Sandy

Natural History obsessive. Primarily a birder; keep on finding new invert gps to get excited about. Enjoy my Botany & hope to see more of Europe from now on

[Chris Ryde @LandguardNot]

It would be great if all the conservationists/naturalists or just folk in the know, could get behind our 2 hectare heathland restoration plan by liking and reposting this. Please show that it matters as much to someone miles away as it does to someone locally! #conservation

[Royal Institution (now on Bluesky) @Ri_Science]

Set your reminders for the 2024 #XmasLectures, supported by @CGI_global!

🗓️ 29, 30 and 31 December
📺 BBC Four and iPlayer
⏰ 9pm

In the series, @DoctorChrisVT will explore the surprising science of food – from production to digestion.

Find out more: https://t.co/OtbgfQbIUz

[Richard Lewington @rlewington2]

Just received an advance copy of 'Spiders' and the printing is excellent. I've also just put some of the original illustrations on my website https://t.co/vL4WAHX99Q Please RT for spider lovers @BritishSpiders

[Mary Colwell @curlewcalls]

IMPORTANT The campaign for a GCSE in Natural History has stalled. Labour see it as a "Conservative initiative" and won't progress it. It is not a political football, every child has the right to learn about the wonder of the natural world. Plse ask you MP to lobby for it now. 🙏

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

Not my best photo & yet to grace garden trap, but Feathered Thorn enlivened shopping in Narberth today #TeamMoth @BritishMoths

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

First November trap in a long while. 8 of 6 with those pictured nfg. Example of November aggressive v well marked. I realise gen det normally required, but is this distinctive enough for November moth? @MOTHIDUK #TeamMoth

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

Morning dogwalk along Saltmarsh downstream of R Pembroke outflow produced 2 Firecrest at SM97600221 @PembsBirds @birdsinwales

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

Black Kite over Holyland wood, Pembroke from 11.15 for 5min. Initially with Red Kite, drawing attention to much less deeply forked tail, visible but much less contrasting patch on primaries & subdued brown underparts; soared on flat wings throughout. @PembsBirds @RareBirdAlertUK

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

Whitesands beach had a small wreck of mauve stingers on tideline today; a sting not to be trifled with @PembsMarineLife

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

@firecrestgas @PembsBirds I clearly need to emigrate!

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

Flyby Osprey at Pwllcrochan at about noon today. Whimbrel, with Curlew and 21 Oystercatcher too @PembsBirds

[wildflowerhour @wildflower_hour]

A wonderful #wildflowerhour! It’s been so interesting to see your finds. Next Sunday is the start of our challenge for the winter months - #thewinter10! How many wild or naturalised blooms will you find? Let’s meet again next Sunday to find out!! Happy flower spotting until then!

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis for #wildflowerhour From Freshwater East, Pembrokeshire today @BSBIbotany @wildflower_hour

[matt prior @mattthesparrow]

The abundance and diversity of invertebrates at Manu in Peru is absolutely mind blowing. This Lichen Katydid (bush cricket) is one of the most outstanding inverts we have seen.

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

Really enjoyed 'rewinding the field layer' but it's the consistent quality of all articles that makes this periodical such an engaging read

[British Wildlife Mag @britwildlife]

The October issue is out! With articles on the potential return of the Burbot, progress towards the government's 30×30 target, the history of rare plants in Britain, and the special invertebrate assemblages of Lincolnshire's sea walls - find out more at
https://t.co/KxCqEBB8Ju

[Harriet Lamb @HarrietLamb_]

As #RecycleWeek kicks off, ⁦@EveryCanCounts⁩ was in Piccadilly Circus explaining how important it is to recycle all our aluminium cans. This week we ⁦@WRAP_NGO⁩ are highlighting all the items that can be rescued from the bin and put in recycling.

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

Is this a female Opilio canestrini. Beautiful combination of colours & marking. Found on a wall in Pembroke @BritishSpiders #Harvestman @Megabunus

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

Little crake intermittently showing v well and actively feeding at the Lilly ponds this am. Cracking bird @PembsBirds @RareBirdAlertUK

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

Found this Pale Tussock caterpillar wandering along the ground whilst I was in garden. Cracking colouration #TeamMoth @BCSouthWales @Britnatureguide

[Sandy @Phoenix_sandy]

African hemp, Sparrmania africana for #wildflowerhour today. A S African mallow, naturalised on Tresco, beyond the famous gardens. What a belting bloom! @BSBIbotany @wildflower_hour