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More Moths for April
Decided not to trap tonight and we have a brief return to winter coming up so thought to post for the handful of recent good moth nights. At home but went down to The Patch on 21st as well. Diversity … Continue reading
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Early April moths, Hollesley and around.
As others have found, April has continued the good start to 2017., though not every night has proved successful. I visited Bromeswell Green on 5th that was forecasted as a warm cloudy night and turned out clear and moonlit with … Continue reading
Late March Hollesley
Yes we have had another warm spell in March this year. It’s been a good March. Got my car back today so hope to get away from home and trap some of the species I have been envious of in … Continue reading
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March mothing 2017 Hollesley
Firstly I must say I am sorry not to have been able to attend the Winter Meeting at Bucklesham this year. I have been without my car since late February and was unable to get a lift. That also means … Continue reading
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A warm February week.
Warmest day here at Hollesley was 20th with 17 C, 15.6 C at dusk and down to 10.4 C at dawn then continued to fall as the drizzle started to set in. Weather forecasts for the next week doesn’t look … Continue reading
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2016 a poor year for moths?
It was often said during 2016 that it was a poor year. A number of expected species didn’t turn up or moths were low in number. The year was later than average after a poor spring. However, after gathering all … Continue reading
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Mid-November warm spell
Well a very short warm spell, centred around 15th when daytime was 15C and it was 12.5C at dawn at home. I took the opportunity on 15th to visit Captain’s Wood again with the hope of adding the December Moth … Continue reading
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Late October 2016
A warm air-mass moved into southern England from the Azores area towards the end of October this year which brought better mothing for a time. Daytime temperatures at home peaked at 18.3C and several nights stayed over 10C. The best … Continue reading
Early October Hollesley
Just a quick review of the first half of October when all trapping has been at home. The weather hasn’t seemed to merit excursions elsewhere. Have picked up most of my usual autumnal moths now except for the Blair’s Shoulder-knot. … Continue reading
An Autumnal feel with extras
With a prospect of windy weather for later in the week and my not being able to set the traps this evening I thought it time to take stock on the last few weeks. With the exception of one trip … Continue reading
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