Sandy Hill
@phoenixsandy.bsky.social
Retired Biology teacher devoting all my free time to Natural History. Keen Birder, increasingly enthusiastic "Moth trapper" and dabbler in too many other groups! The coast has always been my happy place.
My latest trapping session over past 5yrs produced 6 of 3 for garden actinic. Single figure temperatures didn't help, but Feathered Thorn is always a joy. I'll try again, as December moth eludes me. #TeamMoth @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
My latest trapping session over past 5yrs produced 6 of 3 for garden actinic. Single figure temperatures didn't help, but Feathered Thorn is always a joy. I'll try again, as December moth eludes me. #TeamMoth @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social
Cycled from Neyland to Haverfordwest #Pembrokeshire today, along the v scenic #Brunel trail. A round trip of c30km. Carbon neutral & no rain! Hurrah.
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Cycled from Neyland to Haverfordwest #Pembrokeshire today, along the v scenic #Brunel trail. A round trip of c30km. Carbon neutral & no rain! Hurrah.
Milford Cemetary (Part2) Had to include my first encounter with the 'Ballerina' What a beauty! #Biodiversity @britmycolsoc.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Milford Cemetary (Part2) Had to include my first encounter with the 'Ballerina' What a beauty! #Biodiversity @britmycolsoc.org.uk
A tour of Milford Cemetary (part 1) with an expert produced quite the bounty, as photos below testify #Biodiversity @britmycolsoc.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A tour of Milford Cemetary (part 1) with an expert produced quite the bounty, as photos below testify #Biodiversity @britmycolsoc.org.uk
Nice one! Blundered into this chap most unexpectedly whilst looking for Waxcaps in a Pembrokeshire cemetery this morning. We've had a good year for them out here. @savingbutterflies.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Nice one! Blundered into this chap most unexpectedly whilst looking for Waxcaps in a Pembrokeshire cemetery this morning. We've had a good year for them out here. @savingbutterflies.bsky.social
Look what came in the post? Great addition to #WildGuides range. Can't wait to start tackling #trees in my local area @bsbibotany.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Look what came in the post? Great addition to #WildGuides range. Can't wait to start tackling #trees in my local area @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Recent intro to Waxcaps at #PembrokeshireCoastNP centre at Llanion produced a multitude of spp within car park area. Hoping to find more this autumn #fungi
October 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Recent intro to Waxcaps at #PembrokeshireCoastNP centre at Llanion produced a multitude of spp within car park area. Hoping to find more this autumn #fungi
12 of 6 to garden actinic last night in vc45. Definitely quality over quantity, with this nfg, beautifully marked Green-brindled Crescent. @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social #TeamMoth
October 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
12 of 6 to garden actinic last night in vc45. Definitely quality over quantity, with this nfg, beautifully marked Green-brindled Crescent. @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social #TeamMoth
Last night's garden actinic in vc45 produced 19 of 11, with Spruce Carpet & Beaded Chestnut being nfy. Unseasonal Brimstone moth was a surprise. @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social #teammoth
October 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Last night's garden actinic in vc45 produced 19 of 11, with Spruce Carpet & Beaded Chestnut being nfy. Unseasonal Brimstone moth was a surprise. @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social #teammoth
Last night's moth trap lifted me out of doldrums since coming home from Menorca. 31 of 16, with P. vitrealis outshone by nfy, Black Rustic & Sallow. Never thought I'd say that 😱 #teammoth
October 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Last night's moth trap lifted me out of doldrums since coming home from Menorca. 31 of 16, with P. vitrealis outshone by nfy, Black Rustic & Sallow. Never thought I'd say that 😱 #teammoth
Farewell to #Menorca. Sunrise over Isle de L'aire, with Roosting family of Night Herons & Spotless Starling taking holiday bird list to 70spp. Great memories
September 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Farewell to #Menorca. Sunrise over Isle de L'aire, with Roosting family of Night Herons & Spotless Starling taking holiday bird list to 70spp. Great memories
