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Eurasian Bittern and Great White Egret at DST Leconfield, near Beverley, E Yorks on 28 Jan 25.
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January 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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A Great White Egret still at DST Leconfield, near Beverley, East Yorkshire on 02 Jan 24, in icy conditions.
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January 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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16 years of dreaming about seeing a particular bird on my patch came true to day, 08 Dec 24, with a Eurasian Bittern at DST Leconfield. Here’s a bit of ropey handheld video of a fantastic bird.
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December 8, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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The distinctive Two-lobed Deer Fly at DST Leconfield, near Beverley, East Yorkshire 28 Jun 25
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July 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Scorched Carpet (Ligdia adustata) spindle specialist moth at DST Leconfield, near Beverley on 17 May 2026. Earlier than the previous record.
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June 27, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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A New Year’s Day walk at DST Leconfield, near Beverley, E Yorks this afternoon produced the first site record of Goosander and the first record of Woodcock for some years, although generally quieter after yesterday’s storm.
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Female Goosander swimming at DST Leconfield.
January 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Merveille de Jour at DST Leconfield, East Yorkshire on 05 Oct 24.
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October 7, 2024 at 6:57 AM
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Two-girdled Digger Wasp (Argogorytes mystaceus) at DST Leconfield, near Beverley, East Uorkshire 29 Jun 25
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July 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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A Six-belted Clearwing found amongst White and Biting Stonecrop while looking for Sawflies at DST Leconfield, near Beverley on 26 June 2026. No lures, just a bit of luck.
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Male Six-belted Clearwing on gravel between White and Biting Stonecrop.
June 27, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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A few more beetles from DST Leconfield, near Beverley, East Yorkshire:
Golden-bloomed Longhorn
Spotted Longhorn
Wasp Beetle
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Golden-bloomed Longhorn beetle. Spotted Longhorn beetle Wasp Beetle
July 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A few more recent moths from DST Leconfield, Nr Beverley, East Yorkshire
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Mother Shipton moth Chimney Sweeper moth Orange Swift Six-spot Burnet moth
September 6, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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At least 2 Great White Egrets have been visiting DST Leconfield, near Beverley, E Yorks recently, along with up to 4 Short-eared Owls.
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Great White Egret with two Little Egrets flying behind, on a foggy day. Great White Egret stood in a field. Short-eared Owl perched on a post. Short-eared Owl hunting in flight.
December 29, 2024 at 8:31 PM
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A first for me, a Clifden Nonpareil at DST Leconfield, near Beverley, E Yorks, caught by Mike Coverdale on 24 Aug 25.
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Clifden Nonpareil moth on a poplar tree trunk. Clifden Nonpareil moth on a poplar tree trunk Clifden Nonpareil moth on a poplar tree trunk. Clifden Nonpareil moth on a poplar tree trunk.
August 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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A few recent beetle records from DST Leconfield, near Beverley, East Yorkshire:
Silis ruficollis
Malthinus flaveolus
Malachius bipustulatus
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Silis ruficollis beetle. Malthinus flaveolus soldier beetle Malachius bipustulatus
July 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Female Ichneumon Wasp ovipositing into Great Reedmace 06 Oct 24 at DST Leconfield, East Yorkshire
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October 6, 2024 at 9:15 PM
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The Defence School of Transport at Leconfield, East Yorkshire has been running BioBlitzes for local naturalists at this restricted MOD site for 3 years. The site will be running more events in 2025, please see the attached poster with amended dates for more information.
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DST Leconfield BioBlitz 2025 poster, with dates and contact details.
January 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Banded General (Stratiomys potamida) found at DST Leconfield, near Beverley on 26 June 2026. Appropriate to find a Soldier Fly General at an MOD site. Photos copyright Tim Cowley.
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Banded General Soldier Fly nectaring on flowers. Banded General Soldier Fly nectaring on flowers. Banded General Soldier Fly nectaring on flowers. Banded General Soldier Fly nectaring on flowers.
June 27, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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The Defence School of Transport at Leconfield, East Yorkshire has been running BioBlitzes for local naturalists at this restricted MOD site for 4 years. The site is running more events in 2026, please see the attached poster for dates and more information.
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March 19, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Female Ichneumon Wasp ovipositing into Great Reedmace 06 Oct 24 at DST Leconfield, Esst Yorkshire
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October 6, 2024 at 9:12 PM
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The Defence School of Transport at Leconfield, East Yorkshire has been running BioBlitzes for local naturalists at this restricted MOD site for the past 3 years. The site will be running more events in 2025, please see the attached poster for more information.
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The poster provides the dates of 12 weekend BioBlitzes at DST Leconfield and contact details for the organisers.
December 18, 2024 at 5:20 PM
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Banded General (Stratiomys potamida) found at DST Leconfield, near Beverley on 26 June 2026. Appropriate to find a Soldier Fly General at an MOD site.
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A large Banded General Soldier Fly nectaring on flowers. A large Banded General Soldier Fly nectaring on flowers. A large Banded General Soldier Fly nectaring on flowers. A large Banded General Soldier Fly nectaring on flowers.
June 27, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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It was all about Galls yesterday during the rain at DST Leconfield. Here’s a few of those seen: Andricus grossulariae, Knopper Gall Wasp, Silk-button Spangled Gall Wasp, Cherry Gall Wasp.
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Andricus grossulariae wasp gall. Knopper Gall Wasp. Silk-button Spangle Gall Wasp. Cherry Gall Wasp
September 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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A Six-belted Clearwing found amongst White and Biting Stonecrop while looking for Sawflies at DST Leconfield, near Beverley on 26 June 2026. No lures, just a bit of luck. Photo copyright Tim Cowley.
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#YorkshireMoths
#Clearwing
#Lepidoptera
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Male Six-belted Clearwing on gravel between White and Biting Stonecrop.
June 27, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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UPDATED CONTACT DETAILS.

Defence School of Transport at Leconfield, East Yorkshire has been running BioBlitzes for local naturalists at this restricted MOD site for 4 years. The site is running more events in 2026, please see the attached poster for dates and information.
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April 17, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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UPDATED CONTACT DETAILS.

Defence School of Transport at Leconfield, East Yorkshire has been running BioBlitzes for local naturalists at this restricted MOD site for 4 years. The site is running more events in 2026, please see the attached poster for dates and information.
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April 17, 2026 at 10:45 AM