Neil O’Donnell
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Neil O’Donnell
@aldermoth.bsky.social
Edinburgh based Ayrshireman.
Music, fitba, birds, moths, homebrewing.
My favourite moths from 2025. #teammoth
January 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Oh, it’s chilly outside isn’t it…..sorry - Chile. It’s Chile outside. Here’s some Humboldt Penguins from yesterday, north of Valparaiso. 🇨🇱
December 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Reposted by Neil O’Donnell
The BBC are accidentally running the subtitles to Mrs Marple over the Mercury Prize, and it’s rather wonderful. A few of lines could plausibly have been written by Jarvis.
October 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It’s October, must be the time of year again for……Swami John Reis! The Swami brought the party to Glasgow tonight!
October 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Getting better……
October 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I spy with my little eye….Acleris literana! On a bollard light at work today in Edinburgh. #teammoth
October 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Totally ran out of oomph with moth trapping this autumn. I put the trap out last night though. Two moths, one of which was this spanking Green-brindled Crescent. #teammoth
October 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Trying to up my sourdough game….. getting there.
October 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Thought I’d get into the seasonal spirit so I brewed a spiced pumpkin latte porter. Comes in at 7.2%. A bit heavy on the coffee but hopefully that’ll fade a bit to let the spices shine.
October 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Another amazing compilation by @cherryredrecords.bsky.social - well done! Takes me right back!
September 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Stranraer Oyster Festival whiskey and Irn Bru hot sauce madness! Damn it goes well with oysters!
September 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
……not forgetting a few migrants. #teammoth
August 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Autumnal vibes in Dumfries and Galloway…. #teammoth
August 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Morning @mothiduk.bsky.social thoughts on this one? FW 17mm. VC74, Wigtownshire, Dumfries & Galloway.
August 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Nice Grey Chi at work this morning in Edinburgh. #teammoth
August 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
It’s been a while #homebrew
August 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Visited some of Düsseldorf’s altbeir breweries yesterday….
August 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Spotted this on alder at lunchtime. Is it Coleophora serratella? #teammoth
July 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A long overdue garden first in the trap this morning - Gold Spangle. VC83, Edinburgh. #teammoth
July 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Perfect weather to have a glass of my peach, vanilla and cardamom sour beer. I’m a Philly Sour yeast convert - delicious! ABV 5.3%
July 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Eucosma campoliliana, Edinburgh, VC83. #teammoth
July 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Dark Spinach and a few others from the trap this morning in Wigtownshire. #teammoth
July 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I suspect this is just a worn Flame Shoulder @mothiduk.bsky.social ? Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway.
July 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Glasgow Real Ale Festival today! A fine selection of Cornish beers on offer. Starting with Padstow May Day.
June 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Gold-ribbon Argent from last night. VC83, Edinburgh. New one for the garden. #teammoth
June 21, 2025 at 7:18 AM