Like most naturalists, I have a selection of everyday field kit that travels with me most everywhere I go. A hand lens, a low strength monocular, notebook, pencil, Swiss Army knife, general use forceps, a couple of all-purpose collecting vials, and two flashlights – one standard and one ultraviolet. To most who have ever seen me draw any of these items out of my shoulder bag in order to satisfy my curiosity about something I’ve noticed, all generally make perfect sense and pass without comment – except the UV flashlight.
