natstap.bsky.social
@natstap.bsky.social
birb nerb, runner, occasional gymnast, wannabe horticulturalist
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Let’s talk about AI art.

theoatmeal.com/comics/ai_art
A cartoonist's review of AI art - The Oatmeal
This is a comic about AI art.
theoatmeal.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Add your signature to the petition: No ICE Detention Camp in South Carolina.

Anti-immigrant politicians want to build a version of Florida's disastrous Alligator Alcatraz facility here in South Carolina. We, the undersigned, say "Not in our names." action.aclu.org/petition/no-...
No ICE Detention Camp in South Carolina
Sign the Petition: No ICE Detention Camp in South Carolina.
action.aclu.org
July 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Hey Maui people: keep an eye out for mauiforestbirds.org 's stuff!
June 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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There's a new felt ornament species in the friendsofhakalauforest.org shop! Show support by grabbing a felt 'akiapōlā'au, 'i'iwi, or Hawai'i' 'ākepa. They've also got 18k gold-plated ear wire birb earrings! The National Parks system is struggling right now so go show the Hakalau Forest some love!
June 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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I wanted to make some birbs that were more practical and had international shipping, so I’m now on Threadless (bitsandbirbs.threadless.com) in addition to Etsy! I’ve got a few designs up for clothing, mugs, stickers plus other fun things, and I’ll be adding more over time.
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#birds
June 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
At least we live in a state whose representatives stand for the rights of *all* people.  Thanks for actually working for your constituents, @jeff-merkley.bsky.social!

I encourage all of you to get out to a townhall if you can!

#oregon
March 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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From friendsofhakalauforest.org:

"EXCITING NEWS: A very generous donor from Oahu, who wants to remain anonymous, just surprised us with the promise of $50,000 if we can MATCH that amount. This means that you can double your impact to help get these skilled employees back on the Refuge quickly."
March 10, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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The kiwikiu is IUCN listed as critically endangered with less than 200 existing, thanks to loss of habitat and mosquito-borne diseases.  Their range is only on Haleakalā located on the Hawaiian island of Maui, but were historically found throughout Maui and Moloka'i...

#birds #kiwikiu #hawaii
March 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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More than 1,000 National Park staff have lost their jobs.

This is not okay. Park staff work every single day to keep us safe, teach us and do important research to help parks thrive. Join NPCA in urging Congress to roll back these devastating job cuts. npca.org/1000jobs
Protect Our National Park Service Staff
It takes tens of thousands of people to protect our national parks. Park staff work in the trenches every day to maintain our nation’s most precious natural and historic places, educate visitors and k...
npca.org
February 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM