Andy Aitken
@andykaitken.bsky.social
Interested in everything from archaeology to zoology.
I love spending time with family, nature, reading, and watching documentaries and other TV.
I love spending time with family, nature, reading, and watching documentaries and other TV.
'Otters' in ink by Jackie Morris, artist, author and illustrator who lives and works in a small cottage by the sea in Wales #WomensArt
February 12, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Car vous ne verrez rien de plus beau aujourd'hui ... et que cela fait du bien de repartager du beau !
#Art #ArtWork #AndrewScott
#Art #ArtWork #AndrewScott
February 12, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Enough is enough. The House of Lords is a rolling scandal - sign @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/186062/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/186062/...
It’s outrageous that we can't kick out Lords. Sign now to demand an elected second chamber
It takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Enough is enough. The House of Lords is a rolling scandal - sign @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/186062/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/186062/...
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“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
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Pre-cuddled Teddy Bears & other toys in this re-homing shop.
February 7, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Pre-cuddled Teddy Bears & other toys in this re-homing shop.
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All my original embroidery landscapes, prints, postcard sets and stickers are all 20% off right now! The Amazon prints are running low and I think the postcards are half gone; everything is linked and all shares very welcome! victoriaroserichards.co.uk/collection/a... #art
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
All my original embroidery landscapes, prints, postcard sets and stickers are all 20% off right now! The Amazon prints are running low and I think the postcards are half gone; everything is linked and all shares very welcome! victoriaroserichards.co.uk/collection/a... #art
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⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
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I doubt I will ever witness a better description of pheasants than the time I heard a ten-year-old call them "fashion chickens".
I absolutely refuse to believe that the pheasant who regularly visits my mum and dad’s garden is real and has not in fact been crocheted.
February 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
I doubt I will ever witness a better description of pheasants than the time I heard a ten-year-old call them "fashion chickens".
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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Does anyone sell subatomic sized violins?
February 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Does anyone sell subatomic sized violins?
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Tree Seed Collection Volunteers Needed in #Assynt! We'd 💚 your help to collect tree seeds & support the restoration/expansion of local provenance native woodland across remote landscapes. Contact [email protected] by Fri 20 Feb. About the project 👉 buff.ly/eAuqYq6 @treesforlife.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Tree Seed Collection Volunteers Needed in #Assynt! We'd 💚 your help to collect tree seeds & support the restoration/expansion of local provenance native woodland across remote landscapes. Contact [email protected] by Fri 20 Feb. About the project 👉 buff.ly/eAuqYq6 @treesforlife.bsky.social
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Some terrific adjectives in here. I expect to read them soon in @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social’s real nature writing (c).
February 3, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Some terrific adjectives in here. I expect to read them soon in @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social’s real nature writing (c).
I just watched a powerful new Greenpeace film exposing how Eni – one of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies – is using the Winter Olympics and Paralympics to greenwash its climate damage. Watch and share the film, and add your name: act.gp/4k1d4CM
Oilympics: The Games on Thin Ice - Greenpeace International
Fossil fuel companies are greenwashing their image by sponsoring big sporting events to hide their destruction. Don’t let them get away with it.
act.gp
February 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I just watched a powerful new Greenpeace film exposing how Eni – one of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies – is using the Winter Olympics and Paralympics to greenwash its climate damage. Watch and share the film, and add your name: act.gp/4k1d4CM
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Ya' Think??!!!
February 3, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Ya' Think??!!!
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Their findings about the extent of oil + chemical spills from fossil fuel operations in UK waters can be read here 👇
uk.oceana.org/reports/sea-...
uk.oceana.org/reports/sea-...
Sea Slick: The true scale and impact of chronic oil pollution in UK seas
uk.oceana.org
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Their findings about the extent of oil + chemical spills from fossil fuel operations in UK waters can be read here 👇
uk.oceana.org/reports/sea-...
uk.oceana.org/reports/sea-...
Never thought I would say this, but Clarkson has said something credible!
✅ Clarkson is right, people aren’t voting Reform for policies 👉there aren’t any.
