Friday, May 29, 2026

NIGHTJAR AND MOTH NIGHT AT WORLD’S END, DENBIGHSHIRE

Jenna and I visited World's End in Denbighshire, North Wales, this evening and ran a four-hour moth trapping session. I wanted to target moorland macro moth species, as I hadn't recorded that many, so I was hoping for a few new additions.


World's End

As the sun set, we could hear Nightjars churring in the distance as we started the moth night, and we even saw one on the road near where we parked. 

Silver Y

Heart and Dart

Dark Arches

Ingrailed Clay

Large Yellow Underwing


Peppered Moth

Glaucous Shears


Broom Moth


Nut-tree Tussock

Scalloped Hazel




Light Knot Grass


Buff Ermine

We finished the session at around 1am, and on the way back over the moor, we had great views of another Nightjar sitting on the road before it flew off.

A great night.