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Birder K
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She/her Just another broke girl w/binoculars. Will answer bird feeder & bird ID questions!
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Birder K @birderk.bsky.social · Nov 19
I was reminded earlier today that I need to reconstruct my Twitter thread over here at some point on our backyard bird creek we made many years ago. Pinning this as point to start from whenever I can get to it. In the meantime, enjoy this fall Kinglet Pool Party. #birds
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benpatrickwill.bsky.social
The "AI revolution" in science is going so smoothly that my instititutional library is having to deploy multiple technical protection measures against "poorly behaved Gen AI crawling" just to maintain its timely service library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...
Screenshot of text from University of Edinburgh library services: Like many academic libraries, we have been experiencing slowness and outages on some of our open access platforms over the last few months. We have identified that this is the result of poorly behaved Gen AI crawling activity. As such we have had to try to disable the ability for AI -harvesters to access content from our repositories, via IP range blocking, geographical blacklisting, implementing limits to throttle bots and using robots.txt files to limit access. We acknowledge that this approach is not consistent with our open access policy which should require us to permit machine access to our content. Our limiting activity is not 100% fool-proof, and is a temporary measure to give services breathing space to perform while a longer termn solution is worked out by software providers and the community. This approach also has the added benefit of helping to assuage authors fear of losing control of their works.
February 14, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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kbspangler.com
Roses are red
Plants love the rain
We're a blood clot away
From popping champagne.

(Now I'm done again)
February 14, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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weatherprof.bsky.social
This is the worst #drought in 25 years in much of #Florida. We are a foot behind since Sept 1. It’s the driest such period on record! The good news: we may add an inch Sunday night. We’ll take it… But clearly it’s nowhere near what’s needed. Gonna be a tough spring as we head towards fire season.
February 14, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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mongabay.com
Cambodia is set to build the $1.2B Funan Techo Canal linking the Mekong to the sea.

Residents along the route say they’ve received little information and fear land loss and disruption to floodplain farms and fisheries.
Farmers fear displacement, drought, flooding tied to Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal
This is the second of two stories about the potential impact of Cambodia’s planned Funan Techo Canal. Read part one, about consequences for coastal communities and wildlife, here. TAKEO, Cambodia…
news.mongabay.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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forbesmm.bsky.social
idk where to even start with this, how about here

DoD: our new laser weapon is totally safe we promise

FAA: show your work pls

DoD: no :)

DoD: also we’re gonna let border patrol use it lol
For much of that same time frame, the F.A.A. and the Pentagon were also engaged in discussions over the military's plan to begin testing counter-drone lasers against cross-border threats from drug cartels. The Pentagon had insisted to the F.A.A. that the lasers would not pose a risk to civilian aircraft, but the FA.A., unconvinced, had asked for the military's data and an opportunity to conduct its own tests, according to three people with knowledge of those discussions. The requests were not satisfied. In late January, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved a request from the Department of Homeland Security to allow border protection agents to use the Pentagon's new anti-drone laser technology.
February 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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oishinythings.bsky.social
Every pendant comes in a gift box with free international shipping (and US tariffs taken care of).

#TreatYourself #Handmade
Large dark blue oval pendant with green glowing sections, wrapped in criss cross wire and sitting in black and white gift box. Small green labradorite drop pendant netted in silver wire, sitting in black and white gift box.
February 14, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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oishinythings.bsky.social
Got a few more days to get rent sorted out, but I'd be over the moon if I could get it done this weekend before more bad news hits on Tuesday.

Shiny things: oishiny.etsy.com

Wallpapers: ko-fi.com/turtleofcalm...

#Handmade #Helpsky #DisabledArtist
Large green oval pendant wrapped in criss-cross silver wire. Small green stone turtle on cut branch in the woods, with a new sprig of green growing out of it.
February 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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wutangforchildren.bsky.social
It’s once again Girl Scout cookie season so it’s time for me remind everyone to please consider buying from NYC’s Girl Scout Troop 6000, which is entirely made up of girls living in NYC homeless shelters 🙏❤️
Troop 6000
www.girlscoutsnyc.org
February 14, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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lake-erie.live
Current* conditions near North East, PA:
NW view from Freeport Beach on the shores of Lake Erie. // Image captured at: 2026-02-14 21:54:11 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: youtube.com/@northeastborough7839 // Current Temp in North East: 38.39 F | 3.55 C // Precip: scattered clouds // Wind: E at 6.912 mph | 11.12 kph // Humidity: 68%
February 14, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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tkingfisher.com
I am gonna go out on a limb and say that a Jersey dude so horrified that he went to his first protest and is trying not to cry on camera has a pretty good chance of staying radicalized. And that while Bluesky loves to pick apart things like this, this kinda video moves the needle for OTHER dudes.
crindivisible.bsky.social Cooper River Indivisible @crindivisible.bsky.social · 22h
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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snowden.st
“what are you willing to do to win?” typically makes people think of combative elements, but way more of the time this is what you’re gonna be called to do.
figgityfigs.bsky.social The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 2h
Inside: OH MY GOD HOW DID YOU NOT SEE THIS EARLIER YOU FUCKING MORON

Outside: *clap them on the back* Hell yeah brother here’s a sign glad to have you on board
February 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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rincewind.run
America may have always been like this for far too many people but this administration is bringing it home, directly and in person, to a ton of folks who have never seen it before

that this is their response is extremely encouraging
crindivisible.bsky.social Cooper River Indivisible @crindivisible.bsky.social · 22h
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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diggybaby.bsky.social
North Carolina lawmakers have voted to remove all college campus voting sites. Specifically at the largest HBCU in the US NC A&T. They now have to walk 30 minutes to their nearest polling place. Students are protesting this - pls share and support.

www.tiktok.com/t/ZThx29BJ9/
Even without an on-campus voting site, NCAT students still marched to the polls. 💙💛 Students at North Carolina A&T showed that barriers won’t stop their voices. When access isn’t easy, they organize. ...
TikTok video by HBCU Student Action Alliance
www.tiktok.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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uzzamodea.bsky.social
This incident at an anti-ICE student walkout in Emunclaw WA was provoked by MAGA vigilante Danny Rebel, a grown-ass man who taunted teenagers before getting punched.

