OAK BEAUTY 
TOAD 
Out mothing at Hardcastle Crags last night with 6 other enthusiasts. It started slow the first thing found was a toad then slowly the moths began to arrive. Around 100 moths were trapped of some 13 or 14 species the best of which I found as we were packing up, an Oak Beauty a first for me and a few others. Birds recorded included Nuthatch, Sparrowhawk, several Tawny Owls heard and a few Woodcocks roding. 
Great night, really enjoyed it and to think we nearly gave in too soon :)
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