Hannah
@wilderhomestead.bsky.social
Creating a wilder smallholding in the Welsh borders. Mostly moths, sometimes butterflies, other inverts + wildflowers
This could be worth a watch #TeamMoth while we impatiently wait for spring!
Looking for something to watch? This nature show features footage from 1 of our reserves! 😍
Check out Moon: Nature’s Secret Force (Wild Side of the Moon) on Sky or NOW TV.
In June our assistant warden Alex helped Humble Bee Films to film on Highgate Common under a stunning full moon. 🌕
Check out Moon: Nature’s Secret Force (Wild Side of the Moon) on Sky or NOW TV.
In June our assistant warden Alex helped Humble Bee Films to film on Highgate Common under a stunning full moon. 🌕
December 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This could be worth a watch #TeamMoth while we impatiently wait for spring!
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Moth Advent 3. Back to Surrey mid-May for another evening on the heath, but on the way I stopped in Berkshire to scratch a long-time itch – Geoff! And he didn’t disappoint. Alabonia geoffrella isn’t just one of Britain’s most beautiful moths, it’s one of our most beautiful animals. #TeamMoth
December 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Moth Advent 3. Back to Surrey mid-May for another evening on the heath, but on the way I stopped in Berkshire to scratch a long-time itch – Geoff! And he didn’t disappoint. Alabonia geoffrella isn’t just one of Britain’s most beautiful moths, it’s one of our most beautiful animals. #TeamMoth
Old oil boiler gone and lots of lovely pipes in its place ready for heat pump & underfloor heating 🔥 No heating in the meantime though so if the frost could just lay off a bit please .. 🥶
November 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Old oil boiler gone and lots of lovely pipes in its place ready for heat pump & underfloor heating 🔥 No heating in the meantime though so if the frost could just lay off a bit please .. 🥶
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Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
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I am going through all my videos, tweets and notes about my Ravens and found this video. I don't think I have shared this exact one before so I thought you might like to see it as it is so joyous! It is from April this year. #Ravens
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I am going through all my videos, tweets and notes about my Ravens and found this video. I don't think I have shared this exact one before so I thought you might like to see it as it is so joyous! It is from April this year. #Ravens
Accidentally uncovered a little slow worm in the polytunnel today - put it safely back to hibernate (brumation)
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Accidentally uncovered a little slow worm in the polytunnel today - put it safely back to hibernate (brumation)
I’ve been peat free for over 10 years, even when running a small herb nursery - we really need peat compost banned once and for all #peatfree
Sign the petition asking the Government to finally end peat compost sales with legislation in 2026 - no more delays. It’s been a long and tiring road to get peat compost banned and we need your signatures and shares now more than ever to get it done. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I’ve been peat free for over 10 years, even when running a small herb nursery - we really need peat compost banned once and for all #peatfree
Once upon a time …
“On a willow twig a kingfisher perches. It watches the eels with interest, but these are well-grown and too big for him to catch”
‘What to Look for in Autumn’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe Writer:
EL Grant Watson
‘What to Look for in Autumn’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe Writer:
EL Grant Watson
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Once upon a time …
25 of 9 species in the trap last night - new for garden were 3 December Moth, 3 Winter Moth and new for me was a White Point, an uncommon migrant in these parts #TeamMoth North Herefordshire
November 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
25 of 9 species in the trap last night - new for garden were 3 December Moth, 3 Winter Moth and new for me was a White Point, an uncommon migrant in these parts #TeamMoth North Herefordshire
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Over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in the last two years.
According to the UN, October was the deadliest month for settler violence since it started keeping track in 2006.
End the occupation.
According to the UN, October was the deadliest month for settler violence since it started keeping track in 2006.
End the occupation.
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and soldiers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in the last two years.
According to the UN, October was the deadliest month for settler violence since it started keeping track in 2006.
End the occupation.
According to the UN, October was the deadliest month for settler violence since it started keeping track in 2006.
End the occupation.
Working on the garden in a t-shirt listening to masses of honey bees in the mahonia - am I enjoying it? Yes. But it doesn’t feel right.
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Working on the garden in a t-shirt listening to masses of honey bees in the mahonia - am I enjoying it? Yes. But it doesn’t feel right.
Amazing dissection photos from my CMR Peter Hall, confirming the first Cosmopolitan record for Herefordshire (male). Highlight of my mothing year! North Herefordshire 18/09/2025 #TeamMoth
November 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Amazing dissection photos from my CMR Peter Hall, confirming the first Cosmopolitan record for Herefordshire (male). Highlight of my mothing year! North Herefordshire 18/09/2025 #TeamMoth
44 of 7 species last night, highlight was 3 Sprawler, a Mottled Umber and a Rusty Dot Pearl probable migrant. North Herefordshire #TeamMoth
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
44 of 7 species last night, highlight was 3 Sprawler, a Mottled Umber and a Rusty Dot Pearl probable migrant. North Herefordshire #TeamMoth
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Major revision of #GBRedList of plants published today shows 25% of our native & archaeophyte flora threatened with extinction. Many iconic widespread species classified as threatened for first time including Betony, Marsh Marigold, Devil’s-bit Scabious and Harebell. Another wake-up call for action!
