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Moth and Bird

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:09 pm
by David M
A couple of days ago I saw a handful of moths up on the heathland near where I live in Swansea. Some had yellow underwings (like the one in shot) and others had red underwings. Anyone know what they are (same species with some sexual dimorphism perhaps?)

Also, can anyone oblige me with the bird I photographed on the marshland in Swansea Vale earlier today?
Moth 2.JPG
Bird.JPG

Re: Moth and Bird

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:28 pm
by Rogerdodge
Orange Underwing (Archiearis Parthenias)
Reed Bunting

HTH

Re: Moth and Bird

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:36 pm
by Zonda
Reed Bunting (male), i may stand corrected. :D

Re: Moth and Bird

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:49 pm
by David M
Rogerdodge wrote:Orange Underwing (Archiearis Parthenias)
Reed Bunting

HTH
Thanks, Roger.