Great to see over 100 Yellow-banded Longhorn (Nemophora degeerella) moths dancing in several groups over bracken in Brundholme Wood (damp oak/birch/mix), Cumberland (VC70). #biol0007#FieldCourseFortnight@BritishMoths
Great day around @FSCBlencathra with Redstart & Pied Flycatcher feeding young, fledged Dippers, Crossbills, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Dark Green Fritillary, Common Green Grasshopper & a few new moths inc Clouded-bordered Brindle & Double Square-spot #biol0007#FieldCourseFortnight
Back to @FSCBlencathra for another week with @TimBlackburn66 and #biol0007#FieldCourseFortnight.
A low 37 species from the train between Essex & Cumbria yesterday, but highlights were Turtle Dove, Marsh Harrier, Little Egret & Red Kite.
Day 1&2 of #fieldcoursefortnight for EBE.
Learning about the fascinating ongoing research on sparrow and burying beetle social behaviour and parental investment, lepidopteran eyespots and their anti predation effects on avian predators, and prawn and crab colouration
Birding by train...
46 species on the return journey this week from Essex to Cumbria inc Marsh Harrier, Little Egret, Red Kite, Grey Partridge & Hobby.
#biol0007#FieldCourseFortnight