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Garden Robin

Monday, 20 April 2015

Angle Shades and an Exhausted Pigeon



Saturday night's moth trapping session only produced 3 moths of 3 species. Min temperature was only 2.9 degrees centigrade so I suppose its not surprising. The moths included yet another Hebrew Character and Clouded Drab and a nice surprise in the shape of Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) - another new species for the year. A very unusual looking moth and I only trap a few each year despite the fact that they are relatively common.

Angle Shades







B was planting some seeds this afternoon when an exhausted racing pigeon landed at his feet. He put out some food and water for the bird which eventually fluttered onto the roof of next door's extension.





Later if flew off more strongly onto the roof of our other neighbour so hopefully once its rested it will continue its journey and arrive home safely. Last time we had a Racing Pigeon in the garden it never left and seemed to pair up with one of the local Feral Pigeons!

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  1. Grosmontine20 April 2015 at 10:07

    I've only used the trap three times this year as it has just been too cold recently, but it is nice to see that you are getting some good moths at the moment. Angle Shades is one of my favourites.

    It will be interesting to see whether your feathered visitor remains for an extended stay.

    Kindest regards :-)

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    1. Ragged Robin20 April 2015 at 12:06

      Thanks David. Its really too cold here at the moment and I am only trapping a few moths but seem to be getting quite a few new for year so am persevering!

      I can't see the feathered visitor in the garden or on nearby roofs any more so think he has moved on (unless, of course the local Sparrowhawk has been around!). Just hope he/she gets back to his loft safely.

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  2. Amanda Peters20 April 2015 at 13:47

    The moth looks stunning, it's colouring is very strong...
    Amanda xx

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    1. Ragged Robin20 April 2015 at 14:20

      Thanks Amanda - yes, it is a lovely and rather unusual species. Colours don't really come out in photo but its a lovely dusky pink and olive green - just wonderful :)

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    2. Caroline Gill3 May 2015 at 11:51

      What a lovely moth, the Angle Shades! I love this time of year with so many insects coming into view.

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    3. Ragged Robin3 May 2015 at 15:03

      Thanks so much. I love the muted pinks and greens of Angle Shades. May is my favourite month although at the moment its gone so cold there are few insects about! Hopefully, it will warm up soon :)

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