
Steph Murphy
@stephmurphy66
Devon birder and artist. Birds, bees, butterflies, bugs & flowers. Engaging with nature as much as possible. Also on Bluesky. D500, 500 pf
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26-12-2013 17:05:51
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A mass of Ivy Broomrape along a leafy lane at Berry Head. I always find these ghostly flowers fascinating BSBI: Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust


The White-spotted Bluethroat WWT Slimbridge was showing well from the Shepherd's Hut this morning. BirdGuides RareBirdAlertUK



Wonderful, close views of White-letter Hairstreak in the canopy of the elm tree at Oreston Road, Plymouth. Probably the best place to see them and all their splendour. We saw 5 maybe 6 today. BC Devon Branch Butterfly Conservation 🦋



Photographed this large bat over Ideford Common at 9.10pm tonight. Can anyone pin it down to species for me? Devon Wildlife Trust


Nightjar action on Ideford Common this evening. 3 churring and two flying round my head! Devon Wildlife Trust Devon Birds



Good numbers of Marbled White (all males) at Dawlish Country Park. A fantastic place, purchased with Section 106 agreement funding and managed by Teignbridge and Exeter Councils, full of wildflowers, apple trees, Cirl Bunting and butterflies. BC Devon Branch Butterfly Conservation 🦋



A single, fresh White Admiral at Liverton Plantation, Bovey. A complete stunner!!! With Rob Murphy BC Devon Branch Butterfly Conservation 🦋


Back to Aish Tor looking for Dark Green Fritillary, which were mysteriously nowhere to be found. Thought i had one with photo no. 4 but, hmmm, not so sure! BC Devon Branch Butterfly Conservation 🦋





Went back to Liverton Plantation in the scorching heat. Two more White Admiral along the main track. Spent ages with one, landing on the track and posing in the sun, while I literally melted in the heat! BC Devon Branch Butterfly Conservation 🦋

