National Moth Week Event July 30
Hey everyone! I just wanted to gauge interest on having a mothing/blacklighting event at the Lhoist Clifton limestone quarry where I run a biodiversity program. We are just south of Clifton, TX off of Hwy 6 and down FM 2602. https://goo.gl/maps/c65LFn7qgADKxWsj7
Project link https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/lhoist-clifton-biodiversity
Habitat types are upland prairie, limestone escarpments, wooded canyons, and shallow wetlands. There is a good place for parking and setting up lights along a gravel road. There are a couple of outlets, but no restrooms and nowhere to stay the night.
Set for July 30th!!
We'll meet at 5pm and stay till whenever.
Directions
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zhy01Xe15vWhH5NVf1BNT2byL_anbDxx7mxcA8uZ4QY/edit?usp=sharing
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Sounds fun! --Too bad I'm in FL ;) You may want to tag some local iNatters so that they can see the post.
@annikaml, @bacchusrock, @baxter-slye, @bosqueaaron, @brandonmeadows, @brencero, @brentano, @cameralenswrangler, @centratex, @chasingchickens, @currenfrasch, @connlindajo, @devinpedraza, @eaneubauer, @gcwarbler, @gwaithir, @immortalwhat, @inhat83, @isaaceastland, @jcochran706, @jeff_back, @k8thegr8, @knightericm, @kimberlietx, @laurahaynes, @lovebirder, @lulubelle, @mammelton50, @mpintar, @mikef451, @observerjosh, @prairie_rambler, @rkostecke, @rymcdaniel, @sagaciousoctopus, @sambiology, @swissagnes, @tadamcochran, @wildcarrot
I just copied @pfau_tarleton 's list from the Timberlake announcement ;)
Please tag anyone else who might be interested.
@jellyfishmambo , @centex , @mmccown , @melissalmullins
@gatorhawk beat me to it ;)
I'd be interested, but unfortunately Jul 26 would be the soonest date I could make. Definitely don't plan around me. Looks like a very interesting place!
Does look interesting, but coming a distance with no overnight option makes it less desirable than other options. I have plans to do some spotlighting and day time hunting in some old growth forest bottoms in the Post Oak Savanah in Milam County, and also should revisit another ranch in Burleson County with a large lake with a beach crawling with multiple Pardosa species. Both are near enough to do the spotlighting before dawn without needing to stay overnight. I'd also like to do some more looking in the Junction area.
This sounds as a lot of fun. I would love to join you, especially if you can fit it in between the DFW events.
I can come on any weekend night that isn't a DFW event! Let me know. =)
I will be gone July 7-23. Please let me know when lighting is scheduled. I'll bring all my gear.
I will need to pass on this one.
@k8thegr8 does that include Sunday night? Specifically the 30th?
Rock Quarries and Moths?? Youre speaking my language brother! Ill do everything I can to be there!
I'm already committed on my available days (which were only 2 to begin with). :( Keep trying... I'm still interested in coming that way for an event!
Thanks, but I plan to stay local that week. Sounds like another great opportunity I will miss.
We can both attend on Monday through Friday of that week. We don't have any of the setup, however we could improvise. Whatever evening works best for the group.
I can make the 30th. I work late on Monday. =)
I can also make it on the 30th!
I believe we can make the 30th also. Thanks
Keep me in the loop! I may change my plans.
30th works for me too!
30th is working for me too!
OK! So the 30th sound good. I'm in talks with our mine safety manager now to see if there's anything special we'll have to do.
@amzapp!
Looks like we're good to go! What time does everyone think they can be here? We'll need to watch a site specific safety video (about 15 min) before getting started and they ask that we wear our best snakebite-proof footwear.
If everyone could be here by 5:00pm that would be plenty of time to watch the vid and see some of the quarry before having to set up for the night.
5 o'clock is fine with me.
We are good for 5:00.
Looking forward to it!
@sam_moore_
@jkend32
Sure!
I'm in! Thanks!
Looking forward to seeing everyone! Directions and more info can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zhy01Xe15vWhH5NVf1BNT2byL_anbDxx7mxcA8uZ4QY/edit?usp=sharing
Just out of curiosity, who plans on bringing a light setup?
I'm bringing two light setups.
I have two UV that run without plugs, one mercury/metal halide if there is electricity.
I will bring 2 HgV and 5 blackllighs
We will bring one light setup.
Sounds great. There are a few plugs at the HQ building, but you'll definitely need your extension cords.
I have a jackery and a gas powered generator if those are allowed.
That should be fine.
Unfortunately we’re not going to make it tonight. We’re dealing with a bit of a veterinary emergency with our little dog. Please tag me if there’s ever a chance to go back out here!
Absolutely! Hope the little one is ok!
Thanks to everyone who was able to come out! I had a good time even though the mothing was a little slow. I hope to have y'all out again sometime soon!
It's a wonderful spot! I'd love to hang out again in the spring or the fall. =)
Looks like an interesting place. Not many moths observed my way but what showed up I considered to be awesome!
I'm so sad I missed this event and would be excited to get a second chance of getting out there!
Great place with a lot flora and fauna. It was a fun experience and look forward to another opportunity.
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