Heysham Obs
Highlight today was a detailed search by Janet of where Arthur recorded the Ringlet on 30th June and two were found (both photographed below)
Sunny breezy north-westerly so the gulls were at an awkward angle and heat-hazy - only 1 x ad and 1 x 2CY Med were immediately visible
Moth trap highlight was yet another fleabane eater - Ebulea crocealis plus a Blackneck was seen by day on Middleton NR
Some nice pics by Janet - thanks very much:
The observatory was set up in 1980. It involves ringing,'vis mig' counts (including seabirds) and general monitoring in the Heysham Nature reserve/power stations/harbour area. The statutory moth trap is in place and also a daily log for butterflies, dragonflies etc. We share an office, kindly provided by EDF Energy, with the County Wildlife Trust. This is located next to the Nature Reserve car park. Do call in. Please leave sightings in the letterbox, ESPECIALLY 'fly-by' seabirds.