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WildlifeKate

@wildlifekate.bsky.social

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Wildlife Enthusiast, recently moved to South Wales. Follow my wildlife projects and challenges in my 3 acre plot. Featured on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile. Consultant, Photographer, Teacher, OS Ambassador, Mum & #WildlifeGran www.wildlifekate.co.uk

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · 6d

I’m not posting in here much! Too many platforms! I’m mostly on Insta now, threads and FB 😀

WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Aug 20

I just can’t keep up with so many platforms! I’m posting on Insta, threads and FB 😁

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Aug 2

I just can’t keep up with all the platforms! A are you on threads as my Insta posts go on there automatically 😁

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jul 10

Are you heading to @GlobalBirdfair this weekend? Fancy winning this fabulous wildlife bundle, including nest box camera, trail camera, feeder, food and more?! If you come to my talk, 11am Sat on Osprey Stage you’ll get a ticket, giving you a chance to win 😍😀

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 28

Day 4 of hide build:
An early start to try to get the cladding completed before Denis has to drive all the way back to Essex! Clever repurposing of window shields into sills and it’s looking blooming amazing!!!!!
Thank you Denis! What a star 😍

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 28

Day 3 of hide build:
Mega progress as frame is finished, windows installed and membrane and battens on! We even started the cladding! I’ve never done this before and it’s was very satisfying! It’s looking amazing!

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 28

Day 2 of hide build……

Building a frame in which to build an end wall . The windows I’m using are repurposed from the old caravan 😁

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 28

A place to watch and photograph wildlife 😁

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 27

Hide Build Day 1: To create my hide out of the wooden shack, Denis and I had to dismantle the front section of the caravan and remove it.

We would then have a space on which to build a frame to create a new wall, which will include 3 of the caravan windows !

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 15

Morning meadow walks 😍

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 14

Before….. and after……..
Quarry paths almost done……

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 14

Are you going to Global Bird Fair?

I am delighted to announce, I will be speaking on the Osprey Stage this year at 11am on the Saturday!

I would love you to join me here and then back on the Leica stand after my talk for chats, questions and more…… watch this space!

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 14

Welcome to Jurassic Park……… well, the #GwylltHollow quarry!

We have had a lot of rain the last few days and the quarry pool which I dug put in November, is now looking very like the vision I had in my mind, when I cleared this area and aimed to create a better habitat for wildlife 😁

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 12

There is sooooooo much this year!!!

WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 12

The meadow that borders my garden is looking stunning!

Lots of orchids, yellow rattle and eye bright at the moment. The latter two are both parasitic on the roots of grasses, helping to keep vigorous grasses at bay and allowing other wildflowers to flourish 😁

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 9

I am thrilled to announce I have found my first orchid at #GwylltHollow 😁❤️

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 8

I’m mainly posting on Instagram now @thewildlifekate 😁

WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 8

My first try at filming with the @DJIGlobal Neo…. Super easy to use. I’m hoping to bring you some cool tours of #GwylltHollow with this cool gadget!!

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Can the DJI Neo help me film my quarry?

YouTube video by WildlifeKate at Gwyllt Hollow

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · Jun 7

You could always install an extender…. I am trialling Birdfy kits at the moment and have been pretty impressed.

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · May 31

After a week of wet and wind, the garden has exploded, fallen over and become tangled and wild…..

I’m gently teasing some of it back into order and in other areas I embrace the wild abandon of foliage!

It’s a full time job keeping on top of this place at this time of year, but I love it! 😍🥰

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · May 31

I was trying to work out what was attacking my Buddleia. Then I spotted this stunning caterpillar. It is the larvae of the mullein moth. The caterpillar is amazing to look at … the adult less so…..

I haven’t seen any mullein in the garden this year…. So they had to settle for a Buddleia 😁

WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · May 29

And the award for the splashiest bath this week goes to…..

The European Jay!!

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · May 28

As @BBCSpringwatch hit their 20 yr anniversary, I recap on my first appearance in 2014……

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First appearance on Springwatch in 2014!

YouTube video by WildlifeKate at Gwyllt Hollow

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · May 28

Delighted to be taking part in this! Find out more on my website at www.wildlifekate.co.uk/cudyll-cymru

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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · May 26

It absolutely is 😁