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Suffolk Moth Group meeting 2nd September – Tunstall common.

Posted on 7 September 2017 by Neil

5 moth-ers attended this meeting, the last ‘official’ evening event for the year. Conditions didn’t look too promising, with some heavy showers in the afternoon followed by clear skies for the evening. 4 traps (1 actinic) were put out around … Continue reading →

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Tunstall Common this weekend.

Posted on 31 August 2017 by Neil

This weekend’s meeting, the last ‘official’ Suffolk group evening event this year will take place on Saturday night – showers forecast Friday late afternoon hence why not that night. Meeting time is 7.30pm. Can’t see that it will be a … Continue reading →

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IGC August – summer ends all too quick.

Posted on 29 August 2017 by Neil

August has primarily been a disappointing month at IGC for moths. The start of the month saw a massive decline in catches due to poor weather. On top of this some work and family commitments reduced trapping opportunities. Moth numbers … Continue reading →

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SMG Meeting Hen reedbeds 19th August – a triple WEM-y surprise!

Posted on 24 August 2017 by Neil

10 moth-ers met up to do some recording at Hen reedbeds, a Suffolk trust reserve. As you would expect the main habitat is reedbed, with areas of wet woodland and more saline habitat close by. 11 traps (5 actinics) were … Continue reading →

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Tunstall common meeting next weekend 25th/26th August – postponed.

Posted on 20 August 2017 by Neil

The field meeting at Tunstall common has been postponed till the following weekend – 1st/2nd September. Same meeting place but earlier time of 7.30pm. Most of the group will be away next weekend hence why it has been re-scheduled. There … Continue reading →

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Latticed heath arrival.

Posted on 18 August 2017 by Neil

35 Latticed heath in/on my traps this morning, a higher than normal number suggesting immigration or local emergence. Anyone else notice this? Neil

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Hen reedbed meeting – Saturday night

Posted on 17 August 2017 by Neil

The weather is still looking better for Saturday night so the meeting to Hen reedbeds will go ahead then. Neil

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Suffolk group meeting – Hen reedbeds.

Posted on 16 August 2017 by Neil

After a break the meetings programme continues this weekend with a visit to Hen reedbeds. Meet in car park TM471771 at 8pm. Looking at the moment as if Saturday is going to be the better night with a strong breeze … Continue reading →

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News from IGC for July – a very busy period!

Posted on 9 August 2017 by Neil

Most of July continued on the same theme as June, with good numbers of moths around, keeping me very busy. On top of this there were all the field meetings going on and a holiday at the end of the … Continue reading →

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Suffolk Moth Group meeting – the Orfordness adventure 21st July.

Posted on 27 July 2017 by Neil

6 moth hunters came to this meeting, including one from the Norfolk group on his first meeting out with us. As usual, the staff and Mike Marsh helped us transport the load of equipment over to the reserve by boat. … Continue reading →

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