After the first real warm night of the spring I was hopeful for at least a few moths in the trap. As usual the end result was rather poor. It is never exactly busy around here at the best of times! There were at least 12 Proteoteras moffatiana which is a distinct improvement.


Best moth was this nice Distinct Quaker.


Another unidentified tortrix, yet another to "work on later".

Quite busy on the bird front this morning with several new ones for the year. Best were several Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Baltimore Oriole, Wood Thrush, Yellow Warbler, Gray Catbird, Bank Swallow and Indigo Bunting. Also around were White-crowned Sparrow, Bobolinks flying over, Yellow-runped and Nashville Warblers and a few other common migrants. OK for a tiny city back yard!