Moths & Muffins

A morning discovering Northumberland’s nocturnal winged wonders

The beautiful Wild Northumbrian estate is managed with wildlife at its heart, supporting a mosaic of habitats such as meadow and woodland, which attract magical moth species such as the Burnished Brass, Elephant Hawkmoth, Garden Tiger and Peach Blossom (the beauty featured in the photo).

Based from the Swallow Hut, Wild Intrigue will introduce you to the spectacular beauty and importance of these misunderstood creatures, while you enjoy a tasty morning treat of locally sourced sweet muffins, bottomless tea and fresh coffee, and orange juice.

Taking a slow walk to the wildflower meadow, your Wild Intrigue Guide will share insights into the fascinating lives of moths – from what they eat to the incredible migrations of some species.

Returning to the Swallow Hut you will have the opportunity to go through moth traps set the night before, with your Wild Intrigue guides helping to identify the creatures captured. A kaleidoscope of colour awaits! There’ll be plenty of opportunities to take photographs of these much intriguing invertebrates, showing the impressive camouflage and vibrancy of different species.

Moth trapping is vital for conservation, to understand local and national populations of these nocturnal pollinators, which are indicators of changes in the climate and habitats. Once captured and recorded all moths will be safely released back to the wild to continue bringing wild wonder to our evenings.

Suitable for adults as well as families with children. If you have any questions about the experience, or would like tips on accommodation to stay locally the evening

There are heaps of wild encounters to enjoy in northern England, explore our full wildlife experience collection.