August 2016

Text and photos Aare Lindt, www.loodusmuuseum.ee

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The chevron

Chevron        Lillakas öövaksik          Eulithis testata

The chevron occurs in the whole of Estonia and is quite common. We can meet it in conifer or mixed conifer forests, thickets, gardens and elsewhere too from mid-July to the beginning of September. In the rainy weather of last weekend the moths did not of course fly much.

Text and photos Aare Lindt, www.loodusmuuseum.ee

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Golden-rod brindle

Golden-rod brindle    Vaipöölane      Xylena solidaginis

The golden-rod brindle is on the wing in conifer forests and moorlands from the beginning of August until the middle of September but it is not encountered very often in Estonia.

Video recorded by  Fleur, LK forum

Badger          Mäger           Meles meles 

If you have spent the whole day in underground caves your coat needs some care. It is easier for a couple to get at spots that one cannot reach on one’s own.

At the end of the video a stranger comes to inspect the burrow surrounding but finds it best to leave quickly, just in case ...

If you missed seeing the interior of a badger’s home: LINK

Margus Ots, Coordinator of the Great Tit Year
Photo Arne Ader
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Great tit

Great tit     Rasvatihane        Parus major

Text and photos  Aare Lindt, www.loodusmuuseum.ee
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Angle-striped sallow

Angle-striped sallow    Külmaöölane    Enargia paleacea

The angle-striped sallow is present in the whole of Estonia and is fairly common. The moths can be seen in broadleaf and mixed forests, thickets, gardens and other similar environments.

The sallow enjoys artificial light at night but looks for a sheltered place when the day begins.