Moth identification at Eco-club

Foxglove Covert Eco-Club had its third meeting today, the topic was moths. After identifying the moths caught overnight the young naturalists went on a walk to discover more about insects on the reserve.

They used sweep nets, pooters and magnifying glasses and shook the insects from the willow branches onto a white sheet.

Among the species identified were Soldier Beetles, Froghoppers, micro moths and many other interesting bugs!

Up on the wetland area there were different kinds of butterfly, moths and even a tiny frog.

Thank you to Elizabeth for all the time and effort spent preparing for today's event.

The ringers were in for CES day 9 and caught 277 birds including Kingfisher, Whitethroat, Goldcrest and Blackcap. They also caught 50 new Chaffinches and 30 new Willow Warblers; 23 different species in all.

Several Crossbills were seen on the reserve high in the conifers.