The Magnificent 7's

We start today with yet another correction and this time there is simply no hiding place for the incompetent. This particular species

CLOUDED-BORDERED BRINDLE#

can, so I am told, present something of an identification problem, especially for the unwary, particularly this 'dark form' (Apamea crenata 'combusta'). Before Posting this photo, naming it CLOUDED DRAB, on Sunday I was privileged to receive something of a mini masterclass from my mentors on the subject, the proceeded to get it completely WRONG. With hand held high, the appropriate amendment has been made.

It was Reading 1975 the last time I attended an 'outdoor' Rock Festival which featured such 'luminaries' as Yes, Wishbone Ash, Robin Trower, Hawkwind and the sensationally funny Manchester outfit Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias. The latter took the stage late afternoon on the final day and had somehow managed to connect the Police Communication System to their amplification set up. All transmissions identifying the position of those engaged in, let's say, 'illegal' pursuits were heard by everyone so the Police remained empty handed. Déjà vu ( Neil Young) then over the weekend as a 15,000 strong crowd arrived at Parley to enjoy the Bournemouth 7's Rugby Competition.

In true Rock Festival fashion it poured with rain for the most part,

but like most of us in the past there was little, if anything, going to

deter the Faithful!
PINK PORCHE?
that'll do!

Tents were pitched everywhere,

even on Dampney land close to the Eco Processing Plant
but there was no bother whatsoever so,
Live and Let Live.

As I understand it the Rugby was extremely exciting, the music loud, the beer didn't flow as freely as it might have done on a sunny Bank Holiday but a good time was had but all with no mention of trouble reaching our ears.

After the Ordeal (Genesis)

The scene on Tuesday morning which in my view was cleared up in record time. I am told that these days tent and sleeping bag combinations are available at less than extortionate prices, and are simply left in situ after the gig - great idea!

On the Moth Front

things still remain a little quiet but new on the Property List

YELLOW BELLE*
 and

MIDDLE-BARRED MINOR*
while

SWALLOW PROMINENT#

LEAST BLACK ARCHES#
and

BUFF ERMINE#
showed up for the first time this year.
 also caught were

COMMON HOVERFLY

and the minute

DIURNAL GROUND BEETLE

Parley Pond

MUTE SWAN

family continue to flourish (c8 youngsters still)

even though one of the Cygnets was seen to be

Trampled Underfoot (Led Zeppelin)

by one of the parent birds.

PHEASANT EGG

looks predated?

PIED WAGTAIL

PAERERUS LITTORALIS

WOODWORM BEETLE

PERENNIAL SOW THISTLE

SHELDUCK

The family occupying the next door property, but keeping their distance, seem to be doing very well and maintaining numbers, 15 ducklings at the last count.

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Ride A White Swan - T. Rex

After a spell of fairy productive Moth catching things have, over the past couple of days, taken a bit of a tumble. Not expecting a great deal by way of return this morning some time was spent looking around the farm on the way to the traps.

The recently cleared 'overspill' from the main
Parley Pond where apart from this newly bloomed

FOXGLOVE
there was a sight that I had never witnessed here before.

While EGYPTIAN GEESE are occasionally seen overflying

early this morning was the first time I had seen them

on the ground.

A timid bird at the best of times, my presence soon

put them to flight.
From the traps we recovered

BROWN SILVER-LINE*

SNOUT#

PALE TUSSOCK*
and

MARBLED MINOR#
before we continued our search across waterlogged fields where

MALLARD
seem to be making the most of the wet weather!

GUELDER ROSE

GOLDFINCH
shaking off last nights moisture.

Seems the

WOOD PIGEON
eggs have hatched along with some other special arrivals.

MUTE SWAN

parent birds lead

c8 CYGNETS

into the water for the first time.
On this inaugural voyage 2 of the youngsters decided to remain in
the comfort of the nest.

Sunshine on young MALLARD.

male TUFTED DUCK

one of the 2 original pairs has remained at the pond and continue
to display and probably prospect a nest site - still time yet!

Everything but the Moths seemed to be emerging today as the

COOT
eggs also hatched but so far only 2 chicks.

RABBIT

LESSER STITCHWORT

While back at the pond

what was considered a rather good find and the first I have seen on the property

RAGGED ROBIN

RIBBED PLANTAIN
and finally, taking a little longer to process, a Trio of Micros.

THISTLE ERMINE

PSEUDARGYROTOZA CONWAGANA

and if it were possible to get more of a mouthful
NEMATOPOGON SCHWARZIELLUS

one of the 'Longhorn' Moth with

antenna three times body-length.

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