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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Whoops Sorry folks, never meant to re-post the last post ,was fiddling about and posted in error ! 🙄

"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Heres two for #Wildflowerhour.A patch of Common Storksbill (var; maritimus ??) from #RyeHarbourNNR. And (you,ve really got to look for this one !)the tiny White flowers on Small Nettle from #Winghamwildlifepark (Goat enclosure) #nature#wildflowers

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 23/09/2026

A new species of felid has been classified, the first in over 100 years. 🐱 The Leopardus tilcayo lives in Bolivia’s Yungas forest ecoregion and is smaller than the average domestic cat, measuring around 46 cm from head to end of body and weighing about 1.4 kg.

A “Leopardus tilcayo” at the Senda Verde animal sanctuary in the Yungas region of Bolivia on September 1
(Photo credit: Fernando Faciole/National Geographic/Reuters)

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Well a few Blue-winged #Grasshoppers have been seen just recently.........so heres a Red-winged Grasshopper !(Oedipoda Germanica ?).......sadly not from the UK ,but a pic my son took in the South of France(Nice) last week .A new one for me ! @kentgrasshoppers.bsky.social #insects#Kentwildlife

Red-Winged Grasshopper (Southern France )

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Still holds up today #MontyPython1975 IG: @thecinevoidclub www.instagram.com/thecinevoidc...

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Found a few Box Bugs locally earlier ,the last time I saw them was back in 23',these were on the same Rose Briar as the 23'specimens .A first instar ,a late instar, and a fresh adult. #bugs#insects#UKwildlife

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As mentioned in the last post the Shrill Carder Bees #Seasalter were keeping down low,and difficult (for me anyway!) to photograph,3 maybe 4 in all,this the best I managed,I noticed later a Shieldbug T.Bicolor or T .Sexmaculatus hiding. Also a Mullein Wave+a Wheatear from #SamphireHoe. #birds#Bees

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

At #Seasalter yesterday ,the weather was a bit hit and miss ,but I managed to find 21 Clouded Yellows (3 Helice),probably 40-50 Wall Browns and numerous Common Blues .Good to see 3-4 Shrill Carder Bees,although they refused to come up out of their ditch ! @ssmikeg.bsky.social #UKButterflies#insects

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🇨🇦JOY 🇨🇦 @joycomes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

They have two white mandarin ducks at the Victoria BC butterfly Pavilion. They’re absolutely lovely.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Oh dear ! late again for #Wildflowerhour#favouriteplant .Heres a very pale Late Spider Orchid from the North Downs ,certainly the palest i,ve seen .Originally two but one was bitten off by Rabbits. #ukorchids#wildflowers

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A pleasant wander about at #Dungeness earlier.2 immaculate male Black Redstarts,scrapping along the power station wall ,also 3 Wheatears ,a large(ish) flock of Starlings....many juveniles.Another female Red-Veined Darter,by the old school ruins .Locally a poor distant picture ,1 of 3 Hawfinch #birds

Female Red-veined Darter (dragonfly)Dungeness.

Distant Hawfinch (1 of 3) best I could manage !

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🇨🇦JOY 🇨🇦 @joycomes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Wilson's Bird of Paradise Documentary Narrator: David Attenbourough

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Near Deal earlier ,found five Long-tailed Blues all bar one male (a survivor from the early immigrants) fresh ,heres a male and a female (underwing).Also three Clouded Yellows including a "Helice" female ,several Small Heath, Common Blues,Brown Argus, Wall and Small Coppers +1 Adonis. #butterflies

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A mega late picture for #Wildflowerhour for the #Seedheads thread .The humble Dandelion.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A few more finds from my local site while looking for Clouded Yellows.One of 2 Spotted Flycatchers present,with 4 in another sect, and 2 more in another. A pathological Small Copper AB; and a female Sickle -Bearing Bush Cricket. #butterflies#birds#grasshoppers #nature@shadoxhurstman.bsky.social

Female Sickle -Bearing Bush Cricket (note;Sickle shaped ovipositor)

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🇨🇦JOY 🇨🇦 @joycomes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Blue-eyed ground dove once thought to be extinct for 75 years rediscovered in Brazil in 2015. No confirmed sightings occurred between 1941 and 2015, scientists believed the species was completely gone. The IUCN Red List estimates only about 50 to 249 mature individuals remain in the wild today.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

26' will be remembered as a "Clouded Yellow year" with high numbers turning up all over .At #Dungeness we found 16 around the #RSPB reserve and one in #TheWoolpackBrookland, s garden.Later locally we found a further 12(+) inc;3 "Helice"females. #butterflies#Kentwildlife#insects#UKbutterflies

Female Clouded Yellow........in flight....bit blurred !

