Category Archives: Sightings

And an apology. In my last post I incorrectly identified the Elachista as E. utonella. It has now been correctly identified as E. scirpi. I have edited that post. Back to the start of summer. I thought it appropriate to … Continue reading →

On Saturday afternoon, I walked into my greenhouse in my garden to find a Yellow-legged clearwing female buzzing around the roof. Not the first time I’ve seen this moth on the site and also not the first time I’ve found … Continue reading →

The first week of the month was poor with little seen. I was them away on holiday, retuning mid-month to find conditions had improved. In fact the good weather continued right through until the month’s end, keeping me very busy … Continue reading →

Yes, that was Spring. We now move on to Summer. It has a lot to live up to. I went out to Havergate Island on 24th so there was no trapping at home in Hollesley that night. I also visited … Continue reading →

After 15 years of recording my Bawdsey list has hit 500 species of macro moth (or larger moths per the Skinner guide). The list includes both Bawdsey Manor and the hall. The 500th species was the exquisite Purple Cloud trapped … Continue reading →

Three of the best moths from my garden in july 2016 have been repeated in the last two weeks! , with a Pediasia fascelinella on 27/5, Elegia similella on 30/5 and 4 Pima boisovaliella since 16/5. New for the garden … Continue reading →

. This is for those who pack away traps in the dark. Last Autumn I was out on the Somerleyton Estate with a licensed bat study group. I found it odd that the most used light on their head torches … Continue reading →

I’ve been rather quiet of late, sorry Tony, a man who as I recall catches far more than his fair share of Vestal, considering his location!!! If you really want to see  Alder Kitten then your best bet would be … Continue reading →