Early start on the ivy.

Tony Fox and I paid our first visit to the abundant ivy flowers in Stutton on the 20th August. Since then we have been out on a further three occasions. Last year we didn’t start until the 12th September. This early start has enabled us to pick up some late-summer species and to date we have recorded 26 species.

I had limited mobility last year, but with my shiny new hip now bedded in, the village is my oyster and we don’t have enough time in an evening to get around to all the good spots. We target one area for about 90 minutes-2 hours of searching shortly after dusk. Neil – if you fancy bringing a squad down this way one evening you would be most welcome.

Highlights so far have been Lunar Yellow Underwing (2 on 23rd), Plain Pug (23rd) and the first Dark Sword-Grass (2 on 28th).

Last year we recorded 53 species on ivy (flybys don’t count in my book) and weather permitting we are on target to pass that this year.

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