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

From my local circuit (Orlestone Forest)today. 5 Clouded Yellows in all, including a freshly emerged female,numerous GV Whites and Small Heaths ,2 Painted Ladies+Meadow Browns.2 Hobbies briefly on a dead tree,a Bishops Mitre Shieldbug ,best find a male Wall Brown, scarce here. #Butterflies #insects

Male Wall Brown (very scarce in Orlestone forest )

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Many years since our last visit to Howletts zoo,was really pleased to see this little chap(?)amongst the Western Lowland Gorillas. #mammals #Howletts #wildlife

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"Mothing" has been pretty poor for me this year,far fewer moths in the trap with nothing particularly notable to report. My last session did produce these two beauties though,a fresh Small Ranunculus and a boldly marked Light Emerald. #Kentmoths #ukmoths#mothsmatter#teammoth

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

First volunteer task of the late Summer/early Autumn yesterday,at Kerton Road, #Dungeness a litter pick ,mainly along the roadside,a few sightings as I roamed about including at least one Whinchat and Spotted Flycatcher ,disturbed resting Lesser Emperor and this female Red-Veined Darter #dragonflies

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Along the cliffs near #Dover, a few pleasing finds amongst the 8 Clouded Yellows was this indiv;,which I assumed was a "Helice"....but now i,m not so sure ! Good numbers of Adonis Blue about ,the 1st female an AB;Krodeli.Walking on found 4 VERY worn male Long-Tailed Blues. #butterflies#insects

interesting possibly "Helice" Clouded Yellow.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A walk at #SamphireHoe this morning where Clouded Yellows were much in evidence ,with a minimum of ten zooming around....probably more ! also a few Adonis Blues,and Common Blues around(beach sect;)+Small Whites ,some "last gasp" Mead; Browns ,3 Painted Ladies and 1 Wall Brown. #Butterflies#insects

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Back in July I stumbled across two male Blue-Winged #Grasshoppers at #Reculver. Couldn,t resist a return visit yesterday hoping to find a female ,found at least five males and right as we were heading back, a fine very large female .Also several Clouded Yellows zipping about. #insects#nature

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A late one for #Wildflowerhour ,from a neglected back alley in East Kent,with Yellow Corydalis and a seedling Walnut. #WallPlant

Wall plants in a neglected back alley in mid-Kent.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Found around twenty Migrant Hawkers ,keeping out of the wind earlier ,roosting in small groups along the woodland edge ,mostly males and a few females including a smart looking "Blue" morph female. @marcheath.bsky.social #dragonflies#insects

Migrant Hawkers.female (top) male (bottom)

Two female Migrant Hawker colour morphs."normal"(top) "Blue" (bottom)

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

On our regular circuit at #Dungeness recently, was surprised to find 63 Small Coppers on the wing......its so dry ! most found on the surviving Ragwort plants.The Starlings are beginning to gather.Also very pleased to see the rare, retained Verge Cricket ,thanks to #dungenessbirdobs for the viewing.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Two months of wall to wall sunshine ! the day we have a walk along the clifftops near St.Margarets bay the clouds rolled in !,but when the sun poked through for about ten minutes..some #butterflies ! four Long-Tailed Blues +Adonis, Chalkhills +a Clouded Yellow also a Whinchat and a Wheatear. #birds

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Mark Mallalieu @mallalieum.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Honey-buzzards in Sussex so far in 2026: c.22 pairs, of which 10 breeding, and >50 in all in breeding habitats. Still a week or two to find more, e.g. none in West Sussex downs yet. @sussexornitholo.bsky.social @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

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Kent Field Club @kentfieldclub.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Highlight of our field meeting last weekend near Deal - this nymph of the shieldbug Arma custos, swept by Laurence Clemons. A species found new to the UK in 2024 by Simon Warry, and this nymph confirms that it's now breeding here. #UKBugs #Shieldbugs @britishbugs.bsky.social @rockwolf74.bsky.social

A shieldbug nymph, facing to the right, on a leaf. It is with marked with dark patches and fine, dark dots against a pale brown background, and has black-edged white spots around the edge of its abdomen. Photo by Simon Warry.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Two similar pictures "Then and now" from along the Power station wall #Dungeness taken around the same time ,four years apart......the plants are still there.......just ! #wildflowers

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Time marches on !.......first Autumn Gentian yesterday on the downs ,and a smart (2nd brood ?) Small Purple Barred moth locally a few days back. #wildflowers#kentmoths

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

There were also some interesting moths to be found ,particularly towards the Lydden end of the Downs ,pleased to find several Clouded Buffs which i,ve not seen here before ,and Straw Belles ,which I look for most seasons ,also numerous Rosy Knothorns. #mothsmatter#Kentmoths#ukmoths

