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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 4d

'This is either shameless misrepresentation or whoever wrote that piece for Shooting Times is struggling to grasp the principles of basic English comprehension – you know, the stuff you learn at school when you’re eleven about context and drawing conclusions'

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Shooting Times uses selective quote to shamelessly misrepresent my view on predator culls

A couple of weeks ago, on 24 September, the Shooting Times published a news item in which it was suggested that I support predator culls: The Shooting Times article was supposedly a précis of an ar…

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Michael Duckett @mducked.bsky.social · 4d

The season.

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 6d

Arctic seals threatened by climate change, birds decline globally – IUCN Red List
Three species of Arctic seal have moved closer to extinction, according to the latest update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. More than half of bird species globally are also in decline.
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Arctic seals threatened by climate change, birds decline globally – IUCN Red List

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 October 2025 (IUCN World Conservation Congress) – Three species of Arctic seal have moved closer to extinction, according to the latest update of the IUCN Red List…

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 11d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Michael Duckett @mducked.bsky.social · 12d

#Hexham

Helen-Ann Hartley @helenannhartley.bsky.social · 13d

Luke Jerram’s Gaia is in Hexham Abbey for the next few weeks. Absolutely stunning 🌍🙏🫶

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Rosalind Ahmed @21rosa.bsky.social · 12d

"Light as the moon’s path over the sea
the run of the hare over the land"

Anna Crowe from 'A Calendar of Hares'
🎨 'Running of the Hare' Robert Gillmor

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The poem is featured in 'A Secret History of Rhubarb' (Glasgow: Mariscat, 2004) Of her poem, Crowe writes: "I have tried always to keep faith with the creature itself, bearing in mind its behaviour in the wild as well as the mythic, magical values it has acquired in human consciousness over the millennia" 🎨 Linocut showing both stages of 'the run of the hare'. Brown hare on a grassy background. (1936–2022). Gillmor produced many natural history illustrations, among his other artistic works, over a long and successful career

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Andi Watson @andicomics.bsky.social · 13d

Doorway

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Erika Lee Sears @erikaleesears.bsky.social · 14d

Crash #oilpainting #art

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Michael Duckett @mducked.bsky.social · 15d

A couple of years ago I asked the #makeandmendfestival if could attend, at #ormesbyhall and draw the event. They said yes, I did, but then never did anything with it. So I'm posting the #concertinapad to them today, hoping their address is still active.

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Michael Duckett @mducked.bsky.social · 17d

Really satisfying to actually seal, stamp and post envelopes today (with my boy, naturally). I have a few patient patreons who sub me a pound or so each month and wait, wait, then suddenly they get stuff through the post. If you're intrigued I'm patreon.com/MrDuckett

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Michael Duckett @mducked.bsky.social · 19d

#ceilidh #allendalefolkfestival

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Michael Duckett @mducked.bsky.social · 19d

#Drawing at @allenvalleysfolk.bsky.social (day 1 of 3, plus #zines made with #allendaleprimary

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David Steel @steelyseabirder.bsky.social · 22d

Volume up! The sound of Pink-footed Geese arriving into Scotland over the Isle of May

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Michael Duckett @mducked.bsky.social · 22d

Really enjoying some #zinemaking up against a deadline

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Michael Duckett @mducked.bsky.social · 23d

Last week's #drawing

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 26d

The Enchanted Owl
Kenojuak Ashevak ~ Inuk
1960

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 27d

The UK's leading insect-conservation charities have issued a united declaration on insect declines, calling for urgent, co-ordinated action:

Leading wildlife charities urge action to halt UK insect declines

The UK's leading insect-conservation charities have issued a united declaration on UK insect declines, calling for urgent, co-ordinated action to address the steep and ongoing losses of insects. The declaration, proposed by Buglife, Butterfly Conservation and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, and supported by more than 50 signatories, urges governments, land managers, businesses and the public to take immediate steps to reverse declines in insect abundance, diversity and distribution.

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Jack McGovan @jackmcgovan.bsky.social · 29d

Just emailed my MP asking him to join his colleagues in demanding that the government leaves X following Elon Musk's recent comments. It literally takes two minutes to do, and I encourage everyone to do the same: www.writetothem.com.

Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 29d

I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore.

So I wrote a blog about ten things you can do *right now* to help defeat Farage, Musk, and rightwing populism.

From scrutinising Reform councillors to demanding the UK Govt leave X - get involved:

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Ten things you can do to help defeat Farage, Musk, and rightwing populism

I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore.

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Rosalind Ahmed @21rosa.bsky.social · 29d

An Eswatini tale of a woman & her children fleeing an abusive relationship. They find a nest; its 3 magical eggs accompany them, advising the best courses. The woman breaks a curse on a kingdom & affects a transformation on its prince; they marry & she is Queen. The abuser dies. #LegendaryWednesday

🎨 W. Herbert Holloway. An illustration for
'The Three Little Eggs' in "Fairy Tales from South Africa" by Mrs. E. J. Bourhill and Mrs. J. B. Drake, 1908

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painter247 @painter247.bsky.social · 29d

My cat, Chester was a much better printer than i am.

Print of my cat's paw, made by him, as he walked first through my inked plate and then onto card....

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Comma Press @commapress.bsky.social · Sep 16

'Everything captured a bit of Bradford that I knew... like a homecoming.'

The Book of Bradford editor @saimamir.bsky.social chats w/ @yorkshirepost.co.uk ahead of Saturday's launch.

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'What strikes me is how stunning it is, and I wish more people knew that': The Book of Bradford collection captures city's 'essence'

Bradford authors have come together to contribute short stories about the city they love for a new collection. John Blow speaks to editor Saima Mir.

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Alex @dirtbagboyfriend.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Palestine Games bundle that we put Spirit Swap in is live with all proceeds going to Gaza relief efforts! 400 games! Please support it if you can and get yourself awash in games by people who also care, good people of the world!

SE Asian Games for Good @seagamesforgood.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Play for Peace: Games for Palestine charity bundle is now live! Nearly 400 games from creators all around the world, with proceeds going directly to Gaza relief efforts.

Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...

We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · Sep 16

Revealed: Sewage overflows twice as bad inside national parks

Exclusive: @campaign4parks.bsky.social attack ‘outrageous’ situation, saying waters in protected areas should be cleanest

Story by me
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Revealed: sewage overflow in English and Welsh national parks twice outside rate

Exclusive: Campaigners attack ‘outrageous’ situation, saying waters in protected areas should be cleanest

www.theguardian.com

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Darren Hayman @darrenhayman.bsky.social · Jul 29

‘I Will Come Back’

New painting. Lego set 885. 1979

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Michael Duckett @mducked.bsky.social · Sep 9

Loose livin'.

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