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Paula Smith
@paulasmith.bsky.social
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I draw animals, knit, think about politics, retired doctor.
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stevewaycott.bsky.social
Straight-on view of a Great Shearwater from my #pelagic birding tour in the #BayofFundy.

Bay of Fundy, #NewBrunswick, Canada
September 2025

#birds #GRSH #marinelife #nature #photography
A straight-on view of a mostly white seabird with brown feathers through its wings and on its tail and head cap is flying toward the camera with out of focus grey sea water in the background.
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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carolpopegordon.bsky.social
Great White Heron in flight with Green Heron photobomb that I didn't notice until I downloaded and started going through the pictures! 🪶
Large Great White Egret with wings outstretched gliding past a small tree with a Green Heron perched in it.
August 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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brendelbored.bsky.social
I’ve seen some variation of the post “I don’t get engagement unless I post about politics” and I would urge you not to give a shit about that and to just post whatever is on your mind. Whether or not people repost it I think most of us appreciate not having a constant stream of dread
July 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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robinloznak.bsky.social
Tweet, tweet! My photo of an adorable just hatched spotted sandpiper chick picked up in The Week in Wildlife gallery @theguardian.com via @zumapress.bsky.social #birds #wildlifephotography #cute #nature
July 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
I was unable to work between December & April due to a breakdown. Every single RT here helps put my creative & mental health workshops in front of more eyes & helps me get back on my feet financially. It would help *so* much if you could RT my workshop below if you have a few seconds. Thankyou 🌿
silverpebble2.bsky.social Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · May 19
My 14 June botanical illustration & mental health w'shop's now enrolling
I'll teach you:
🌿How to break down plants into simple shapes & add shading
🧠How time spent creatively alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health.
Limited spaces,earlybird price:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/bota...
A selection of late spring garden finds and my illustrations of them & their names in calligraphy alongside. A selection of autumnal nature and botanical finds, my illustrations of them and their names alongside on a double page spread of a sketchbook. Drawing materials and other small nature finds are nearby. Cornflowers, Nigella, sweet peas and Russian sage in shades of blue, mauve and purple on one page of a sketchbook and my illustrations of them on the opposite page, along with the fountain pen I used to draw them nearby on a wooden table. Various spring nature and botanical finds with my pen and ink drawings and watercolours of them on pieces of sketchbook paper. A watercolour palette and fine paintbrush are nearby.
May 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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lutzie.bsky.social
Longest shot in the world here, but one of our #cats went missing last Saturday and still hasn't shown up. Never missed a meal in her almost 6 years.

She's microchipped, neutered, and wearing a grey collar.

Droylsden area of Greater Manchester, specifically M43 7 postcode.

Please repost.
A black and white cat sat on a bannister.
May 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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dannychambers.bsky.social
A quick reminder that no dog died from missing a walk, but many dogs have died as a result of being exercised in hot weather!

I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal, which is heartbreaking for the owners.
May 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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thomaswschaller.bsky.social
Along the Spree - Berlin
#watercolor 14x20 inches @bsky.art
The beautiful Cathedral of Berlin aside the Spree River
April 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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seanjones.org
Take a look at Gail’s stuff. She is a bona fide genius.
gailmyerscough.co.uk Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · Apr 9
If I’m being honest, I’m feeling pretty down about my small business. I’m working so hard but it’s been very quiet. It’s bloody difficult at the moment.
Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Surface Pattern Design & Illustration by Manchester based designer Gail Myerscough. Contemporary design meets mid century style. Contact for art licensing, commissions & collaboration enquiries.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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beautysurroundsyou.com
Another quick hello from wild & wonderful Patagonia! We explored Chile's Torres del Paine national park over 4 days, & spent a beautiful morning capturing the majestic mountains, towering up to 3 km/ 1.86 miles above us! This video was taken a little later after a stunning, red sunrise!

