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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Great day out to Seaton Wetlands yesterday with @mave23.bsky.social where the Pectoral Sandpiper showed very well along with Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, 2 Curlew Sandpiper and 2 Spotted Redshank although the star of the show was an Osprey fishing in front of the Tower Hide #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

There was actually water on Blaxton Meadow this morning where my First Plym Glossy Ibis was a nice surprise, also single Knot, Ringed Plover & Black- & Bar-tailed Godwit present. A Spotted Flycatcher, 3 late Swift over & the Wood Duck back on the duck pond with the Mandarins also of note #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A Great White Egret along the River Plym this afternoon was unexpected (with thanks to finder Peter C & messenger Pete A). My only Plym record has been of 3 together in 2023 so it's about time another showed up as the nearby Somerset breeding population goes from strength to strength #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

An egg-laying Brown Hairstreak today in Devon completes my butterflying year #ukbutterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I'm always amazed at what turns up in my moth box in my innercity courtyard garden here in Plymouth, this morning it was graced by my first Eastern Bordered Straw #teammoth

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

While taking another look at the Small Red-eyed Damselflies at Drakes Reservoir on North Hill in Plymouth today I was very pleased to find at least 2 Red-veined Darters, my first in the UK #Dragonfly #Damselflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The National Trust at Saltram continue their environmental vandalism of Blaxton Meadow, once a muddy home for feeding Waders and now presumably being reverted back to a cricket pitch #Saltram#NationalTrust

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Ridiculously hot on a visit to Upton Towans near Hayle at the weekend, the trains were a bit of a nightmare too but I did manage to find the hoped for Brown Argus & Silver-studded Blues although in the heat they were very active and restless #ukbutterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Quite a few Purple Hairstreaks low down on the Bracken on a Dartmoor walk today, probably trying to escape the heat. A Small Tortoiseshell was a rare surprise too. #ukbutterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Mad Dogs & Englishmen (& Butterflyers) Go Out in the Midday Sun! A final look for the year at the very flitty Fritillaries on Dartmoor in baking hot weather this morning was worth it but very glad to get back home and cool down #ukbutterflies

Male Silver-washed Fritillary showing the sex brands on the upper wings

Battle-worn male High Brown Fritillary showing sex brands on the upper wings

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Two unexpected butterfly sightings on a trip to Luxembourg last week - a female Lesser Purple Emperor of the pale form clytie on a shop window along the high street of Esch-Sur-Alzette (probably to escape the heat) and at least 3 Marbled Fritillary at the top of the chairlift at Vianden #Butterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Like buses, another 4 Fritillary day on Dartmoor yesterday. 2 Silver-washed and a Small Pearl-bordered were camera shy and the heat meant the High Brown and Dark Green were hyperactive but I managed some decent views before I started to melt in the very hot sunshine #ukbutterflies

Male High Brown Fritillary showing small, indented 3rd spot and obvious sex brands on veins 2 and 3

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The Purple Hairstreaks had emerged amongst the White-letter Hairstreaks at Oreston yesterday while nearby 6-Spot Burnet were on the wing with many mating pairs seen and being watched by Burnet Companions #ukbutterflies #teammoth

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The Fritillaries were far too flitty in the hot sunshine on Dartmoor yesterday but a surprise find were 2 White Admiral in a woodland glade. Even more of a surprise was hearing 2 Nightjars briefly churring together at 4pm in the afternoon! #ukbutterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

A 4 Fritillary day on Dartmoor today with singles of High Brown, Silver-washed and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary and around 7 Dark Green Fritillary all seen. Don't think I've ever had a 4 Fritillary day before. #ukbutterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Surprised to find a few tardy waders along the beach at Wembury this morning with a Whimbrel, a Dunlin and 4 Sanderling still present #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

With 4 White-letter Hairstreak being reported yesterday at a site in Plymouth I headed out this morning for a look about in less than ideal weather conditions. Very pleased to find just 1 but my earliest ever sighting. A few Bee Orchids also seen nearby. #UKButterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Still too hot for me but the butterflies on the edge of Dartmoor were loving it yesterday, Painted Lady were everywhere and there has been a good emergence of Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary. The heat has meant they are very active and getting any photos was a bit challenging #UKButterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I found this moth in the day time at Wembury on the South Devon coast, very faded so presumably unidentifiable but any ID help gratefully received @mothiduk.bsky.social

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

The hot weather is not to my liking but the flowers and insects are loving it with Dingy Skipper, Southern Marsh Orchid, Green Hairstreak and Large Skipper all seen this morning at another site in Plymouth due for development soon #ukbutterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A miserable morning of weather at Wembury was brightened up by 37 Sanderling along the beach with 8 Dunlin, 7 Turnstone and 5 Whimbrel. Also 1st summer Common- & Mediterranean Gulls feeding in the surf and 3 1st summer Kittiwakes flying west offshore. And someone has lost a buoy. #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

A bit of wader passage at Wembury today with singles of Grey Plover, Bar-tailed Godwit and Ringed Plover, 4 Sanderling, 5 Dunlin, at least 6 flighty & mobile Whimbrel and 31 Turnstone present amongst the usual Oystercatchers #devonbirds

Oystercatcher, Bar-tailed Godwit and Whimbrel

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

After a 2 hour search on Friday 8th May I finally found 2 Dingy Skipper at a site in Plymouth, sadly they will now be the last I will see here as the site will shortly have houses built on it #ukbutterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

