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A 20W actinic Heath trap was set up at the base of the butterfly bank on the evening of 6th September and emptied the following morning. 33 moths of 18 species were recorded, 5 of which were new site records … Continue reading
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A 20W actinic Heath trap was set up at the base of the butterfly bank on the evening of 10th August and emptied the following morning. 2 Tawny owls could be heard calling off-site and a Barn owl (possibly on-site). … Continue reading
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In an attempt to beat the sun’s hot rays, I paid an early morning visit to the reserve. There were plenty of butterflies were on the wing, especially on the Wild Marjoram and Scabious now flowering on the butterfly bank. … Continue reading
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A 20W actinic Heath Trap was set up at the base of the butterfly bank on the evening of 17th August and emptied the following evening. 24 different species were recorded including Bulrush, Small and Smoky Wainscots. A Slender pug … Continue reading
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A 20W actinic Heat trap was set up at the below the butterfly bank on the evening of 11th August and emptied the following morning. 27 species of moth were recorded and identified, 4 of which were new site records: … Continue reading
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Nikki M – 13:50, 17°C, Wind B4 W, 98% sunshine but some light showers. Butterflies: Large White 1, Small White 1, Green-veined White 6, Small Copper 1, Red Admiral 2, Painted Lady 2, Peacock 12, Comma 1, Speckled Wood 1, … Continue reading
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Week 18 of the butterfly transect was carried out by Nikki M, 13:30, 22°C, clear skies, wind W B3. A total of 104 butterflies were recorded as follows: 3 Small Skipper, 1 Brimstone, 2 Large White, 4 Small White, 6 … Continue reading
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Nikki M, hot day 28°C Alder tongue gall (on Alder cone), Artichoke gall on Oak (gall causer – gall wasp Andricus foecundatrix). In flower: Meadow vetchling, Hemp Agrimony, Knapweed, Meadowsweet, Yarrow, Willowherb sps. Hogweed, Buddleia, Ragwort, Woundwort, Monkey flower, Yellow … Continue reading
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Week 14 of the butterfly transect was carried out by John Parlby – 14:14, 21°C clear skies A total of 44 butterflies were seen as follows: 1 Small Skipper, 2 Large Skipper, 2 Gatekeeper, 34 Meadow Brown, 1 Ringlet, 1 … Continue reading
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Brook survey below bottom bridge (SK3686 6491) 3 minute kick sample – Nikki M, observer J Parlby 14:30 Cased Caddis 35, Caseless Caddis 12, Stoneflies 15, Ephemeridae (mayfly) 8, Ephemerellidae (mayfly) 5, Heptageniidae (mayfly) 7, Freshwater shrimp (Gammarus) 150, Baetidae … Continue reading