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  1. Robert S J Smith

    Large Shield bug(?) Suffolk

    Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Coreidae/leptoglossus_occidentalis.html
  2. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk birding

    Record/photo taken of Pallas's warbler 7th April 2016 at Holme, does anyone know of observer or able to share photo that was taken? Thanks, Rob
  3. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk birding

    Hi Steve, The Shag roost is best viewed from the Salad Bowl Cafe at the southern end of the cliffs. Best time is late afternoon just before the birds go to roost as they can be seen on the sea and flying backwards and forwards from the cliffs before they settle. Birds also depending on what...
  4. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk birding

    Hi Irene, Thanks for the reply - will keep searching for green/yellow. Green/orange x red/metal was ringed as a juvenile in October on Rishworth Moor and I think you'll find your missing combo is black/yellow x red/metal which is from the same site and ringed as an adult of the 25th October...
  5. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk birding

    Colour ringed Twite, Thornham Harbour Evening all, Since November nine colour-ringed Twite have been recorded in Thornham Harbour – four from Derbyshire, four from West Yorkshire and the one I’m about to ask about. On the 22nd November a Twite with green over yellow was recorded but...
  6. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk birding

    Some good visible migration on the coast today most notablely Fieldfare, Woodpigeons and Lapwing. Unfortunately I was never able to keep a tally today so would be interested in hearing anybody else's. A friend counted 700 Fieldfare south over Hunstanton in what at most could of been a two hour...
  7. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk birding

    Two still there yesterday.
  8. Robert S J Smith

    low power microscope

    The ones Jon Cliffton sells at Anglian Lepidopterist Supplies are very good. I've got AJ05 (20/40 mag) which has been great so far on a wide range of Beetles, Bugs and Mosses. http://www.angleps.com/microscopes.php
  9. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk Dragon/Damselflies reports/news

    Common Darter in one of the Dunes slacks today at Holme.
  10. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk: other insects

    Thanks Pat! Happy to post a picture on here once I know how to resize it. Article here for anyone interested. Cheers Rob
  11. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk birding

    Inspired by Rays Jays Dave, Andy & I did our first Cliffs session of the Autumn in the hope of some Corvid action. The first half hour went by with not many birds being noted but towards the end of the second our first flock of Jays passed through consisting of 9 birds. Over the course of the...
  12. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk birding

    They defiantly weren't out on Blakeney Point yesterday!
  13. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk: other insects

    What a fantastic Bug John - very jealous! FYI, your Villa is modesta (Dune Villa). :t:
  14. Robert S J Smith

    Canon SX50 Specs

    Non Canon Battery Afternoon guys, I'm after a spare battery for my SX50 but not particularly keen on splashing out £50 for a official one so I was wondering what non Canon batteries people use? Thanks in advance, Rob
  15. Robert S J Smith

    Insect for ID

    It's a Froghopper but not sure which. Try British Bugs: http://www.britishbugs.org.uk/gallery/homoptera/Aphrophoridae/aphrophoridae.html
  16. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Thanks! If it's not too wet this weekend I'll take a look - need to go to the Downs anyway.
  17. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Any more detail on where the Marbled White was reported?
  18. Robert S J Smith

    Wyre Forest, Worcestershire

    The Beetle is a Dor Beetle but you'd need a specimen to get a firm ID.
  19. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    hi John The caterpillars of DGF feed on Common Dog-violet so I don't think the lose of some Ragwort will matter to much.:t: Cheers, Rob
  20. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk Dragon/Damselflies reports/news

    Thanks James!
  21. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk Dragon/Damselflies reports/news

    Any sites and dates mentioned James?
  22. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Thanks Dawn! Weather looks pants this weekend so they'll have to wait until next week.
  23. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Anyone had much luck with Dingy or Grizzled Skipper in the County this year? Rob
  24. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    2 Brown Argus in Ringstead Downs yesterday.
  25. Robert S J Smith

    Norfolk birding

    One of it at Holme would be of particular interest!
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