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John Lee @johnleewriter.bsky.social · 58m

Rare white Iberian lynx caught on camera in Spain: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Rare white Iberian lynx captured on film in Spain by amateur photographer

Researchers to investigate whether environmental factors may have affected female animal’s pigmentation

www.theguardian.com

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 4h

Shovelers scoop up today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight! 🦆

With their oversized, spatula-shaped bills, these quirky ducks join UK wetlands in autumn, swelling in numbers with arrivals from the continent.

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Pacificnorthwestkate @pnwkate.bsky.social · 1h

Sandpipers on silver seas ✨🖤✨🇨🇦

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Dr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦 @secondnaturemb.bsky.social · 18h

Coming through! Important ptarmigan stuff to do!
#birds 🌿

A white willow ptarmigan with reddish-brown mottling on the back and head walks with purpose over the rocky ground, it's long, fluffy legs eating up the distance with each stride.

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 8h

Thank you to @ceidil.bsky.social for sharing today's inquisitive #FoxOfTheDay !

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John Lee @johnleewriter.bsky.social · 1h

Agreed! The big chain cinemas are so soulless and generic.

John Lee @johnleewriter.bsky.social · 15h

Why independent cinemas matter so much -- and why it's a continuing struggle to keep them going www.cbc.ca/arts/for-sma...

For small town cinemas across Canada, the show must go on | CBC Arts

In communities across the country, the local movie theatre is a cultural hub. With major chains pulling back, indie theatres are stepping up to face big challenges

www.cbc.ca

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 1d

I like the colours in this one . Thank you to @christianthiels.bsky.social_2 for sharing today's #FoxOfTheDay

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Beetlemum ✌️ @beetlemum.bsky.social · 2d

😜 #caturday #Saturday morning .. my little beauty 😻

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Manhattan Bird Alert @birdcpk.bsky.social · 2d

Astoria the Wild Turkey looking her best for a visit to The View restaurant in the The Battery. 🦃 ❤️

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning , another #FoxOfTheDay making itself at home . Thank you to @27rufus for sharing

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John Lee @johnleewriter.bsky.social · 3d

10 top cats in literature (according to Penguin Books) www.penguin.co.uk/discover/art...

A definitive list of the top 10 cats in literature

From the mischievous Cheshire Cat to lovely family pets like Mog, these are the best felines to be found in fiction.

www.penguin.co.uk

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Michelle Cozens @measureofcalm.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 🦉
#birds #EastCoastKin #owl

A barred owl is perched on one of many leafless branches.

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John Lee @johnleewriter.bsky.social · 3d

Huge restaurant in Vancouver's Chinatown closed by the City www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

City of Vancouver terminates Floata restaurant's lease after 30 years in Chinatown | CBC News

A large seafood restaurant, known for hosting banquets in Vancouver's Chinatown, has closed with the city posting a lease termination notice on its door.

www.cbc.ca

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 3d

A beautiful portrait taken by Tim Clifton for today's #FoxOfTheDay - top work Tim !

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John Lee @johnleewriter.bsky.social · 3d

Rare bird spotted on Vancouver Island www.timescolonist.com/local-news/i...

Island sightings of rare bird spark treks by 'twitchers' to have a look

In May, there were reports of a scissor-tailed flycatcher at Long Beach in the Tofino area, followed by similar reports from Port Hardy two weeks ago.

www.timescolonist.com

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Vancouver Christmas Guide @vanchristmasguide.bsky.social · 4d

Your #Christmas pressie list is sorted: dailyhive.com/vancouver/sk...

All four SkyTrain car models get must-have collectible LEGO sets | Urbanized

TransLink and Heritage Bricks have partnered together to create new collectible SkyTrain LEGO sets of all four generations of cars.

dailyhive.com

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Vancouver Christmas Guide @vanchristmasguide.bsky.social · 4d

Breaking Christmas News: Krystle Dos Santos will be back on stage at Vancouver's Firehall Arts Centre this holiday season! www.vancouverchristmasguide.com/a-very-merry...

A Very Merry Motown | Vancouver | Vancouver Christmas Guide

The Firhall Arts Centre presents a special holiday show: the sparkling Krystle Dos Santos and guests performing a holly jolly host of great Motown songs!

www.vancouverchristmasguide.com

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 5d

Cool and gray morning in Central Park, but sometimes that offers the most vibrant colors--like this Northern Cardinal I spotted amidst the fall foliage. ❤️🧡💛 #Cardinals #CentralPark #birding