w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026A low Royd Moor res this afternoon. c100 Lapwing, hundreds of Canada, Greylag, 2 little Grebe, Pied Wagtails amongst 18sp on a loop around. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Not the most successful moth trapping as the wind picked up. Tried out works new set up though so hopefully be a good addition to our woodland studies sessions. #moths #wildlife #naturalworld 000
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Royd Moor c300 Canada, 150 BHgull, Grey Heron, Cormorant. Very low water. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social 030
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Great sunset this evening from Royd Moor #sunset #autumn #landscape 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026An hour at a very low Broadstones this afternoon. Plenty LBBGull and BHGull. Reed Warbler, Stonechat and 2 Cormorant amongst the species seen. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Very low water at Langsett and Midhope reservoirs for WeBS survey. Mallard predominant at both sites. Common Sandpiper and Little Grebes at Midhope. @btobirds.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Nice evening up at Royd Moor. 100’s of gulls. Little Grebe, Kestrel. Barn Owl between Royd and Scout Dike. c60 lapwing off folly lane and 3 wheatear. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 000
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Nice Dryads Saddle, Cerioporus squamosus, specimen at work. #fungi #woodland #autumn @wtscotsocial.bsky.social 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Big old Dor beetle on track to Broadstones. #beetles #invertebrates #wildlife 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Broadstones this evening. Little Grebe, a single Porchard and Barn Owl hunting west of bridleway. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Poor shots of SEOwl hunting off Broadstones Road this morning. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 02/09/2026A low Broadstones this morning. Small flock of 8 lapwing on shore. @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Well the last two weeks have been fantastic on Tiree. Very sad to be leaving again. Our 5th visit to the island and always new things and places to explore. #tiree #isleoftiree #innerhebrides #scotland 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Finishing tea at the Reef as a Marsh Harrier flew low past the windows. @tireebirder.bsky.social 130
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Added the update to my collection this morning👍🏻 @tireebirder.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Sunrise from Balevullin, Tiree #innerhebrides #tiree #scotland #sunrise 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Moss Carder Bees at Hynish this morning. Plenty shore birds. Turnstone, Sanderling, Oystercatcher, Redshank, Ringed Plover….. #tiree #innerhebrides 030
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026A not hugely productive hour at Loch Bhasapoll, Tiree. 4 mute swans with juveniles, Greylag, good number of Snipe, potentially 2 tufted duck and a little grebe but a good distance off. #tiree @rspbscotland.bsky.social 130
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Otters at Hynish this morning #tiree #wildlife #innerhebrides @nadairthiriodh.bsky.social 041
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Hough Bay this afternoon. Redshank, Sanderling, Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher, Turnstone, Gannet, Common Gull. Escorted by Swallows along the track. #tiree #scottishwildlife #innerhebrides 041
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Balephuil this morning. Walk out to the chapel ruins. Some By-the-way sailors and a Razorbill skull. #tiree #innerhebrides #beachcombing 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Beinn Hough yesterday morning. Peregrine and Buzzard overhead. Salum for some seal action in the afternoon. Good number of Snipe seen and Great Northern diver on Loch an Eilein on way back to Balevullin. @rspbscotland.bsky.social @nadairthiriodh.bsky.social 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Lots of geese movement over the last couple of weeks #nature #seasons #wildlife @btoengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Some brilliant Cave Spiders in Goyden this morning. #arachnid #nature #caves #nidderdale 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Leading a walk this morning around Winscar with the South Yorkshire branch of The British Naturalists. Heavy smoke in the air from Tintwhistle fires. #nature #britishnaturalists @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 24/07/2026A nice Orange Swift in the house last night. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social #moths #lepidoptera #wildlife 070
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Devon this weekend for a swim event. Pod of around 12 dolphin on Saturday evening across Bigburry Bay, Bantham. Lots of Burnet moths and butterflies around. #wildlife #devon 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Unfortunately dead grass snake at Royd Moor this evening. @arc-trust.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social 110
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Royd Moor this evening plenty of butterflies..Small Skipper, Ringlet, Meadow Brown, Green-veined white and obliging Red Admiral. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social 021
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 07/07/2026A day of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and wildlife at work. #wildlife #nature #outdoorlearning @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @freshwaterhabitats.bsky.social 030
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Big Oak Eggar caterpillar on way back from Royd Moor this evening. #moths #lepidoptera #wildlife @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Spent an hour with the bees and foxgloves up at Royd Moor this afternoon. @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social 030
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Hummingbird hawk moth in the garden this afternoon @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social #pollinator #moths #Lepidoptera 051
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Some scenery from The Lizard, Cornwall last week. Absolutely stunning weather☀️☀️☀️ #uk #cornwall #coastline #sea 040
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Cornwall☀️☀️☀️ #wildlife #sunshine #nature Great to see the Chough. So many Painted Lady butterflies, saw a single Clouded Yellow. Massive skies, glorious coastal landscape. 000
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026The Blue tits are growing well in one of the work boxes @btoengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #spring #wildlife #birdbox #nature 030
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Goldfinch fledgling in the garden this afternoon. @bto-gbw.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 17/05/2026WeBS Survey of Langsett and Midhopestones this morning. 2 Ringed Plover at Langsett, Mandarin and a Red Shank at Midhopestones amongst species recorded. Cuckoo calling around Langsett @btobirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Awesome rainbow this morning over Meltham. #nature #naturalworld #weather @metoffice.gov.uk 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Great to see the Mayflies out today on our local stream walk from work. @freshwaterhabitats.bsky.social #wildlife #nature #freshwater #invertebrates 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 09/05/2026A damp start leading Shepley Naturalist group around Denby Delph this morning. Plenty of Whitethroat, Garden Warbler singing. Orange-tip adults sheltering and eggs on the cuckoo flowers.#nature #wildlife @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Hope you have a good one. Car parking is quite restricted at the moment due to Yorkshire Water works taking place. 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Royd Moor loop from home 33sp seen. Elusive Garden Warblers singing well. Lapwing chicks off Folly Lane. Green Longhorn on the Bilberry. #wildlife #nature #birds #moths @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social 050
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 04/05/2026A quick trip over to the Isle of Man this weekend. Eider everywhere. Black Guillemot in Peel Harbour. Random find of a deceased Pipistrelle while on Harbour to Harbour walk. #isleofman #wildlife #nature #landscape @manxwildlifetrust.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Very sunny and warm morning at Garganey Trusts Denby Delf. Swallow, Whitethroat, WW, Chiffchaff, skylark. Green Hair-streak, Orange-tip, Speckled Wood, Peacock butterflies #wildlife #nature #spring @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 040
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Nice to see the Speckled Woods out and about in the glorious sunshine #spring #nature #wildlife @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social 030
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 20/04/2026A freshly laid Orange-tip butterfly egg on this Cuckoo flower spotted at work today. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social #wildlife #pollinators #butterfly #nature #spring 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Quick loop of Broadstones this afternoon. Whitethroat, multiple Willow Warbler. Pair of GCGrebe, Tufted Ducks, Linnet. Stoat running through field to south of res. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 020
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 19/04/2026First Swallow of year for me at Upper Midhope, Langsett. @s-yorksbirding.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social 010
w82matt.bsky.social @w82matt.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Midhopestones and Langsett WeBS survey today. Nice to see some Sandpiper at both sites along with GCGrebes and Oystercatcher. Couple of Curlew on dam wall at Mid.Stns @btoengland.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @peakdistrict.bsky.social 030
