Following on from the discovery by using a pheromone lure of a Lunar Hornet moth Sesia bembeciformis at Low Moor Banks on 28/6 I thought I would buy a lure to see if Raw Nook held the species. The species breeds…
Lunar landing at Low Moor Banks!
The Blackneck moth is not a common moth in the Bradford area and a friend of mine who also records moth really wanted to see one. So on the 28/6 I took me to Low Moor Banks as I have…
An evening with the Botany group
On Wednesday 23/6 the Bradford Botany Group conducted some valuable survey work at Low Moor Banks. At present the plant/tree species list for the site stands at 151 and the more new species that are recorded the better the conservation for…
Our uncommon beetle causes international debate…
On the 14th of June I was opening the moth trap when a rather large unusual beetle crawled out. Now my knowledge of Coleoptera (beetles) is limited to say the least so I took some photos for later investigate. I…
Low Moor Banks surprises…
Yesterday I went to Low Moor Banks to do some recording work and look for any early Bee Orchids. Sadly I could not find any orchids but it is slightly early for this site so not too down hearted. However,…
Southern Orchids appear
Today at Toad Holes Beck I found 4 Southern Marsh orchids at their usual spot. For those not familiar with this spot it is located just off the wet footpath which leads you towards the large top pond.
Nest Box joy & that Roe deer
You may remember that Peter Gurney from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust put up some nesting and bat boxes up in Raw Nook NR and TH Beck. The boxes were put up well into the new year and really the best…
Short-eared Owl in Dewsbury
Today I received a report from John Tordoff a bird watcher who’s local patch is Dewsbury Country Park. He told me that during the last few days there has been a Short-eared Owl at the country park. He had a…
Not everyone’s cup of tea…
During spring I have been searching the Silver birch trees of Raw Nook Nr for four mirco moth belonging to the family Eriocrania. So if anyone saw a strange man searching leaves on trees well…it was me. So perhaps not…
No need for muddy boots…
Following on from the excellent work done by Bradford council’s Countryside Services in trying to save our wildlife pond they have now started on the old ‘ Very muddy pathway ‘. I was down on the reserve this morning and…
