Friday October 19
A last moth trap emptying. 39 in number of 14 species. The numbers have really dropped off as the effect of last weekend's warm weather has dissipated.
Of interest was a small Wainscot which we still haven't identified and, a Buff Footman. The latter so late that it could well be a migrant (according to FB posting).
A shorter spell at Gravesend to-day with blue sky and some warmth to view the passing river traffic. No cruise liner at Greenwich Dock to-day, the Marco Polo has reached eastern Europe en route to Norway. Large ships,
tug boats,
dirty old barges
No Beluga Whale. At least we tried.
Passing locals have been very friendly. Many on a daily trip back from shopping to check on the whale, regaling us with stories of it swimming close by, hearing it breathe, head appearing etc. Very entertaining and reassuring that the public have taken the animal's visit to their hearts. One actually said that it would be good if it had gone as it meant that it was healthy and on its way back north. Until we pointed out that we hadn't seen it.
The Dart Crossing traffic queues were astonishing in their number and density. Pam joined the 'right' one and it didn't take us long. We were home by 4.15 having enjoyed our experiences and fired to do another moth-ing trip elsewhere on the south coast. Further west next time.
Having seen this moth, a White Prominent found in SW Ireland, maybe there.
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