Joe Bishop
@jpbishop.bsky.social
Lover of music and the natural world, and follower of bad sports teams. Ecologist by profession. Oxfordshire, England.
The world's a bit of a mess, the weather's shit and it's Monday. And now you're telling me that the GB curling team had a shocker in the semi-final against the Swedes to miss out on gold or silver? COME ON GUYS WE NEEDED YOU.
February 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
The world's a bit of a mess, the weather's shit and it's Monday. And now you're telling me that the GB curling team had a shocker in the semi-final against the Swedes to miss out on gold or silver? COME ON GUYS WE NEEDED YOU.
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the bushes were people 😂
February 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
the bushes were people 😂
I see the speed-skating is on now. Sure, lots of skill, determination and fitness required. Can't take that away from them. But don't let that distract you from the fact that they look completely ridiculous.
February 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I see the speed-skating is on now. Sure, lots of skill, determination and fitness required. Can't take that away from them. But don't let that distract you from the fact that they look completely ridiculous.
The snowboarding events are brilliant to watch- but good lord the jokes from the BBC commentators are absolutely dreadful.
February 8, 2026 at 10:09 AM
The snowboarding events are brilliant to watch- but good lord the jokes from the BBC commentators are absolutely dreadful.
It's bleak, folks. ☔
Rain has now fallen in Reading for 25 consecutive days - the longest spell of rainfall ever recorded at our Atmospheric Observatory.
Dr Stephen Burt, said: “With further rainfall expected, the spell of consecutive days of rain may stretch to an entire month.”
Read more: https://rdg.ac/4agN55U
Dr Stephen Burt, said: “With further rainfall expected, the spell of consecutive days of rain may stretch to an entire month.”
Read more: https://rdg.ac/4agN55U
February 6, 2026 at 8:22 AM
It's bleak, folks. ☔
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Very pleased to share #OpenAccess paper, which we think is important to understand woodland bird declines and impact of forestry on native ancient woodland in Britain.
nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #ornithology @ukceh.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @mizpas.bsky.social
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nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #ornithology @ukceh.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @mizpas.bsky.social
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January 23, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Very pleased to share #OpenAccess paper, which we think is important to understand woodland bird declines and impact of forestry on native ancient woodland in Britain.
nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #ornithology @ukceh.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @mizpas.bsky.social
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nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #ornithology @ukceh.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @mizpas.bsky.social
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There is not one thing better on this planet, than the first EVENING blackbird song of the year, just as the sun is dipping down below the horizon.
January 28, 2026 at 4:44 PM
There is not one thing better on this planet, than the first EVENING blackbird song of the year, just as the sun is dipping down below the horizon.
For the first time EVER, it feels like January has gone in a flash. Must be the effect of having a baby under 3 months.
January 28, 2026 at 9:42 AM
For the first time EVER, it feels like January has gone in a flash. Must be the effect of having a baby under 3 months.
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
Slightly concerned that with each degenerate defect to Reform, the Tories become 0.3% more desirable to the electorate.
January 26, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Slightly concerned that with each degenerate defect to Reform, the Tories become 0.3% more desirable to the electorate.
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We are hiring at the Wytham Woods for the upcoming field season. 4 roles available. Please share with anyone who might be interested. #UKbirds #birdringing
January 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
We are hiring at the Wytham Woods for the upcoming field season. 4 roles available. Please share with anyone who might be interested. #UKbirds #birdringing
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Death toll in Afghanistan when NATO answered the US’s call:
- 453 Britons
- 158 Canadians
- 89 French
- 59 Germans
- 53 Italians
- 44 Danes
- 17 Spaniards
“Stayed a little back, off the front lines “!
No one in the media will call him out over this lie or any of the others he spouts.
- 453 Britons
- 158 Canadians
- 89 French
- 59 Germans
- 53 Italians
- 44 Danes
- 17 Spaniards
“Stayed a little back, off the front lines “!
No one in the media will call him out over this lie or any of the others he spouts.
Trump on NATO: "I've always said, will they be there if we ever needed them? That's really the ultimate test. I'm not sure of that. We've never needed them. They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan and this or that. And they did. They stayed a little back, off the front lines."
January 22, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Death toll in Afghanistan when NATO answered the US’s call:
- 453 Britons
- 158 Canadians
- 89 French
- 59 Germans
- 53 Italians
- 44 Danes
- 17 Spaniards
“Stayed a little back, off the front lines “!