November 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Major revision of #GBRedList of plants published today shows 25% of our native & archaeophyte flora threatened with extinction. Many iconic widespread species classified as threatened for first time including Betony, Marsh Marigold, Devil’s-bit Scabious and Harebell. Another wake-up call for action!
A fun day coppicing in the dingle with @herefordshirewt.bsky.social volunteers. Very satisfying work! 💪
November 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A fun day coppicing in the dingle with @herefordshirewt.bsky.social volunteers. Very satisfying work! 💪
27 of 6 sp. In the trap this morning, mostly Feathered Thorn, November moth agg, and GB Crescent. A nice Figure of 8 and Minotaur beetle for added interest! North Herefordshire #TeamMoth
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
27 of 6 sp. In the trap this morning, mostly Feathered Thorn, November moth agg, and GB Crescent. A nice Figure of 8 and Minotaur beetle for added interest! North Herefordshire #TeamMoth
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The West Midlands Moths website is now updated to include records up to an including 2024.
West Midlands Moths covers: VC36 Herefordshire; VC37 Worcestershire; VC39 Staffordshire & VC40 Shropshire.
westmidlandsmoths.co.uk #MothsMatter
West Midlands Moths covers: VC36 Herefordshire; VC37 Worcestershire; VC39 Staffordshire & VC40 Shropshire.
westmidlandsmoths.co.uk #MothsMatter
West Midlands Moths
The Moths of the West Midlands.
westmidlandsmoths.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The West Midlands Moths website is now updated to include records up to an including 2024.
West Midlands Moths covers: VC36 Herefordshire; VC37 Worcestershire; VC39 Staffordshire & VC40 Shropshire.
westmidlandsmoths.co.uk #MothsMatter
West Midlands Moths covers: VC36 Herefordshire; VC37 Worcestershire; VC39 Staffordshire & VC40 Shropshire.
westmidlandsmoths.co.uk #MothsMatter
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant application approved - air source heat pump on its way 🤗 ‘The Beasts’ days are numbered … #heatpump #solar #lowcarbon
November 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant application approved - air source heat pump on its way 🤗 ‘The Beasts’ days are numbered … #heatpump #solar #lowcarbon
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Do you think your MP is aware of the full implications of the climate crisis, across health, national security, food security and our economy?
Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org
Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Do you think your MP is aware of the full implications of the climate crisis, across health, national security, food security and our economy?
Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org
Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org
First frost of the autumn 🍂 How lucky we are for mornings like these #Herefordshire
October 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
First frost of the autumn 🍂 How lucky we are for mornings like these #Herefordshire
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I’m opening my diary for Christmas commissions in case anyone is interested? Something special for someone special? A piece of original art just for you. This one, now sold is of a wrench gazing at some cherry blossoms against a 23 carat gold leaf background on acid free linen bound board.
October 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I’m opening my diary for Christmas commissions in case anyone is interested? Something special for someone special? A piece of original art just for you. This one, now sold is of a wrench gazing at some cherry blossoms against a 23 carat gold leaf background on acid free linen bound board.
Great numbers last night for October, 91/23 sp. with 28 Green brindled crescent 😮 newbies included November moth ag, Feathered thorn, Red and Yellow lined Quakers, Mottled Umber ( I’m not ready to see you yet!) and best was Figure of 8 #TeamMoth North Herefordshire
October 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Great numbers last night for October, 91/23 sp. with 28 Green brindled crescent 😮 newbies included November moth ag, Feathered thorn, Red and Yellow lined Quakers, Mottled Umber ( I’m not ready to see you yet!) and best was Figure of 8 #TeamMoth North Herefordshire
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One Clancy, two Clancy, three Clancy, four…
A quad of Clancy’s Rustics to adore 🩶 🩶 🩶 🩶
#TeamMoth #NatureWithin
A quad of Clancy’s Rustics to adore 🩶 🩶 🩶 🩶
#TeamMoth #NatureWithin
October 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
One Clancy, two Clancy, three Clancy, four…
A quad of Clancy’s Rustics to adore 🩶 🩶 🩶 🩶
#TeamMoth #NatureWithin
A quad of Clancy’s Rustics to adore 🩶 🩶 🩶 🩶
#TeamMoth #NatureWithin
25/10 sp last night, even with good conditions (cloud cover and mild). 4 Merv’s bumped the numbers up, Dark Sword Grass, Barred Sallow, Red-Green Carpet and Brown Spot Pinion creeping the new garden list up to 20. North Herefordshire #TeamMoth
October 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
25/10 sp last night, even with good conditions (cloud cover and mild). 4 Merv’s bumped the numbers up, Dark Sword Grass, Barred Sallow, Red-Green Carpet and Brown Spot Pinion creeping the new garden list up to 20. North Herefordshire #TeamMoth