Checked up on some tiny aphids I spotted on Silver Birch a few days ago - they have grown and are definitely Monaphis antennata. Also found some aphids on local Hornbeams - Myzocallis carpini. Both new species for me. @norwichbirder.bsky.social

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Every time the sun comes out for 60 seconds the Asters are covered in pollinators. Common Drone Fly, Eristalis tenax. #Diptera #VC55 #flies #Pollinators

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Stunning, spiny-winged Gymnomus caesius males are out there holding territory on logs in woodland now...beautiful flies and very approachable! #heleomyzidae #spinywingedflies #allerthorpecommon @ynuorg.bsky.social @dipteristsforum.bsky.social

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Today has been grey and damp, and yesterday's blue sky seems such a long time ago. Yesterday at Rye Harbour, these 2 Ravens flew over the Discovery Centre playing on the north wind and calling to each other. @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

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Another decent morning on Marcle Ridge with @birderamh.bsky.social, highlights included 1600 Redwings, 110 Fieldfares (1st of the autumn), 30,000 Woodpigeons, 192 Chaffinches, 1 Brambling and 251 Starlings #patchbirding

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