Embarrassing that Emunclaw PD says it was unprovoked. Danny has a history of aggressively trying to agitate the left for content.
Danny Rebel showing off his bruise
February 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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tkingfisher.com
Roses are red
Kudzu’s ill-mannered
When it finally happens
We’re all getting hammered
February 14, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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rfhirschfeld.bsky.social
Wells running dry in this drought?

Hmm... perhaps there's a downside to carelessly tile draining 10 million acres of Illinois land without giving a second thought to the groundwater consequences.
February 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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redwsailing.bsky.social
I’m gonna have a hard time letting these go but I’m so excited for them to find new homes!!

#OFMDFanArt #FandomMarket
Four small embroidered ships in wooden hoops against different backgrounds. They are next to a sharpie to show how small they are.
February 14, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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babewiththepower.bsky.social
Tell your guy friends it's ok to cry over this.
This is the right emotional response to inhumanity.
crindivisible.bsky.social Cooper River Indivisible @crindivisible.bsky.social · 22h
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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fossilforager.bsky.social
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖
Title of infographic: Gift Giving is the Love Language for Ornate Bella Moths “Ornate bella moth females mate with multiple males over the course of their 3-4 week adult lifespan. In each sexual encounter, she will receive a nuptial gift from the male called a spermatophore.” An illustration of an ornate Bella moth, a colorful orange and cream colored moth with black spots, is surrounded by valentine’s presents and a chocolate heart. The tags on her gifts read: TO: BELLA <3 - JACOB FROM: EDWARD XOXO Text continues: “This gift contains sperm, nutrients to help the female lay her eggs, and toxic alkaloid compounds to protect herself and her offspring. She can secrete these toxins from her head when threatened, and infuse her eggs with them.” “She will consume all of the nutrients and alkaloids from these spermatophores to make sure she and her offspring have the best chance of survival possible. However, she can decide which male's sperm from her gifts she wants to use to fertilize her eggs!” An illustration to the left of the text shows an iPhone opened to iMessage, with an ornate Bella moth on top of the phone screen. Texts from one of her male moth lovers (Jacob) read “Hey Bella. Did you like the gift I dropped off?” And a few hours later: “I gave you my spermatophore pls respond” The text on the infographic continues: “She'll usually choose the sperm of the male who had the strongest sex pheromones - chemical signals used to attract a mate. Stronger pheromones mean more toxic alkaloids, and thus, a healthier sperm donor.” A Valentine’s Day card that reads “I’d give you my spermatophore any day” with an ornate Bella moth illustration surrounded by Valentine’s presents and gifts of chocolate and balloons. Text that reads “To:” and “From:” is at the bottom of the image. The background is a soft pink gradient.
February 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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brainmist.bsky.social
Violets are blue
Roses are flowers
We could end this any day
If Congress just flexed its powers.
February 14, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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eff.org
“Free” surveillance is a trap. Vendor trials, private donors, and federal grants hand police no‑cost tools that quietly build massive databases on all of us and feed ICE and DHS pipelines. Cities can and should refuse the bait. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
“Free” Surveillance Tech Still Comes at a High and Dangerous Cost
Surveillance technology vendors, federal agencies, and wealthy private donors have long helped provide local law enforcement “free” access to surveillance equipment that bypasses local oversight. The
www.eff.org
February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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inklinknews.bsky.social
U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan was told during a Thursday Senate hearing by the acting director of ICE that the Department of Homeland Security “has worked with Governor Ayotte” on the economic impact of a proposed Merrimack ICE detention center.

#inklinknews #nhpolitics #ICE #maggiehassan #kellyayotte
Senate hearing puts Merrimack ICE site in spotlight as Ayotte disputes prior knowledge, releases new documents » Nashua Ink Link
U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan was told during a Thursday Senate hearing by the acting director of ICE that the Department of Homeland Security “has worked with Governor Ayotte” on the economic impact of a p...
nashua.inklink.news
February 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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skwinnicki.bsky.social
Lots of ways to love in a world that desperately needs more of it.
Window sign in town that says Chinga La Migra with a cat knocking over a glass labeled ICE.
February 14, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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oishinythings.bsky.social
3 new lepidolite pendants listed! Drop, oval, and circle all up for grabs:

oishiny.etsy.com

#Handmade #ShopIndie
Medium purple drop pendant netted in silver wire. Side view of oval purple pendant netted in silver wire Purple circle pendant netted in silver wire, sitting in black and white gift box.
February 13, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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oishinythings.bsky.social
Another stone that shows why I video the labradorite. From dark shadow to golden glow:

oishiny.etsy.com/listing/1897...

Who wants to take this home?
February 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM