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Bite night, 21st August

On Friday Brian and I trapped at Herringfleet Hills. A very warm night with the temperature remaining above 18c despite only wispy thin, very high cloud. 8 traps deployed, with me again using Brian’s spare generator. Brian had some trouble … Continue reading

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Brian to the rescue!

Friday the 10th I set up at Herringfleet Hills. Optimistic of a good night in perfect conditions, when it came to starting the generator it wouldn’t start. It has always been a first pull start on every occasion and despite … Continue reading

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Bradwell and Ashby early July

On the 2nd I trapped at home on a bright moonlight night, conditions I wouldn’t normally bother with getting the traps out, but it was incredibly warm and I had just missed by a day what would appear to be … Continue reading

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Late June – improved catches

On the 25th Brian and I went to the Burgh Castle Roman Fort site. I have had permission to survey the site for several years now. But have never gone before. There is a lot of public access and the … Continue reading

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Kitten seeking new home

I have had very different fortunes to Raymond with my species counts for the time of year. However like Matthew down in Bawdsey I too have been lucky enough to get a new kitten. Alder Kitten is the most regular … Continue reading

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A new micro for Suffolk

Brian and I went to Ashby Warren on the night of the 11th. A site that keeps coming up with surprise finds, it has become a case of expecting the unexpected. No cloud cover on the night but warm air … Continue reading

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Boo! Rubbish!

Two early June experiences for me. Quite different to the carefully selected nights previously enjoyed. On the 2nd, a windy moonlit night I was out again at Monk’s Hole/ Scale Marsh. The reason for a revisit after last week was this … Continue reading

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Under surveillance at Scale Marsh

Wednesday night 27 May I had only my 8th trapping session of the year and this night it was at Scale Marsh, St Olaves. I haven’t trapped at all at home this season so far and have restricted my nights, … Continue reading

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Herringfleet Hills 22 May

Last year at this site on 20 May the tally was 118 species, so how would this season compare? A perfect night to start, the wind got up late on and spoiled the total no doubt with the best performing … Continue reading

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Any good moths on Ferns?

Surveying the southern shore and woods of Fritton Lake recently I discovered around a quarter mile stretch of Male Fern. Does anyone know of any specific species that might be targeted and if so at what time of year? Thanks, … Continue reading

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