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Moth Trapping JMNR 15th July 2015

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The trap was set up adjacent to the garden hedge at the hide end. Trap was emptied 6am 16/7/15. Recorder N. Mahadevan. Muslin Footman Nudaria mundana 6, Common Footman Eilema lurideola 3, Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata 1, Uncertain/Rustic agg. Hoplodrina alsines/blanda 1, Common White Wave … Continue reading

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Moth Trapping JMNR 30th June, 2015

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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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Moth Trapping JMNR 23rd June 2015

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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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Moth Trapping JMNR 16th June 2015

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The moth trap was set up, between the garden hedge and the brook, on the evening of 16th June and emptied 6:10 on 17th June. Recorder N. Mahadevan. Warm night, wind calm evening but B5 by morning. Common Swift (1), The Snout … Continue reading

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JMNR 15th June 2015

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Sunny intervals and 18C. Birds: Blackbird, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff, Dunnock, Goldfinch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Moorhen, Robin, 2 (Common) Whitethroat collecting food, Wood Pigeon. Butterflies: Green-veined White (1), Peacock (1). Moths: Common Marble (2), Common Nettle-tap (10+), Grass Rivulet (4), … Continue reading

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Moth Trapping JMNR 11th June, 2015

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The moth trap was set up, between the garden hedge and the brook, on the evening of 11th June and emptied 7:45 on 12th June. Recorder N. Mahadevan. Green Carpet 1, Peppered Moth 1, Common White Wave 1, Silver-ground Carpet 3, White Ermine 1, Small Square-spot 2, Brimstone … Continue reading

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June 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

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This month’s walk will most likely be remembered as one of the best for many years. A party of 14 set off along the West Bank to the River Amber in bright sunshine and a fresh to strong breeze, with … Continue reading

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JMNR 23rd May 2015

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A cloudy afternoon at the reserve, however it did not prevent the day-flying moth Grass Rivulet from being on the wing in good numbers. Birds: Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Garden Warbler, Goldfinch, Pheasant, Woodpigeon. Butterflies: Green-veined White, Orange-tip, Peacock, Small White. Damselflies/Dragonflies: … Continue reading

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Moth Trapping JMNR 9th April 2015

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The moth trap was set up adjacent to the garden hedge 8 pm 9th April and emptied 7.15  am 10th April. Temperature at 8 am 9ºC, Wind B1. Recorders N. Mahadevan. Clouded Drab Orthosia incerta – 16 Hebrew Character Orthosia gothica – … Continue reading

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