Bob Eade

Interested in all wildlife but specialising mainly in Butterflies, Dragonflies and Orchids.

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@_MattEade Simply stunning!!

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@_MattEade I’m so pleased and so would Mum. Looking forward to welcoming Emily to the family xx

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@eastengland2014 If you are near Sussex anytime before end of March I can try to show you baby Wall Brown!!

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@AdamHuttly @sdnpa @SussexWildlife @SussexOrnitholo @SussexBirding We saw it about 20 minutes after we left you, viewed from near the new dew pond. It headed in the direction of Burpham.

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@erichens11 Incredible.

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@birdingbods @Buzz_dont_tweet @BDSdragonflies Excellent Dave. They are very common in many parts of Europe. Lots in Fuerteventura and other Canaries.

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Pleased to show @pollymm the teneral Red-veined Darter on its 3rd day. Naturally a few more photos were taken of it. Amazingly one shot doesn't show the bent abdomen. @BDSdragonflies @SussexWildlife

[Lisa Saw @lisagsaw]

I've really enjoyed reliving my trip to Scotland with @bob_eade earlier this year, whilst going through the photos and writing my blog. Here's the last one about our time spent on #Mull

https://t.co/6uNbDm1MUr

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@pollymm @BDSdragonflies @SussexWildlife Good to see you got some great shots of him Polly.

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Yesterday I found a Red-veined Darter on my local patch. No camera though!! Doh. Still there today though, so a few shots. Damaged abdomen unfortunately. Teneral male I believe, so was it locally bred, or migrant? @BDSdragonflies @sdnpa @SussexWildlife

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@lisagsaw A superb blog posting, well worth looking at!!

[Lisa Saw @lisagsaw]

Here's a link to my latest blog, focusing on the wonderful #Otters that can be found on #Mull . @bob_eade and I had some truly memorable moments photographing these charismatic creatures! 😍

https://t.co/S8Dxq2tist

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@Feargal_Sharkey @SouthernWater There's a water leak in Vale Road, in Seaford. Yes, Southern Water country, and it's been pouring water into the street for close to 4 weeks now, and possibly longer.

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@martinswarren Excellent Martin. The worst year for SSS this year by a very long way on my local patch.

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Plenty of 3rd brood Wall Brown action locally. Several females observed egg laying. This culvert has at least 6 eggs. Mating also seen in recent days. @SussexWildlife @BCSussex @savebutterflies @sdnpa

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As well as 16 Poplar Hawk-moth larvae that are still feeding on the potted Willow, I have also had 3 Herald larvae this year. They have all pupated on the plant, and today, the 2nd one emerged. @BritishMoths @SussexWildlife @savebutterflies @BBCSpringwatch

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A brief, but good visit to Old Lodge yesterday pm. A young Raft Spider and several Southern Hawkers seen. This male looked great on the flowering Heather. @SussexWildlife

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The Poplar Hawk-moth larvae on my Willow have reduced a little in number from the original 17. Last night there were still at least 11. Yesterday I spotted this one in mid moult. The old skin, including the tail is behind him. @savebutterflies @BCSussex

[Lisa Saw @lisagsaw]

If you've been following my recent blog, you'll know @bob_eade and I headed over to the Isle of #Mull next. First up on the island was a visit to Duart Castle with some fabulous insect and bird sightings:

https://t.co/HARtr0c9Kh

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@martinswarren @BC_Dorset I have had a painted lady in my garden today and yesterday as well as 2 Hummers at the same time. Several Ladies on the local downland too.