Some great migrant moths from our 2 weeks on Scillies - Scar Bank Gem, Golden Twin-spot, Slender Burnished Brass, Southern Brindled Green and Silver-striped Hawk-moth were some of the macros.

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Popped over to Abberton Res for the Jack Snipe off Lodge lane viewpoint. It was distant and heat hazy but nice to see the comparison with a Common Snipe. #essexbirding

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Clouded Yellow from earlier today in Thetford Forest. It's the first time I have seen a Clouded Yellow on the same day as a Brambling!

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This Wheatear has been furiously defending a large, insect rich, manure heap in Rayne, for at least 4 days now. Pied Wagtails, Meadow Pipits and Skylarks have all incurred its wrath during that time. It’s stared me out a few times as well @essexbirdnews.bsky.social #Essexbirding #birds

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Murky day guiding at The Naze & Holland Haven but stacks of birds inc 450 CHAFFINCH, 80 SONG THRUSH, 2 BRAMBLING, SPARROWHAWK in off, HOBBY, SWALLOW, 20 SISKIN + lots more. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #essexbirding #birds #birding #ukbirding @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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