The heatwave continues and the moth migration is picking up. In the trap this morning was my first Toadflax Pearl,
Antigastra catalaunalis, 2 Vestal, 2 Scarce-bordered Straw, 2 Small Mottled Willow, 2 Saltmarsh Knot-horn, 4 Rusty-dots, 5 Rush Veneer, 2 Comfrey Ermel, 5 Portland Ribbon Wave, 2 Turnip and about 10 White-points. Dispersives included 3 Rosy Knot-horns, a single Silky Wainscot, 9 Jersey Tigers and also had the first Flounced Rustic for the year. Now on 518 for the year and 610 for the garden.
While doing the moths I had a Tree Pipit and 3 Mistle Thrush go over.
We are away again from today for a few days, this time for my sister's 50th birthday. Will actually be nice to be able to properly catch up round here before the main autumn birding season starts.
Toadflax Pearl aka Spanish Dot- a lifer. About the 15th record for Sussex.
Vestal
Scarce Bordered Straw
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