Wor Jackie

Wor Jackie

Jackdaws are putting the finishing touches to their nest, in the box that was supposedly for Little Owls. Not sure where they are nesting, but we hear them calling every night at the moment. Wor Jackie watched me checking the moth trap - best catch so far this year, not difficult considering the long winter and recent gales. 10 Hebrew Characters, 2 Common Quakers and this handsome Early Grey.

Early Grey

Meanwhile, in the rest of the garden, a Wren is nesting in my compost heap, a Woodpigeon is nesting behind the Gazebo, Blue Tits and Tree Sparrows are in nest boxes, and Swallows are swooping into the barn. Oh, and the wind is still and the sun is shining!!!!

Common Quaker

Common Quaker

One moth in the trap last night, but one in mint condition. The highlight to an otherwise grey misty damp day here in Whitley Bay.

Common Quaker

Common Pug & Dangers of Mothing

Today I had my first moths since Saturday. Two Double-striped Pugs, a Common Quaker and a new species for me, a single Common Pug.

Common Pug

Moths aren't the only flyers attracted by a bright light.

Thankfully lethargic first thing in the morning. The wasps too :)

Common Quaker & Neriene montana

Just one moth in the trap this morning, this beautiful Common Quaker:

Common Quaker

And I came across this handsome spider in the garden yesterday:

Sheet Web Spider (Neriene montana)