A little catch up during last day on #Menorca. Yesterday's trip to S'Albufera es Grau cemented it as a favoured birding spot. Notable were Gtr Flamingo, Black-necked Grebe, beautiful male Redstart, Spot Fly, BW stilt & Green Sandpiper
September 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A little catch up during last day on #Menorca. Yesterday's trip to S'Albufera es Grau cemented it as a favoured birding spot. Notable were Gtr Flamingo, Black-necked Grebe, beautiful male Redstart, Spot Fly, BW stilt & Green Sandpiper
Late entry for ##wildflowerhour From Menorca. I give you Sea squill, with v distinctive green anthers. @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Late entry for ##wildflowerhour From Menorca. I give you Sea squill, with v distinctive green anthers. @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Hermann's Tortoise on the Cami de Cavalls, Menorca today #herpetology #balearics
September 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Hermann's Tortoise on the Cami de Cavalls, Menorca today #herpetology #balearics
Box tree moth was a lifer last night, but being invasive tempered any joy. The Tortrix has me perplexed mind. Forefinger length c10mm #teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Box tree moth was a lifer last night, but being invasive tempered any joy. The Tortrix has me perplexed mind. Forefinger length c10mm #teammoth @mothiduk.bsky.social
Garden actinic in vc45 dominated by Setaceous Hebrew Ch, but 2 stars were Olive-tree Pearl & Scarce Bordered Straw. Absolutely buzzin @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #teammoth
August 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Garden actinic in vc45 dominated by Setaceous Hebrew Ch, but 2 stars were Olive-tree Pearl & Scarce Bordered Straw. Absolutely buzzin @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #teammoth
My moth of the week here in Pembroke; Peach Blossom. New for garden & what a belter? @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #teammoth
August 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
My moth of the week here in Pembroke; Peach Blossom. New for garden & what a belter? @britishnatureguide.bsky.social #teammoth
Working thru some Microsoft & need help. First two are a Knothorn, but which one? 3rd image has me stumped. @mothiduk.bsky.social #teammoth
August 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Working thru some Microsoft & need help. First two are a Knothorn, but which one? 3rd image has me stumped. @mothiduk.bsky.social #teammoth
Terrible lighting, but 3 of this moth popped into last night's moth trap. I'm hoping they are Small Mottled Willow? 16mm length. Garden actinic in Pembroke @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @mothiduk.bsky.social @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Terrible lighting, but 3 of this moth popped into last night's moth trap. I'm hoping they are Small Mottled Willow? 16mm length. Garden actinic in Pembroke @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @mothiduk.bsky.social @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social
Wall Brown in the garden, here in Pembroke 😍 Up to 19spp now, but alas no Fritillaries or Skippers as yet @savebutterflies.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Wall Brown in the garden, here in Pembroke 😍 Up to 19spp now, but alas no Fritillaries or Skippers as yet @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Is this cloaked minor? @mothiduk.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Is this cloaked minor? @mothiduk.bsky.social
Sorting thru more than 60 moths from garden actinic, but so pleased to get Sharp-angled Peacock. Feisty beast, so had to snatch photo #teammoth
July 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Sorting thru more than 60 moths from garden actinic, but so pleased to get Sharp-angled Peacock. Feisty beast, so had to snatch photo #teammoth
Garden actinic over the weekend in Pembroke produced a good haul for me; 55 of 33. However the Micro's caused some trepidation, so @mothiduk.bsky.social could you adjudicate please #teammoth
June 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Garden actinic over the weekend in Pembroke produced a good haul for me; 55 of 33. However the Micro's caused some trepidation, so @mothiduk.bsky.social could you adjudicate please #teammoth
Quick dip in sea enlivened by Many-ribbed Jellyfish on the #strandline at Freshwater East. It's actually a hydroid. Lifer 🤩 @marineconservation.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Quick dip in sea enlivened by Many-ribbed Jellyfish on the #strandline at Freshwater East. It's actually a hydroid. Lifer 🤩 @marineconservation.bsky.social