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Meeting this weekend at Groton wood SWT reserve.

Posted on 24 May 2018 by Neil

Been watching the weather for this meeting as it has been changing as the week has progressed. Looks like Saturday night is the better evening now with rain predicted for most of tomorrow meaning it will be a damp cool … Continue reading →

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SMG first meeting for 2018 – Bradfield woods SWT reserve – 19th May 2018.

Posted on 21 May 2018 by Neil

7 moth-ers turned up for this first meeting of the season. A cool night was forecast, coupled with a season running slightly late meant hopes were not high for seeing many moths but you never know unless you try. A … Continue reading →

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Bradfield woods SWT reserve this weekend.

Posted on 15 May 2018 by Neil

Looking at the forecast for the end of this week, Saturday 19th is looking the better evening for recording so the meeting will take place then. I hope to get to the site early to have a look around if … Continue reading →

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Suffolk Moth Group field meetings programme for 2018.

Posted on 2 May 2018 by Neil

Here is the moth group’s meeting programme as it stands at the moment. More events may be added at a later date, details of which will be put up on this blog. SUFFOLK MOTH GROUP MEETINGS PROGRAMME 2018  Note that … Continue reading →

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April mothing at Purdis.

Posted on 28 April 2018 by Neil

With poor weather forecast for the last few days of the month its time to reflect on April mothing here. Start of the month ok, then a poor spell, followed by a brief blast of summer heat then ending on … Continue reading →

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Light orange underwing out now.

Posted on 5 April 2018 by Neil

Have heard today that Light orange underwing is out at Wolves wood, with a number seen along the usual good ride on the eastern side of the site. Neil

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Orange underwing out now.

Posted on 27 March 2018 by Neil

Orange underwing is now out on the wing, saw one last week and another at ground level yesterday. If the sun comes out again then a species worth looking out for anywhere there are Birch trees, especially heathland. Won’t be … Continue reading →

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Quiet spring so far at Purdis.

Posted on 23 March 2018 by Neil

Not much to shout about really in the moth traps I’ve run recently. Still feels a bit on the cool side. Quite often I’ve put a trap on at dusk in seemingly good conditions only for it to rain or … Continue reading →

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Brief February mild spell brings in some moths to Purdis.

Posted on 20 February 2018 by Neil

Have run a couple of traps here the last 2 nights in this very brief mild spell, the first time I’ve bothered this month (not been inspiring weather really). The 18th brought in 10sp and around 100 moths to 2 … Continue reading →

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Suffolk Moth Group indoor meeting Bucklesham village hall – Saturday 17th March 2018.

Posted on 31 January 2018 by Neil

Doors will open at 10am for setting up, refreshments and general chat plus looking at exhibits. We can then start with a few talks. Some of the group will then be lunching in a local pub just down the road … Continue reading →

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