Author Archives: Mark Timms

Early July in Burgate

Conditions were perfect last night (the 5th) for a full trap so a bumper catch was expected. This proved to be the case with pride of place going to single Blackneck, Coronet and Gothic: all new site records. Also of note were … Continue reading

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At last, a Currant Clearwing

This afternoon (7th) I finally managed to lure a Currant Clearwing from our 3 blackcurrant bushes in the garden. I have been trying to attract this moth for the last 2 summers and was beginning to lose faith in the … Continue reading

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Late May in Burgate

I have just got back from a couple of weeks in France. What a difference a fortnight makes! Before I went away there were rather thin pickings but now the trap is nearly full in the mornings. The catch has … Continue reading

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An odd Silver Y

Last night (the 20th) I trapped what I took to be an odd-looking Silver Y. Not 100% certain I sent photos to Tony P and he has suggested putting these on the blog. Is this an aberrant Silver Y or … Continue reading

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More Early Records

Like everyone else I am finding that many of the spring moths are appearing at an early date. On the 9th was an Iron Prominent and last night a Garden Carpet and Waved Umber. A Pine Beauty on the 9th … Continue reading

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Early April in Burgate

I have been away for a few days so yesterday evening I kept the trap running all night for the first time this year. This morning in amongst all the quakers and drabs was a single Lead-coloured Drab (the first … Continue reading

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An early Water Carpet

I tried the garden trap again last night (16th) as it was a warm evening. Very few moths about but the pick of the bunch was a pristine Water Carpet: my first record of this moth. Mark

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Mid March in Burgate

I have run the garden trap for a couple of hours on each of the last 3 nights. There has been a steady trickle of new firsts for the year: Twin-spotted Quaker and Engrailed on the 12th, Satellite on the … Continue reading

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Late August in Burgate

Highlight of last night (29th) was an Oblique Carpet – a rare find inland I think. Also of note were Bulrush Wainscot, Dusky Thorn, Currant Pug and Maiden’s Blush. I am now getting plenty of Hedge Rustic, Feathered Gothic and … Continue reading

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A surprise catch in Burgate

I read the postings of coastal trappers with interest and envy, thinking that there are some moths I will never catch. So I was delighted when a small green and black moth in the trap this morning (19th) turned out … Continue reading

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