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  1. luke

    NEW BOOK - Birdwatching walks in Gwent

    Thought it was worth highlighting the publication of Gwent Ornithological Societies new book, 'Birdwatching Walks in Gwent'. It's marking the clubs 50th year and should be a useful guide to anyone visiting the county. I'd imagine it would also give gwent birders a range of new places to visit...
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  2. luke

    Another micro

    Hi, Another one which I'm in need of help with! Doesn't seem to be in the new micro book and the nearest thing on UKmoths is quite rare. thanks in advance.
  3. luke

    two micro's please!

    Hey Folks, Struggling with these two. Any help would be appreciated! thanks
  4. luke

    Bird of Prey, UK

    Just after a few thoughts on this raptor that flew over Weymouth this afternoon. Struck me initially as something odd when I noticed it overhead but fairly high. first impression was a Marsh Harrier as it looked fairly long tailed but this thought was based on a few seconds viewing before...
  5. luke

    hybrid Gull?

    grabbed a shot of this bird whilst photographing something else this afternoon. Didn't take much notice off it thinking it was just a passing Med gull. But after looking the picture this evening it clearly looks rather more interesting. obviously wing tips are very white and the bill looks off...
  6. luke

    Juv Tern, Uk

    This young tern dropped in during a rain shower this afternoon. It flew around with common terns for a minute before heading off again. managed some rubbish shots through glass which was covered in rain. I guess its just a common but a bit more advanced in its moult than all the others i've been...
  7. luke

    Gull - Dorset, UK

    Hi Folks, Havn't seen a yellow legged gull for a while so need a second opinion on this one. It was Radipole Lake this afternoon.
  8. luke

    Little Stint, UK

    Hi Folks, Just wanting to check that this is an adult. Lack of braces and the split super would determine that right?
  9. luke

    Roseate Tern

    Hi Folks, Just want to double check this one. there wasn't anybody around when i was watching this bird so couldn't have a constructive conversation about roseate tern ID. Its potentially a lifer for me (thats what living in Gwent most of your life does to you!) so arn't familar with this...
  10. luke

    Sloe or Green Pug

    Hi Folks, Just wondering if anyone can offer any advice when trying to seperate Green from Sloe pug. To start with, whats this one? I would go for Sloe but not sure if that orangy band across the body is a good feature for sloe? or do greens have it aswell?
  11. luke

    Puss moth Cats

    Hi Folks, I have had some puss moth eggs over the last few weeks and they finally hatched this morning. i then wondered whether they will eat each other? I have got them onto some willow which they are thinking about eating but i wouldn't be good to loose all of them except one!
  12. luke

    Colour ringed Wagtails

    Hi Folks, Thought i might be a good idea to write this post to get birders looking out for Colour ringed Pied/white Wagtails. Theres been a project running for a number of years and three sites are involved. Slapton ley in Devon, East Kilbride and Weymouth/abbotsbury swannery. I am helping with...
  13. luke

    Have you ever killed a year tick?

    I was on the way to the forest of dean so hopefully gain some year ticks (and got them in the form of Hawfinch, Willow tit, crossbill etc) but on route i had a few other year ticks one of which was song thrush. It flew out in front of the car and i remember thinking 'good, another year tick' but...
  14. luke

    Top five moths moments 2009

    Someone had to start this so here i go. 2009 was my first serious mothing year. i had the chance to Trap in the Forest of dean, Glocestershire, on a ragular basis. It was a great chance to get to grips with woodland species. However number one on my list must be trapping in the Wye Valley...
  15. luke

    Cryptic Burnished Brass

    Just been reading up about this recent split. Burnished Brass has now been split into two. I had a look back through some old threads and june 2008 shows two Cryptic Burnished Brass. Might be worth everyone having look back at their records.
  16. luke

    Gull Id, Weymouth, UK

    This bird gave a real headache this morning. It was at RSPB Radipole lake for about 10 minutes this morning and really stood out. Mainly to do with the bill and head. The after a glance Caspian Gull came to mind and after having a good look there are a few good caspian features. Including: Bill...
  17. luke

    Pug ID

    Hi Folks, This one shouldn't be too hard, its one wing a pretty well marked but i could clinch this one. Thanks in advance
  18. luke

    A few pics from the Forest of Dean

    Had a really good night in the Forest of Dean at the RSPBs Nagshead Nature Reserve. As most of you already know, Whimbrel (Bill) and myself have been trapping there regularly all spring and summer. Last night got us three Nb species, Devon Carpet, Cloaked Carpet and Blomer's Rivulet. We also...
  19. luke

    Forest of dean micro

    Any ideas. I've been through Ukmoths and failed to find a match. It was caught last night and in mature oak woodland with a mixture of other tree including conifer and salix. Thanks in advance
  20. luke

    Fly ID, South Wales

    Any idea what this little critter is? Saw it in a cemetry whilst chasing a Brown Hawker around the place failing to get a photo! Thanks in advance
  21. luke

    Peregrine Shot in Forest of Dean

    Heres the story from 'This is Gloucestershire http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/gloucestershireheadlines/Peregrine-falcon-shot-Forest/article-1104050-detail/article.html Also theres a picture of the X-ray on the Symonds Yat Blog which is at http://blogs.rspb.org.uk/symondsyat/default.aspx
  22. luke

    Damselfly ID, South wales

    Hi Folks, any ideas what this is? it was seen about a week ago on a boggy upland site on South Wales. i think its an Emerald but is it early for this species? Thanks in advance
  23. luke

    Club tailed Dragonfly

    Thought i'd share a rather special experience with everyone. One of the volunteers in work shouted over saying there was a club tailed on the wall. Thinking it was just a glimpse and that it had probably flown off, i didn't hurry over. We have had regular sightings over the previous few weeks so...
  24. luke

    Golden-rod Pug?

    Any other suggestions, cant get my head around some of these pugs.
  25. luke

    Phyllonorycter sp. ID

    This little chap is causing me a few problems. the nearest thing i can get is Phyllonorycter maestingella but it doesn't seem quite right, so what do you guys think?
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