At least 7 Painted Lady at Wembury Point in Devon this morning along with 5 Green Hairstreaks, a Small Copper and a male Brimstone #UKButterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I managed to get to Wembury Point for the early morning ebbing high tide today before the dog walkers arrived and enjoyed some wonderful views of 23 variously plumaged Bar-tailed Godwits feeding along the beach #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

A trip down to St.Ives yesterday where The Pallas's Warbler in Trewyn Gardens didn't stay still for a second. A Herring Gull with its tongue hanging out under its bill was scrounging food near the train station while the Bonaparte's Gull showed very well at the nearby Hayle Estuary #cornwallbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Interesting to watch a pair of Adders getting frisky in the sunshine today although the larger female seemed quite unimpressed by the males attentions.

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Green Hairstreaks at Wembury today, my earliest date ever. The human world may be getting increasingly darker but Mother Nature just carries on to remind us that there is still beauty in the world #butterflies

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

After being present for over 3 months I thought it was about time I headed down to Boscathnoe Reservoir near Penzance to have a look at the wintering Dusky Warbler and it showed very well indeed. Also a bonus Bonaparte's Gull on the Hayle Estuary before heading home #Cornwallbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Finding a 1st winter Bonaparte's Gull on The Plym wasn't on my radar this morning but it was a very nice surprise, my first in Plymouth #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

A few familiar birds from the UK also seen in Japan, some 6000 miles away. No House Sparrows present but Tree Sparrows very common, even in the cities.

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Very pleased to see Steller's Eagle in Japan, a beast of a bird with 6 seen, and also pleased to see Azure-winged Magpie after failing to see them in Spain.

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Sika Deer and Japanese Macaque showed very well on our tour of Japan and the only mammals seen.

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Amazing trip to Japan on a non-birding holiday but with some interesting bird sightings along the way including Tancho (Red-crowned Cranes), the symbols of longevity, good fortune and fidelity in Japanese culture.

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Caspian Gull may have been a no-show for me at Brixham on 31/1/26 but a Black-throated Diver showed incredibly well amongst the many GNDivers also present. 3 Purple Sandpiper, 1 Med.Gull, 1 RTDiver, Razorbill, Gannet, Kittiwake, Guillemot & Grey Seals also kept me entertained #devonbirds

Grey Seal hauled out on the beach by The Breakwater

Guillemot in breeding plumage resting on The Breakwater

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Interesting post-Storm Ingrid walk around Plymouth Hoe this morning with the star bird a very smart adult Little Gull feeding in The Cattewater amongst BHGulls and 5 Kittiwake. Also 8 Purple Sandpiper at Rusty Anchor, my highest ever count here, & a male Black Redstart nearby #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I couldn't find the Water Pipit along the beach today at Wembury but the presumed Siberian Chiffchaff was still present and showing very well #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The Water Pipit still present along the beach at Wembury on 5/1 along with a showy Siberian Chiffchaff amongst the collybita Chiffchaffs. The Yellow-browed Warbler also still present at Efford Marsh on 6/1 with another Siberian Chiffchaff seen amongst the collybita Chiffchaffs #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

A Yellow-legged Gull along The Plym was the highlight on a quick walk this morning, presumably the same bird seen back in November & now developing full adult plumage. The female Red-crested Pochard was now back on the Saltram duck pond & also of note were 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Goosander & Jack Snipe

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

The Water Pipit at Wembury Beach was still in the same place on yesterday's visit while 4 Snipe flushed out of the seaweed mass were a surprise. Not very keen on the new path and fencing put in by the National Trust, don't think I'll be seeing any Common Lizards along here now. #devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A beautiful but chilly walk at Wembury this morning, a Red Kite over heading towards Plymouth was a surprise, I eventually found a Water Pipit along the beach and a Black Redstart showed very well at the church #Devonbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Hundreds of the "skeletal" remains of By-the-wind Sailors (Vellela vellela) washed up on the beach at Wembury and a near adult Yellow-legged Gull on the roof of Chelson Meadow recycling centre the highlights yesterday on a day out when the sun actually appeared!

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Very surprised to find a Dingy Footman attracted to the underpass lights at Marsh Mills Roundabout in Plymouth yesterday #teammoth

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

A pair of Lesser Scaup at Helston Boating Lake today showed amazingly well, very unconcerned by the numerous people and dogs walking by and looking very smart in the sunshine #cornwallbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Despite the grey and claggy skies the Lesser Yellowlegs showed very well at Truro yesterday while at Hayle the highlights were White-rumped Sandpiper, 3 Spoonbill, Spot Red, Curlew Sand, DBBrent Goose, 2 Barnacle Geese, 5 Pintail and a Kingfisher #cornwallbirds

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

On an enjoyable but often rainy trip to Siracusa in Sicily I managed to see a few butterflies when the sun did shine - Lang's Short-tailed Blue, Cleopatra, Clouded Yellow Sp. and a Swallowtail on a mans foot around the hotel swimming pool!

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Stuart Green @stuart17.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Very pleased to see the Curlew Sandpiper found yesterday at Wembury by local birder Jenny was still present this morning, busily feeding along the beach in the company of 4 Bar-tailed Godwits and 2 Sanderlings. #devonbirds

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