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Moth Evenings<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We trap many migrant as well as local moths and the traps are always full of interesting species. In fact the car park at the observatory is a recognised moth hot spot! The latest sightings can be seen HERE<\/strong><\/a> and the latest annual moth report can be found HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The moth evenings mostly start at 6.30pm <\/strong>(unless otherwise indicated)<\/p>\n

2026 dates:<\/span><\/h4>\n
Saturday June 13th<\/div>\n
Saturday July 11th<\/div>\n
Saturday August 8th<\/div>\n
Saturday September 12th<\/div>\n
(all start 1830)<\/div>\n
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Saturday October 10th<\/div>\n
(start 1600)<\/div>\n
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There is no charge<\/strong> for these events, but donations to SBBOT<\/a> are appreciated... donating is easy, just click the link below and choose the amount you want to give:<\/p>\n

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See what our Moth nights are all about<\/h4>\n

Some pictures from our previous moth evenings:<\/p>\n

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Somewhere under here is a Clifden Nonpareil.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Clifden
Clifden Nonpareil.First observatory record 15.11.19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"Attendees<\/p>\n

For National Moth Night 2020 we tried our first ever Live Stream<\/a> from our Facebook Page.<\/h4>\n

Watch it HERE.<\/a><\/h4>\n

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