No one in the media will call him out over this lie or any of the others he spouts.
- 453 Britons
- 158 Canadians
- 89 French
- 59 Germans
- 53 Italians
- 44 Danes
- 17 Spaniards
“Stayed a little back, off the front lines “!
No one in the media will call him out over this lie or any of the others he spouts.
It's a real testament to the band that an album whose themes and commentary were so definitive of that point in time, can still sound so beautifully fresh 20 years later.
Arctic Monkeys
Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not
Released 20 years ago today
Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not
Released 20 years ago today
January 23, 2026 at 8:52 AM
It's a real testament to the band that an album whose themes and commentary were so definitive of that point in time, can still sound so beautifully fresh 20 years later.
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Please support this brilliant project when it comes out. ❤️
War Child Records presents ‘HELP(2)’ - the new collaborative album, out 6th March 2026. We made this album to help. You can help too. Pre-order now: warchildrecs.ffm.to/help2
All proceeds from this album support War Child's work with children living through conflict.
All proceeds from this album support War Child's work with children living through conflict.
January 22, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Please support this brilliant project when it comes out. ❤️
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Loved every minute of the Yorkshire tour - thanks to everyone who showed up this weekend!
And love this picture that Anna, age 7, gave me as I was leaving 💚
And love this picture that Anna, age 7, gave me as I was leaving 💚
January 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Loved every minute of the Yorkshire tour - thanks to everyone who showed up this weekend!
And love this picture that Anna, age 7, gave me as I was leaving 💚
And love this picture that Anna, age 7, gave me as I was leaving 💚
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People dislike Robert Jenrick because he's a fascist who openly and loudly talks about how much he wants to do fascist things if he ever gets the power to do so, or, if you're the BBC's lead fascist massager Laura Kuenssberg
January 17, 2026 at 11:19 AM
People dislike Robert Jenrick because he's a fascist who openly and loudly talks about how much he wants to do fascist things if he ever gets the power to do so, or, if you're the BBC's lead fascist massager Laura Kuenssberg
I don't really know the context, but I feel like there wasn't much for Caspar Ruud to gain by playing that exhibition match with Federer. He either wins and everyone says 'Ah, surprise surprise, current pro beats 44-year old retired bloke', or he loses and it's a bit embarrassing.
January 16, 2026 at 1:22 PM
I don't really know the context, but I feel like there wasn't much for Caspar Ruud to gain by playing that exhibition match with Federer. He either wins and everyone says 'Ah, surprise surprise, current pro beats 44-year old retired bloke', or he loses and it's a bit embarrassing.
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ICE now using chemical weapons on people
January 15, 2026 at 7:49 AM
ICE now using chemical weapons on people
Not my house, but I know my way around.
January 15, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Not my house, but I know my way around.
Teriyaki trout, beans, tomatoes.
January 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Teriyaki trout, beans, tomatoes.
This is contract termination level stuff.
this, from West Ham's Freddie Potts, is the single worst "five famous people you'd invite to dinner" I've ever seen
January 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
This is contract termination level stuff.
The bus: "Please stay seated until the bus comes to a stop".
Also the bus: Has about three stop buttons on the entire top deck which are impossible to reach unless you stand up.
Also the bus: Has about three stop buttons on the entire top deck which are impossible to reach unless you stand up.
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 AM
The bus: "Please stay seated until the bus comes to a stop".
Also the bus: Has about three stop buttons on the entire top deck which are impossible to reach unless you stand up.
Also the bus: Has about three stop buttons on the entire top deck which are impossible to reach unless you stand up.
I need this lady to give me a pep talk every morning. youtube.com/shorts/2dIbA...
This reporter’s message to Jags coach after their playoff loss 🙌 (via @jaguars)
YouTube video by Bleacher Report
youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:31 AM
I need this lady to give me a pep talk every morning. youtube.com/shorts/2dIbA...
Sainsbury's sell 'well fired' loaves that look just like this. Suspicious.
A loaf of #Roman bread, which was being baked in an oven in #Pompeii when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79; it was carbonised by the disaster & left in the oven until being excavated nearly 1800 years later 🏺 #AncientBlueSky
January 11, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Sainsbury's sell 'well fired' loaves that look just like this. Suspicious.