It’s a protest vote powered by nostalgia not a plan for future.
Reform use farming as a prop. Their real plan is USA trade deal, hormone-treated imports and they’ve appointed Ben Goldsmith
🔗 archive.ph/2026.01.31-0...
It’s a protest vote powered by nostalgia not a plan for future.
Reform use farming as a prop. Their real plan is USA trade deal, hormone-treated imports and they’ve appointed Ben Goldsmith
🔗 archive.ph/2026.01.31-0...
February 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Never thought I would say this, but Clarkson has said something credible!
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"Swallow"
Hand embroidery thread painting artwork
Clouds are made from French lace.
#BlueSkyArtShow #clouds #embroidery #WildlifeArt #birds
Hand embroidery thread painting artwork
Clouds are made from French lace.
#BlueSkyArtShow #clouds #embroidery #WildlifeArt #birds
January 31, 2026 at 3:51 PM
"Swallow"
Hand embroidery thread painting artwork
Clouds are made from French lace.
#BlueSkyArtShow #clouds #embroidery #WildlifeArt #birds
Hand embroidery thread painting artwork
Clouds are made from French lace.
#BlueSkyArtShow #clouds #embroidery #WildlifeArt #birds
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*VISIT*
Thursday 12 February
11am - 4pm
The SANHS Historic Buildings Committee is arranging a visit to Dunster Old Priory, and the Luttrell Arms.
Booking is essential - please email [email protected] or call 01823 272429 by 5th February
Suggested donation £5
Full event details: bit.ly/4bewyBG
Thursday 12 February
11am - 4pm
The SANHS Historic Buildings Committee is arranging a visit to Dunster Old Priory, and the Luttrell Arms.
Booking is essential - please email [email protected] or call 01823 272429 by 5th February
Suggested donation £5
Full event details: bit.ly/4bewyBG
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
*VISIT*
Thursday 12 February
11am - 4pm
The SANHS Historic Buildings Committee is arranging a visit to Dunster Old Priory, and the Luttrell Arms.
Booking is essential - please email [email protected] or call 01823 272429 by 5th February
Suggested donation £5
Full event details: bit.ly/4bewyBG
Thursday 12 February
11am - 4pm
The SANHS Historic Buildings Committee is arranging a visit to Dunster Old Priory, and the Luttrell Arms.
Booking is essential - please email [email protected] or call 01823 272429 by 5th February
Suggested donation £5
Full event details: bit.ly/4bewyBG
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We’re always looking to add competent birders to the Skopeo directory for ad-hoc, paid bird surveys in GB and Ireland, especially ahead of the busy breeding season — if you’re interested send us an email at [email protected]
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We’re always looking to add competent birders to the Skopeo directory for ad-hoc, paid bird surveys in GB and Ireland, especially ahead of the busy breeding season — if you’re interested send us an email at [email protected]
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Other work of the Ladybird artists.
'Hawk above the Downs'
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
'Hawk above the Downs'
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Other work of the Ladybird artists.
'Hawk above the Downs'
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
'Hawk above the Downs'
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
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Wall of Tears: 50ft Brooklyn mural pays tribute to children killed in Gaza
Wall of Tears: 50ft Brooklyn mural pays tribute to children killed in Gaza
Installation remembers the names of over 18,000 children killed by Israel in Gaza between October 2023 and July 2025
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Wall of Tears: 50ft Brooklyn mural pays tribute to children killed in Gaza
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I just signed the campaign calling to save our swifts, by calling for the UK Government to follow Scotland's lead and make it the law for all new houses to be built with "swift bricks" - safe places for these birds to nest. Will you join me? 38d.gs/sb_ps_ot
Save our swifts: include swift bricks in every new house
I just signed the campaign calling to save our swifts, by calling for the UK Government to follow Scotland's lead and make it the law for all new houses to be built with "swift bricks" - safe places f...
38d.gs
January 29, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I just signed the campaign calling to save our swifts, by calling for the UK Government to follow Scotland's lead and make it the law for all new houses to be built with "swift bricks" - safe places for these birds to nest. Will you join me? 38d.gs/sb_ps_ot