Category Archives: Field meetings

SMG meeting Orfordness 25th June 2016.

Posted on 28 June 2016 by Neil

With heavy rain falling before the meeting and during the drive to Orford Quay to meet the boat to Orfordness, hopes were not high for this night. However, the rain was due to clear which it promptly did and it … Continue reading →

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Orfordness meeting reminder – this Saturday night (25th).

Posted on 20 June 2016 by Neil

Just a reminder that it is the Orfordness field meeting this Saturday night (overnight stay on reserve). Places are limited, I know of 4 people who are coming so far so there is still space for a few more. Meet … Continue reading →

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Cavenham Heath NNR meeting 4th June 2016.

Posted on 6 June 2016 by Neil

Finally some warm conditions to get out and about in. A couple of us arrived early for the meeting to do a bit of sweeping for micros in the late evening warmth. Hordes of Plutella xylostella about, easily 1000+. A … Continue reading →

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Cavenham Heath meeting – change of date.

Posted on 2 June 2016 by Neil

Due to the poor weather forecast for Friday, the meeting at Cavenham Heath has been changed to Saturday night (4th June). Same meeting details. Please watch the blog if you are thinking of coming as it may be it could … Continue reading →

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June moth group meetings.

Posted on 1 June 2016 by Neil

Here are the details for the meetings that have been arranged for June. Friday 3rd June – Cavenham Heath. Meet 9pm in the main car park (TL 744721). We will then move the cars down the track further to find … Continue reading →

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SMG event 27/05/2016 – Hintlesham Wood.

Posted on 29 May 2016 by Neil

First event of the year promised much with a warm day, but it cooled down fairly quickly after dusk. 5 moth-ers turned up for the evening and first job was to look for trap sites. Unfortunately the wood has become … Continue reading →

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Suffolk Moth Group first field meeting – a reminder.

Posted on 25 May 2016 by Neil

Just a reminder that it is the first group meeting this Friday (27th) at Hintlesham woods. See my blog earlier this month for all the details. Conditions looking promising at the moment. Neil

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Suffolk group first Field meeting 27th May 2016.

Posted on 3 May 2016 by Neil

The first ‘official Suffolk group field meeting has been organised for Friday 27th May at Hintlesham Wood RSPB reserve. Meet at TM079426 in the village for 9pm. We will then have to carry the equipment along the footpath to the … Continue reading →

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Annual indoor meeting – Bucklesham Village Hall – Saturday April 2nd 2016 – 10.30am.

Posted on 27 February 2016 by Neil

Doors will open at 10.30am for setting up, refreshments and general chat and looking at exhibits. We can then start with a few talks if there is time. Some of the group will then be lunching in a local pub … Continue reading →

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Moth Night part 2 – Bawdsey 11th September.

Posted on 18 September 2015 by Neil

A large gathering of moth-hunters decended on Bawdsey hall for this evening, part of the Moth Night 2015 event. In all I think at least 23 traps of various designs were deployed, there were so many I may have missed … Continue reading →

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