Hannah Lilly

25 • Author • MA Nature and Travel Writing • BIRD FEEDER publishing in 2027 📚

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

On 28.09.2017, I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for the first time, hopeless and afraid of living.

Fast forward 7 years, I spent the day bird watching with my dad on my childhood nature reserve, drinking hot chocolate and feeling so content.

Recovery is always possible.

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

I’d like to connect with more birdy/nature people on Instagram — 📷 han.birding

🦆 Birding in the south east/west
🦆 Nature writing and my journey to publishing my first book
🦆 Mental health/ED advocacy
🦆 Nature-related book reviews
🦆 Bird ringing

https://t.co/CzIt7kTLQq

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

@CarlBovisNature Kent currently, but used to live near Bruton in Somerset 🪶 Love seeing your photos on here/Instagram!

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

Today also marks a year since @MarkHamill liked this tweet and sent my Star Wars-obsessed brain into hyperspace. 🤯

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

It still amazes me how many people connected with my story and the amount of support I’ve gained this year.

8 years after my admission and I’m now writing a book about reconnecting with nature during anorexia recovery.

‘Bird Feeder’ publishes in 2027 - 🔗 in bio to learn more.

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

On 28.09.2017, I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for the first time, hopeless and afraid of living.

Fast forward 7 years, I spent the day bird watching with my dad on my childhood nature reserve, drinking hot chocolate and feeling so content.

Recovery is always possible.

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

After 5 years of searching, we’ve FINALLY seen the annual Bonaparte’s gull at Oare Marshes 🤩

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

Watching a displaying osprey, call and all, on Rutland Water was the perfect way to end our first day at Bird Fair. Big thanks to @timmackrill and the @ospreylf team 🦅

Bring on the rest of the weekend!

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

@garyparker83 Thank you!

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

The secret is out! My first book is set to be published by Bloomsbury Wildlife in spring 2027.

I can’t wait to share Bird Feeder with you. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported its journey so far ❤️

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

.@BloomsburyBooks is set to publish Bird Feeder by @HannahRLilly, a "deeply moving" memoir about how Lilly’s connection to the natural world became the catalyst for her recovery from an eating disorder. Bird Feeder will be published in spring 2027 👇 https://t.co/aJ2SgHfRpN

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

@StephenMoss_TV Thank you Stephen! 😁

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

.@BloomsburyBooks is set to publish Bird Feeder by @HannahRLilly, a "deeply moving" memoir about how Lilly’s connection to the natural world became the catalyst for her recovery from an eating disorder. Bird Feeder will be published in spring 2027 👇 https://t.co/aJ2SgHfRpN

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

Can anyone tell me what this is? Found in North Brewham, under clay clumps in a shallow stream.

Looks like a face hugger 🫣

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

And my first calling lapwing of the year — spring has sprung 🫶🏻

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

First bird of the day (that isn’t a rook or wood pigeon) — a pair of red kites over Restharrow Scrape at Sandwich Bay!

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

After far too long, I’ve finally published my review of The Volunteers by @CarolDonaldsonM 📚

Informative, touching and funny, this memoir makes for a really enjoyable read. I can’t wait to read On The Marshes next!

Read my review — https://t.co/fTr8lSp3sB #booktwt

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

Wow! Can’t wait to read through this at the weekend — thank you @KentishPlover 🙏🏻

[Hannah Bourne-Taylor @WriterHannahBT]

I’ve lost & gained followers so just putting it out there: I’m here for birds & nature.

Seeking to connect with nature lovers & to engage people in how we can help save the birds who rely on our buildings to breed.

In other words: Im Hannah & I like birds.

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

It’s that time of year when I can shamelessly promote my Etsy shop 🎨

An A5 print of my original watercolours would make a great gift (if I do say so myself)

Put them in a nice frame or slip them in a card, up to you…

£9 each with free delivery ⬇️

https://t.co/uI7MaqVjnq

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

I’m sticking around here, but also checking out what life is like over on🦋

If you’re migrating over there, I’d love to stay in touch:

🌅 https://t.co/vuLFrGSDqO

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

@FergussonM26092 @Han I’ve heard about this! Will check it out tomorrow 🌌

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

I’m going to stick around on here but understand that many are leaving. I’m in the process of actually posting to my wildlife-themed instagram, but you can give it a follow — @han.birding

Hope to keep in touch 🌟

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

@Baldbirder1 😂😂

[Hannah Lilly @HannahRLilly]

Well that’s… something. TK Maxx never disappoints 🤷‍♀️

(I am regretting not picking this up)