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  1. Marcus Lawson

    Large Heath

    Hello, As I'm going to North-west Wales tomorrow I would like to try for Large Heath either in Wales or Whixall Moss on the way back. Does anyone know if they are out yet and if so where please? Many thanks, Marcus
  2. Marcus Lawson

    Undiscovered Owls - The Sound Approach

    Exciting news that the latest publication from the Sound Approach team is almost with us - Undiscovered Owls. Looks like a bit of a bargain as not only do you get the book, with lots of previously unpublished photos, you also get 4 CD's loaded with western palearctic owl sounds, including the...
  3. Marcus Lawson

    Argyresthia x2

    Hi All, I'm fairly sure with my id on these two but as there are hardly any records of either from Dorset I'd appreciate other's views. As ever, happy to be proven wrong :t: Photos 1 & 2 I think are trifasciata and 3 & 4 cupressella Many thanks, Marcus
  4. Marcus Lawson

    Bucculatrix maritima

    Hi, Did a bit of sweep-netting out on Swineham Point in Poole Harbour last night and this was the commonest moth with at least 30 caught. I'm sure it's Bucculatrix maritima but as there's only been 18 individuals ever recorded in Dorset before I'd like a second opinion please. Many thanks Marcus
  5. Marcus Lawson

    Pug, Dorset

    Hi All, Been going round in circles with this one I caught on the 25th May here in Poole, any help greatly appreciated. Marcus
  6. Marcus Lawson

    Acleris logiana and hastiana - confirmation please

    Hi All, Could someone be so kind please as to confirm that I have the correct id for these two, the logiana is quite big being just over 10mm in length which I think rules out anything else similar. The second moth I've really struggled with and thought it may have been an umbrana, one of which...
  7. Marcus Lawson

    Blackpoll Warbler - how to attract?

    There has been a Blackpoll Warbler seen in Kent, England, the past few days but it is proving very hard to pin down. A bit of a long shot but does anyone know if they visit any feeders/bird tables in the States and if so what they like? Many thanks Marcus
  8. Marcus Lawson

    West Kent id help please

    Hi All, I think there is something not quite right with this moth but I can't figure it out. Any help gratefully received. Taken at light last night in West Kent. Many thanks Marcus
  9. Marcus Lawson

    Poplar or Sallow Kitten

    I came down in favour of Poplar due to size (the same size as Poplar per Lewington guide) but I'm still not 100% sure. What do you guys think? Many thanks Marcus
  10. Marcus Lawson

    Caloptilia sp

    I caught this over the weekend in my garden in West Kent, I have found a decent match for it on ukmoths but it seems a little unlikely and would appreciate others views please. Many thanks Marcus
  11. Marcus Lawson

    Scopariinae

    Hi All, The usual confirmation and/or correction please. 1. Scoparia pyralella 2. Eudonia angustea - although it doesn't look slender enough 3. Eudonia delunella or mercurella All taken to light in Paddock Wood, West Kent. 1 & 3 on 5th June and 2 on 24th May. Many thanks Marcus
  12. Marcus Lawson

    Mottled Rustic?

    Hello All, Would somebody be so kind as to confirm or correct this identification please. Many thanks Marcus
  13. Marcus Lawson

    Geometer

    Is this just a small oddly marked Treble/Lesser Treble-bar? Help please.
  14. Marcus Lawson

    Common Pug and Powdered Quaker, Kent.

    Hi All, Could some nice soul please confirm or correct these two id's please. The quaker had very pale uniform underwings and to be honest if it wasn't for this I would have just had it down as a Common. Many thanks Marcus
  15. Marcus Lawson

    Plume and Depressaria?

    Hi All, The plume is from Saturday and the other micro from the weekend previous. My initial id of Agonopterix heracliana looks incorrect. Any help gratefully appreciated. Marcus
  16. Marcus Lawson

    Spruce Carpet and a micro

    Hi All, Could some nice soul confirm that this is a Spruce Carpet please or show me the err of my ways. This micro was also in the trap over the weekend in my West Kent garden and I can't find a match in either Manley or UKMoths so any help, as ever, gratefully received. Many thanks, Marcus
  17. Marcus Lawson

    3 Tortricidae

    Hi All, Starting to work through some of the micros from earlier in the year and would appreciate some help please: 1. Taken in West Kent 10th October 2. As above 3. 5th September West Kent (Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix ?) Many thanks Marcus
  18. Marcus Lawson

    Another Noctuid - Kent, England

    Hi All, I apologise for coming here again to seek advice on yet another Noctuid but I can't work this one out. Taken at light over the weekend in West Kent. Many thanks Marcus
  19. Marcus Lawson

    Dark or Common Marbled Carpet

    Hi All, Can anyone please help me understand what exactly is meant by an "angular postmedian line" as to me the underwing on this moth is how I interpret angular, ie not straight with lots of angles :h?: So with this in mind is it a Dark or Common Marbled Carpet? Many thanks Marcus
  20. Marcus Lawson

    Currant Pug and a couple of little 'uns

    I'm more confident of the id of the micros than the Pug! Confirmation or correction please :t: 1. Currant Pug 2. 1134 Epinotia ramella 3. 1211 Rhyacionia pinicolana Many thanks Marcus
  21. Marcus Lawson

    Noctuid id please

    Hi All, This one's got me stumped, any help gratefully received. Taken at light 15th August '09 in West Kent. It was 16mm in length. Many thanks, Marcus
  22. Marcus Lawson

    Longevity of Colour rings

    I was wondering if anyone could help please and give me some idea as to how long plastic colour rings lasted for on birds? Specifically I'm looking at the Snow Geese of La Pérouse Bay, Canada which were ringed/banded in the late 1970's. Many thanks, Marcus
  23. Marcus Lawson

    Dusky Brocade

    Hi All, I'm fairly sure this is a Dusky Brocade but would like confirmation please? Can I also say how helpful the "sticky" on Micros is, I've managed to id a few that I've caught recently but am struggling with some others which I'll post in due course. Many thanks for any help, Marcus...
  24. Marcus Lawson

    Sites around De Eemhof (Zeewolde) please

    Hello, I'm spending next week with my family at the following Center Parcs site: De Eemhof, Slingerweg 1, 3896LD Zeewolde and would love to know if there are any good birding sites nearby, ie up to about 1 hour's drive away? In particular are there any decent flocks of geese in the area? There...
  25. Marcus Lawson

    EU to ban imports of wild birds

    At last something to thank Tony Blair for: The trade in wild birds is to be permanently banned across the European Union starting in July, EU animal health officials have decided. The move will replace a temporary ban imposed by Brussels in 2005 as part of measures to prevent outbreaks of the...
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