Birds, Moths and Wildlife around Marbury nr Whitchurch Cheshire
Marburymoths
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Close call for insect of the day today! 😁 The Ni Moth was exciting to see this morning in the trap (relatively rare migrant moth for Cheshire), but this Brown Chafer was amazing to look at closely too, even if it is not rare!
When you look at insects closely they’re absolutely amazing! This tiny insect (obsID says it’s a Chaoborus species, a type of midge), was on the trap today. I took a close up of it and just look at its feathery antennae! Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea but amazing nonetheless!
Marburymoths
I think I can tell the Ravens Chips (male) & Gravy (female) apart now, certainly when they are together, but also when they are apart. Chips is larger with a chunkier beak, and Gravy seems to have a "skirt"... Not sure if that's a female Raven thing or just her!
Lovely walk, highlight was 2 close flybys from a Kingfisher, not seen 1 lately. Also Barn Owls, REd Kite, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Ravens, 8 Swifts, House Martins, Swallows, Reed, Sedge & Willow Warblers, GSWoodpecker, Goldcrests, Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting & lots of vocal Wrens! #ukbirding
Today only the cheeky, demanding Raven fledgling was with the adults at 1st. It mainly begs to Chips (the male) who does feed him/her although he is less attentive than he used to be. The others came later. They seem more independent & appeared to be enjoying flying in the wind!
Some insects from my walk a stunning Spider a Furrow Orbweaver and a Common Carder Bumblebee. Watching the Bumblebee nectaring is so calming! 😁 Video in comments
On the way to the pub and the Barn Owl flew across the car park so slight detour to the field. Couldn’t not. No matter how many times I see it I get so excited 😬
A second Raven post today because this little fledgling is just so adorable. It is the one that comes the closest with Chips and Gravy and is also the most noisy and demanding. It’s a shame he can’t stay with them as he is going to be such a character 😁
Excited this morning when almost the first moth I saw was this Ni Moth. Last year I saw one almost to the day and it was only the 2nd for Cheshire. There are now a few more Cheshire records but still a rare and unusual moth for Cheshire. So excited 😆 @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #teammoth
