Last night went pretty well with four traps placed along the woodland and Carr belt and the marshes with various antelope, deer and cattle enclosures. I was accompanied throughout by park employees, who were most enthusiastic. Not much going on but for the most sheltered trap on the first round. Diamond-backs in midge numbers at another. 41 species in total the best being N. metaxella which is distinctly marked compared to the more commonly seen Nematopogon, and Oblique Carpet which was my favourite of the night. As I passed the Lion enclosure several times, I shall never forget the sight of the huge Lions, close to the wire, pacing alongside as I passed. Especially in the twilight and dark when you could barely see the mesh boundary between them and me!
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