First half of August in Burgate

After a stunning July things are starting to quieten down a bit here. I ran the trap last night (15th) and caught a good range of macros including my first Twin-spotted Wainscot. There were two copper underwings and the dull individual turned out to be the first Svensson’s Copper Underwing of the year. Other highlights included Magpie(2), Dusky Thorn, Maiden’s Blush, Yellow-barred Brindle and Small Waved Umber (rare here as we have no Traveller’s Joy).

During the day there are frequent Silver Y’s, Painted Ladies and Clouded Yellows on the wing but the only other migrants in the trap have been Rush Veneers. Recent records include Olive (4th), Sallow Kitten and Maple Pug (7th) and Bordered Beauty (9th). Oh and the Hornets have arrived.

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