Steep decline at Herringfleet Hills

Sadly the nights total on Saturday was not good, especially when this is the best site on the Somerleyton Estate. 8 traps, conditions for most of them perfect, although breezy where exposed and temperature around 16C. 34 species recorded including 1 for gen det as probable E. sordidana. We also had E. tenerana. The best sight was Autumnal Rustic with 7. Autumn species made up 7 of the total. This site is generally on a par with the coastal species numbers and the night fell well short of a reasonable catch. We got pretty wet as it poured just after we decided to pack up. On the plus side no Hornets encountered.

Saturday, possibly Friday I’m planning to trap at a new location, Arable Field margin, Ancient Hedgerow with Ivy etc and a long stretch of Evergreen Oak of which there is a lot in the parkland area of the Hall. Anyone wishing to join me welcome, contact me for details of this easy to find venue and meeting point. I have had my eye on this spot for many years, easy trapping.

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