WildlifeKate
@wildlifekate.bsky.social
Wildlife Enthusiast, recently moved to South Wales. Follow my wildlife projects and challenges in my 3 acre plot. Featured on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile. Consultant, Photographer, Teacher, OS Ambassador, Mum & #WildlifeGran www.wildlifekate.co.uk
Join us for our Welsh Raptor Convention on 31 January at @aberuni.bsky.social. Book here ➡️ www.bto.org/RaptorConvention2026 Discover results from Cudyll Cymru & hear from guest speakers Eagle Reintroduction Wales, National Wildlife Crime Unit, Keith Offord & @wildlifekate.bsky.social. #BirdingWales
After many, many hours of design and build, I’m delighted to say my NEW WEBSITE is live! Please know if anything doesn’t load or look right…. I’ve done as much testing as I can , so I’m just putting out there now! www.wildlifekate.co.uk
Are you heading to @GlobalBirdfair this weekend? Fancy winning this fabulous wildlife bundle, including nest box camera, trail camera, feeder, food and more?! If you come to my talk, 11am Sat on Osprey Stage you’ll get a ticket, giving you a chance to win 😍😀
Day 4 of hide build: An early start to try to get the cladding completed before Denis has to drive all the way back to Essex! Clever repurposing of window shields into sills and it’s looking blooming amazing!!!!! Thank you Denis! What a star 😍
Day 3 of hide build: Mega progress as frame is finished, windows installed and membrane and battens on! We even started the cladding! I’ve never done this before and it’s was very satisfying! It’s looking amazing!
Day 2 of hide build…… Building a frame in which to build an end wall . The windows I’m using are repurposed from the old caravan 😁
Hide Build Day 1: To create my hide out of the wooden shack, Denis and I had to dismantle the front section of the caravan and remove it. We would then have a space on which to build a frame to create a new wall, which will include 3 of the caravan windows !
Are you going to Global Bird Fair? I am delighted to announce, I will be speaking on the Osprey Stage this year at 11am on the Saturday! I would love you to join me here and then back on the Leica stand after my talk for chats, questions and more…… watch this space!
Welcome to Jurassic Park……… well, the #GwylltHollow quarry! We have had a lot of rain the last few days and the quarry pool which I dug put in November, is now looking very like the vision I had in my mind, when I cleared this area and aimed to create a better habitat for wildlife 😁
The meadow that borders my garden is looking stunning! Lots of orchids, yellow rattle and eye bright at the moment. The latter two are both parasitic on the roots of grasses, helping to keep vigorous grasses at bay and allowing other wildflowers to flourish 😁
My first try at filming with the @DJIGlobal Neo…. Super easy to use. I’m hoping to bring you some cool tours of #GwylltHollow with this cool gadget!! youtu.be/EOli7x6rA74?...
Can the DJI Neo help me film my quarry?
YouTube video by WildlifeKate at Gwyllt Hollow
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After a week of wet and wind, the garden has exploded, fallen over and become tangled and wild….. I’m gently teasing some of it back into order and in other areas I embrace the wild abandon of foliage! It’s a full time job keeping on top of this place at this time of year, but I love it! 😍🥰
I was trying to work out what was attacking my Buddleia. Then I spotted this stunning caterpillar. It is the larvae of the mullein moth. The caterpillar is amazing to look at … the adult less so….. I haven’t seen any mullein in the garden this year…. So they had to settle for a Buddleia 😁
And the award for the splashiest bath this week goes to….. The European Jay!!
As @BBCSpringwatch hit their 20 yr anniversary, I recap on my first appearance in 2014…… youtu.be/t8JvT9OYydc?...
First appearance on Springwatch in 2014!
YouTube video by WildlifeKate at Gwyllt Hollow
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Delighted to be taking part in this! Find out more on my website at www.wildlifekate.co.uk/cudyll-cymru
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Find out more about the BTO Cudyll Cymru project to monitor 5 of Wales' raptors!
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BTO Cymru@btocymru.bsky.social · last yr.Discover what our new raptor survey is all about as BTO's Charlotte visits Cudyll Cymru Champion @wildlifekate.bsky.social 🦅 You can follow Kate's survey updates on her channels & can sign up to take part in the survey yourself on our website ➡️ www.bto.org/cudyll-cymru #birdingWales
The nuthatches have started using my pond for a quick splash. There are loads of nuthatches in this area. They often come down to drink here, but the bathing is a relatively new thing. Lovely to see 😀😍 @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social @birdfy.bsky.social
The polytunnel strawberries in the pallet planters I built, are looking…… and tasting…. amazing!
A truly wonderful trip to Chelsea! Huge thank you to @songbirdsurvival.bsky.social for inviting me. Their beautiful garden showcased how planting and design can bring so much for wildlife, especially song birds… I absolutely loved it. 😁❤️
A weekend of work on my chicken run. Old chippings lifted, chicken wire laid on the ground to prevent rats digging in underneath, bit of a re arrange and then lots of trolley-loads of lovely new chippings! The girls seem to approve!!! #GwylltHollow 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓
The new wildlife pond is coming up trumps! So many birds drinking and bathing here 😁❤️
Grab a cuppa and come for a dressing gown clad tour of #GwylltHollow at 6.30am….. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
My recent trip to @skomer_island was amazing! The sea campion was prolific in certain areas, I was keen to photograph the puffins within these blooms. As you can imagine….. I took a lot of shots. Here are a few of my favourites….
When you’re not allowed inside as you poop everywhere……. 🤣
Attempting to get some raspberries this year rather than letting the birds have them! 🤣
Last night, Noctis left the box! He is safely in the trees and will be fed by the adults until he can hunt for himself 😁🦉
