Category Archives: Sightings

As Raymond has mentioned in his post, October this year was all about the warm spell mid month, producing migrants, out of season summertime moths and good numbers of some of the autumnal regulars. Not too much happened here before … Continue reading →

I have done very little moth recording this year and  was completely unaware of the migrant bonanza of mid October until well after the event had occurred, much to my disappointment. Therefore on the 23rd I was very pleased and … Continue reading →

The weather forecast suggests tonight will not be good for moth trapping so I report now for the month. Moths caught during October have fallen into three categories. regular autumn species, out of season species and immigrants. There has not … Continue reading →

It’s looking like we have a population of Clifden Nonpareil in Suffolk. Last night (10 October) I caught my third of the week at Iken Cliff, near Snape. The others were on the nights of 5th and 8th and all … Continue reading →

This years variable weather and moth catching has continued through September. A handful of good nights mixed in with many of little value. The middle of the month was the better spell for me with the biggest catch on 16th … Continue reading →

A holiday at the start of the month coupled with quite a few cool clear nights has meant it has generally been a quiet September for recording here. There were even a couple of frosts at this heathland site towards … Continue reading →

With apologies for the poor photo below (I needed to get to work), this Duponchelia fovealis was a surprise find in the moth trap this morning. I vaguely recall seeing the first Suffolk record of this species when one was … Continue reading →

A bit up and down this August, weather and mothing wise. Not been to The Patch during the month but had a good visit to Havergate Island on 2nd and to Abbey Farm, Snape on 21st. I was joined by … Continue reading →