Mandy Forde
@mandyforde.bsky.social
Avid wildlife recorder.
Proudly manage my 11 acres for wildlife.
Joint VCR for BSBI VC52.
Co-ordinator of RSPB Anglesey Chough Count.
Owner of Cerrig Cottages, holiday rentals on the Isle of Anglesey - discount for followers🙂
Proudly manage my 11 acres for wildlife.
Joint VCR for BSBI VC52.
Co-ordinator of RSPB Anglesey Chough Count.
Owner of Cerrig Cottages, holiday rentals on the Isle of Anglesey - discount for followers🙂
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A cold start in the early morning at Menai Bridge today where 3 members of #Anglesey Flora Group carried out the #NYPH
We found 47 species, up on the 34 we found on the same route last year.
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We found 47 species, up on the 34 we found on the same route last year.
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@bsbicymru.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM
A cold start in the early morning at Menai Bridge today where 3 members of #Anglesey Flora Group carried out the #NYPH
We found 47 species, up on the 34 we found on the same route last year.
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbicymru.bsky.social
We found 47 species, up on the 34 we found on the same route last year.
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbicymru.bsky.social
A ray of sunshine in an otherwise barren winter landscape
#Wildflowerhour
#Wildflowerhour
December 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A ray of sunshine in an otherwise barren winter landscape
#Wildflowerhour
#Wildflowerhour
Meet the meadow munchers 🐑
This year we have a larger flock of Texel cross ewes, who will hopefully help keep the grass in control ready for next year's wildflowers to thrive.
The only downside is that they eat the young Cow Parsley & Wild Carrot plants.
This year we have a larger flock of Texel cross ewes, who will hopefully help keep the grass in control ready for next year's wildflowers to thrive.
The only downside is that they eat the young Cow Parsley & Wild Carrot plants.
December 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Meet the meadow munchers 🐑
This year we have a larger flock of Texel cross ewes, who will hopefully help keep the grass in control ready for next year's wildflowers to thrive.
The only downside is that they eat the young Cow Parsley & Wild Carrot plants.
This year we have a larger flock of Texel cross ewes, who will hopefully help keep the grass in control ready for next year's wildflowers to thrive.
The only downside is that they eat the young Cow Parsley & Wild Carrot plants.
Now I know why the garden birds are hiding this morning, female Sparrowhawk on the garden fence.
Very pleased to manage some photos through a rain drenched window
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Very pleased to manage some photos through a rain drenched window
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December 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Now I know why the garden birds are hiding this morning, female Sparrowhawk on the garden fence.
Very pleased to manage some photos through a rain drenched window
@angbirdnews.bsky.social
Very pleased to manage some photos through a rain drenched window
@angbirdnews.bsky.social
Common stork's-bill, Erodium cicutarium still managing to flower on a bitterly cold November day.
The plant contains saponins which are toxic to fish and amphibians, but are apparently beneficial for several human health conditions.
#Wildflowerhour
The plant contains saponins which are toxic to fish and amphibians, but are apparently beneficial for several human health conditions.
#Wildflowerhour
November 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Common stork's-bill, Erodium cicutarium still managing to flower on a bitterly cold November day.
The plant contains saponins which are toxic to fish and amphibians, but are apparently beneficial for several human health conditions.
#Wildflowerhour
The plant contains saponins which are toxic to fish and amphibians, but are apparently beneficial for several human health conditions.
#Wildflowerhour
Thought I'd have a go at #TheWinter10 for this week's #Wildflowerhour
Absolutely amazed to find not just 10 but a whopping 25 species in flower in my meadow today
Absolutely amazed to find not just 10 but a whopping 25 species in flower in my meadow today
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Thought I'd have a go at #TheWinter10 for this week's #Wildflowerhour
Absolutely amazed to find not just 10 but a whopping 25 species in flower in my meadow today
Absolutely amazed to find not just 10 but a whopping 25 species in flower in my meadow today
Thought this was Moth eggs at first glance, but now convinced it's #Sllmemould
Can anyone help with an id please? I thought possibly Physarum cinereum.
