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Post 7/7 anticlimax

Since North Cove the mothing has become much more lacklustre. The trap I ran at home on that night had 78 species whereas on the 17th four traps only had 80sp although two of those were new to me being; … Continue reading

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irecord v Mapmate

Does anyone use irecord. Is it better/easier than using mapmate. Or is it not as good?

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Quadra fest 2017

Allan Eaton from Kessingland joined Brian and I as we returned to the Ashby site on 2nd July where in 2014 we had 6 and then 45 Four-spotted Footman, Lithosia quadra. In the last two years we had proven the … Continue reading

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Rose Gold

Prospects were looking good Thursday evening when I arrived in perfect conditions at the old Brickworks site at Somerleyton. It sits on top of what would have been a former cliff I suppose and it now towers over Somerleyton marina. … Continue reading

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Herringfleet Marshes 22nd June

Brian and I trapped with 3 generators and at least 9 lights hoping for Obscure Wainscot. With distant lights being ours we did a lot of walking having spanned something like 3/4 km of marshland and tracks. 169 species and … Continue reading

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A handy tip from Keith

. This is for those who pack away traps in the dark. Last Autumn I was out on the Somerleyton Estate with a licensed bat study group. I found it odd that the most used light on their head torches … Continue reading

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A blog for Tony H.

I’ve been rather quiet of late, sorry Tony, a man who as I recall catches far more than his fair share of Vestal, considering his location!!! If you really want to see  Alder Kitten then your best bet would be … Continue reading

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Early to mid September in Bradwell

5th September here in Bradwell saw 65 species of which highlights were Vestal, Wax Moth, 9 Rusty-dot Pearl which outnumbered Diamond-back.  New for the progressing season was Frosted Orange.More seasonal moths followed on the 7th with Sallow and Black Rustic … Continue reading

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Anyone for Cricket?

One of my lights from the recent Burgh Castle night attracted this House Cricket. Has anyone encountered them before? I believe they are available from pet shops as live food for exotic pets but have also been established in this … Continue reading

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1st September Bradwell

Only 55 species recorded on the night. Making up most of the numbers were Large Yellow Under-wing and almost equal numbers of Square-spot Rustic. Two traps had Old Lady and a Centre-barred Sallow was also recorded.  Five migrant species; Rusty-dot … Continue reading

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