Hello to the SMG. Just to let you know I am still alive and trapping when the weather allows. I put out four actinics on the Stour Valley local nature reserve last night. Sat at home later in the evening I recieved a call from the ranger who could not stop giggling down the phone. She explained that the police whilst looking for a missing person had found a "Glowing Light".  The on duty ranger went to see the "Glowing Light" and explained to the Police that it was okay it was a moth trap. He went to approach the " Glowing Light" only to be stopped by the Police who explained that no one dare approach until the Bomb Squad arrived to declare it safe. When they arrived the ranger repeated that it was a moth trap and after some discussion unclipped the old battery and put the moth trap in the back of his van and went home.

Fun here in Bournemouth. The ever alert Police however failed to notice three other glowing lights nearby. Thank goodness and the 30 various moths including a yellow horned added up to seven species.

Best wishes to all

David Evans