Noticeably darker now the days are getting shorter when checking the trap early on. Despite being still, it was presumably too cool last night as the trap was virtually empty, no micros at all and not a single moth perched up on adjacent brickwork or fence panels. Just four moths in total but to ensure some interest one NfG in the shape of Garden Tiger which made it worthwhile, the 125th species in 61 days. Lack of moths now doesn't bode well for the months ahead. On the bright side a Hedgehog, maybe last month's individual was snuffling about in the undergrowth close to the trap but staying hidden; maybe I should buy it a 'home'! Finally, a Willow Warbler was 'hoo-eeting' from next door's trees and a Bullfinch calling from behind no7.
Later at Pulborough a few hovers including Sericomyia silentis and two Chrysotoxums, festivum and bicinctum plus usual fare. Painted Lady was the best butterfly of the day although the Brown Hairstreaks were performing for others. Birdwise, Peregrine, juvenile Marsh Harrier and single Swift were the best although two Green Sandpipers did provide nice scope views.
