Tim Phillips
@southhamsbirder.bsky.social
Derbyshire Expat now living the dream in South Devon.
Birding, Butterflies, Moths, Fossils & Derby County (Not necessarily in that order...)
Birding, Butterflies, Moths, Fossils & Derby County (Not necessarily in that order...)
Wild few hours at Slapton this morning in the wind and rain. Birds were quite hard to come by given the conditions but did stumble across these Gooseneck Barnacles recently washed ashore which was a first for me #BeachCombing #Devon
December 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Wild few hours at Slapton this morning in the wind and rain. Birds were quite hard to come by given the conditions but did stumble across these Gooseneck Barnacles recently washed ashore which was a first for me #BeachCombing #Devon
Took a bit of searching but ended up with good views of the Green-Winged Teal at South Huish Marsh this morning. Great views too of the Greenland White-Front previously seen at Slapton Ley recently @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
December 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Took a bit of searching but ended up with good views of the Green-Winged Teal at South Huish Marsh this morning. Great views too of the Greenland White-Front previously seen at Slapton Ley recently @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
Absolutely fantastic views of the Desert Wheatear this afternoon at Bolberry Down in the howling wind. Many thanks to me old mucker @grangetownbirder.bsky.social for the tip off.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Absolutely fantastic views of the Desert Wheatear this afternoon at Bolberry Down in the howling wind. Many thanks to me old mucker @grangetownbirder.bsky.social for the tip off.
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Cockwood Steps - After frustratingly distant views in poor light, the Lesser Crested Tern showed much better flying up the Exe showing all it's key features before settling back at Warren Point. Another superb December bird down here in Devon! #UKBirding #DevonBirds
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Cockwood Steps - After frustratingly distant views in poor light, the Lesser Crested Tern showed much better flying up the Exe showing all it's key features before settling back at Warren Point. Another superb December bird down here in Devon! #UKBirding #DevonBirds
Solid couple of hours birding around the South Hams this morning.
The RND still at Beesands Ley, back for his 9th consecutive year. Single GWE also present.
The Greenland White-Front also still at Slapton Ley near the Pond Dipping Station
#UKBirding #DevonBirds
The RND still at Beesands Ley, back for his 9th consecutive year. Single GWE also present.
The Greenland White-Front also still at Slapton Ley near the Pond Dipping Station
#UKBirding #DevonBirds
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Solid couple of hours birding around the South Hams this morning.
The RND still at Beesands Ley, back for his 9th consecutive year. Single GWE also present.
The Greenland White-Front also still at Slapton Ley near the Pond Dipping Station
#UKBirding #DevonBirds
The RND still at Beesands Ley, back for his 9th consecutive year. Single GWE also present.
The Greenland White-Front also still at Slapton Ley near the Pond Dipping Station
#UKBirding #DevonBirds
Good views of the 1cy White-Fronted Goose at Slapton Ley this afternoon. Present since the 17th, a nice Patch Tick for me ✔️ #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Good views of the 1cy White-Fronted Goose at Slapton Ley this afternoon. Present since the 17th, a nice Patch Tick for me ✔️ #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Relieved that Steppe Grey Shrike managed to hang on over the weekend at Pedngwinian Point giving great views. The Lesser Yellowlegs was nice bonus bird too showing even better just outside Truro Tesco. A good day indeed. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Relieved that Steppe Grey Shrike managed to hang on over the weekend at Pedngwinian Point giving great views. The Lesser Yellowlegs was nice bonus bird too showing even better just outside Truro Tesco. A good day indeed. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
Passenger Moth trapped overnight at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
September 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Passenger Moth trapped overnight at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Our long weekend at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social off to the perfect start with this re-trapped Wryneck. First rung on the 9th, not seen again until today @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Our long weekend at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social off to the perfect start with this re-trapped Wryneck. First rung on the 9th, not seen again until today @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Unusually good views of this Wryneck down at Turf Lock this evening. A very long overdue Devon Tick for me ✅ @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
August 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Unusually good views of this Wryneck down at Turf Lock this evening. A very long overdue Devon Tick for me ✅ @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
The Marsh Sandpiper at Seaton Wetlands this morning. Only my second ever bird and a lovely addition to my Devon List @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
August 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Marsh Sandpiper at Seaton Wetlands this morning. Only my second ever bird and a lovely addition to my Devon List @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
A glorious early mornings walk at Slapton was rewarded these 3 female Red-Crested Pochards on the Ley. Still a scarce bird down here in the South Hams @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
