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Rachel H
@rachelape.bsky.social
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Writer, walker, storyteller, anecdoter, guinea pig scruffler, nature lover. Works with rescued primates. Loves wildlife, music, languages and books. Dorset, UK.
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 4d
Delighted and excited to have work published in Bradt's latest anthology South America: an Anthology of Travel Writing. And alongside such incredible names! So grateful.

#writing #💙📚 #writingcommunity #booksky #books #travel

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Bradt’s New Travel Writing Anthology — Rachel Henson Writing
Rachel Henson in Bradt's new anthology of South American Travel Writing, edited by Celia Dillow
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 3d
What a gorgeous chap

#primates #animals
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New England Primate Conservancy @neprimateconsrv.bsky.social · 4d
Blond capuchins (Sapajus flavius) are found in a handful of populations along Brazil's Atlantic coast. An estimated 500 mature individuals remain. Losing habitat to coastal development, cattle ranching, & farming; habitats are severely fragmented. Endangered. Photo: Miguelrangeljr/Creative Commons.
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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 4d
If you see a tree in the middle of the road, please be patient as it takes time for them to cross
A tree in the middle of the road
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 4d
Delighted and excited to have work published in Bradt's latest anthology South America: an Anthology of Travel Writing. And alongside such incredible names! So grateful.

#writing #💙📚 #writingcommunity #booksky #books #travel

www.rachelhensonwriting.com/blog-posts/b...
Bradt’s New Travel Writing Anthology — Rachel Henson Writing
Rachel Henson in Bradt's new anthology of South American Travel Writing, edited by Celia Dillow
www.rachelhensonwriting.com
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 5d
Can come on the Thursday and I'm looking forward to it.
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 5d
I mean that's pretty good news
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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 7d
Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 7d
Incredible, thank you for sharing
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 7d
Ooh I have 999 followers, that's fun. Wonder who'll be the one to tip it over to a thousand...

Disclaimer: if it's you, I'm afraid you don't win anything other than seeing some more posts about wildlife, guinea pigs and interesting places on your feed. No exchanges or refunds.

#bluesky #bemyfriend
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 8d
There is nothing better than watching these two fuzzy herbivores having an absolute feast in the garden. I've told them I need the grass cut by bedtime.

#guineapigs #pets #garden
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 8d
😂
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 8d
Oh wow, I'll take that. I think the other guy's reason should probably just pip the post though 😂
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 10d
Yes.
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 10d
And 699 spare
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 10d
The update you've all been waiting for: It was treating poorly hedgehogs. Big thanks to @valewildlife.bsky.social for organising a brilliant first aid course at Dorset Hedgehog Rescue yesterday. I learnt a lot I didn't even know I didn't know! Brilliant.

#nature #wildlife
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 10d
Real hedgehogs! Spikes and all...
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 10d
They were surprisingly good at it.
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 11d
Off to a hedgehog first aid course today. Still not sure what I've signed up to. Am I learning to treat poorly hedgehogs, or teaching them to do CPR?

Will report back.

#nature
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 12d
It's something you don't want to try with lots of people watching 😂 Not the most graceful! Good luck!!!
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 12d
Ooh I'm doing the same challenge at the moment. Have you heard of Fitbeast resistance bands? You can loop them over the pole and use them to support your weight while you practice. It helps get the right muscles firing!
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Sarah Strandlines @sarahstrandlines.bsky.social · 13d
Very sad news about the passing of Dr Jane Goodall this evening. Such an inspirational woman.

Although I hope her light will radiate through the generations, it's undeniable that the world will be a darker place without her.

RIP after all your efforts and tireless work for our natural world 💚
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 13d
Something we all need to be reminded of now and again.
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 13d
No I'm afraid not, something someone threw together on canva and shared on a different platform.
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 13d
Well it's not a real photograph. The chimp and the other monkey are computer generated.
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 13d
What a weird AI image
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Rachel H @rachelape.bsky.social · 13d
Humans and *other* primates
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