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Silver Spotted Skippers were about in numbers earlier at Lydden-Temple Ewell Downs ,many seen at both ends of the Downs and along the topmost footpaths.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

At a very parched #Dungeness this morning found 34 Small Coppers on the wing,surprised to see as many.3 Painted Ladies,a few Common Blues and Brown Argus.In the Moat a single Dune Villa (fly)my first here.Best finds ,several stunning Cyneada Dentalis(moths) Starry Pearls. #kentmoths#mothsmatter

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Don,t often take bird pictures ,but stumbled across a family group (4 minimum) of very confiding Spotted Flycatchers one of my favourite British Birds ,also a very large mixed "flock" of Blue,Great ,Long-Tailed Tits +Chiffchaffs ,a Treecreeper ,Nuthatch and a Willow Warbler. #birds#wildlife

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A few bits and pieces locally .Found 4 Willow Emerald Damsels ,the first along the byway+ another odd male,and an in-cop pair.Numerous Red Bartsia Bees around, and on the rapidly drying pond a European Paper Wasp,later,again on the byway a smart resting Southern Hawker (1 of 2) #insects#dragonflies

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Chequertree @chequertree.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Striped Hawkmoth enjoying the Petunias in my dad's East Kent garden yesterday evening.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Along the Sea wall and at #SouthswaleNR we found eight Clouded Yellows flying ,at least two females looking high and low with little success for viable Birds foot Trefoil to lay eggs on,many Small Whites and single Small Copper and Wall Brown. Best find a Dune Villa (fly-Villa Modesta ) #insects

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A couple of surprises today at a local site,good to see three Clouded Yellows inc; a "Helice" female,+8 Painted Ladies.And on the rapidly drying pond,and laying some distance from the waters edge a busy female Scarce Emerald Damsel.Disturbed a large #cricket ,a male Sickle-Bearing Bush Cricket.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

#Dragonfly ponds at #SandwichBay res; are very low,although looking better than my local ponds .Found several Scarce Blue Tailed Damsels and two very smart Southern Migrant Hawkers amongst others +1 Clouded Yellow. A surprise visitor in the garden, Banded or Beautiful Dems? @marcheath.bsky.social

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Local"Dragonfly ponds" are disappearing fast ! that said,still a few Damselflies to be found inc; in-cop Small Red-eyes,Common Emerald and a single brief visit from a female Scarce Emerald.A male Clouded Yellow found some shade.Also found a number of Lesser Skullcap plants. #dragonflies#wildflowers

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Found an unusual "pavement weed" earlier beside a parking bay in Folkestone central harbour ,from a distance I thought Ragwort ,but on close approach it appears to be Corn Marigold......or at least a Marigold sp; but not Pot Marigold.....any thoughts please? #wildflowers#KentBSBI#plants

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We are saddened to learn of the passing of the inspiring and brilliant Naturalist and Conservationist Bill Oddie. We've not only lost a wonderful Ornithologist but also a writer, showman, comedian and genuine Goodie.. ..Thank you for inspiring us Bill 💚 #billoddie

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Found a female Scarce Emerald Damselfly locally ,it'll hopefully find the male that was seen a few days ago,also present several Ruddy Darters and at least two Southern Hawkers and two male Southern Migrants....never tire of seeing these beauties ! @marcheath.bsky.social @shadoxhurstman.bsky.social

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Along the beach at #Reculver and not far from the sea wall we noticed a sitting (and slightly agitated) Ringed Plover after a while she shifted position revealing a tiny newly hatched chick.Also seen three Clouded Yellows,3 Sitachroa Palealis(moths),and a day feeding Bordered Straw #moth. #insects

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Earlier at #Reculver we came across an odd looking , large very mottled #Grasshopper I grabbed two quick shots, my son then found another "Dad this grasshoppers got Blue wings" which we saw displayed twice .When I got home and checking my two earlier shots..Bingo ! Blue-winged Grasshopper. #insects

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Around the cornfield edges on chalk at #St.Margarets, keeping my eyes peeled for the scarce #arableplant Venus-looking glass,kept company by at least four widely scattered "singing"Quail.No luck with that #plant, but did find others inc; Dwarf Spurge,Narrow fruited Cornsalad,Dense fl;Fumitory.

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"Quercus" @quercus632511.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Apart from numerous Gatekeepers and Meadow Browns ,there were very few #butterflies on the wing along the fields + footpaths at Bockhill #St.Margarets earlier. One or two Common Blues,first Chalkhill Blue ,a few Marbled Whites,Wall Brown and Small Blues.Best a fresh female Common Blue (AB;Semiclara)

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