White-point moth added to month total.

Friday 28th October 2022.

My first White-point moth this month.

A very overcast start to the morning with a bit of drizzle thrown in, but still very mild for this time of year. Sadly, no African species this morning, but there were a few migrant moths in and around the moth box that included a White-point, Turnip Moth, Rusty-dot Pearl and Rush Veneer. 31 moths of 10 species this morning wasn't too bad for this time of year.

Above, a Turnip Moth and below, the micro moth Gypsonoma dealbana. 

The moths present this morning included the following:

• 1 White-point
• 1 Feathered Ranunculus
• 1 Large Yellow Underwing
• 6 Double-striped Pug
• 1 Turnip Moth
• 12 Light Brown Apple Moth
• 3 Gypsonoma dealbana
• 4 Rusty-dot Pearl
• 1 Rush Veneer
• 1 Tachystola acroxantha 

One of four Rusty-dot Pearl this morning.

Overhead, there was a flock of 3 Linnets over heading south, while a pair of Goldfinches flew over the houses and both Greenfinch and a Pied Wagtail were heard while I was checking the moths. A big rarity I have always wanted to see has turned up at the Martello Tower at a place called Slaughden, Suffolk: an Alpine Accentor. It was found yesterday and is still present on the beach there this morning. I have a busy day today and so I cannot make the 3 ½ hour journey there. Maybe tomorrow?