Author Archives: tonydavisonsimplybirdsandmoths

With 2013 recording one of the coldest springs for 50 odd years, our British Butterflies have suffered a further set-back. Many have been late to emerge and our rarer species are now on the wing anything up to several weeks … Continue reading →

Along with three other friends and fellow birders, from 12th – 17th April 2013 I visited Varanger in Arctic Norway. It was a great experience and a fantastic birding destination. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to make the trip in March … Continue reading →

Believe it or not, the new 2013  moth season has already started. Yes, back in early January when we had a spell of mild weather, south coast “Moth’ers” were already catching early migrants but for us folks further north, a … Continue reading →

Should we get any mild nights during the rest of December, then there is a chance that you might trap one of these little beauties. The December Moth is a resident and commonly distributed throughout England and Wales, with exception … Continue reading →

The migration of birds during the spring and autumn months is very apparent. Most people look forward to the arrival of the cuckoo in spring and are aware of the large gatherings of Swallows and Martins in the autumn. A … Continue reading →