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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 1d

Yes indeed. It is good to recognise people that are standing up for democracy and the democratic process and against the forces of authoritarianism and facism.

2025 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela opposition leader, for promoting democracy

Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations

#NobelPeacePrize

2025 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela opposition leader, for promoting democracy - CBS News share.google/p6UbBYa0N2Oq...

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for fighting for democracy in her country.

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 2d

Nice good sized ringtail there. Looks natural (for the city).

Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 2d

Did you have ringtails or brushtails or both (like me)? Ringtails are shyer and quieter. People in suburbia probably find brushtails more annoying. They seem more adaptable to humans.

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 2d

They each have their own little characters.

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 2d

Hope will grow up soon and hopefully get some better manners. Sometimes I wonder how possum mothers put up with them. Nice to see them both anyway. Maybe Chipmunk just moved on.

Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll

Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 2d

Possum Update: All action here tonight. Haven't seen Chewy the brushtail #possum tonight but everyone else is ready for dinner. That's Barney out in the front, nearest the camera. 4 there in total. #mammals

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 3d

It's day 3. Don't forget to vote for your Australian bird of the year. You still have a few hours left to vote. 10 birds out (at the bottom).
#birds

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll

Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 3d

It's day 3. Don't forget to vote for your Australian bird of the year. You still have a few hours left to vote. 10 birds out (at the bottom).
#birds

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll

Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 4d

They are wonderful at camouflaging themselves.
#birds

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 4d

Don't forget to vote for your Australian bird of the year. Just over 4 hours to vote on day 2. 5 birds out (at the bottom).
#birds

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 5d

On X there used to be some people that were monitoring Powerful Owls in Brisbane. They didn't say where to protect the owls but I think it was out Ashgrove/ The Gap way. I remember seeing some of their photos with a poor ringtail that had been caught. It's the circle of life but hard ... 😢

Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 5d

They are opportunistic feeders. 😊 If it takes their fancy, they will give it a go. Particularly the brushtails. I've found ringtails a bit more picky.

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 5d

They better watch out with that owl about. Little possums are owl targets. 😳

Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 5d

Possum Update: All good tonight. Chewie the brushtail has been in the eaves tray today & is eating there. The others are on the deck ready to have a snack. The ringtail mum and joey have already been down. #possums #mammals

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 9d

Possum Update: Dinner time is underway. The two ringtails were waiting for me and Mr Ratty was not far behind. Chewie the #brushtail #possum arrived a little late but all good. #mammals

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 11d

Possum Update: Back home again after going to Melbourne for the AFL GF. 🦁 Chewie the brushtail was in the eaves tray. The others showed up after I visited Coles and got some human & possum supplies. Happy campers. #possums #mammals

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 14d

Yes all true. Chris Fagan is a great human and knows how to get the best from his players and other staff.

Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 14d

It was very even to half time but with Lachie Neale substituted in at half time it was enough to shift the momentum. It escalated from there with Geelongs forwards ineffective. It was a good day for Lions fans. 🦁 They beat a great team.

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 15d

You are correct. On a tour you pass a section where they have preserved some of the historical members gates. This was one piece that I thought looked interesting to photograph. It has been damp and cool but plenty to do.

Looking down at the MCG ground on the eve of the 2025 Grand Final.

Looking from a corporate box towards the Members area.

Looking down on one of the large function areas at the MCG.

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Peter Frederick @pfred60.bsky.social · 15d

Where am I?

A door from a famous Australian building.