jane buchananJun 28, 2020Sunday morning medley.Not a huge selection in the mothbox this morning. Still some pretties though and a few that were happy to let me get some closeups. The...
jane buchananJun 27, 2020A very soggy Saturday morning.After such a hot and sunny week of course it is raining on the weekend. Never mind, thee were still some pretty little moths in the trap....
jane buchananJun 20, 2020A pretty selectionIt has been a rainy few nights so glad that last night the rain held off. Lots of Hearts and Darts as usual but a few other varieties in...
jane buchananJun 14, 2020 In case of drizzleAdded a rain shield to my moth trap today. Only using it if very light rain forecast. Sunday's stunners include White Ermine, Willow...
jane buchananJun 6, 20201st Elephant Hawk moth!I was absolutely thrilled to find this Elephant Hawk Moth next to my trap this morning. It was on the underside of the white sheet I...
jane buchananMay 30, 2020Lots of beesThere were lots of bees in my moth trap this morning. I think i need to set the light to go off before sunrise. I'll try that next time....
jane buchananMay 29, 2020Today's crackers in the box.Today's crackers include, Moth tip, Marbled Carpet, Willow beauty, Treble lines and lots of Hearts and Darts.
jane buchananMay 28, 2020A variety in the box today.This morning I discovered bees, beetles and mostly Hearts and Darts. Using the white sheet was helpful because some moths stayed around...
jane buchananMay 27, 2020Added extrasTonight I am adding a white sheet under my homemade moth trap. Let's hope they hang around in the morning for me to get a look. I have...
jane buchananMay 26, 2020Beauties in the boxThis morning I had two beauties, a Heart & Dart and a Pale Beauty and they very kindly posed perfectly on some interesting textured...
jane buchananMay 22, 2020Moth trapping in May.Because I am still working I am restricted to doing my moth hunting on my days off. Last night I set up my moth trap with my new bulb,...
jane buchananMay 10, 2020Making changes to my moth trapAlthough I have been quite successful using very basic equipment I am always looking to find better tools for the job. I also need to...
jane buchananApr 26, 2020Finding beauty in night time nature.Butterflies are naturally beautiful, colourful and bring an instant smile to our faces. Moths are hidden beauties of the night and I...