Can anyone help with an id please? I thought possibly Physarum cinereum.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Thought this was Moth eggs at first glance, but now convinced it's #Sllmemould
Can anyone help with an id please? I thought possibly Physarum cinereum.
Can anyone help with an id please? I thought possibly Physarum cinereum.
A grey drizzly day brightened by 3 Whooper Swans amongst 300+ Lapwings in the field opposite my house #Anglesey
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November 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A grey drizzly day brightened by 3 Whooper Swans amongst 300+ Lapwings in the field opposite my house #Anglesey
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Hare's-foot clover, Bugloss and Yarrow still flowering in my meadow today.
#Wildflowerhour
#Wildflowerhour
November 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Hare's-foot clover, Bugloss and Yarrow still flowering in my meadow today.
#Wildflowerhour
#Wildflowerhour
The incredibly dainty Thyme-leaved Speedwell, it always makes me think of Faeries 🧚
#Wildflowerhour
#Wildflowerhour
October 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The incredibly dainty Thyme-leaved Speedwell, it always makes me think of Faeries 🧚
#Wildflowerhour
#Wildflowerhour
Mid October but White Campion is still flowering on the edge of the meadow this week
#Wildflowerhour
#Wildflowerhour
October 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Mid October but White Campion is still flowering on the edge of the meadow this week
#Wildflowerhour
#Wildflowerhour
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Great to read this short article about the Cors Ddyga Glossy Ibises. Written by naturalist Nigel Brown and illustrated with a truly stunning image by @jmjbirding.bsky.social
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Country diary: The marshes are graced with a little catwalk glamour — The Guardian
Ynys Môn (Anglesey): What a pleasure it is to watch a pair of glossy ibis – true head-turners, and an increasingly common sight
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October 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Great to read this short article about the Cors Ddyga Glossy Ibises. Written by naturalist Nigel Brown and illustrated with a truly stunning image by @jmjbirding.bsky.social
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Haven't seen a Green Sheildbug all year, until I spotted this one on Bramble earlier this week
#Wildwebswednesday
#Wildwebswednesday
October 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Haven't seen a Green Sheildbug all year, until I spotted this one on Bramble earlier this week
#Wildwebswednesday
#Wildwebswednesday
I know I've said it before but I definitely need a longer fence 😲
It's getting to peak garden #Chough numbers now and it's only early October.
I'm guessing the daily count might top 70 this Winter.
Photos taken with my phone about 2 foot from the fence line.
#Anglesey
#WildWebsWednesday
It's getting to peak garden #Chough numbers now and it's only early October.
I'm guessing the daily count might top 70 this Winter.
Photos taken with my phone about 2 foot from the fence line.
#Anglesey
#WildWebsWednesday
October 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I know I've said it before but I definitely need a longer fence 😲
It's getting to peak garden #Chough numbers now and it's only early October.
I'm guessing the daily count might top 70 this Winter.
Photos taken with my phone about 2 foot from the fence line.
#Anglesey
#WildWebsWednesday
It's getting to peak garden #Chough numbers now and it's only early October.
I'm guessing the daily count might top 70 this Winter.
Photos taken with my phone about 2 foot from the fence line.
#Anglesey
#WildWebsWednesday
Fantastic Barn Owl image captured by Collin at Curlew Cottage last week as it flew over our wildflower meadow right past cottage door
With 85 species of birds recorded on site on the farm & 3 fantastic RSPB reserves nearby we're an ideal base for #birdwatching holidays
#Anglesey #naturephotography
With 85 species of birds recorded on site on the farm & 3 fantastic RSPB reserves nearby we're an ideal base for #birdwatching holidays
#Anglesey #naturephotography
September 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Fantastic Barn Owl image captured by Collin at Curlew Cottage last week as it flew over our wildflower meadow right past cottage door
With 85 species of birds recorded on site on the farm & 3 fantastic RSPB reserves nearby we're an ideal base for #birdwatching holidays
#Anglesey #naturephotography
With 85 species of birds recorded on site on the farm & 3 fantastic RSPB reserves nearby we're an ideal base for #birdwatching holidays
#Anglesey #naturephotography
A quick look just now in the Willow tree by my pond revealed three species.
