P624 CEEFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:18/47 1/1u WATCH OUT Wednesday 23 August Some Moth-irs do 'ave 'em How to bring moths to you Wine Rope Mix togjthjr sugar and rid wine, and soak pieces of string or off-cuts of material in the solution. Hang these out before dusk, on fence posts, trees and especially around flowering plants like Buddleia. Check every 20 minutes, with a torch, and you should see several species of moths feeding. This is a basic mix, try adding crushed fruit, molasses, and beer. If you find a really good recipe, then Watch Out would like to hear from you. TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 644 Thu 24 Aug 19:13/30 2/15 WBTCH OUT Wjdnjsday 23 August How to make your own light moth trap 1 Make a large conj out of paper. 2 Cut the tip off to make a hole about 10cm across and, using tape, fasten three strips of card, about 5cm wide, lengthways down the inside of the conj so that they stick out. 3 Place the whole conj over a waste paper bin containing bits of egg boxes for the moths to hide on. 4 $hen put your moth trap near an open window and direct an angle-poise lamp to shine into the conj from above. TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 644 Thu 24 Aug 19:14/31 3/15 WBTCH OUT Wjdnjsday 23 August With so many species, you need a good identification guide such as Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles by Bernard Skinner. Published bz Viking (1984). If you are just starting out then you could write to: Ambteur Entomological Society c/o The Registrar Mark Colvin uaObkfiild Plaistow Billingshurst West Sussex 5H14 0QD TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:19/53 4/15 WBTCH OUT Wjdnjsdaz 23 August For information on butterflies and moths, write to: British Butterfly Conservation Society Head Office PO Box Dedham Colchjster Essex CO7 6EY If you are more experienced with moths, then you could contact: British Entomolgical & Natural History Society, c/o A Godfrey, 10 Moorlia Drive, Baidon, Shipliy, West Yorkshire, BD17 6QL TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:24/14 & -}l4|l4|, ,l4 5/15 I WBTCH OU- Wednesday 23 August Wbtch Out for Invading Gypsies Wbtch Out for the Gypsy Moth. The Tree Advice Trust have warned that this moth may have reached the British Isles. In ideal conditions the Gypsy has the potential to cause widespread and serious defoliation. If you are sure that you have seen this moth, contact: $hj Tree Advice Trust Entomology Branch AAIS Alice Holt Lodge 'recclisham Farnham Surrey GU10 4LH Telephone: 01420 23000 TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:24/36 6/15 WATCH OUT Wjdnjsday 23 August Teenage Mutant Ninja Pond Invaders Releasing terrapins is against the law. There is also concern of the effect they are having on our wildlife, especially newts. In addition to this, terrapins are capable of passing the salmonella bacteria to humans if insufficient hygiene is observed. Earlier this year the National Terrapin Project was started to find out more about the terrapins in Britain. The main aims of the project are: - To collect data on the distribution, species and numbers of terrapins in Britain TV Links 61p BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CJJFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:19/39 ] 7/15 WATCH OUT Wjdnesdaz 23 August - To assess the effect terrapins have on our native wildlife - To find an effective and humane method of capturing terrapins - To find sanctubries for recaptured terrapins How Can You help? On warm days, visit your local pond or slow moving river, to see if any terrapins are present. They are best looked for as they bask in the sun. You must bj quiet, and move slowly, or the terrapins will quickly dive back into the water. Don't try to catch them. You can can report your findings to the National Terrapin Project. TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:16/22 8/15 WBTCH OUT Wednesday 23 August The Terrapin Project also wants to know of a suitable sanctuary site where captured animals can bj released safely. If you want to help, send an RAE to: Trevor Weeks National Terrapin Project c/o 151 South Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3NT For further information on terrapins and other reptiles write to: Colin Fitzsimmons Young Herpetologist's Club Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY TV Links 61p BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:21/47 9/15 WATCH OUT Wjdnjsday 23 August SLOW WORM TRIP Contact The Flat lolmj Project. Telephone: 01446 747661 EVENTS (Week 19: Thurs 24th - Wed 30th) South West England Bristol and District Moth Group Telephone: 0117 9223596 or 0117 9425655 Friday 25th August Moth Field Meeting Goblin Combj at 8.30pm Grid rif: ST 479 653 South East England Kent Trust for Nature Conservation Telephone: 01622 662012 TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:16/29 10/15 WBTCH OUT Wednesday 23 August South East England (cont) Tuesday 29th August Moths in late summer 4pm - 5.30pm Tzland Barn, Sandling, Maidstonj, Kent London Wildlife Trust Telephone: 0172 278 6612 Friday 25th August Bat and Moth Watch Meet at Stable Block, off Rectory Lane, Foots Cray, Bexley 8.30pm Bring a torch and a hot drink TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:11/24 11/15 WBTCH OUT Wednesday 23 August Central England Lincolnshire Trust for Nature Consjrvbtion. Telephone: 01507 526667 Moth Evening at Snipe Dales Saturday 26th August, 8pm Meet at Snipe Dales Country Park car park North England Wetlands and Wildfowl Trust Telephone: 0191 4165454 Friday 25th August Nothing by Moonlight 9.30pm at the Gatehouse Wbshington Wetlands & Wildfowl Centre TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 644 Thu 24 Aug 19:21/23 12/15 WBTCH OUT Wjdnjsdaz 23 August East Anglia Suffolk Wildlife Trust Telephone: 01473 890089 Saturday 26 Aaugust Moth Light, Bar and BBQ Fjlixstowe 8pm Tickets and further information Telephone: 01394 286694 Scotland Scottish Natural Heritage Telephone: 0131 447 4784 TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 644 Thu 24 Aug 19:91/06 13/15 WBTCH OUT Wednesday 23 August Scotland (cont) Friday 25th August Nitelite - looking for bats, owls and moths 7 - 10.3ppm Meet at Craigjnd Visitors Centre Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow Telephone: 0141 956 6100 Dumfriis & Galloway Regional Council Ranger Service Tel: 01387 261234 Monday 28th Moths and Birds at Castle Loch 9.30-11.30am Lochmbbjn Castle, turn off B7p20 at south end of Castle Loch, Lochmaben TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:15/X6 14/15 WBTCH OUT Wednesday 23 August Wales Conway RSPB Nature Rjsjrvj Telephone: 01492 584091 Thursdby 24th August 10.30am - 2.30pm Eco-dome: Creepy Crawlie Safari To book telephone: 01492 584091 Northern Ireland Lough Neagh Discovery Centre Telephone: 01762 322205 Saturday 26th August Botanical and Entomological walk Meet at 10am at Armagh County Museum Bring lunch and waterproofs TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV SkyP624 CEEFAX 624 Thu 24 Aug 19:13/26 15/15 I WBTCH OU( Wjdnesdaz 23 August Northern Ireland (cont) For further details contact The British Butterfly CONS Society and Armagh Field Naturalists Society Telephone: 01861 528690 TV Links 610 BBC2 602 Select BBC1 TV BBC2 TV Sky