Another good night with the trap, sadly no repeat of the Clifden Nonpareil, but the Garden Tiger showed again. I compared photos and am reasonably sure it was the same individual but today it was happy to pose for a short time on my climbing rose rather than lurking half in and half out of the pot.

Another showy moth is the Canary-shouldered Thorn. I’m always pleased to see these beautifully coloured moths. I chanced to see one on my back door a few years ago and it opened my eyes as to how varied moths are – not brown and boring at all.

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A second, and fresher, Archer’s Dart, was in the trap. One of several moths that like coastal habitat and come to the garden. It was good to capture it with my proper camera rather than the smartphone – much more detail. I have just ordered a macro lens for my phone as it is quicker than using a proper camera. I’ll be interested to see how it compares as I am building up a photographic database of my garden moths.

A New For Garden yesterday which I forgot about after the Clifden Nonpareil excitement was an L-album Wainscot. There was another in last night’s trap. L-album or white L refers to the mark on the forewing.

Another coastal moth from the trap was Evergestis extimalis. The photo was taken back in 2017, but gives a good idea of the size as it rests on a finger.

At least 35 species and 126 individuals – not the highest count but some lovely moths. Spectacle, Dark Spectacle and Blood Vein are on the list. Sadly, no photos as they took off before I could take a shot.

So pleased that I set the moth trap last night. Several New For Garden, including the Garden Tiger, in the photo above, and the Latticed Heath

The find of the night, indeed the season, was a fresh Clifden Nonpareil or Blue Underwing. It is a big moth and very handsome. For comparison, the moth in the bottom right hand corner of the photo is a Setaceous Hebrew Character, and it’s dwarfed.

Aside from a successful moth trap, I also – finally – ringed my 1000th bird, a juvenile male Blackbird which is quite a milestone for me. I managed to let a robin escape so I still need plenty of practice.

Looking at the positive comments and likes on LSG’s Botany page on Facebook, everyong enjoyed the walk around St. Germain. Helen is doing a fantastic job promoting botany in Guernsey.