Butterfly Photographer and enthusiast. Keen Birder. Co-writer of Butterflies of Hampshire Book & Reports. Theatre. Vintage buses, steam trains. British Comedy.
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23 Jun 2018
The species I most wanted to see on my visit to Alaska was Spectacled Eider. I had to make the long visit up to Barrow to see this beautiful species. I was not disappointed! @USFWS @USFWSRefuges #Wildfowl #Alaska
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After a few visits I have at last seen my first Silver-studded Blues up the road from my house in Christchurch. There were 8 males looking very fresh appearing after the heavy rain this morning. @savebutterflies
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May 27
Doing well for Stag Beetles in my West Christchurch, Dorset, garden. 2 last night. One really big male and the other not so large. Then both together for comparison. Lucky to live in a good area for this magnificent beetle.
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May 20
Adult male Red-footed Falcon at Holt Heath, Dorset. Spent a lot of time in one area hunting for insects. @DorsetBirdClub
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May 16
Masked Booby from my recent trip to the Caribbean. Came in really close, quite a stunning bird and master flyer.
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Mike Gibbons retweeted
May 14
We had a surprise visit to a #NewForest stream recently. This #Razorbill was recorded on a trail camera probably resting after some weather pushed it off course.
The Razorbill is a coastal seabird and would usually be found in marine or intertidal water.
#WildlifeWednesday
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May 10
The stunning Adonis Blue is starting to emerge in Wiltshire. I saw 2 males which opened their wings as the sun came out after the cloud had moved over. This male was very cooperative. Also saw Common and Small Blues. @savebutterflies
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I really love the Marsh Fritillary, so much variety in their markings. My trip to Wiltshire started in cool cloud but when the sun eventually came out numbers soared and most were very fresh and it is very early in their flight season. I saw at least 20. @savebutterflies
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Visited the Isle of Wight for Glanville Fritillary butterflies and saw around 10 or so. They are still coming out as all looked mint, one even climbed on my finger. I also managed to see a caterpillar so it could well be a good long season.
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Apr 29
Un spectaculaire martinet (presque) entièrement blanc dans les gorges de l'Ardèche en septembre 2025 ➡️ Cliquez sur ce lien pour en savoir plus : ornithomedia.com/.../premier…
#oiseaux #birds #ornithologie #ornithomedia #ornithology
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Apr 28
At last I have caught up with seeing my first Pearl-bordered Fritillaries of 2026 in the New Forest. Very active in the heat but all very fresh looking. Took a long while to get any photos. @savebutterflies
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Apr 26
Double-crested Cormorant in New Orleans from my recent trip.. I saw a lot but very few this well. I really love that green eye.
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Apr 13
Male Red-spotted Bluethroat at Swineham, Dorset. Feeding on the footpath after a wait today. Beautiful bird and did show well on and off today. @DorsetBirdClub
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I have been out of the country from the end of February, so have missed out on the Large Tortoiseshell action. I thought I had missed out on them altogether, but today tuned up trumps. A large female was found at Hengistbury Head at around 14.00.A different one was seen yesterday
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Jan 28
Nuthatch on my sunflower hearts feeder yesterday. Seem to be the 'cheeky chappie' of the birds that visit the garden. Beautiful showy birds.
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Jan 22
Much better conditions to watch and photograph the Kildeer at Ripley, Hants today. Rain stopped and it brightened up. There was also a Little Gull on the water showing well but distantly. White-tailed Eagle flew over as left. @BirdGuides
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Jan 21
A lifer on my doorstep. Distant and cropped photo of the Killdeer which turned up at Ripley Reservoir, Hants. Never thought I would see one in January. 2nd record for Hants I believe but may have been an even earlier record I am informed.
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Jan 12
Beautiful fresh Provencal Fritillary early spring in Spain a few years ago.
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