Author Archives: Nikki M

Moth Trapping JMNR 9th July 2015

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Nikki M

The trap was set up at the start of section 3 of the butterfly transect on the evening of 9th July and emptied 5:30 the following morning. Recorder N. Mahadevan. Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata 6, Marbled Orchard Tortrix Hedya nubiferana 2, Latticed … Continue reading →

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JMNR 8th July 2015

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Nikki M

Some sightings provided by John Parlby from a rather showery visit: 5 Swifts were observed, 2 Chiff Chaff, and a Chaffinch heard. Several Ringlet, Meadow Brown, a few Burnett Moths. John also provided a photograph of a fly, identified by … Continue reading →

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iPod Found

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Nikki M

An iPod was found in the vicinity of Ogston Reservoir. Please contact John Hall, [email protected] for further details. 

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July 4th 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Nikki M

Paul Beard led the groups walk on a dry sunny morning. Attendance of fourteen was low; possibly the previous night’s lightning and heavy rain put some people off. Using footpaths and quiet roads the walk to Highoredish provided glorious views … Continue reading →

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JMNR butterfly transect 1st July 2015

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Nikki M

Week 14 and things are really heating up now, 26 degrees Centigrade in the morning, with butterfly numbers doubling since the last recording visit. Nikki Mahadevan was the lucky surveyor, and found 2 Small Skipper, 8 Large Skipper, 1 Red … Continue reading →

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Moth Trapping JMNR 30th June, 2015

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Nikki M
The spectacle

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The trap was set up at the start of section 3 of the butterfly transect route on the evening of 30th June. It was a very warm night and the temperature was 16ºC @  5:45 when the trap was emptied. … Continue reading →

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JMNR butterfly transect 29th June 2015

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Nikki M

John Parlby made good use of the warmer, though cloudy, weather to monitor the butterflies for survey week 13: In 20 minutes he recorded 6 Large Skipper, 2 Green-veined White, 1 Small Tortoiseshell, 1 Speckled Wood, 4 Meadow Brown and … Continue reading →

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Moth Trapping JMNR 25th June 2015

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Nikki M

The moth trap was set up down near Bottom Pond (bginning of section 3 of butterfly transect route) on the evening of 25th June. A warm night and some light rain early morning. 13C @ 6 am. Recorder N Mahadevan. … Continue reading →

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The Flora of Derbyshire

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Nikki M

Below is an article which may be of interest to some members regarding the recent publication of the excellent book The Flora of Derbyshire.

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Moth Trapping JMNR 23rd June 2015

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Nikki M
Small Magpie

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The moth trap was set up on the path near the hide on the evening of the 23rd June and emptied the following morning at 6.30 am. 12ºC, B3 SW. Recorder N Mahadevan. 1 Brimstone moth, 1 Snout, 2 Green … Continue reading →

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