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Late September at IGC – the Sallows begin.

Posted on 5 October 2015 by Neil

Not run any traps recently at IGC with the cool clear nights. Been waiting for some cloud cover, got that this evening (5th Oct) so hopefully some moths will appear in the traps I’ve put out. Since my last report … Continue reading →

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Moth night part 3 IGC 12th September.

Posted on 18 September 2015 by Neil

One word can be used to describe this moth night here at IGC – superb! As this was the last survey night for the event, I put out 4 traps, 2 at home (1 30w twin actinic) and 2 at … Continue reading →

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Moth Night part 2 – Bawdsey 11th September.

Posted on 18 September 2015 by Neil

A large gathering of moth-hunters decended on Bawdsey hall for this evening, part of the Moth Night 2015 event. In all I think at least 23 traps of various designs were deployed, there were so many I may have missed … Continue reading →

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SMG meeting – Thorpeness.

Posted on 18 September 2015 by Neil

This meeting has been cancelled due to a poor weather forecast for the weekend.

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SMG meeting this week – change of date and venue.

Posted on 10 September 2015 by Neil

This week, the planned meeting listed on the events page on Suffolk Moths is Thorpeness. This has been postponed till next weekend, either Friday/Saturday depending on the weather. Instead, most of the ‘regular’ members who attend meetings are heading to … Continue reading →

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Yet more Vestals.

Posted on 7 September 2015 by Neil

Saw 3 more Vestal today, again while hay cutting grass. None at all in the 2 traps I ran, not much else caught either, too cold! Neil

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SMG Meeting 4/9/2015 – Old Broom, Risby.

Posted on 5 September 2015 by Neil

The group’s 4th visit to this new Suffolk Wildlife trust reserve this year, unfortunately again weather conditions were not ideal like on our previous events. With cool weather all week with north-westerly winds, moth numbers were expected to be low … Continue reading →

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SMG Meeting Old Broom, Risby – change of date.

Posted on 4 September 2015 by Neil

This meeting has been moved to tonight (Friday 4th) as tomorrow night when it was due to take place is looking far too cold! If you show up tomorrow no-one else will be there! Neil

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More Vestals at IGC.

Posted on 2 September 2015 by Neil

I’ve not been running any moth traps recently, being put off by the cool nights, especially here on the sandy soil. However, I’ve still had my eyes open during the day for anything interesting. Today I was starting the annual … Continue reading →

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End of summer at IGC.

Posted on 31 August 2015 by Neil

Last day of August, a bank holiday and its tipping it down with rain outside – typical British summer weather! Has given me time to reflect on the few weeks since I last posted. Been a good period generally for … Continue reading →

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