@ockviewer.bsky.social
Living in Oxfordshire in the UK and enjoying as much of the natural world whilst we still have one
The Ashmolean Museum- always a fascinating place to visit
December 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The Ashmolean Museum- always a fascinating place to visit
Exploring the Oxfordshire fens
December 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Exploring the Oxfordshire fens
A nice day for a stroll by the Thames
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A nice day for a stroll by the Thames
Merry Christmas Colin. I understand it is the first Christmas without either of my parents it’s a melancholic day, but also pleased to have memories of those wonderful Christmas of the past
December 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Merry Christmas Colin. I understand it is the first Christmas without either of my parents it’s a melancholic day, but also pleased to have memories of those wonderful Christmas of the past
Otmoor- bleak, desolate, magical
December 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Otmoor- bleak, desolate, magical
Nothing says “Peace on Earth and goodwill to all men” quite like an inflatable Stegosaurus with a Christmas hat
December 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Nothing says “Peace on Earth and goodwill to all men” quite like an inflatable Stegosaurus with a Christmas hat
A fungus themed Christmas Tree
December 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A fungus themed Christmas Tree
Spring is coming- the first snowdrops in the garden
December 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Spring is coming- the first snowdrops in the garden
I haven’t been to Jericho for several years, it’s good to see the Jericho cafe still going
And thanks for the posts (or whatever they are called on Bluesky)
And thanks for the posts (or whatever they are called on Bluesky)
December 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I haven’t been to Jericho for several years, it’s good to see the Jericho cafe still going
And thanks for the posts (or whatever they are called on Bluesky)
And thanks for the posts (or whatever they are called on Bluesky)
The ‘Fixing our broken planet’ exhibition at @nhm-london.bsky.social is depressing, yet fascinating. But it also makes me wonder if the museum has plans to reduce the amount of plastic sold in its multiple gift shops?
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The ‘Fixing our broken planet’ exhibition at @nhm-london.bsky.social is depressing, yet fascinating. But it also makes me wonder if the museum has plans to reduce the amount of plastic sold in its multiple gift shops?
A reason to be optimistic in these bleak times? Greenham Common - once an airfield for nuclear bombers is now a nature reserve with orchids, adders and nightjars; the nuclear bunkers are now used for Star Wars films and the watchtower is now a splendid cafe.
October 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A reason to be optimistic in these bleak times? Greenham Common - once an airfield for nuclear bombers is now a nature reserve with orchids, adders and nightjars; the nuclear bunkers are now used for Star Wars films and the watchtower is now a splendid cafe.
It’s a lot better than most of toxic cesspits out there we call social media networks.
PS. Hello, are still in the marina?
PS. Hello, are still in the marina?
September 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It’s a lot better than most of toxic cesspits out there we call social media networks.
PS. Hello, are still in the marina?
PS. Hello, are still in the marina?
An awful journey back from #DinoConUK but now relaxing watching #PrehistoricPlanet without doubt the best TV show ever made - I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watched it
August 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
An awful journey back from #DinoConUK but now relaxing watching #PrehistoricPlanet without doubt the best TV show ever made - I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watched it
I don’t often post here -but #DinoConUK was fantastic and huge thank you to the organisers, speakers, volunteers and exhibitors.
Plus we found some paleontological yarn bombing in Exmouth
Plus we found some paleontological yarn bombing in Exmouth
August 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I don’t often post here -but #DinoConUK was fantastic and huge thank you to the organisers, speakers, volunteers and exhibitors.
Plus we found some paleontological yarn bombing in Exmouth
Plus we found some paleontological yarn bombing in Exmouth
Anywhere else which could described as the finest view in middle England?
I would vote for Worcester cathedral viewed from New Road cricket ground
I would vote for Worcester cathedral viewed from New Road cricket ground
May 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Anywhere else which could described as the finest view in middle England?
I would vote for Worcester cathedral viewed from New Road cricket ground
I would vote for Worcester cathedral viewed from New Road cricket ground
Just seen #oceanfilm and the dredging scenes are shocking - It should be shown in every school and every parliament.
What we do to our planet is shocking
What we do to our planet is shocking
May 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Just seen #oceanfilm and the dredging scenes are shocking - It should be shown in every school and every parliament.
What we do to our planet is shocking
What we do to our planet is shocking
@doublehelixgirl.bsky.social hello glad to find you on Bluesky- I hope the state of the world isn’t driving you too mad
May 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
@doublehelixgirl.bsky.social hello glad to find you on Bluesky- I hope the state of the world isn’t driving you too mad
First water vole of the year; it is always good to see the local population is still hanging on
April 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
First water vole of the year; it is always good to see the local population is still hanging on
Thank you for another interesting thread and to everyone involved in #prehistoricplanet - not only the best thing on Apple TV + but one of the best programmes ever made
I have lost count of the number of times we’ve watched it
I have lost count of the number of times we’ve watched it
March 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Thank you for another interesting thread and to everyone involved in #prehistoricplanet - not only the best thing on Apple TV + but one of the best programmes ever made
I have lost count of the number of times we’ve watched it
I have lost count of the number of times we’ve watched it
Would it help if the US had a leader of the opposition- like other countries- whose job is to hold the government to account?
March 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Would it help if the US had a leader of the opposition- like other countries- whose job is to hold the government to account?
Another photo from the orchid collection - the rather splendid fly orchid
February 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Another photo from the orchid collection - the rather splendid fly orchid
Spending dark winter months sorting out photographs and as I have posted recently I thought I would share some pictures of local orchids - starting with the pyramidal orchid. Taken back in 2012 - how the world has changed since then?
February 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Spending dark winter months sorting out photographs and as I have posted recently I thought I would share some pictures of local orchids - starting with the pyramidal orchid. Taken back in 2012 - how the world has changed since then?
Fantastic, I haven’t even seen a bearded tit, let alone get such a great picture
January 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Fantastic, I haven’t even seen a bearded tit, let alone get such a great picture
