First moth trapping of 2016

Ben and Roger set themselves the ambitious task of trapping at 3 Box Moor Trust sites simultaneously on 12/4/2016 (Gadespring, Roughdown and Westbrook Hay). In spite of torrential rain, dodgy electrics and spluttering motors, they had the skill, patience and dogged determination to stick with it. Between them, they trapped and netted some exciting specimens: for the full account, including some superb photographs, head on over to Ben's blog, HERE.

Willow Warbler arrives

Not the best photograph but the first Willow Warbler of the year to arrive from sub-Saharan Africa to the dell at Roughdown Common. Wonderful to hear him singing in the sunshine today.