Butterflies: December
Sunday 17th Another Peacock was seen on New Downs. Friday 8th It was a surprise to record two butterflies today, both Peacocks. One was on New Downs and another on the Worth track.
Ringing: December 2023
There must be somebody out there who can help. We are still looking for a Treasurer who can replace Bo when he moves out of the area. Please contact treasurer@sbbot.org.uk. Tuesday 26th The promise of a more settled day tempted two of us out and it was worth is in quality if not quantity. There were only seven new birds…
Moths: December 2023
We are still looking for a volunteer to offer to take up the Treasurers post. The current incumbent is moving out of the area but has prepared plenty of information for any body who can help. Tuesday 26th The night time weather is mostly unsuitable still but if you can find a sheltered spot There are good numbers of Winter…
Moths: November 2023
Wednesday 22nd Another fairly mild night with a minimum of 5.7°C and a dropping breeze. There were five moths. A resident Dark Chestnut, Red-green Carpet and Crocidosema plebjana plus migrant related Diamondback and Rusty-dot Pearl. Tuesday 21st It remains mild but nights when it is not wet and/or windy are few and far between. Last night was forecast to have…
Butterflies: November 2023
Tuesday 14th In a lull between wind and rain there was still a Red Admiral by the Haven. Sunday 5th It might have been very stormy but it remains mild and when ever there is a sunny patch Red Admirals are still around on nectar sources plus there is still the occasional Small White.
Dragonflies: November 2023
Tuesday 7th The weather remains mild enough for Common Darters to appear whenever there is a sunny spell to bask in.
Ringing: November 2023
We still need somebody to volunteer to take over from our retiring Treasurer. It is your opportunity to contribute to the work of our charity. Wednesday 29th A cold and frosty morning with no breeze. Thirty-four birds were caught of which 21 were new. Blackbird was top with six followed by five Goldfinches. The trickle of Chiffchaffs continued with another…
Dragonflies: October 2023
Sunday 1st A Willow Emerald Damselfly was on the Estate.
Butterflies: October 2023
Sunday 15th Despite the cool northerly conditions a number of Red Admirals were seen to come in off the sea. Saturday 14th A Wall was at Restharrow Scrape. Monday 2nd The flowering ivy around The Elms and Little Elms was full of Red Admirals and Speckled Woods, with smaller numbers of Comma and Peacock. There were also three Common Blues…
Ringing: October 2023
Can you help? Our Treasurer, is moving from the area and so is stepping down from his post. We need somebody to step up to the mark. Bo has prepared a short manual to describe what he does and how it is done and would like to help ease a new person in if possible. Contact treasurer@sbbot.org.uk Tuesday 31st As…