phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Very interesting moth found on the wall this morning. Quite a way from the trap. Apparently it is Sorcerer and possibly is the 5th British record. 1556
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Unringed Osprey fishing at Lodmoor this afternoon. It caused a panic among the waders and gulls and one brave lapwing persisted in mobbing it. 010
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Beautiful Marbled in my moth trap last night . It is a small fairly rare migrant , 0123
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 16/09/2026They are still around , the fascinating Hummingbird Hawk-moth. This photo taken on Monday in the garden. Salvia a very popular nectar source for them 010
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 30/08/2026An assortment of images taken from the BoPH Osprey Cruise today. Great to see the Glossy Ibis who have only just started visiting this area. We had sightings of around 5 Ospreys and another bird fairly new to the harbour Great White Egret 0152
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Eastern Bordered Straw and Scarce Bordered Straw among the migrants in my trap last night . Also Vestal, Ni Moth, Cream Bordered Green Pea among the rest 081
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Splendid Brocade , a migrant moth usually found in central and Southern Europe, was in my moth trap last night 010
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Last nights moth trap held among many moths a Langmaid’s Yellow Underwing probably a migrant and a Lobster Moth new for the garden( named after the appearance of its larva) 030
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 09/06/2026At Durlston this morning these Tawny Owl chicks were dozing in the trees. Not the prettiest of chicks but great to see them 040
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Last night a good night for migrant moths. Amongst them were a Bordered Straw and Eastern Bordered Straw plus another more rare migrant , a Ni Moth 010
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Small Marbled in my moth trap this morning. Only other migrants were 22 Small Mottled Willow and a few Diamond Backs 010
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 22/04/2026You don’t usually expect to see a lizard when you go to a wedding! This Wall Lizard has been living in the marquee for a while appearing inside and outside. 020
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Can anyone tell what this Raven has got on the cliffs at Durlston today. It looks like some sort of insect or can it be some sort of nest material although it didn’t fly off with it 053
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 22/03/2026A fairly typical Jay expression, this colourful bird pictured last week on Hartland Moor 040
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 02/03/2026It was an adder and ibis day in Wareham for me today. After seeing 3 adders on a sunny day , I couldn’t resist a second look at the 10 beautiful Glossy Ibis. 020
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 14/01/2026For those of you who are fed up with the weather, this might remind you spring is near.Just noticed the first wild primroses in the garden. 010
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 29/12/2025This was taken Boxing Day and the Bean Geese are still at Ridge. Hope they stay for the winter. 000
phylengland35.bsky.social @phylengland35.bsky.social · 30/11/2025This afternoon at Durlston Country Park a Song Thrush was loudly tuning up ready for Spring. Photo from last autumn 030
