A recording session is planned in an area of Montgomeryshire that has only four moth records. Two macro (Straw Dot (Aderyn) and Welsh Clearwing) and two micro (Glyphipterix thrasanella (Aderyn) and Small Magpie) species have been recorded. This circumstance would appear largely due to only a very thin slither of the county being present in this particular 1km OS quadrat. It is located in SH81 of the OS 10km quadrat species distribution map on the MMG website.
I believe we have a reasonable chance to improve on this species list.
The location is beside the Afon Angell, approximately 1 mile along the lane from Aberangell, which eventually leads to Corris,
OS ref SH 8316 1038. what3words crimson.acrobatic.manual
From the A470 turn right after crossing the Afon Dyfi, following the windy lane up into Aberangell, take the left turn signposted Corris. After approximately 1 mile you come to a multi-direction junction. Follow the lane bearing slightly left and down, across a cattle grid then small river bridge. The parking area is ahead on the left.
The area for recording is in a narrow wooded valley with some mature Aspen, Beech and Alder mixed with native species. Some small fields create a mosaic effect which is always promising for species diversity. There is newly SSSI designated "temperate rainforest" to the north, just over the border in Gwynedd.
We will be setting up traps from 8.30pm onwards with an envisaged switch on time around 9.30pm.
Anyone interested is most welcome to attend.
Appropriate footwear and a head/hand torch are essential. There are no facilities so self-sufficiency is recommended.
If the session is cancelled, it will be notified via a post on the MMG website blog so please refer to this before setting out.
Phil.
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