always check your message before posting)! 🙄🤣

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Only seen one before, on Portland, so was doubly nice to find my own….! 👍🏼😁🍻

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

….but I guess this Silver-barred Sable was the pick of the bunch this week….?

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

….and some lovely moths, including….Puss moth, Ghost moth, White-Ermine and Figure of Eighty…..

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

…with a great selection of Butterfly species, including Glanville, Small Pearl-Bordered and Marsh Fritillary, plus stunning Duke of Burgundy!

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Some real late stuff from the week just gone, as been so hectic visiting so many places…..so starting with this female Emperor Moth dispatching a Red Admiral at Ham Wall yesterday….

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Great stuff, Steve! 🤩👍🏼

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Says it all really, doesn’t it! 🙄

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Sorry for poor record shot, but rushed to get the scope up….as our first ever Beaver appeared on the river bank opposite the living room window!

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The little Vixen brought the cub out this morning! We thought she had cubs, and she came and showed off her single one…though she spends most of her time looking for it, as it’s very inquisitive and runs off a lot!

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The little Vixen has got used to me (a bit) and is happy to relax in the garden in daylight now. I’m sure she’ll be bringing cubs out soon…. 🤞🏻 🦊

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Cheers Paul! In the Pyrenees at the moment…trying to avoid the thunderstorms! 🌩️ 😁

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Been absolutely rubbish this spring, Paul! In Spain having a break….and hoping things change when I get back next week. 🤞🏻🙄

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

As well documented, the garden is a safe refuge for Badgers. Well, seems that the local Fox’s have decided it’ll be good for them too!

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Still tough going out there this spring, but after 6 hours of roaming in the heat at Martin Down yesterday, I did manage to hear 1st Cuckoo this year, and saw some NFY butterflies, including these…Grizzled Skipper, Green-Hairstreak and lots of Small Copper..

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Glen Maddison @orioleglen66.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Here’s hoping, Steve! 👍🏼🤞🏻🍻

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