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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · 7d

Only 8 moths of 8 species in the trap for @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social last night but included a Clifden Nonpareil! New for me - delighted. Others weren’t bad either NFY Sallow and Merveille du Jour 😊 VC41 (Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan) #MothsMatter #TeamMoth

Clifden Nonpareil/Blue Underwing on size 9 crocs!

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BTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · Sep 9

Gethin from @btocymru.bsky.social will be running an “Introduction to Garden BirdWatch” online event to promote @bto-gbw.bsky.social on 4 November at 7pm. It is open to all regions.

For more information please see the image of the flyer. To book your place go to www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

A screenshot of a post promoting an online event for the Garden BirdWatch survey, illustrated with a picture of a Nuthatch.

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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Aug 25

Just 3 of the 131 moths in the trap last night for @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social
A Mocha sandwiched by Emeralds (light and small)
#mothsmatter #teammoth

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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Jul 28

Today’s appallingly bad nature video from the garden. There were about 8 dragonflies hunting over the garden today. Not seen that before. (Also saw no less than three species of birds of prey fly over - worth looking up for 😊).

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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Jul 25

Looks like a busy day identifying moths in my moth trap. These are just a few on the outside! A day early for #GardenMothSurvey as we have visitors on Saturday and apparently not the done thing to have a kitchen full of escaped moths! #mothsmatter

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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Jul 24

I did a #BigButterflyCount earlier and almost all the butterflies vanished but just now this happened! I’m guessing one female and a lot of males? Never seen so many together in the garden. @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Jul 20

Nothing to see in this video (it’s for the sound!), these (young?) birds of prey have been around and calling a lot recently. I’ve only had glimpses but my best guess is peregrines? But I’m not very confident on birds of prey? #birds

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Lev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social · Jul 20

My favourite of this week’s Six Things. A 2-minute film about the guys employed to drive the route of a Tour de France stage beforehand and alter anything painted on the road by fans that might be unsuitable for broadcast.

Here they are turning a cock and balls into an owl.

nos.nl/l/2294368

Two men in orange hiviz jackets, with large tubs of white paint. There js a white van in the background. On the road, various bits of painting, including a yellow cock and balls which they’re in the process of transforming into an image of an owl.

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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Jun 9

This Thursday- an informal meet up to discuss everything cycling for women from learning to racing. #Cardiff #cycling

Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Jun 5

Whatever the weather (although hopefully more ☀️ than 🌧️) it’s Pedal Power Cardiff’s Ride for All this Saturday - come and join us. #Cycling #Cardiff

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Wild About Nature Dinas Powys @wildnaturedinas.bsky.social · Jun 5

Even on a wet morning there are bumblebees enjoying our patch at Dinas Powys station. Thanks to John who looks after this for us.

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Nicola Chester @nicolawriting.bsky.social · Jun 3

This is so important! Dog owners, challenge vets when offered these unnecessary & deeply harmful treatments. I’ve had dogs all my life, & never had to use them. Ticks can be removed easily & safely, & dogs treated (& kept away from water) only IF they get fleas! @davegoulson.bsky.social

Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our latest research shows spot-on flea treatments on dogs are released into water when dogs swim even 28 days after treatment - in contrast to the label which suggests dogs can safely swim 48 h after treatment.
www.newscientist.com/article/2482...

Dogs pollute water with pesticides even weeks after flea treatment

When dogs given spot treatments for fleas go swimming, they release levels of pesticides dangerous to aquatic life for at least a month after the treatment

www.newscientist.com

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Rob Thomas @robthomasbirds.bsky.social · Jun 1

Petition against the development of a hugely damaging Aqua Park at one of Glamorgan’s best wildlife sites. chng.it/hBdbBxwLLR

Sign the Petition

Halt the Installation of the Aqua Park at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, Penarth

chng.it

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Wild About Nature Dinas Powys @wildnaturedinas.bsky.social · May 9

Bird walk this Sunday 4pm, meet Murchfield Community Centre

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Wild About Nature Dinas Powys @wildnaturedinas.bsky.social · May 9

Also our friends at GPG in Penarth are holding this event on Monday evening and we’ll be there.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Apr 26

Swifts are on their way back...and many are trying to reach the same nest sites they’ve used for years.

But scaffolding can block the way.

Check before you build & keep entrances clear. ❗

Their active nests are protected by law. Let them in.

A Swift in fast, direct flight towards a building, aiming for a small nest site entrance under the eaves. These returning birds rely on clear access to their summer nesting spots, obstructions, like scaffolding, can block them out entirely - adding pressure to a species already at risk.

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Wild About Nature Dinas Powys @wildnaturedinas.bsky.social · Apr 26

It’s our annual Spring Flower walk tomorrow and looks like a lovely day for it. All details in image.

Meet at Millbrook Road entrance to Dinas Powys woods 10-12noon. 2-3 miles including a steep climb.

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Cardiff Cycle City | Dinas Feicio Caerdydd @cardiffcyclecity.bsky.social · Mar 31

The Network Gaps You Want Fixed

Recently at #Cardiff Cycle City, we launched an online survey for our ‘Network Gaps’ campaign to give you the chance to voice your frustrations with #Cycling infrastructure in Cardiff.

Find out what people had to say:

The Network Gaps You Want Fixed - Cardiff Cycle City

Recently at Cardiff Cycle City, we launched an online survey for our ‘Network Gaps’ campaign...

cardiffcyclecity.org

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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Mar 16

Despite coldest night of week (ponds frozen this am) 16 moths of 5 species for my late (as always) @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social Small Quaker, Hebrew Character, Early Grey, Common Quaker and Oak Beauty. #TeamMoth #MothsMatter

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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Mar 10

Late @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social survey last night (because life 🤷) 22 moths of 14 species including these beauties. #MothsMatter #TeamMoth

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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Mar 9

Chiffchaffs are back! Spring is getting springier by the day 😊

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Wild About Nature Dinas Powys @wildnaturedinas.bsky.social · Mar 8

Care about Dinas? Hate litter? Come and help clear the Ash Path and surrounding area. Tomorrow (Sun 9th) 2pm. Meeting in Tesco car park. All welcome.
fb.me/e/2l8efK1TJ

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · Mar 6

That's 70.000 people who want to see driven grouse shooting banned.

We're nearly 3/4 of the way there to our target of 100,000 signatures.

Do you want a ban? If so, please like & share this post!

Sign here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

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South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre @sewbrec.org.uk · Feb 27

New course open for booking! An introduction to moth trapping for complete beginners. Attendees can also borrow a trap to try at home.

Saturday 5th April at our office in Talbot Green #SouthWales

Please email [email protected] to book a free space.

#TeamMoth #MothsMatter

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Hilary May @birdsbikesboots.bsky.social · Feb 22

Signs of Spring 😊🐸

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