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Heart and Dart and other moths in Bradwell

Following Neil’s comments on this species I can report that in the catch of the 18th at Blundeston there was just one H&D. Comparatively there were around 20 Pale Tussock, probably the most I’ve ever seen, hence the overall good … Continue reading

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A trio of Alder Kitten

Last night I revisited Nebb Carr at Blundeston, the previous visit in early May produced 8 moth species on a cool night that finished early. Opening the truck door on arrival I was greeted by the high pitched hum of … Continue reading

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Even better at Monks Hole / Scale Marsh

Back at this site at St Olaves last night after a cool ,cloudy, dull, breezy day. I had no expectations regarding a catch for this night and could easily have turned back home on arrival after a brief inspection of … Continue reading

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Hotting up at Herringfleet Hills

Last night was the second visit this season to this site that always does well. Selected for this night for its shelter from the winds and the warmth generated by the South and West facing slopes, but overdue a visit … Continue reading

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Another late May adventure/ the big 2. 0.

Following on from May last year with the lost lady, Brian and I had another moth night with a difference, last night, on the Somerleyton Estate. We set up the 8 traps in the shelter of mixed woodland at Ashby … Continue reading

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Seasonal moths at home

My first night of the season trapping at home last night. Four traps run until 1am, An ideal night up here at Bradwell until some light rain at 12.30, which, as it turns out, was not even enough to wet … Continue reading

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20th May Somerleyton

Not an ideal night for mothing but felt it might be the best night of the week so went to what I thought might be a sheltered spot, Brian came along too with one trap as he had to leave … Continue reading

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Night callers

Out on the Estate at Somerleyton last night I set up on the track by Wicker Well, a small shallow broad. There was a curious bird call beginning at dusk and going on until 11pm coming from the thick cover … Continue reading

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Two nights on the Somerleyton estate

Wednesday I took out four traps to the Ashby Warren site. A very warm, damp, evening was surprisingly slow to start. Moths out in abundance were D. fagella followed by around 30 Brindled Pug. Common and Small Quaker didn’t make … Continue reading

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First night out of the season

My first night out alone, armed with four traps I went to a sheltered location on the edge of Scale Marsh at St. Olaves.  Access in the past has been an issue but is now very good.  With two lights … Continue reading

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