We have been running the Observatory moth trap when the weather has been suitable since the beginning of March. Last night, even though there was a cutting easterly wind the moth trap was set, filled to the brim with low expectations.
There were less than ten moths in the trap this morning, this female Emperor moth, pictured, was a welcome surprise and the first Emperor for the year in our trap. The male has a yellow hind wing and flies during the day, while the female flies in the early evening.
There were less than ten moths in the trap this morning, this female Emperor moth, pictured, was a welcome surprise and the first Emperor for the year in our trap. The male has a yellow hind wing and flies during the day, while the female flies in the early evening.
Also this morning a Little Ringed Plover, observed by Charlotte Foote during the census walk, was flying over Longis Reserve and Longis Bay. There are four previous records, the most recently in 2022.