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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE – Tuesday 29th DECEMBER 2020

Further to the announcement of a Tier 4 (Stay at home) lockdown in Norfolk, the NOA has closed all hides on its nature reserves. While we would discourage anyone from travelling too far during this crucial time, our reserves themselves will remain open for local visitors and usual charges will apply for non-members. Please follow government advice, and respect social distancing at all times. We will restore access to our facilities as and when government restrictions permit.

We are very grateful for your understanding and support.

Holme Bird Observatory Moths 27th April 2020

After a very mild evening there was a staggering jump in the number of moths at the Obs today, with 20 species caught:

Pebble Hook-tip, Small Waved Umber, Cinnabar (2), Black-faced Conch (3), Northern Drab (2), Rough-winged Conch (2), Scrobipalpa costella, Nutmeg, Muslin (5), Coleophora sp (2), Brindled Beauty, Pine Beauty, White Ermine, Swallow Prominent, Shuttle-shaped Dart (2), Chocolate Tip, Angle Shades, Light Brown Apple Moth, Hebrew Character, Agonopterix arenella

Some photographic highlights - (for birds please see below);

Chocolate Tip


Rough-winged Conch
 
 
Swallow Prominent

 
 
Nutmeg

 
 
Pebble Hook-tip