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Suffolk Moth Group leaf miner day 7th October – a word of warning.

Posted on 6 October 2018 by Neil

This is a warning to anyone planning to attend the leaf miner day tomorrow. There is a motorcycle show going on at Trinity park (Suffolk showground) from 9am onwards which will increase traffic in the general area around the junction … Continue reading →

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September moth news from Purdis

Posted on 29 September 2018 by Neil

A holiday at the start of the month coupled with quite a few cool clear nights has meant it has generally been a quiet September for recording here. There were even a couple of frosts at this heathland site towards … Continue reading →

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Suffolk Moth Group meeting Hen reedbeds 15th September 2018 – a wainscot surprise!

Posted on 16 September 2018 by Neil

11 moth-ers met up for this meeting, the last night-time field event for the year. The target was to try and see if Clifden Nonpareil would put in another appearance after it was seen last year at the site. Before … Continue reading →

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Suffolk Moth Group meeting Hen Reedbeds – Saturday night (15th).

Posted on 13 September 2018 by Neil

The last moth evening for the year for the group is this weekend at Hen reedbeds, hoping for Clifden Nonpareil after last year’s sighting. As the weather is looking slightly warmer for Saturday night we will go for the meeting … Continue reading →

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Summer moth news from Purdis.

Posted on 26 August 2018 by Neil

With summer now drawing to a close it’s time to look back on the last 2 months of moth recording here at Purdis. Been slightly disappointing overall, with warm temperatures not really bringing in that many large catches and very … Continue reading →

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Orfordness meeting 11th August 2018.

Posted on 12 August 2018 by Neil

This meeting was re-arranged as the conditions for the 10th looked awful. Proven to be the right choice, as the regular recorders on the Ness reported an almost empty trap that night! 4 moth-ers attended this event, with some having … Continue reading →

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Orfordness meeting re-arranged for tomorrow night – 11th August.

Posted on 10 August 2018 by Neil

As the weather forecast is pretty awful for tonight (cold, clear conditions after rain) the meeting to Orfordness has been re-arranged for tomorrow night (11th). Same meeting place and time, Orford quay at 7pm. Still an overnight stay. Neil

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Another moth to watch out for – Jersey tiger.

Posted on 8 August 2018 by Neil

Following on from Paul’s capture of a Jersey tiger recently, one has been noted today at the RSPB reserve at Minsmere. It was noted during the day on Hemp agrimony flowers. With large numbers being reported at it’s known sites … Continue reading →

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Rest harrow invasion.

Posted on 5 August 2018 by Neil

It appears there is a Rest harrow moth invasion going on in south Suffolk at the moment, with a number of records in the Bawdsey and Felixstowe areas in the last few days. Hopefully Matthew will add to this news … Continue reading →

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Carlton marshes Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve 28th July 2018.

Posted on 2 August 2018 by Neil

10 moth-ers meet up for this meeting (along with the warden later in the night) to survey this excellent wetland trust reserve which has just successfully secured funds for a major expansion. A mixture of actinic and mv traps were … Continue reading →

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