In need of some respite from dissertation work and keen to spend as much time as possible outside in the glorious weather, yesterday was dedicated, wholly, to surveying Lepidoptera. Daylight hours spent chasing butterflies as I attempted to survey a few new sites for this year's Big Butterfly Count and night, moth trapping in the … Continue reading Seeking Lepidoptera
The Nightlife of Rothesay Terrace
Armed with a new moth trap kindly supplied by NHBS, I really do feel like a kid in a candy store at the moment. Every third morning - trapping is undertaken days apart so not to impact upon the moth lifecycle - filled with a sense of jubilant anticipation, paramount to that felt at Christmas, … Continue reading The Nightlife of Rothesay Terrace
Wild respite
In dire need of a break from thesis writing, yesterday I set off for Druridge Bay in search of a little wild respite. The proceeding three hours, mercifully, filled with no end of fantastic wildlife - just what the doctor ordered to cure my current mood. Starting off at Cresswell Pond and the highlight here … Continue reading Wild respite
Ruby Tiger and other treasures
Having recently purchased a new moth trap only to break the bulb while unpacking it, I was delighted when my replacement arrived yesterday. This meaning that, for the first time this year, I could kick-back in the garden and engross myself in some local Lepidoptera. Well, this didn't go exactly to plan - heavy rain … Continue reading Ruby Tiger and other treasures
My Tree of the Year 2017
As you may have heard, the Woodland Trust has, once again, launched its prestigious Tree of the Year competition. The contest, returning in 2017 for its fourth year, designed to celebrate the best of Britains trees: the most beautiful, iconic and historically significant, or simply those that mean the most to each of us on a personal level. … Continue reading My Tree of the Year 2017
30DaysWild: a recent roundup
Though I started off well, my #30DaysWild posts seem to have faded over the past few weeks. This due to some wild commitments elsewhere - blog post to follow shortly - and not due to laziness or disinterest. Despite this, and in keeping with the theme of the month, I have persisted in my efforts … Continue reading 30DaysWild: a recent roundup