August 2, 2025 at 7:21 AM
A glorious early mornings walk at Slapton was rewarded these 3 female Red-Crested Pochards on the Ley. Still a scarce bird down here in the South Hams @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
Managed to pick out this really smart Adult Yellow-Legged Gull at Slapton Sands this morning #DevonBirds #UKBirding
July 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Managed to pick out this really smart Adult Yellow-Legged Gull at Slapton Sands this morning #DevonBirds #UKBirding
First Jersey Tiger of the year in last night's trap plus a Pebble Hook-Tip which was a long overdue new one for the garden #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #DevonMoths
July 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
First Jersey Tiger of the year in last night's trap plus a Pebble Hook-Tip which was a long overdue new one for the garden #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #DevonMoths
Not often I see Summer Plumage Spotted Redshank, so I was delighted to finally see these two individuals at Bowling Green Marsh this evening along with 2 Spoonbill, GWE, 2 Whimbrel & 2 Green Sands @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
July 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Not often I see Summer Plumage Spotted Redshank, so I was delighted to finally see these two individuals at Bowling Green Marsh this evening along with 2 Spoonbill, GWE, 2 Whimbrel & 2 Green Sands @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds
My first Scorched Wing for the garden in last night's trap. A stunner of a month and one I've been hoping to get for a while now #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #UKMoths
June 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
My first Scorched Wing for the garden in last night's trap. A stunner of a month and one I've been hoping to get for a while now #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #UKMoths
Bumper Trap Moth Trap last night with 2 Privets, Swallow-Tailed Moth (NFG), Thistle Ermine (NFG), Buff Arches, Lobster Moth & 5 Buff Tips the highlights #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #UKMoths
June 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Bumper Trap Moth Trap last night with 2 Privets, Swallow-Tailed Moth (NFG), Thistle Ermine (NFG), Buff Arches, Lobster Moth & 5 Buff Tips the highlights #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #UKMoths
Chuffed to finally add Woodchat Shrike to my Devon List, a bird I've wanted for a while down here. A mobile bird but occasionally gave good views when perched at Dawlish Warren this morning @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Chuffed to finally add Woodchat Shrike to my Devon List, a bird I've wanted for a while down here. A mobile bird but occasionally gave good views when perched at Dawlish Warren this morning @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
After a few very lean weeks Moth trapping, it was nice to finally get a bit of variety this morning. This Peach Blossom was a new one the garden & Puss Moths are always good to get #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #UKMoths
June 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
After a few very lean weeks Moth trapping, it was nice to finally get a bit of variety this morning. This Peach Blossom was a new one the garden & Puss Moths are always good to get #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #UKMoths
The Blyth's Reed Warbler in full song this morning down in the Quarry at Berry Head. A couple of possible flight views but nothing to definitely confirm ID. Frustrating but that's how it goes sometimes 🤷♂️ @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds #RareBirdsUK
June 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The Blyth's Reed Warbler in full song this morning down in the Quarry at Berry Head. A couple of possible flight views but nothing to definitely confirm ID. Frustrating but that's how it goes sometimes 🤷♂️ @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds #RareBirdsUK
First Poplar Hawkmoth of the year plus a fresh Cream-Spot Tiger the pick of last nights trap. Now where's that Privet... #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
May 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
First Poplar Hawkmoth of the year plus a fresh Cream-Spot Tiger the pick of last nights trap. Now where's that Privet... #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Very little in last night's trap apart from this Lobster Moth which was another new one for the Garden 🙂 #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
May 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Very little in last night's trap apart from this Lobster Moth which was another new one for the Garden 🙂 #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
More success with the Moth Trap last night with an increase numbers & species including these 5 Buff Tips. The Small Elephant Hawkmoth was by far the best of the bunch and a new one for the Garden too 🙂 #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
May 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
More success with the Moth Trap last night with an increase numbers & species including these 5 Buff Tips. The Small Elephant Hawkmoth was by far the best of the bunch and a new one for the Garden too 🙂 #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Definitely quality over quantity in the Moth Trap last night. This Cream-Spot Tiger was the obvious stand out #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter
May 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Definitely quality over quantity in the Moth Trap last night. This Cream-Spot Tiger was the obvious stand out #BritishMoths #TeamMoth #MothsMatter