Lackey moth eggs, a beautiful Herald moth and a gall presumably created by a moth or a fly.
#Wildwebswednesday
#TeamMoth
Lackey moth eggs, a beautiful Herald moth and a gall presumably created by a moth or a fly.
#Wildwebswednesday
#TeamMoth
September 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A quick look just now in the Willow tree by my pond revealed three species.
Lackey moth eggs, a beautiful Herald moth and a gall presumably created by a moth or a fly.
#Wildwebswednesday
#TeamMoth
Lackey moth eggs, a beautiful Herald moth and a gall presumably created by a moth or a fly.
#Wildwebswednesday
#TeamMoth
Rock Samphire on a survey with @angleseyfloragroup.bsky.social this week in Rhoscolyn
#Wildflowerhour
Just realised it's edible, so will have to try some next time I see it.
#Wildflowerhour
Just realised it's edible, so will have to try some next time I see it.
September 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Rock Samphire on a survey with @angleseyfloragroup.bsky.social this week in Rhoscolyn
#Wildflowerhour
Just realised it's edible, so will have to try some next time I see it.
#Wildflowerhour
Just realised it's edible, so will have to try some next time I see it.
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With several sites in Wales hosting multiple Grey Phalaropes over the weekend, 2025 is now the best year this century, with 112. #BirdingWales
The best-ever year will take some beating, however. 227 were seen from The Smalls lighthouse alone in just 12 days, during 18-29 September 1960.
The best-ever year will take some beating, however. 227 were seen from The Smalls lighthouse alone in just 12 days, during 18-29 September 1960.
September 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
With several sites in Wales hosting multiple Grey Phalaropes over the weekend, 2025 is now the best year this century, with 112. #BirdingWales
The best-ever year will take some beating, however. 227 were seen from The Smalls lighthouse alone in just 12 days, during 18-29 September 1960.
The best-ever year will take some beating, however. 227 were seen from The Smalls lighthouse alone in just 12 days, during 18-29 September 1960.
Could I get id help with this #Lichen please.
Growing on rock at the edge of a beach #Anglesey
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Growing on rock at the edge of a beach #Anglesey
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September 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Could I get id help with this #Lichen please.
Growing on rock at the edge of a beach #Anglesey
@britishlichensociety.org.uk
Growing on rock at the edge of a beach #Anglesey
@britishlichensociety.org.uk
Small Copper #butterfly struggling to keep upright in the gusty wind just now #WildWebsWednesday
#Anglesey
#Anglesey
September 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Small Copper #butterfly struggling to keep upright in the gusty wind just now #WildWebsWednesday
#Anglesey
#Anglesey
It was a difficult choice for #FavouritePlant but I'll never forget how squeakingly excited I was when I spotted my first ever Sundew at Cors Bodeilio #Anglesey in June.
#Wildflowerhour
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#Wildflowerhour
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September 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
It was a difficult choice for #FavouritePlant but I'll never forget how squeakingly excited I was when I spotted my first ever Sundew at Cors Bodeilio #Anglesey in June.
#Wildflowerhour
@angleseyfloragroup.bsky.social
#Wildflowerhour
@angleseyfloragroup.bsky.social
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‘Hares are the only game species in England and Wales that can be shot all year round. It has been reported that the UK brown hare population could have fallen by more than 80% in the past 100 years.’
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
September 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
‘Hares are the only game species in England and Wales that can be shot all year round. It has been reported that the UK brown hare population could have fallen by more than 80% in the past 100 years.’
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
First #fungi have appeared in the meadow.
Every year I say I'm going to try eating them, but always chicken out.
Young Parasols with a few days to go before they're fully open.
Every year I say I'm going to try eating them, but always chicken out.
Young Parasols with a few days to go before they're fully open.
September 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
First #fungi have appeared in the meadow.
Every year I say I'm going to try eating them, but always chicken out.
Young Parasols with a few days to go before they're fully open.
Every year I say I'm going to try eating them, but always chicken out.
Young Parasols with a few days to go before they're fully open.