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Scarce or vulnerable species include but are not restricted to any species of wader, ducks other than mallard, all owls, any birds of prey, grey or yellow wagtails, grey heron, all grebes, Cetti’s warbler, water rail, willow tit, corn bunting etc. If in doubt, please ask.

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Moth trapping at home

A bit better last night. The Pale Prominent was only the 2nd one I've ever trapped at home.
 
Common Swift 1
Tinea trinotella 2
Argyrethia trifasciata 20
White-shouldered House-moth 1
Mompha subbistrigella 18
Light Brown Apple Moth 20
Bee Moth 1
Flame Carpet 2
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet 2
Garden Carpet 1
Small Phoenix 2
Common Marbled Carpet 2
Sandy Carpet 1
Common Pug 3
Brindled Pug 2
Double-striped Pug 1
Seraphim 1
Pale Prominent 1
Shuttle Shaped Dart 6
Flame Shoulder 1
Lychnis 1
Clouded-bordered Brindle 2
 
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