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🔥 GhostoftheSea 🦊 @soulofthesky.bsky.social · 13h

One of my favourites!

Digital illustration with a human figure viewed from the side, dramatically leaping/falling downwards and to the right. They are wearing black and blue, with a kitsune mask and short-medium brown hair blowing behind them. The background is textured orange, and bright blue flames streak off of their body.
Text says "Origins : Soul Wisp"

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 2d

Me trying to act normal around birds

Alan Carr stands in a dimly lit stone room, cloaked in deep green and trying (but failing) to suppress a laugh. His hands cover his mouth, eyes crinkled with delight as he giggles uncontrollably, shoulders shaking with the effort of staying composed. There’s a bubbling sense of excitement he’s desperately trying to hide. It’s giving: just seen a Kingfisher.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · 11d

More shifts at work.
Pro: More money
Con: More work

(But here's one of the cute guys there. He's a pro too.)

Photo of a llama, looking at the viewer and leaning in close to look. He is varing shades of brown. In the background you can see trees, grass, wooden structures and some ponies.

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GhostoftheSea @ghostofthesea.bsky.social · 13d

Another on my list of favourite birds-

🪶 The Hamerkop! 🪶

#art #linedrawing #bird #natureart #birdart #hamerkop

Photo of a drawing on 7x5 inch brown toned paper of a hamerkop, stood with it's back to the viewer and head turned to the side to look with one eye. Black ball-point pen and white ink have been used. In the background is wood grain, and artificial plants.

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GhostoftheSea @ghostofthesea.bsky.social · 20d

Another gift painting for a friend, this one was one of my favourites with how it turned out!

#art #painting #watercolour #petportrait #cat

Photo of an A5 sided watercolour painting of a cat, sitting and looking to the side. Shades of bright green and yellow watercolour have been used, with drips and splatters of paint, and black and white ink for details.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Sep 9

33. Not particularly, there's very, very few people I feel genuinely comfortable and relaxed around.
34. The Fox Village in Japan, (Also just traditional areas in Japan too). Bird paradise in Madai, Singapore. Alnwick garden. Exmoor zoo. General log cabin in the snow somewhere.

SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Sep 9

31. Like, not a family member and on the lips? 1
32. Either biology or art, probably art was the top favourite.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Sep 4

29. Yeah sure. I try to be conscious of my use of animal-based products, and try to use more plant-based products.
30. Of course. Idk how likely intelligent life might be out there, but there's 100% at least something like single-celled organisms elsewhere in the universe.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Sep 4

27. Unless something specifically awkward has been said or done, nah. I'm pretty comfortable with silences.
28. Timeline was very vague, but in the vicinity of 3-4ish years?

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Sep 1

25. Confidence, humour of course, kindness/supportiveness, don’t have to be super smart, but have common sense at least.
26. Yeah??? Not random people though.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Sep 1

23. Without TV, I mostly watch things on the computer.
24. For people im on good terms with, sure. For friends? Absolutely yes, please. Having someone who is important to me initiating any physical contact with me will literally make my whole month.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 29

21. Any kind of genuine positive comment, reassurance or affirmation about myself, especially from people who are important to me. Also literally any kind of physical contact with the same people.
22. Never been properly drunk, but i get giggly when tipsy.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 29

19. I am really not into celebrity culture, so i really don’t have any favourite or any i consider most attractive.
20. I drink some alcohol, but not much at all. Not really a fan of wine and beer, but cocktails/mixes which taste fruity are good.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 29

17. ENCL, im a weirdo with two middle names.
18. Yeah.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 29

15. Relationship status, Single, wanting a partner, but I have a complicated relationship with relationships.
16. I’m Bi, but with a strong preference for men.

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GhostoftheSea @ghostofthesea.bsky.social · Aug 25

I used to think jellyfish were overrated
Then they kinda became one of my favourite groups of animals
❤️

Aurelia aurita, Moon jelly

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#art #painting #watercolour #jellyfish #moonjellyfish #sealife

Photo of an A4 watercolor painting of three moon jellyfish, aurelia aurita, with watercolours and ink. Shades of blue and teal are used, with drips and platters of paint, and black and white ink for details. In the background is wood grain and artificial plants.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 22

13. Depends what you mean by deep. Last weekend Troxa and I had a long talk about out friend community in the past, people we used to know, and past relationships.
14. No single favourite, so a selection I currently like- Neoni, Imagine Dragons, Lindsey Stirling, WALKTHEMOON, Fall out Boy, Sheppard.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 21

11. I haven't before, but with people I'm comfortable with and in the right situation, yeah I'd like to try.
12. My go-to when I'm out of the house is always in a bun tied with a tie with two tails.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 21

9. Sure? I suppose im not against it, depending on the person.
10. I really cant pick a single favourite, so a selection depending on context: Foxes, upside down jellyfish, catsharks, shoebills, red-billed hornbills, lineolated parakeets.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 20

7. I don’t mind either way, but if i do get married i would not want it to be a big thing at all.
8. It doesn’t necessarily make me uncomfortable, but i am very hesitant about if the person im talking to will find it inappropriate, so i rarely talk about it.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 20

Yep i have decided i feel like babbling about myself. Screw rules lol

SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 20

5. Hard to pick a single favourite TV series. Honestly actually, QI, a British factual comedy panel show.
6. Last song I listened to was Eye of the Untold Her, Lindsey Stirling.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 20

3. I have so many bad habits. Honestly, just doubting my ability to do something, or to do it well enough, and therefore not doing it.
4. 5, although all have been entirely, or mostly online/long distance.

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SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 20

Had a lil break to focus on my interview- all done now! aaaaaaa
Also I'll include for likes on where I reshared this on my main account.

SpookyBirdNerd @spookybirdnerd.bsky.social · Aug 19

1. If i count only actual text messages, then it actually is a semi-automated one inviting me to an interview! If i include whatsapp, then the work group chat for the teaching zoo i work at.
2. An unknown mobile number that i didn’t pick up, before that, my mum.
I rarely text and call lol

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