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Moth Quiz 37
A coward on the beach
Friday, July 24
Too busy socialising this week to do any birding, unfortunately. I'd love to go to Derbyshire to see the Lammergeier, now that it's possible - with luck - to see it from a roadside, instead of having to yomp across the moors to its roosting place.
Yesterday, I had an unexpected parcel arrive. It was very heavy, and I couldn't think of anything I'd ordered. It was an early birthday present from Sara. About two kilos of Kent Cherries and a kilo of cobnuts. Two of my most favourite treats.
Much better than some random idea. How thoughtful.
We've been eating vegetables from the garden all week. Delicious garden peas (Hurst Greenshaft), Tenderstem broccoli, Runner Beans (Wisley Magic), Dwarf Beans (Nomad) and Beetroot (Boltardy). The Runners have been decimated by a dawn-visiting Muntjac. Successfully fenced off, he has now started nibbling the beetroot. This has meant several species of Butterfly resting - feeding? - on the damaged beet. Pam photographed a Large Skipper this afternoon.
All the tomato plants are pickable too.
Big Daddy (beefsteak), Ferline Iregular) and Sungold (cherry).
Our moth traps were heaving this morning, after a very warm night. Cold nights make a huge difference. Two NFY so far, Small Rivulet and Turnip, we still have some to identify. My Seek iPhone app identified two for us.
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| An open female Oak Eggar |
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| Small Rivulet |
and Weevil sp.
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