Andy Musgrove (@andymus.bsky.social)

@norwichbirder.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 6:42 PMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

Something for Norfolk-based naturalists to keep a look out for this autumn. So far there is just a single county record (from New Buckenham Common)

@pilning.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 4:36 PMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

Catching up with some Norfolk highlights from last week including the (non - ruled out on sonogram) promising-looking 'Eastern' Yellow Wagtail, splendid weevil off Sea Beet Lixus scabricollis and a rust on Sea Campion at Cley with PSL maestros @graemelyons.bsky.social and @andymus.bsky.social

First winter Yellow Wagtail off the East Bank at Cley looked good for Eastern but gave variably raspy called, maybe zippiest when chased by a Mipit and seemingly the sonogram VAR says no

The fine little weevil Lixus scabricollis that Graeme and Andy were confident we would find on the Sea beat along the beach. They had also tamed it, it seems

Uromyces behenis on leaves of Silene uniflora along the beach

@btobirds.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 AMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

We've got some great opportunities to join us at BTO! Discover more and apply for our jobs and voluntary roles online at www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology

A sideways view of a Puffin shows its white face, black body and brightly coloured orange-red bill. Wording alongside reads: We're hiring. Bird Atlas 2027-2031 Organiser, Research Ecologist, Field Surveyors, Youth Rep (Voluntary Role).

@norfolkmoths.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 9:47 AMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

Phyllonorycter medicaginella
(Medick Leaf-miner) - New for Norfolk. Mines found on Sand Lucerne (Medicago × varia) in the Brecks and bred out. (J. Symonds, 05/10/26) #norfolkmoths

norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...

@andymus.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 5:48 PM

Still not found it in Norfolk!

@andymus.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 3:30 PM

I'm no expert on these Chris, but you might want to get that checked out for Spiny Hook-tip (Watsonalla uncincula). Think that patterning towards the wing-tip looks interesting @mothiduk.bsky.social

@btobirds.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 PMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

Job Alert! 🔉 We're looking for two part-time Field Surveyors for the Winter survey season from November - March to conduct wintering bird surveys.

To discover more and apply visit ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs

📍 Survey areas: Yorkshire Dales & the Fens.
📝 Deadline for applications: Sunday 18 October 2026.

A Fieldfare is amongst frosty grass. Wording above reads: We’re hiring! Field Surveyors - LandSpAES Project.

@andymus.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 8:28 PM

Nice bit of green stuff down Essex way

@andymus.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 7:54 PM

I've still never seen Pale LS. Got a Dusky last night though.

@andymus.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 8:29 PM

I've never had it here in Shotesham. Once at Horsey and a couple of times in Thetford (plus Scotland and Hampshire). Cracking moth.

@markgolley.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 10:53 AMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

Are there any Bristletail experts out there to advise on whether this is Trigoniophthalmus alternatus (Cave Bristletail). Seen in south Devon (& I've read now that it's a hot-spot nationally for the species). Looks good to us but expert help would be welcomed.
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#bristletail

@pilning.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 8:00 AMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

Trying the new mobile LED trap out in Cley last night. It works! 15/11 including 2 Mallow, Feathered Thorn, Black Rustic, Green-brindled Crescent, Sallow etc. Never had the Mallow in Shrewsbury. #teammoth

@andymus.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 9:09 PM

Really useful pics Dave, thanks

@penrhynbirder.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 7:23 AMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

Do you have nature records in notebooks that you never look at and wonder what to do with? I've transcribed 10,000 records from the 1960-70s from a Welsh ornithological legend into @birdtrack.bsky.social and @cofnod.org.uk.

And it was fascinating...

#BirdingWales

www.cofnod.org.uk/news/natural...

@andymus.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 6:44 PM

Seems fairly seldom recorded. Was on a capped rubbish tip near the coast, so flower-rich brownfield type habitat. Only had the one in the pitfalls so not abundant perhaps

@andymus.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 6:31 PM

The craziest heads in natural history. Here's W. capito from Essex this spring (from a pitfall trap)

@jameslowenwild.bsky.social Sep 19, 2026, 3:42 PMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

Always stay alert… Walking past some ivy on a southeast London street. My subconscious discerns a micromoth fizzing. Turns out to be Clepsis dumicolana. Turns out there are a dozen. Relatively recent, ivy-feeding colonist. And new for me.

@andymus.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 2:01 PM

I used a 5L water bottle from Asda. I cut (2) holes near the mouth and (2) flaps in the middle, the latter folded in and taped to each other. Other designs are available (and quite likely better!)

@ecology-digest.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 12:28 PMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

Thanks to @andymus.bsky.social and @ajcann.bsky.social, have joined the IKEA moth-trap club. With an added gizmo: a light sensor switch for ~£5. Will see what it captures tomorrow morning!

@haggewoods.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 4:52 AMReposted by @andymus.bsky.social

Should you wish to indulge your love of beetles (and why wouldn’t you) this brilliant and scholarly website will certainly help. It’s a work of art by a human. www.rosspiper.net/2020/01/10/s...