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MEGA BIRD NEWS:12th July 2026-Black-winged Kite-Norfolk-Hempstead Marshes-Still south of The Marrams from double metal gates; use Sea Palling car park (NR12 0AL) and walk along The Marrams to view distantly south-west from double metal field gates-Hudsonian Godwit-Suffolk-Stutton Mill- Adult-type in roost this evening; park in layby off A137 (CO11 1PN) and walk south down Newmill Lane. Do not park or drive down Newmill Lane or at Court Farm

Saturday, May 16, 2026

A MORNING WITH BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION AT GREAT CHALFIELD MANOR-WILTSHIRE

A first moth event of the year this morning at Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire, organised by Butterfly Conservation. I attended a similar event here last year, although in a different part of the grounds, so it was nice to return and catch up with some of the local regulars who made me feel very welcome again.


Great Chalfield Manor

The overnight traps produced a good variety of species, with a selection of moths shown below.


Tawny Pinion

Rustic Shoulder-knot

Eyed Hawk Moth


Light Brocade



Privet Hawk Moth

Pale Tussock