tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246763419709722582.post7201423080967870963..comments2023-10-26T10:29:19.371+01:00Comments on Skev's BLOG : Pan-species Listing, Moths, Birds, Stuff: Croft Quarry / Huncote Embankment 15/05/2009Skevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05601888498478097564noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246763419709722582.post-80464599310753499462009-06-24T21:11:50.118+01:002009-06-24T21:11:50.118+01:00Hello Hanna,
Specifically about Croft Quarry / Hu...Hello Hanna,<br /><br />Specifically about Croft Quarry / Huncote Embankment - then no I have no useful data at the moment. I have gained permission to run moth traps there but I am still awaiting a key to access the site with the necessary equipment (too much/too heavy to carry). However I am expecting that the site will hold a few interesting species.<br /><br />Old quarries can be good habitats for moths and many invertebrates and other wildlife - I guess mainly because they tend to have more weedy/scrubby areas than sites specifically managed as woodland or grassland. But don't get the idea that there are moth species that specifically thrive in areas because they were quarries - all transistional sites can be good for wildlife given the chance (ie if they are not immediately turned over to sterile farmland or a new housing estate).<br /><br />Once I manage to get a key and start working the site I'll be posting updates here. More than happy if you want to contact me offline for more detail:<br />mark dot skevington at hotmail dot co dot ukSkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05601888498478097564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246763419709722582.post-54510900254732400922009-06-22T11:00:11.102+01:002009-06-22T11:00:11.102+01:00Hi there,
I am conducting a study of succession o...Hi there,<br /><br />I am conducting a study of succession of reclaimed land, and I have chosen the area beind croft quarry, and the embankment.<br /><br />I just came across your comments, and I am interested in what you said about the moths being found by disused quarries.<br /><br />Do you have any more information, which you could possibly share, about moth populations in this area?<br /><br />It would help me very much :)<br /><br />HannaHannanoreply@blogger.com