#nature
April 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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dalestranslator.bsky.social
Delighted to say that lamb racing season has started. Just the most joyous thing to watch.
April 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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philtinline.bsky.social
Spot on, and beautifully put.

Made similar case here, drawing on the late 30s:

www.newstatesman.com/world/europe...
Europe’s emergency is Keir Starmer’s salvation
If peacekeeping Ukraine requires British re-armament, it could also break through the political consensus binding Labour.
www.newstatesman.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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scottygb.bsky.social
Lovely to know that viewers of #TheTraitors have donated as much as Alexander would have won.
mencap.org.uk Mencap @mencap.org.uk · Jan 27
We’re overwhelmed by all the generous donations from Traitors fans after hearing Alexander Dragonetti’s story! 🎉

You’d wanted to know how much has been raised...

#TheTraitors #AlexanderDragonetti
January 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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howliet.bsky.social
Also you can say why you’re donating so…
A screen cap from mencap saying Alexander from the traitors was robbed
January 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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mcoupephotography.bsky.social
Wow, I'm as shocked as this fledgling great grey owl at all the likes, follows, and wonderful comments on yesterdays photo. Thank you all so much!

#owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon
Fledgling great grey owl with a shocked expression on it's face.
January 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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davebspain.bsky.social
Slender-billed Gull, silently flying across the lake, before the sun came out this morning.
#birds
A medium sized white gull flies low across the water of a lake. The image is grey apart from the gull.
January 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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kattyponder.bsky.social
I've been researching the work of Alice Balfour (1850-1936) but there are other women with impressive lepidopteran legacies at National Museums Scotland.

Dorothy Jackson (1892-1973) began her ento career young & on moths. She left AMAZING records & paintings!
A research idea for '25?🤞#MothsMatter
Painting of Emperor Moths and their caterpillars on heather, by Dorothy Jackson when she was around 16 yrs old Painting of Lead Belle moths, caterpillars and pupae with their foodplant Petty Whin. By Dorothy Jean Jackson in early 1900s. Paintings of the eggs of various moths. Coloured in red, yellow, green, black on a plain white paper background. By Dorothy Jean Jackson.
December 27, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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58george.bsky.social
December 16, 2024 at 10:18 PM
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kitdewaal.com
Have a hobby, not a side hustle and other great pearls of wisdom.

Words to Live By Number 157
Patrick Freyne: I am becoming a demotivational speaker – let’s all have an averagely productive December
I keep meeting people who are extremely burned out. I meet them so often that I’m beginning to think burnout is something that exists by design
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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balail.bsky.social
The Roseate Spoonbill...
#photography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birds #thelittlethings
December 13, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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marygemignani.bsky.social
This was one of the most beautiful cranes that I was able to photograph in 2024. This beautiful bird an International Crane Foundation resident in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The bird's name is Periwinkle and she's a Blue Crane. Blue Cranes hail from South Africa.
#ArtAdventCalendar #photograph
#Birds
A large blue bird with a light flesh-colored beak standing with head and neck displayed in her planted green habitat looking beautiful. Her eyes are black and uppermost head feathers are white and very light blue. At the time of the photo she was playing surrogate Mom to a crane colt.
December 4, 2024 at 11:06 AM
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glosswitch.bsky.social
From Hags, on the privileged middle-aged woman who's meant to shut up but, unbelievably, doesn't
December 1, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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kitdewaal.com
Every year, I buy myself a really nice present, some frippery I’ve wanted but couldn’t justify otherwise. It’s my reward for being me, given with love and gratitude, accepted with humility and thanks. Try it ❤️
Present wrapped in burgundy paper with burgundy organza bow
November 28, 2024 at 8:48 AM
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gilesyb.bsky.social
That rare thing, a fair Budget comment. From David Smith of the Sunday Times - is he here?
www.thetimes.com/article/1c78...
Everyone should calm down about both chancellor and economy
The pile-on against Rachel Reeves has been silly and unedifying
www.thetimes.com
November 27, 2024 at 8:45 AM