Sophie Fern
@sophiefern.bsky.social
I read poetry to rare lizards.
I'm reading Jane Austen's books in 2026, and started on Sense and Sensibility today. So far so beautifully scathing!
December 20, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I'm reading Jane Austen's books in 2026, and started on Sense and Sensibility today. So far so beautifully scathing!
I just finished the latest Phryne Fisher book and didn't realise that Kerry Greenwood, the author, died earlier this year.
December 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I just finished the latest Phryne Fisher book and didn't realise that Kerry Greenwood, the author, died earlier this year.
Last morning of work listening to Carols from Kings, reading conservation strategic directions and eating apple cake in, what my colleague calls “the Catlins sunshine “ aka the rain.
December 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Last morning of work listening to Carols from Kings, reading conservation strategic directions and eating apple cake in, what my colleague calls “the Catlins sunshine “ aka the rain.
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I've written about a new development from University of Colorado Boulder - MOCHI, a porous, lightweight silicone that is more transparent than glass but as thermally insulating as many materials used to construct walls. Could MOCHI be the future of windows? Read it on my @forbes.com column 🧪👩🔬⚛️
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December 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I've written about a new development from University of Colorado Boulder - MOCHI, a porous, lightweight silicone that is more transparent than glass but as thermally insulating as many materials used to construct walls. Could MOCHI be the future of windows? Read it on my @forbes.com column 🧪👩🔬⚛️
Thanking all the relevant deities for The Bowling Club, and a big serving of curry, rice and chutney, with pie for pudding. It’s been a rubbish week and I just want to feel comfortable and a bit loved.
December 18, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Thanking all the relevant deities for The Bowling Club, and a big serving of curry, rice and chutney, with pie for pudding. It’s been a rubbish week and I just want to feel comfortable and a bit loved.
I couldn’t get a more zoomed in photo but anyone know what duck (goose) these chaps are?
December 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I couldn’t get a more zoomed in photo but anyone know what duck (goose) these chaps are?
My general thought about today is "what the ever-loving fuck?" and, well, if you know, can you tell me, gently and in words of few syllables? Maybe in a few weeks time after I've rested?
Thank you
Thank you
December 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
My general thought about today is "what the ever-loving fuck?" and, well, if you know, can you tell me, gently and in words of few syllables? Maybe in a few weeks time after I've rested?
Thank you
Thank you
A reminder that the Chelsea sugar caramel slice recipe is brilliant, and will feed a crowd. And you won't have any leftovers toclean up at the end of the day
December 17, 2025 at 4:14 AM
A reminder that the Chelsea sugar caramel slice recipe is brilliant, and will feed a crowd. And you won't have any leftovers toclean up at the end of the day
If you have the chance to stop at Beaumont this summer, please do. Gaze at the gorgeous designs on the new bridge from the old bridge, read all the context panels, admire all the native fish art.
I went the full nerd on explaining jawless fish versus jawed fish so sympathy please to my colleagues!
I went the full nerd on explaining jawless fish versus jawed fish so sympathy please to my colleagues!
December 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
If you have the chance to stop at Beaumont this summer, please do. Gaze at the gorgeous designs on the new bridge from the old bridge, read all the context panels, admire all the native fish art.
I went the full nerd on explaining jawless fish versus jawed fish so sympathy please to my colleagues!
I went the full nerd on explaining jawless fish versus jawed fish so sympathy please to my colleagues!
More on yesterday's marine reserve news. You are, of course, following this as closely as I am, right?
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Rock lobster catch set to rise; reserve next steps decided
The tide appears to be coming in at the right time for the Otago rock lobster industry as its catch is set to increase and it has been allowed to...
www.odt.co.nz
December 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
More on yesterday's marine reserve news. You are, of course, following this as closely as I am, right?
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Getting through the last week of work for the year by:
Listening to the rain on my newly weeded garden
Lemony-garlicky backed broccoli pasta
Time Team.
Listening to the rain on my newly weeded garden
Lemony-garlicky backed broccoli pasta
Time Team.
December 15, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Getting through the last week of work for the year by:
Listening to the rain on my newly weeded garden
Lemony-garlicky backed broccoli pasta
Time Team.
Listening to the rain on my newly weeded garden
Lemony-garlicky backed broccoli pasta
Time Team.
Oh my actual goodness - asparagus with miso butter!
December 14, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Oh my actual goodness - asparagus with miso butter!
This morning I have op-shopped, grocery shopped and sat onmy front deck with my 89 year old neighbour drinking tea.
December 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This morning I have op-shopped, grocery shopped and sat onmy front deck with my 89 year old neighbour drinking tea.
