Category Archives: Sightings

The cold NE wind died down here today so with the temperature 6 deg. and plenty of cloud to keep it that way I took my wemlight trap to nearby woodland to see what might turn up. Switched it on … Continue reading →

After the freezing cold conditions last week, the weather has turned right on it’s head this week to mild. Wasn’t really tempted at the start to trap as I’d already recorded all the expected late season species for the year … Continue reading →

Is what we appear to be getting at the moment, in contrast to our recent experiences and with it expected throughout December. So Winter moth appears on 20th November here at Hollesley and plenty of December moth too. The 3rd … Continue reading →

Five nights trapped this month. Some findings different than those further south with Lunar Under-wing and Beaded Chestnut having a good season here after a couple of not so good years for the former. I’m glad Raymond mentioned Cypress Carpet … Continue reading →

I have wandered no further from home than down the road to The Patch for mothing this last month. The month started poorly but improved considerably as it progressed and then ended with some cold days more in line with … Continue reading →

Didn’t feel like autumn much this month, with some warm sunny days and mild nights. There were some good spells of southerly winds that brought plenty of migrants to the UK and I did get a few, more on this … Continue reading →

I struggle with time nowadays to write these blogs and logging on to the site from various devices I find most difficult, so apologies for lack of updates this season. I had to write this short post though as last … Continue reading →

I was a bit doubtful when I looked out just before dawn and realised it was very misty. I’d put the garden trap out hoping for migrants in the SE breeze. I beat the moorhens to it this morning, and … Continue reading →

I trapped on six nights starting with the 4th and 48 species. Nothing too unexpected. Most moth species enjoying a very good year here. Latticed Heath turned up on many more nights than normal including this night along with September … Continue reading →