Chris Baker
@chrismbakes.bsky.social
Bit of writing/journalism, bit of wildlife conservation, bit of this bit of that. Views my own etc. https://chrisbaker.handpressed.net/
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Chris Baker
@chrismbakes.bsky.social
· Nov 11
New here where the sun shines brightly and thought I would try this as a first post. Going to Ground; an Anthology of Nature and Place, was published earlier this year by Little Toller, but still chuffed a piece of mine is included. Available at all good bookshops, as they say...
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RIP the great Martin Parr
December 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
RIP the great Martin Parr
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Everyday Ladybird things, (1954)
The unheated bathroom
Artist: H Woolley
The unheated bathroom
Artist: H Woolley
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Everyday Ladybird things, (1954)
The unheated bathroom
Artist: H Woolley
The unheated bathroom
Artist: H Woolley
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Things used in everyday life are the real archaeological treasures! These sewing #needles were made from animal bone some 15,000 years ago. Some designs simply don't need to be improved, because form and functions were perfectly matched from the start. Form follows function! 🧵1/2
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November 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Things used in everyday life are the real archaeological treasures! These sewing #needles were made from animal bone some 15,000 years ago. Some designs simply don't need to be improved, because form and functions were perfectly matched from the start. Form follows function! 🧵1/2
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I was speaking at an event at @rammuseum.bsky.social last night which was a great opportunity to see Sarah Gillespie’s recent artwork about the UK decline of moths and, in particular, Garden Tiger. Lovely, thought-provoking piece #teammoth
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I was speaking at an event at @rammuseum.bsky.social last night which was a great opportunity to see Sarah Gillespie’s recent artwork about the UK decline of moths and, in particular, Garden Tiger. Lovely, thought-provoking piece #teammoth
Have not been able to do any #HedgeLaying for some time because of hip problems, so good to be out again. Near Modbury, #Devon this weekend. The sun shone. Thanks to @chris.parkes.photo for the pic. I'm in the background with hair getting in my eyes.
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Have not been able to do any #HedgeLaying for some time because of hip problems, so good to be out again. Near Modbury, #Devon this weekend. The sun shone. Thanks to @chris.parkes.photo for the pic. I'm in the background with hair getting in my eyes.
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Morning all.
Photograph by David Hurn. Sheep shelter from the rain, on an artillery range Mynydd Epynt, Wales 1973.
Photograph by David Hurn. Sheep shelter from the rain, on an artillery range Mynydd Epynt, Wales 1973.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Morning all.
Photograph by David Hurn. Sheep shelter from the rain, on an artillery range Mynydd Epynt, Wales 1973.
Photograph by David Hurn. Sheep shelter from the rain, on an artillery range Mynydd Epynt, Wales 1973.
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Major revision of #GBRedList of plants published today shows 25% of our native & archaeophyte flora threatened with extinction. Many iconic widespread species classified as threatened for first time including Betony, Marsh Marigold, Devil’s-bit Scabious and Harebell. Another wake-up call for action!
November 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Major revision of #GBRedList of plants published today shows 25% of our native & archaeophyte flora threatened with extinction. Many iconic widespread species classified as threatened for first time including Betony, Marsh Marigold, Devil’s-bit Scabious and Harebell. Another wake-up call for action!
A little late to this but, yes, powerful and important - do read.
"As an Indigenous man, I know very well the pain of the forest, because its body is an extension of ours. When I speak of the body of the forest...it is everything."
Powerful and important piece by Wajã Xipai on rivers, forests and interviewing António Guterres.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Powerful and important piece by Wajã Xipai on rivers, forests and interviewing António Guterres.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I am the first Indigenous journalist to exclusively interview António Guterres. How many others will listen?
A young journalist reflects on the UN leader’s responses, and hopes his messages – about human violence and an increasingly hostile planet – resonated before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A little late to this but, yes, powerful and important - do read.
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The last survivor of the Crimean War died in 2004.
"Timothy" spent 40 years in the Navy. After retirement, having moved in with the Earl of Devon, she revealed she was a girl.
She would wander round his garden wearing a sign that said. "My name is Timothy. I am very old. Pease do not pick me up".
"Timothy" spent 40 years in the Navy. After retirement, having moved in with the Earl of Devon, she revealed she was a girl.
