Author Archives: Tony Prichard

Scarlet Tiger sighted at Ixworth

Just had a report of a Scarlet Tiger from Ixworth on 22nd June (confirmed by photo). Well worth keeping your eyes open for this one – I’m expecting further sightings this year. Tony

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A few moths in Ipswich

Not had much chance to run my lights recently but I did manage to put the light out last night. A few more hawks than last time – 4 x Elephant, 1 x Eyed and 1 x Privet. Several L-album … Continue reading

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Moth Night at King’s Forest on Friday 13th June

We’re off to the King’s Forest area this evening to run some lights in Breck habitat. Get in touch if you’re interested in coming along. Tony

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Moth night at Grove Farm SWT Reserve, Friday 6th June

The next meeting has been arranged for Friday 6th June at Grove Farm SWT Reserve, roughly between Thurston and Tostock. There’s a nice old meadow and some areas of young woodland. The entrance is a metal double gate on the … Continue reading

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Wolves Wood meeting – change of date

The Wolves Wood meeting has been pushed back to Saturday 31st as the weather looks better then, otherwise same meeting details. Tony

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Moth Night at Wolves Wood – Friday 30th May 2014

I’ve arranged access to Wolves Wood RSPB reserve for this Friday for a moth night. Meet in the car park at 9.00pm. Grid reference : TM054436 Click here for map of meeting site Tony  

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Forthcoming field meetings

I’ve been otherwise occupied in recent months so I’ve not had much time to sort out the field meeting programme yet. However, I have arranged the following two meetings for this weekend and next Saturday 17th May 2014 – Milden … Continue reading

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Unseasonal Bee Moth

I found a fresh Aphomia sociella (Bee Moth) on the fence outside my front door this morning. Not something I’d really be expecting for at least another 6 weeks or so.

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Reminder – SMG Indoor Meeting this Saturday

Don’t forget that it’s the indoor meeting this Saturday – meet at the Shannon pub in Bucklesham from 12pm for some lunch and chat or from 1.30pm onwards at the village hall. Don’t forget to bring along any presentations you … Continue reading

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Suffolk Naturalists’ Society Conference – Nature’s New Scientists

This will be held at Wherstead Park, Ipswich on Saturday 15th February. The tickets for members are £10 or for non-members £12.50 -  a bargain for a day’s entertainment. The theme of the conference is how modern technology is being … Continue reading

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