I had a bit of a frightening experience this morning when I looked in the moth trap as a very large black beetle…the biggest I have seen in the UK… It turn out to be a Black Sexton Beetle Nicrophorus…
Aren’t moths beautiful…
I have noticed an improvement in moth numbers at Caldene fields due to the ‘ slightly’ warmer temperature’s and cloudy nights but nearly all moths identified so far have been resident to our area. Thinking of moths I still meet…
Swifts fly in at night…
Found in the moth trap last night at Caldene Fields were 4 Common Swift (moths) 3 females + 1 Male which is a good count for the species. Also in the pond at the site I found 4 Southern Hawker…
Today’s sightings…
A pair of Pied Wagtails have bred at Toad Holes beck which is good news. Also at the site I found (due to the cool spring) that Damselflies and butterflies were in short supply. About 20 Azure Damselflies only were recorded however…
The Northern Orchid returns…
The Northern Orchid has returned to it’s usual spot at Toad Holes beck just beyond the steps leading to the Beck from Raw Nook Nr. There is just one plant at the moment but I think others will appear.
New plant species discovered…
I found a new plant species at Toad Holes Beck the other day…Sorry cannot report some kind of rare Orchid…but a humble Celery-Leaved Buttercup, in fact two have appeared by the smaller pond at Toad Holes Beck this brings the…
Mindless Vandalism…
Last night some unseen youths set alight and destroyed the bench that overlooked the pond at Raw Nook Nr. This morning I found the remnants of the fire and empty beer bottles. These mindless people have not only spoilt the…
No Sign of the Whitethroat…
A check at Toad Holes Beck revealed no sign of the Lesser Whitethroat …which was a disappointment. However, on a better note Long tailed Tits have successfully bred with at least 9 Juvs seen. A Chiffchaff was observed feeding young…
Another Lesser Whitethroat…
Found another a male Lesser Whitethroat at Toad Holes Beck on 21/5. Went down to the site this morning and the bird appears to trying to attract a mate…so watch this space… Also seen were a pair of Grey Wagtails,…
Cool weather…
The cool temperatures are playing havoc with moth recording at the moment with only a male Buff Ermine caught on 18/5. Last night nothing at all was caught… Last years Swallows are nest building at the horses shed at Caldene Fields…
