Swifts at last

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I’ve finally seen a swift this year, with three flying north over Mellor on May 17th! I think this is the latest date I’ve ever recorded. Yet again it has been a cold week. Other late records include cuckooflower which … Continued

Moths at last

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The incessant cold weather and strong easterly winds that have been ever present for most of the last couple of months have meant no mothing in the garden.  The trap did go out on a couple of occasions on mild … Continued