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As the yellow-legged hornet buffer area increases to 11km to cover more of the North, West and Central areas, MPI have released a new video on what to look out for on where nests can be. Feel free to share this with our community partners youtu.be/jmJbV2QOSoU?... #yellowleggedhornet #biosecurity
Learn where to look for yellow-legged hornet nests
YouTube video by Ministry for Primary Industries
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December 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
As the yellow-legged hornet buffer area increases to 11km to cover more of the North, West and Central areas, MPI have released a new video on what to look out for on where nests can be. Feel free to share this with our community partners youtu.be/jmJbV2QOSoU?... #yellowleggedhornet #biosecurity
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What are the ‘social dimensions’ of moving species for conservation and why does engaging with them matter?
This is the focus of our new paper doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... on the cover of the Dec issue of TREE @cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social led by @aisrayne.bsky.social
🙏 to Kevin Parker for the 📷
This is the focus of our new paper doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... on the cover of the Dec issue of TREE @cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social led by @aisrayne.bsky.social
🙏 to Kevin Parker for the 📷
December 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
What are the ‘social dimensions’ of moving species for conservation and why does engaging with them matter?
This is the focus of our new paper doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... on the cover of the Dec issue of TREE @cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social led by @aisrayne.bsky.social
🙏 to Kevin Parker for the 📷
This is the focus of our new paper doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... on the cover of the Dec issue of TREE @cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social led by @aisrayne.bsky.social
🙏 to Kevin Parker for the 📷
Just in case I’m not hitting every single green stereotype today (I absolutely am) I am so excited to read DCCs proposal for the car-free town belt!
December 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Just in case I’m not hitting every single green stereotype today (I absolutely am) I am so excited to read DCCs proposal for the car-free town belt!
Others coming into the work lift clutching coffees
Me coming into the lift clutching baby mint plants for colleagues
Me coming into the lift clutching baby mint plants for colleagues
December 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Others coming into the work lift clutching coffees
Me coming into the lift clutching baby mint plants for colleagues
Me coming into the lift clutching baby mint plants for colleagues
RMA reforms come out today.
December 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
RMA reforms come out today.
For what it's worth, Belgium closes in August. Like don't bother, go on holiday, assume that you won't get things done.
In fact, it gets pretty quiet after Belgian national day on July 21st (colloquially called "La drache nationale" or the national downpour, because it so often rains)
In fact, it gets pretty quiet after Belgian national day on July 21st (colloquially called "La drache nationale" or the national downpour, because it so often rains)
December 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
For what it's worth, Belgium closes in August. Like don't bother, go on holiday, assume that you won't get things done.
In fact, it gets pretty quiet after Belgian national day on July 21st (colloquially called "La drache nationale" or the national downpour, because it so often rains)
In fact, it gets pretty quiet after Belgian national day on July 21st (colloquially called "La drache nationale" or the national downpour, because it so often rains)
If I had the brain space and time, I would investigate what re-wilding means in Aotearoa as opposed to elsewhere, both what it means to people who use the term and how its concepts (because they are there) work in these ecosystems.
December 7, 2025 at 4:38 AM
If I had the brain space and time, I would investigate what re-wilding means in Aotearoa as opposed to elsewhere, both what it means to people who use the term and how its concepts (because they are there) work in these ecosystems.
Coffee and a download with a friend, sitting in the sun, surrounded by Good Dogs and Good Seagulls.
December 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Coffee and a download with a friend, sitting in the sun, surrounded by Good Dogs and Good Seagulls.
Pixie Town is back!
Will I go? NO
Am I charmed? Also No.
Is it creepy AF? Very much yes.
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Will I go? NO
Am I charmed? Also No.
Is it creepy AF? Very much yes.
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Pixie Town back to charm young and old alike
Pixie Town, the department store Christmas decor from the 1930s to 1980s, returned to Toitū for the holiday season yesterday and will be on display...
www.odt.co.nz
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Pixie Town is back!
Will I go? NO
Am I charmed? Also No.
Is it creepy AF? Very much yes.
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Will I go? NO
Am I charmed? Also No.
Is it creepy AF? Very much yes.
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
This afternoon was a visit to a bike shop to try out an e-trike, helped by the kindest, most helpful chap. This was followed by bubble tea for the younger member of staff and ice-cream for friend and I as we caught up with life.
December 5, 2025 at 6:28 AM
This afternoon was a visit to a bike shop to try out an e-trike, helped by the kindest, most helpful chap. This was followed by bubble tea for the younger member of staff and ice-cream for friend and I as we caught up with life.