I've experienced a rapid decrease in moths in my humble garden over the years and on cold nights like last night I often find just one or two in the trap Last night there was just one What I believe to be a Light Brocade

Been very lazy last 2 days I've sat on me bum watching old episodes of The Saint with Roger Moore Magnum P.I. and Kojak Saving me energy for next week Off to Spurn tomorrow for a 7 day birding binge Hoping for some goodies

An empty moth trap this morning then the wife's eagle eye spotted this Lime Hawk Moth on nearby shrubbery First one for several years Used to get many 10 or so years ago then they dried up so pleased to see one

Two poor premier league teams trying to outdo each other by huffing and puffing without any real skill flair or intuitive artistry? That'll be Spurs v United then

Home after a week at Spurn Some good birds but generally quiet Star bird for me was Beaeater Little movement on the sea but the seabirds at Bempton always a spectacular sight The Cown & Anchor provided a suitable respite during my walks & their Sunday roast a magnificent feast

Good to see the Sand Martins thriving on the 'new' gravel workings at PaxtonNR this morning They moved on quickly last year after digging their holes but around 35 birds remained in situ this year so im guessing success after last year's failure

Can someone please put a name to this brightly coloured insect Not the best of phone shots in the wind though It flew off after photos were taken

My first Turtle Dove of 2025 was heard this morning at Fen Drayton RSPB It was the highlight from a walk around Ferry Lagoon Also noted were 2 Cuckoo a male Marsh Harrier 15 Cattle Egret 14 Swift 2 Oystercatcher a Great Egret & the usual mix of singing Warblers Cambs Bird Club

Despite the Portland BO blog reading a little grim of late I head there tomorrow full of enthusiasm Greenish Warbler Blyth's Reed Warbler Sub Alpine Warbler & Red Breasted Flycatcher have all been seen in June on Portland over the years

Why is it when I go in to a Costa Coffee on my own and have a toastie they always give me a load of napkins Today I had - what must be a record - 9 I don't even need one

It's good to get close up views of Balearic Shearwater of the Bill this morning A fair number have gone through since 9am

A boring fest of football that makes you yawn all the way through? That will be the England game v Andorra 🇦🇩 v 🇬🇧 Yawn yawn yawn

My week on Portland has come to an end Star bird would have been Beaeater if I'd connected That accolade now goes to Sooty Shearwater with cracking views of one or two close in First ones for a long long time Real winner though is my well-being Portland is a great place to chill

Belgium 🇧🇪 v Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 is a cracker Both teams showing England how it should be done

Things quietining down a bit at PaxtonNR Warblers - mostly Garden Chiffchaff & Blackcap - still singing but in reduced numbers Two Cuckoo joined in and a Marsh Harrier popped up over washout pit A good spot as I don't see that many in the southern end

Only mad dogs and English birders go out in the midday sun Flippin' hot innit

Nothing of note at both Fowlmere or Fen Drayton today but always good to hear the purr of a Turtle Dove Heard 2 birds walking the Ferry Lagoon loop Also 2 Cuckoo calling with a single calling at Fowlmere too A good mix of Warblers on both reserves

The ponies RSPB HQ at Sandy sheltering from the heat - Looks like a scene from the old wild west times Expecting Clint and Van Cleef to appear any minute

Having watched a vast amount of tennis over the last few days I think I can safely predict there will be no Brit winning Wimbledon this year Draper the best of those with a chance but he's way off Sinner and Alacaraz I also predict no female Brit will make it to the second week

Turtle Dove putting on a good display near the car park at Fen Drayton this morning Cracking sight Cracking sound