John Preston
@johnpleeds.bsky.social
Dabbler in environment, moths, stained glass, private pilot, when not with the Development team at The Conservation Volunteers. Own views.
It has just started to rain. 11.30 pm maybe they will stop soon
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It has just started to rain. 11.30 pm maybe they will stop soon
A couple of blackbirds chucking and squabbling in the front apple tree. Not sure how edible they are yet. Sometimes the haunt of mistakes and more rarely waxwings. The estate agent advises " that needs to go" #FirstBirdofMyDay
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A couple of blackbirds chucking and squabbling in the front apple tree. Not sure how edible they are yet. Sometimes the haunt of mistakes and more rarely waxwings. The estate agent advises " that needs to go" #FirstBirdofMyDay
Kind regrets. Well better than unkind. 🤣
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Kind regrets. Well better than unkind. 🤣
Nice tiles and bricks.
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Nice tiles and bricks.
A not so wet Lakeland morning. Lying in bed listening to the lazy occasional chucking of jackdaws some way off. #FirstBirdofMyDay
November 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
A not so wet Lakeland morning. Lying in bed listening to the lazy occasional chucking of jackdaws some way off. #FirstBirdofMyDay
Oh *** my typing and spellchecker.
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Oh *** my typing and spellchecker.
Very nice, and the signature bathed wire
November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Very nice, and the signature bathed wire
Once again blackbird action, followed by a rare visit in recent weeks of a solitary crow, making a lot of noise about something. #FirstBirdofMyDay
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Once again blackbird action, followed by a rare visit in recent weeks of a solitary crow, making a lot of noise about something. #FirstBirdofMyDay
Very well done and captured a hunkered down mood and the rainy day
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Very well done and captured a hunkered down mood and the rainy day
Maybe a time to select a few books from the TBR pile ?
November 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Maybe a time to select a few books from the TBR pile ?
Commiserations Nicola. Key thing do give yourself time to let it heal properly. Hope it gets sorted.
November 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Commiserations Nicola. Key thing do give yourself time to let it heal properly. Hope it gets sorted.
Anger and despair doesn't quite cut it on this. So close.
November 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Anger and despair doesn't quite cut it on this. So close.
A pair of black-billed blackbirds exploring the hedge - otherwise pretty quiet.
#FirstBirdofMyDay
#FirstBirdofMyDay
November 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
A pair of black-billed blackbirds exploring the hedge - otherwise pretty quiet.
#FirstBirdofMyDay
#FirstBirdofMyDay
The rain has eased up near Kendal, the river is full. Various wee birds darting about in search of food as I walk back up to the house. Too gloomy to tell what. #FirstBirdofMyDay
November 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The rain has eased up near Kendal, the river is full. Various wee birds darting about in search of food as I walk back up to the house. Too gloomy to tell what. #FirstBirdofMyDay
Thank you. Quite pleased with it. I nearly tried to shift the colour to a sunny day but decided not to. I've not flown this side of Scotland. They are quite close to Edinburgh Airport so may be in their control zone.
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Thank you. Quite pleased with it. I nearly tried to shift the colour to a sunny day but decided not to. I've not flown this side of Scotland. They are quite close to Edinburgh Airport so may be in their control zone.
Let's add the photo!
November 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Let's add the photo!
@saocousins.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @drrjwarren.bsky.social drawing finally completed. Such a nightmare. It is an awesome bridge. I gatecrashed a Uni Engineering visit, they needed a driver. We got to climb the stone arch and then walk to the mid point trackside. I doubt you can today
November 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
@saocousins.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @drrjwarren.bsky.social drawing finally completed. Such a nightmare. It is an awesome bridge. I gatecrashed a Uni Engineering visit, they needed a driver. We got to climb the stone arch and then walk to the mid point trackside. I doubt you can today
Park at Plain Quarry, walk North out of Dalton Crag into Ploverlands. It is access land, a reasonably clear path. Lovely place
November 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Park at Plain Quarry, walk North out of Dalton Crag into Ploverlands. It is access land, a reasonably clear path. Lovely place
Rather damp here too. A black billed Scandinavian blackbird was eyeing the profusion of rowan berries. Get eating you, as the starling squadron have decided they are just right and will soon clear us out. #FirstBirdofMyDay this is the only time of year they visit, despite being present allyearnearby
November 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Rather damp here too. A black billed Scandinavian blackbird was eyeing the profusion of rowan berries. Get eating you, as the starling squadron have decided they are just right and will soon clear us out. #FirstBirdofMyDay this is the only time of year they visit, despite being present allyearnearby
I think a robin briefly began to practice singing pre dawn, one was on the wood store roof at breakfast. Not sure if front and back Robins are the same bird #FirstBirdofMyDay
October 31, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I think a robin briefly began to practice singing pre dawn, one was on the wood store roof at breakfast. Not sure if front and back Robins are the same bird #FirstBirdofMyDay