She would wander round his garden wearing a sign that said. "My name is Timothy. I am very old. Pease do not pick me up".
October 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The last survivor of the Crimean War died in 2004.
"Timothy" spent 40 years in the Navy. After retirement, having moved in with the Earl of Devon, she revealed she was a girl.
She would wander round his garden wearing a sign that said. "My name is Timothy. I am very old. Pease do not pick me up".
"Timothy" spent 40 years in the Navy. After retirement, having moved in with the Earl of Devon, she revealed she was a girl.
She would wander round his garden wearing a sign that said. "My name is Timothy. I am very old. Pease do not pick me up".
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The Christmas Island shrew, Crocidura trichura, declared extinct 19 October 2025.
October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Christmas Island shrew, Crocidura trichura, declared extinct 19 October 2025.
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The Rolling Stones, Avebury 1968 photo by David Bailey
October 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Rolling Stones, Avebury 1968 photo by David Bailey
'We have to make sure there are hopeful examples out there to coalesce behind.'
This is so exciting - and follows the example of many other countries that already have recognition of nature rights in their constitutions. It’s time to give Nature a voice in law! @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
UK campaigners launch bill to give nature legal rights
Private member’s bill backed by Chris Packham and Natalie Bennett would impose a duty of care on government and business
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
'We have to make sure there are hopeful examples out there to coalesce behind.'
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Bertrand Russell to Oswald Mosley. Perfection.
October 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Bertrand Russell to Oswald Mosley. Perfection.
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Excellent article. Read to the end.
"It is not just immoral, it is plain thick.”
"It is not just immoral, it is plain thick.”
October 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Excellent article. Read to the end.
"It is not just immoral, it is plain thick.”
"It is not just immoral, it is plain thick.”
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Other work by the Ladybird artists
Autumn, Shell Nature Studies, 1956
Artists: Rowland Hilder
Maurice Wilson
Autumn, Shell Nature Studies, 1956
Artists: Rowland Hilder
Maurice Wilson
October 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Other work by the Ladybird artists
Autumn, Shell Nature Studies, 1956
Artists: Rowland Hilder
Maurice Wilson
Autumn, Shell Nature Studies, 1956
Artists: Rowland Hilder
Maurice Wilson
Another wetland about to bite the dust. This whole scheme is nuts, and a lot of people have tried hard to stop it.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Developers encroach on 2,000-year-old Devon wetland citing ‘blockages’ to Labour’s housing plans
According to planning conditions, Wolborough Fen in Newton Abbot must be protected as groundworks are prepared for 1,200 homes
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Another wetland about to bite the dust. This whole scheme is nuts, and a lot of people have tried hard to stop it.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Ladybird Book Nature Corner.
Stonechat and Firecrest
Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton
Stonechat and Firecrest
Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton
October 17, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Ladybird Book Nature Corner.
Stonechat and Firecrest
Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton
Stonechat and Firecrest
Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton
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‘“Faragism” is neoliberalism at its most inhumane, more destructive even than [Thatcher’s] monetarism, and vindictive far beyond austerity.’
Good analysis by Gordon Brown - and why progressives should attack Farage on economics above all:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Good analysis by Gordon Brown - and why progressives should attack Farage on economics above all:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t fall for the authoritarian hype – Reform and the hard right can be stopped in their tracks | Gordon Brown
From the US to Europe and Asia, grievances are being exploited to gain power. But moderate voices are still in tune with the majority, says former prime minister Gordon Brown
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
‘“Faragism” is neoliberalism at its most inhumane, more destructive even than [Thatcher’s] monetarism, and vindictive far beyond austerity.’
Good analysis by Gordon Brown - and why progressives should attack Farage on economics above all:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Good analysis by Gordon Brown - and why progressives should attack Farage on economics above all:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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An observation test for you - for your inner 8 year-old
“The artist has hidden 12 things in this picture. How many can you find?”
Treasure magazine, 1964
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one? 🙏)
“The artist has hidden 12 things in this picture. How many can you find?”
Treasure magazine, 1964
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one? 🙏)
October 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
An observation test for you - for your inner 8 year-old
“The artist has hidden 12 things in this picture. How many can you find?”
Treasure magazine, 1964
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one? 🙏)
“The artist has hidden 12 things in this picture. How many can you find?”
Treasure magazine, 1964
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one? 🙏)