Hilary May
@birdsbikesboots.bsky.social
Wildlife enthusiast (birds & moths especially), Cycle teacher (beginners), Gardener. Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.
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It’s our AGM next week - Monday 20th October. Bit different this year as minimal formal business followed by talks on Wildlife Gardening. And cake 🍰 All welcome
October 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It’s our AGM next week - Monday 20th October. Bit different this year as minimal formal business followed by talks on Wildlife Gardening. And cake 🍰 All welcome
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
October 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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
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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...
For more information please see the image of the flyer. To book your place go to www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
September 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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...
For more information please see the image of the flyer. To book your place go to www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
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
A Mocha sandwiched by Emeralds (light and small)
#mothsmatter #teammoth
August 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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
A Mocha sandwiched by Emeralds (light and small)
#mothsmatter #teammoth
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 😊).
July 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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 😊).
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
July 25, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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
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
July 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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
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
July 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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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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
Here they are turning a cock and balls into an owl.
nos.nl/l/2294368
July 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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
Here they are turning a cock and balls into an owl.
nos.nl/l/2294368
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Even on a wet morning there are bumblebees enjoying our patch at Dinas Powys station. Thanks to John who looks after this for us.
June 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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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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
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...
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
June 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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
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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
June 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Petition against the development of a hugely damaging Aqua Park at one of Glamorgan’s best wildlife sites. chng.it/hBdbBxwLLR
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Bird walk this Sunday 4pm, meet Murchfield Community Centre
May 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Bird walk this Sunday 4pm, meet Murchfield Community Centre
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Also our friends at GPG in Penarth are holding this event on Monday evening and we’ll be there.
May 9, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Also our friends at GPG in Penarth are holding this event on Monday evening and we’ll be there.
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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.
But scaffolding can block the way.
Check before you build & keep entrances clear. ❗
Their active nests are protected by law. Let them in.
April 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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.
But scaffolding can block the way.
Check before you build & keep entrances clear. ❗
Their active nests are protected by law. Let them in.
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It’s our annual Spring Flower walk tomorrow and looks like a lovely day for it. All details in image.
April 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
It’s our annual Spring Flower walk tomorrow and looks like a lovely day for it. All details in image.
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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:
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
March 31, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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
March 16, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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
Late @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social survey last night (because life 🤷) 22 moths of 14 species including these beauties. #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
March 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Late @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social survey last night (because life 🤷) 22 moths of 14 species including these beauties. #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Chiffchaffs are back! Spring is getting springier by the day 😊
March 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Chiffchaffs are back! Spring is getting springier by the day 😊
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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.
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March 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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
fb.me/e/2l8efK1TJ
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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...
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...
March 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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...
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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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 info@sewbrec.org.uk to book a free space.
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Saturday 5th April at our office in Talbot Green #SouthWales
Please email info@sewbrec.org.uk to book a free space.
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
February 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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 info@sewbrec.org.uk to book a free space.
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Saturday 5th April at our office in Talbot Green #SouthWales
Please email info@sewbrec.org.uk to book a free space.
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter