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Julia J
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Detail obsessed nature loving scientist, dabbling amateurishly in a little bit of painting and drawing🧬 🌳🦋🦉🦜🦩🐚Be kind people. Be safe. All views my own.
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Snorri's #adventcalender № 24
#dailydrawing
Julafton / Christmas Eve

Back in time feasting started after dusk & work was done That's why Xmas start on the 24th in Nordic countries

#LetThereBeDragons

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@holnicotenh.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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#ArtDD2025
Black bryony

Another from my archive for #ArtAdventCalendar Day 22.

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Climbing plant with 3 heart-shaped leaves climbing a wooden post, and string of scarlet berries hanging between them.
December 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Snorri's #adventcalender № 22
#dailydrawing
Getting ready or cross cooking
Swedish English Christmas Food mingle with a splash of Spain

#LetThereBeDragons #snorri
#ink #food
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@holnicotenh.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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#ArtDD2025
Tufted titmouse, again

For #ArtAdventCalendar Day 17

From a 📷 by @jocelynanderson.bsky.social & sent to me by @bearofoses.bsky.social

@saopaulomiigrau.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykroll.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social
Grey-headed bird, with tuft on top of head, facing viewer but looking down, with black feathers around top of beak, paler buff chest and grey wings just visible.
December 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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#ArtDD2025
Fox

For #ArtAdventCalendar day 5.

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Profile portrait of fox, looking to left, with russet fur on top of head and neck and white/grey on jaw and lower neck.
December 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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#ArtDD2025
Tufted titmouse

For #ArtAdventCalendar Day 7.

A charming little bird from the US.
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Front view of grey bird, standing on a twig, looking to left. Has a black moustache, grey-blue over head and back of neck, white/grey front, with sandy flashes below black wing edges just visible.
December 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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saocousins.bsky.social
Snorri's #adventcalender № 18
#dailydrawing
Saffron swirls ( #lussekatt = St Lucia's cat) and gingerbread
Very traditional Swedish Yule

#LetThereBeDragons #snorri
#ink
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@holnicotenh.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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#ArtDD2025
Charles Bridge, Prague

Rough 10 minute sketch, just for the pleasure of putting ink on paper. From a 📷 by @timofnewbury.bsky.social with thanks.

@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social
Ink and paint sketch of tall tower with arch through centre for traffic, and pointed grey roof surrounded by 4 smaller pinnacles.
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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saocousins.bsky.social
Little Egret
#ArtDD2025 #dailydrawing well that's the goal
A lovely recent early morning encounter #egret @everyheron.bsky.social
#watercolour #bird
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November 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Montejaque
#ArtDD2025 #dailydrawing
One of the white villages of Andalucía and a little doodle
#watercolour
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November 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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#ArtDD2025
Sanderling

Today's painting for #ArtAdventCalendar

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(from 📷 posted by @tawandafree.bsky.social, with thanks)
Wading bird facing viewer but looking to left, black beak and eye, white breast and neck speckled with brown and brown/grey top of head and back.
December 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Snorri's #adventcalender №9
On the 9th of December it is the custom to put the stockfish (cod) in water
I remember the buckets at my grandparents

#LetThereBeDragons #snorri
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December 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Snorri's #adventcalender №8
#dailydrawing
Two Turtle Doves

Late doodle after office Christmas party 🥳
#LetThereBeDragons #snorri
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December 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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saocousins.bsky.social
Snorri's #adventcalender №7
#dailydrawing
Second Advent
Swedish traditions; to have 4 candles & light a new one each Sunday, #Glögg warm sweet strong wine with almonds & raisins 🤢 (I rather have tea)
#LetThereBeDragons #snorri
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December 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Snorri's #adventcalender №6
#dailydrawing
Time to find the perfect Christmas tree

#LetThereBeDragons #snorri

#ink
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December 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Snorri's #adventcalender №5
#dailydrawing

One of those days you should stay in bed
#LetThereBeDragons #snorri

#ink
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December 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Snorri's #adventcalender №4
#dailydrawing
Pear tree
#LetThereBeDragons #snorri
20 days to go. It's hard to figure out ideas....
#ink
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December 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Snorri's #adventcalender №3
Christmas displays #dailydrawing
I walked passed a school class looking at the big window displays today
#LetThereBeDragons #snorri #ink
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December 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Snorri's #adventcalender №2
#dailydrawing
Where is the snow?
#LetThereBeDragons #snorri
I'm burning the midnight oil writing a research application. Snorri saved me. #ink
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December 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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#ArtDD2025
Heron has to keep up appearances

From a lovely 📷 by @joeleemedia.bsky.social with thanks.

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Painted portrait of heron from mid-neck up, with yellow beak bending down to preen throat, and grey neck feathers, with black crest.
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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If I'm doing the math correctly, Musk's big pay packet yesterday could have made each of these now-dead people millionaires instead.
He is among the sickest men the world has ever produced.
newyorker.com The New Yorker @newyorker.com · Nov 6
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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saocousins.bsky.social
Sandwich Gull
#artDD2025 not #dailydrawing
The view outside my window in Sandwich 🥪
Don't try that fancy brickwork at home 🫣
#watercolour
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November 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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drrjwarren.bsky.social
#ArtDD2025
Viburnum leaf

As autumn progresses, viburnum leaves take on firey shades of orange and red. Here’s one from a walk I took today with @saocousins.bsky.social

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Painting of hanging leaf with 3 pointed lobes, mottled in red and orange.
November 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Well thanks guys - good to know you don’t give a shit about wildlife.
rspb.bsky.social RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Nov 4
Last night, Peers voted against Swift bricks: rejecting a simple, proven way to help one of our fastest declining birds recover. ❌

We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.

The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
A close, detailed portrait of a Swift’s face. Its dark eyes and sleek feathers fill the frame, showing a rare close-up this special and vulnerable bird.
November 5, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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October 31, 2025 at 10:35 AM