Many thanks Anthony

Excellent! Thanks

Hi there...about 20 years old. I've noticed over the years as it has matured wildlife visiting has increased and the fruits has got tasteier.

That is amazing! Just sures you, wildlife can turn up anywhere..

@@urbanwildlifetips aye, made me extra cautious about where I put my foot now 😂.

Excellent way to record..

Thank you for your comments. The land the lady refers to is the large pond at Toad Holes Beck which is privately owned. I have made planning aware and they are keen in preserving the bio-diversity at the site. Thankfully I have many important wildlife records for the site. Natual England are also aware. Just have to sit tight to see if and when it's sold and what the new owners plans are. My view is they will have a big fight on their hands if they want to destroy it...

@@urbanwildlifetips Fingers crossed, then.

Agree..

Excellent..Thank you

@@urbanwildlifetips no problem, thank you.

Many thanks...

My pleasure..glad it was helpful!

Hi, Thank you so much for your comments they are appreciated. What I do when I have a large patch of Yellow Rattle growing is to take some YR out, say from the middle and plant small established wildflowers. The wildflowers then grow as they have no real competition from grasses and unaffected by the YR. I have never tried using windflower seeds but it might work if the YR is just sprouting and the wildflower seeds have time to germinate. Good luck and hope this helps Kind regards

A healthy population of Moths are a good indicator on how healthy an environment is and how much bio-diversity there is. All the best 👍

@@urbanwildlifetips what do I do with the moths after I catch them? Thanks

​@MirzAli You identify them by looking in a moth identification book or online, record what you have found and then release them.

Oh! many thanks, I really appreciate your comment

Like it...thanks

Thanks

@@urbanwildlifetips Ophrys, this sassy orchid chick, is basically the Tinder Swindler of the plant world. She rocks a bee costume so convincing, it'd fool even the smoothest Casanova bumblebees. Fuzzy velvet petals, glistening "nectar shine" - she's got all the right curves and tricks. Then comes the magic (or should I say, manipulation). Ophrys wafts this irresistible pheromone perfume, driving the bee boys wild. They land, all heart eyes and buzzing hormones, expecting a steamy rendezvous. But BAM! Ophrys pulls a fast one. No sweet nectar, no fuzzy lovin', just a quick pollen dusting and she sends them on their way like yesterday's news. Brutal, right? But Ophrys is a queen, gotta give her that. She's playing the game smart, using her deceptive charms to guarantee pollination. She's basically the Beyoncé of the flower patch - fierce, fabulous, and always gets what she wants (pollen, obviously). So next time you see a blooming beauty, remember, it might just be Ophrys in disguise, ready to fool you and your bee buddies. Keep your wits sharp, guys, 'cause in the jungle of pollination, everyone's out to get their share

I only attract an odd Red Underwing which is a stunning moth...Have a go this year with sugaring you won't be disappointed...Please let me know if you get any surprises..Good luck

Hi Vicky..No the Firethorn does not produce suckers..Good luck

Glad it was helpful! Really appreciate your feedback 🙏

That's great!

Excellent..always nice to have them in the trap

Nice one!

Glad it was helpful! And enjoy our great hobby. And good luck mothing!

That seems a good setup to me. I have used NHBS many times and have never had any problems. Best of luck

Great..

Thanks

Cheers..my man

Thanks!

Thank you..

Thank you 😊

Thank you, really appreciate your comment

Thank you...yes constant rain here..I think they call it summer..

Hi Jade...It was a mixture of sugar and water

That's really rewarding for me..thank you. And enjoy. Bringing one out about 'Sugaring' for beginners...in the near future

Thank you so much...enjoy...All the best

@@urbanwildlifetips look forward to it 👍

You are welcome!

Thank you so much..that's really rewarding for me. Enjoy and don't forget to keep a list of the moths you find...that is also very rewarding 😀

Thank you for your comments...

My pleasure..glad you enjoyed it..I am a keen birder too and it's like learning all over again. But you will really enjoy it opening the moth trap in the morning full of anticipation, especially if you find a new moth for your garden or area. Cheers Martyn

My pleasure..glad you got something out of it. Good luck...and enjoy. Exciting times ahead..

@@urbanwildlifetips I certainly hope so, there’s an overwhelming amount to learn at the moment 😵‍💫

When you talked through a couple it really helped..Would be great if you could do a video going through a few more 🙏🙏..

Feel it for the moth..but good news for you as they must be in the area. Hopefully the next one has 2 wings..ha Fingers crossed

Your right...lovely but a strange moth